Another great aspect of Hunger is the action. Gwynne gives us some of the best he’s ever written and it’s here in full force. Limbs are taken off, creatures are fearsome, characters will die and much more. There’s some epic action set pieces here and they deliver on the goods. Some of the moments in this book are truly epic and make me want to continue to read. My man Vard has the best character growth of any one in the books and I am loving his journey and seeing him become a true warrior is thrilling! I am so attached to the Bloodsworn and their found family dynamic. Rokia and Vard need to seal the deal tho, they aren't fooling anyone! The Hunger of the Gods” adds two POVs that were absent in “The Shadow of the Gods”. Gwynne ingeniously provides us with the viewpoints of some of “the enemies” of the main three protagonists. It is exceptionally done, and I loved getting into the minds of these highly flawed, yet engrossing characters. First, and most importantly, it was actually gripping and I couldn't put the book down, especially in the last 30%. Things were happening and we had several well-executed battle scenes that kept me on the edge of my seat.

This book! Now I can say yes I fully understand why is Gwynne so hyped and now I'm motivated again to read the Faithful and the Fallen. I also have to thank my friends, I probably wouldn't have read this book without them since they decided to buddy read this book and I decided to join them.

Gudvarr is probably the highlight of the book for me. I loved reading his chapters and hear his inner voice as he attempts to rise above his station and yet doesn’t fool most people – this leads to some great moments of humor. He has a clear arc and it’s very enjoyable to read. The Hunger of the Gods tempestuous final chapters have successfully prepared readers for the grand conclusion to come.

The second POV we get that differs from “The Shadow of the Gods” is Gudvarr, another villain of the story. Gudvarr is not all craven, and not unresourceful, but also not far from as politically astute or brave as he believes himself to be. His insecurities and failings are laid bare for the reader, as well as his hypocrisy and cowardice. Still, at times the reader may feel sympathy for this character, who aspires to be a great warrior, and gain the attention of his aunt. His POV chapters also provide some welcome levity, and he fumbles and stumbles his way into great peril, and also great opportunity. Their only hope lies within the mad writings of a chained god. 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.El mundo continúa creciendo y vemos muchos lugares a medida que los personajes viajan y viajan. Este mundo tiene mucho que exprimir aún. Espero que Gwynne se quede más pues creo que da para otra saga, ojalá, porque me encantaría. I have read everything that Gwynne wrote with this being the ninth book. My favorite up to this point is The Faithful and the Fallen series which still remains my favorite quartet of all times. Of Blood and Bone & The Bloodsworn Saga book 1 were good but I wanted more from both. I am happy to say that The Hunger of the Gods is close in quality to TFATF and it is is the first book to get 5 stars from me in 2022 after reading almost 60 books! Este libro abre aún más el telón sobre el aspecto mítico de esta epopeya de fantasía inspirada en los nórdicos. Los dioses emergen. Personajes que avanzan, sufren, mueren y sobreviven. The Hunger of the Gods is one of my most anticipated releases of 2022. I loved The Shadow of the Gods and gave it 4.5 stars, and was therefore excited when I received an e-arc of this book. Moreover, the cover art for this series is incredible. Lo vais a gozar. Es épico, brutal y memorable. Así es es John Gwynne. Una vez que lo catas no paras, alzándose como uno de vuestros autores favoritos. Deja huella y para mí es uno de los mejores que hay actualmente.