A book of forbidden magic with the power to raise the wolf god Ulfrir from the dead – and bring about a battle that will shake the foundations of the earth. So I do this to remind me, of where we came from, of where we are headed, and that this life is fleeting. The writing was great and it is not really a surprise because Gwynne has that atmospheric prose that makes you dive into the story and enjoy it. It also meandered a lot for me in the middle sections of the book and felt a little bit bloated though and ultimately I didn't enjoy it as much as Shadow of the Gods. I'm also a Viking re-enactor and enjoy nothing more than standing in the shield wall with my three sons, who are as passionate about swords and axes as I am (when I'm not stuck in my coat of mail; it's harder than it looks).

The characters are household names, so it almost feels as if they are real, and thus the trials, tribulations and torment they are put through just wrenches my heart. If you've read The Shadow of the Gods, then you will know that the theme of friendship and found family shines the most in Varg's and Elvar's chapters.

Orka is still desperately traversing the continent looking for those who tore apart her family, while hoping that it still isn't too late to save her son.

I’m so glad my GR friends recommended it to me and I will keep the praise flowing to everyone I know as well. The element of slavery or “thralls” instantly fills me with rage, and from the first book I’ve been hoping for an uprising or revolution. I live on the south coast of the UK with my beautiful wife, three sons and my daughter, and an assortment of animals (at the moment three dogs, a horse and a lamb who thinks she's a dog). I learned later that some copies had extra material in this concern and some didn't for some reason.My Patrons: Alfred, Andrew, Amanda, Annabeth, Ben, Blaise, Diana, Dylan, Edward, Elias, Ellen, Ellis, Gary, Hamad, Helen, Jimmy Nutts, Joie, Luis, Lufi, Melinda, Meryl, Mike, Miracle, Neeraja, Nicholas, Oliver, Reno, Samantha, Samuel, Sarah, Sarah, Scott, Shawna, Xero, Wendy, Wick, Zoe. I was often lost by the sea of names, I did check the glossary, yes but I wasn't able to truly distinguish their personalities except for very few, the rest were painted by the same shade. First, and most importantly, it was actually gripping and I couldn't put the book down, especially in the last 30%. Right at the top of the heap would have to be the tongue creatures that Varg and the crew come across on their way across the ocean.

Consequently, the magic that was only somewhat present in The Shadow of the Gods is considerably ramped up in this entry. That being said, I didn't mind the fact that we experience some other characters' journeys and it wasn't confusing as their stories intersect with the main characters much of the time. However, the use of language added another layer of enjoyment to this book that most readers will unfortunately not experience. Debo mencionar algo que no muchos hacen y yo personalmente agradezco, este libro incluye al principio una sección de 4 o 5 páginas detallada del anterior libro. Another point I have to mention is that it's most likely I became a heartless person recently but I could not connect with the characters, "feel" with them.Didn't think I would enjoy this series as much as his previous works as am not a big fan of Norse mythology but was hooked from the first page. Indescriptible lo que crea este autor desde personajes, momentos y escenas que hay que leerlo para entender lo difícil que es para mi explicar el nivel de detalle y de precisión de John Gwynne. The Hunger of the gods is the second book in The Bloodsworn Saga and though it pains me to say it, I have to say this book didn’t live up to expectations, it was still a great book though 4/5 stars but I expected more. Also, following the epic bloodbath in the conclusion of Elvar's story in The Shadow of the Gods, the calamity and destruction displayed in the last few chapters of Elvar's story in this book were Gwynne's epic and thrilling battle scenes at their best. First of all huge thanks to the publisher and author for approving my request on NetGalley and it goes without saying that this is my unbiased review/opinion.

I loved the banter between Varg, Rokia and Svik, it made me smile and brought humor to a difficult world. But that's also the joy of reading amazing books, that anticipation for something that is potentially even greater down the road. I am so glad to see more books, including a recap in their sequels, because it can be incredibly challenging to remember all the different plotlines, character names etc. I love Orka so much, she is brave, strong, resilient, loyal, fierce and she will do anything for those she cares about. I remember that I didn’t feel as invested in Elvar’s plotline in the first book, but that was not a problem in The Hunger of the Gods.It is the first book that rekindled my love of reading this year which makes it deserve a 5 stars rating. The themes of loneliness, found family, forgiveness, courage, glory, and leadership are still dominant in this brutal Norse-inspired fantasy world and series.