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    Godkiller *****

    Author: Hannah Kaner (The Fallen Gods – Book 1) A dazzling debut that grabbed me by the heart and refused to let go! Sometimes you pick up a book with cautious optimism, and sometimes you pick one up and within a few pages you just know. Godkiller was one of those magical moments for me. Hannah Kaner has written a debut that’s bold, imaginative, and unashamedly addictive, with characters I fell for faster than I could turn the pages. At its heart, this is a story about survival, loyalty, and unlikely companionship set against a gorgeously gritty backdrop where gods and humans clash in ways that are equal parts thrilling…

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    The Radiant King*****

    Author: David Dalglish (Astral Kingdoms Book 1) Sometimes you open a book and within a few chapters you know you’ve found a story that isn’t just big, but mythic. That’s how The Radiant King felt to me: not simply another fantasy novel with immortals and magic, but an ambitious, brutal, and strangely tender exploration of what happens when gods are forced to live with the consequences of their own power. The premise hooked me immediately. Six immortal siblings once wielded Radiance, a godlike force capable of shaping the world. After wreaking more damage than any kingdom could endure, they swore to stay apart from mortal politics and never rule. Of…

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    Shield of Sparrows*****

    Author: Devney Perry This is a wondrously woven, wildly wickedly romantic romp through monster-ridden landscapes, political pitfalls, and heart-palpitating revelations. If your soul secretly yearns for sorely underestimated princesses-turned-powerhouses, enemies edged by tension-laden attraction, and blood-bound bargains that spawn unexpected bravery, well, this book is your fantastical feast. Plot & Pace Perfection Odessa Cross, the overlooked oldest daughter in her kingdom, is overshadowed by the favoured Mae, until a legendary monster hunter, the imposing Guardian, demands a bride that same night. Cue chaos, a blood-sealed Shield of Sparrows treaty, and a bridal bound adventure that catapults Odessa into a fierce fight for agency, survival, and self. As reviewers note, the…