Often the second book in a series falls short and I’m happy to report that Sunbringer did NOT disappoint! I actually really enjoyed the journey with Elo, Inara and Kissen. For most of the book the characters are separated but I think it worked well because it allowed us to see who they are when they are without each other.

Kissen remains my favorite character but Skedi actually was a close second! He’s such a sweet boi. Elo was very noble and determined but he is clearly not very good at considering the people who care about him. Both Arren and Ina needed him at different times in their lives and both times he was so blind. Now Arren is an idiot and he was an adult so I don’t forgive him for shit. But Ina is a kid and she really needed that stability. Elo might be right but what was the cost to Inara?

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

I did enjoy Sunbringer, but unfortunately I can say I did not enjoy it as much as Godkiller. I absolutely loved the concept and the characters, but for me it drags on too much at times, and I feel I could have enjoyed it more without those spots. Maybe I just wasn't in the right mood when I read it, as I'm definitely a mood trader. But I know many people love this book and am grateful that it's been received well by so many.

I approached Sunbringer with high hopes, having thoroughly enjoyed the first book in the series. The debut was captivating, with a well-crafted world, compelling characters, and a strong narrative arc that left me eagerly anticipating the sequel. Unfortunately, this book did not live up to the standard set by its predecessor.

While the writing retains the same polished quality, the story itself feels stagnant. The initial excitement and momentum built in the first book seem to dissipate, as the sequel struggles to develop the characters further or introduce new, engaging plotlines. Instead of evolving, the characters appear stuck in familiar patterns, which made the emotional investment I had built in the first book begin to wane.

A solid follow up to Godkiller that includes everything I admired about the first one: fascinating world building, a diverse cast, and questions about faith and gods!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc! Opinions are my own.

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There are too many books and not enough time in the world. My ADD is outrageous, and if you can’t grip me in 2 chapters, I will lose the plot I fear. Now here we are still waiting for a review. Well, here is what I have right now. Even if I were to “choose not to review” it counts that ratio so let’s chat about it.

This was sadly a DNF for me. I could never get into the story. I’ve read others in the series but this one just lost my interest and couldn’t get back into it.

Is it too high fantasy? No. Did I dare dream of how book 1 was? Possibly. If I return I will provide additional updates and thoughts.

Although I did enjoy this sequel, I do feel as if it fell flat in comparison to Godkiller. The first half felt very slow, but the expansion of the world made up for it. Overall, I would give it a 3.5

This book was amazing, I loved reading it and wanted more. I love the characters and the way the writing was done.

"Sunbringer" had a promising start, especially after the strong found family dynamic in book one. However, I found the first half of this sequel to be slow, and I was disappointed that the characters were separated for most of the story. The found family dynamic was one of my favorite aspects, so this shift made it harder to stay engaged. The world expansion and the deeper exploration of individual gods were intriguing.

Elo and Skedi were my favorite characters. Unfortunately, Inara’s impulsive decisions became increasingly frustrating, detracting from my overall enjoyment. The pacing of the book was another issue for me—the first two-thirds dragged, but the final third really picked up, making it hard to put down. While there are some intriguing reveals, I’m not sure they justify the length of this book. Overall, it was an okay read. I am hoping the final installment is faster paced.

Godkiller was one of my favorite books of 2023 & somehow Sunbringer topped it. A fantastic addition to the series that built on the foundation of the world and characters that was established previously. Godkiller peaked my interest, and Sunbringer really sunk it's claws in. I love these characters and the world and am salivating for the next book!

I was less than thrilled with the first book in the trilogy and did not have high hopes for this book…. BUT- I was blown away by this book. I was hanging on to the edge of my seat and trying to figure out how things were going to unfold!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

Thanks to NetGalley for the copy of this book!

I enjoyed this not quite as much as the first but still liked it overall. My own complaint was the main characters being separated for most of the book but it was still a great read!

What a great follow up story! Beautiful writing with a cast of diverse characters. Great rep of disabled and diverse characters and a truly original story.

I did not have time to read this book before the publish date but now that I have I gave it 4 stars.

I really enjoyed Godkiller so was disappointed that this one didn't do it for me.

The author did what so many authors do in the second book of a series: split the party. This is unfortunate, because what I liked so much about the first book was the relationships that developed between the main characters. Why throw all that away and split the storyline and not reap the rewards of the emotional bonds that you created with your characters in the previous book? In addition, at least one more POV was added and these POVs are not from likable characters.

I just couldn't hook in to the story.

This one although still good was not as good as book one. I felt that it had that middle book syndrome that a lot of books have. I still enjoyed it and will read any follow ups but this one could have been better.

I went into this book super stressed after the ending of Godkiller because I couldn’t fathom what could possibly happen next. I love all the characters so much so any of them being potentially dead/hurt had me rushing to read this book. I had tons of questions/theories especially about Inara which we got answered in this book and the plot twists oh my god. We learn so much more in this book about Elogast with his pov’s, the gods and Inara and although Kissen is separate for most of the book watching her navigate getting back to her friends I enjoyed her storyline also. The ending though? I can’t wait to see how this will all play out in the finale. I’m so stoked but can’t believe its so far away!
Thank you to Netgalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks so very much to Netgalley and the publisher for kindly providing me this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. I do reviews on my main social media platforms and will be providing my full review there as I get through my TBR blacklist. Adding star rating as placeholder. Thanks again!

This one was a bit slower for me to get into than Godkiller. I still very much enjoyed the book! Overall I give this a 3.9/5.