This was a beautiful end to the Fallen Gods trilogy. Action packed and full of emotion, each character experiences a huge arc throughout this story. Politics are aplenty, and each thread that has been woven is tied neatly at the end. There are at least two moments that I absolutely sobbed over (not spoiling!) and the whole book is truly a tribute to the full cost of war and the power of love.

Thank you to Harper Voyager for this early copy!

Thank you to NetGalley, Harper Voyager, and Hannah Kaner for allowing me to read an early copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

I put off reading this series until the final book was meant to be released. I am both happy and sad with that decision. Happy because I did not have to wait to continue the story, but sad that I could have fallen in love with a book years ago. Regardless, I was thrilled to be able to continually read this series through. It was just what I needed, high stakes fantasy with just a splash of romance and a heaping helping of charming relationships.

Faithbreaker of course continued this trend. It did not let me take a breath, and I always love that in a story. Kaner knows the perfect time to cut off a chapter at just the right place to keep you in suspense, while at the same time I get so enthralled by the next chapter and it's cliff hanger that it becomes a cycle of "Just another chapter!" My sleep schedule did suffer, and that's okay.

The world building was also just as atmospheric as it was in the previous books. I thoroughly enjoyed being taken to new locations in this story, and while I wish we could have explored the world more, I understand this was a final book and it could not be a tome.

Speaking of this being a final book, my one gripe would be that it didn't feel like a final book. As I got to the end and the last pages were dwindling, I got concerned that I had misread that this was the final book of the series. But it definitely brings this arc to a close, just not in a way that felt satisfying to me personally. The epilogue felt too soon, and too little. I wanted to know more about the aftermath and where these characters were emotionally or physically and I didn't feel like I got that. The one caveat to this is that it feels like while this series is ended, a new one may be in the works. If so, I will of course happily dive back into this world.

Thank you to netgalley for the arc.

I really enjoyed this trilogy. I found it slow in some parts, but the characters were worth it. A solid ending.

I've been stewing in my book hangover for two days before writing this review. I couldn't put this book down yet I was not ready for the series to be over!

Epic battles! Sneakiness - some nefarious, some well-intentioned! Complicated human relationships!

I appreciated the pace of this book as it led up to the epic final battle that everyone knows is coming. Just the right amount of lead up and explanation without drawing out the suspense too much.

Thank you to Harper Voyager and NetGalley for an ARC of this book! This is my honest review.

This series made a tradition of taking over 25-40% of my brain oxygen for several weeks once a year, and now I don’t know what to do.

(that’s a lie actually. my plans include continuing to think about them, looking for fanart that I have yet to find, refreshing the ao3 page (founded with my aid) frequently (we’re at 2 now!!!!!!!!!!), and trying to convince more people to read it.)

I do have a few complaints about this book (her name starts with an L for a reason), but I’m gonna start by saying I AM SO INCREDIBLY ATTACHED TO THESE PEOPLE. Their already-infrequent-and-still-declining amount of interactions get you to care so much about them and their dynamics with eachother, and the also-increasingly-rare banter is top tier. The romance(s) in this series would probably be one of my favorites, if we’re ignoring a certain crayfish (which we are), and the potential ships are endless. The little found family the four of them have made is adorable and I EAT UP every single scene. Unfortunately for me, there was an unforeseen food shortage due to an error in the supply line, and I was left starving.

They were split up for 80% of the book. 80%. Eighty percent.

It’s a lot harder to excuse it for middle book syndrome when it’s not the middle book.

This series’ biggest strength is easily the characters, and when you pull them apart for 95% of TWO BOOKS, it (shocker) loses its biggest strength. The found family so rarely finds eachother that Inara may as well be a child of divorce at this point. Some of them were still together at times, yes, but their interactions were so sparse and unsatisfactory. Kissen gets a lesser, shittier replacement in the taking-care-of-Inara department; Inara is distracted with said replacement; Kissen is too horny to think about anything but the pirate milf; Skedi is.. surprisingly fine and normal?

I shockingly found Skedi likeable in this. More than usual, anyway. It may be that he actually developed and grew as a character, but it may also be that he was simply the lesser of two evils, and thus the overton window of likeable characters shifted massively in his favor. Who knows. As much as I would like to resume my grudge by ignoring the former and assuming the latter, it’s probably both. but also she really sucked.

Going back to my favorite mother-daughter duo: again, I was extremely disappointed. She and Kissen had so many opportunities for more bonding. They were stuck on a ship for weeks with people they barely knew and they still couldn’t spend some decent fucking quality time together? I cannot remember a single cute scene between them, and while this may be a me problem, it is also the book’s problem. and there is not a SINGLE fanfic to make up for it.

I was the most interested in Elo’s storyline, because I’d been wanting *that* (this is my feeble attempt at being vague) since early in the first book.. but we could’ve gotten that with them all together too, and that would’ve made it even better. He barely got any Kissen time (pun unintended), and absolutely no Inara time. They finally make up in the last book and then we just. don’t see them properly talk after? at all?

The pacing was.. certainly something. I can’t say much because I don’t remember much, but a lot of plot beats happen at weird timings. Some things that feel like they should be important are somewhat rushed, and then other bits drag sometimes.

I simultaneously have a lot and nothing at all to say about the ending, so they’re going to cancel eachother out. First, I CALLED IT. Second, it didn’t go ideally, but I AM still very happy about it. Mostly. Kind of. Okay well not really, but it could’ve been worse.

anyways 5 stars

(thanks for the arc Netgalley !!!!!!! and also thanks HarperCollins for the other arc even though I didn't see your email for 3 months !!!!!!!!!!!!)

I've been eagerly awaiting the finale of the Fallen Gods trilogy and now it's finally here! Thank you to NetGalley, Hannah Kaner, and HarperVoyager for the gifted digital ARC of the book. This is my honest review.

Faithbreaker picks up soon after the events of Sunbringer where we had been left on quite the cliffhanger. The tables have turned on Kissen, Elo, Inara, and Skedi and now they face a new enemy. They're forced to team up with questionable allies and seek assistance in far flung territories in order to protect Middren from the fire god Hseth.

I, for one, was pretty intrigued by the direction this book went. I wasn't expecting the characters to end up here and I was on the edge of my seat to see how they would navigate these new waters. Kissen, Inara, and Skedi travel across the sea to seek new allies. Elo and Arren navigate an uneasy alliance with the full weight of their history bearing down on them.

I enjoyed seeing new places, meeting new characters, and reuniting with some old friends. I thought Arren's character arc was one of the most interesting parts of this book. There were so many times where I wasn't sure if I was rooting for him or not.

The romance was not something I was prepared for, but I *think* I liked it. Honestly, I'm still thinking about it. Hannah Kaner definitely takes a non-traditional path in regard to the romance, which I kind of love just for that, but it also left me wanting a little more. One thing I know I loved was the LGBTQ rep in this book!

When the dust settled at the end of the book, I found myself wanting more. I can't decide if the ending was rushed, or if I just wasn't ready for the book to be over. I would have liked to see more of an epilogue, especially for Elo. But alas, everything does have to come to an end eventually and overall this was a really satisfying ending to a series that I very much enjoyed.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

An exciting fitting end to this trilogy. Definitely plot heavy and certainly requires some focus to keep track of everything, all of the gods, countries, and allies. A book filled with all levels of representation! I loved the characters and it was exciting until the very end.

3.5 Stars.

The Fallen Gods trilogy has come to a close. It is bittersweet, as I really enjoyed this story, but am glad to finally have a resolution to all of the threads this story wove. If you're wondering if this final installment sticks the landing, I'd say it definitely does.

Faithbreaker opens with the reminder that war is on the horizon. Arren, the Sunbringer with a god of the hearth Hestra, in his heart prepares for invasion from the Talicians. Kissen, the godkiller, alongside Inara and Skeidceth head to other lands in search of assistance. Elogast, staying with Arren in order to help fight the coming war.

Along the way, each characters learns a bit more about the power of hope. Overall, This was a pretty good time.

this series is so reminiscent of classic slow paced long journey style fantasy but with queer snd disabled representation. it’s so easy to just fall into it and let yourself be immersed in this world.

This broke my heart! But what great ending to the series. I’ll be thinking about this book for the next 2-3 business months.

Faithbreaker is the third and final book in the Fallen Gods series. This book picks up right where the second one left off, delivering an epic conclusion to the series. The entire series is packed with action and does an excellent job of engaging the reader. The characters are well developed, and by the end, I really felt a connection to each one of them. I was not expecting to ugly cry at the end. Overall, I highly recommend this series to every fantasy reader. Pick it up; you won't regret it. Thanks to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I don’t think this trilogy could have ended any other way, and I’m glad for it.

Faithbreaker is the triumphant conclusion of the Fallen Gods trilogy by Hannah Kaner, concluding our journey with Elo, Kissen, Skedi and Inara as they attempt to save their homeland from invasion and annihilation from a zealot army and their weaponized fire god. They will risk everything to find the power of faith and belief in each other in a godless country.

This series is an example of how to do multiple POVs masterfully: we really get unique perspectives from each of the characters and we see their characters developing throughout the journey. God they have changed so much since the first book! The plot was also really well done: the pacing was really well done and we didn’t get bogged down too much with the battle scenes.

Additionally, there were some really compelling themes surrounding faith and belief, which I personally really liked. I don’t often find books that have these themes that aren’t heavy handed on what the moral of the theme is but this had it discussed in a really subtle way that didn’t take away from the plot. The theme was affirmed throughout the story rather than driving it.

The only issue I found with this book was that the ending was not as fruitful as I would have liked. I think it didn’t have the impact that we were hoping for but I think every loose end had closure, which I really appreciated. In that vein, I will say that while the ending was not as impactful as I hoped, it properly closed out a wonderful series.

This is definitely for anyone trying to get into fantasy but who is a little intimidated by thick books. This has wonderful plot, pacing, character development and world building and its truly a series I will recommend for any burgeoning fantasy reader.

Here we are, the end to one of my favourite series in the past year. And boy was this book an epic rollercoaster of emotions. I felt happiness, anger, and sadness. I would like to say Hannah, I will be sueing you for that emotional distress at the end ( just kidding ). Although the ending hurt, it does make complete sense and it is something I expected.
The characters in this book did have more character development and I do think that the world building was still excellent in this.
I am hoping we'll see more from this world and that this truly isn't the end of this series. Maybe a spin off perhaps :)
Thank you to Netgalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

"Fireheart, Sunbringer.. faith triumphant."

An epic finale to one heck of a fantasy series. Through various POVs with parallel timelines, we have seen these beloved characters go through vast change.. most of which was gut-wrenching to say the least. With rich world building, beautifully diverse characters, and a richly crafted story – this series absolutely deserves its best selling title.

Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager & NetGalley for the advanced copy. All thoughts are my own.

Since I first picked up this series, I have been in love with the world, the characters, and its many colors. Godkiller had already been an incredible introduction to the series, and the life of Inara, Elo, Arren, Kissen, and Skedi, Sunbringer a masterful escalation of conflict, and Faithbreaker is such a poignant conclusion to the world Hannah Kaner set to create.

Super satisfying conclusion to a wonderful fantasy trilogy! I think this book’s shining star is the cast of characters, and how their relationships with one another develop over the story. Overall, I was happy with the way the various plots tied up together and how all the characters were brought together in the end. I believe that the authors message about faith, power, and hubris came across effectively, and this was especially well delivered in the conclusion of Arren’s story. I will really miss this cast of characters, especially Kissen (and legs 😭😭😭) Would definitely recommend the series as a whole if you like god inspired fantasy and political intrigue!

Thank you to Avon Harper and Voyager and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review

I had to DNF this at 47%. The story started off slowly and it failed to capture my attention. I remember loving the first two books and I was very invested in the characters, but this time around, I just didn't care about what was happening and the character relationships felt diluted to what they were earlier on in the series.

easy 5 stars. i am absolutely mourning the end to this trilogy. the characters in this novel have some of the best depth i’ve read. hannah’s writing is entrancing and magical. this was a fantastic conclusion to the story. heartbreakingly amazing. i will reread this series and think about it forever. no critiques.

thank you to hannah kaner, tor books, and net galley for the arc!

Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager along with NetGalley for sending me an ARC of Faithbreaker in exchange for review.

4.25 stars

This was an emotional journey. The in depth and detailed story telling of Godkiller and Sunbringer came to a fast-paced adventure-packed and dramatic ending in the final book of this trilogy Faithbreaker.

I adored it. This book seemed to go a lot faster than the previous two for me personally, but I also love a super in depth “helms deep” sort of battle. I’m so grateful to get the final piece of this story as an ARC as I read the first two on my own, and I do believe I left a very detailed review stating if anything happened to a certain individual I would riot….. I’m readying my pitchforks as I type this! Hannah you broke my heart into a million tiny pieces, but just as the many fading gods I will attempt to pull myself back together, because that was stunning.

A beautiful conclusion to a story of love and hatred and misunderstanding. With some of the most depth heavy and best written characters I’ve ever read. I hope that little found family rebuilds the most magical of worlds together.

In this end to her trilogy, Kaner pushes us through extended fight sequences to a final, thrilling climax. It’s gruelling, brutal stuff, gripping and horrific in equal measure. To break it up slightly, we have some moments of connection: familial, friendship, romance, passion, including the ignition of several slowww burns. All this makes for a book that is both emotionally exhausting and rewarding. The pacing is well managed, the character building is consistent and believable. A strong finish for a solid and epic fantasy trilogy. Also, Hannah must go straight to jail for making me cry on a train.