I thought it was really cool how some familiar locations like Avempartha, Drumindor, and Dahl Rhen (Dahlgren?) pop up. As I mentioned above, the story is set before the famed Novronian empire and details the relationships between the Fhrey, Rhune, and Dherg (elves, humans, and dwarves), though at this point the dwarves are only mentioned in passing.

Initially, I was slow to get truly engaged with the storyline, but once I found a quite spot to sit down and focus I zoomed right along. I was delighted to find that by the end, I was rather taken with these brand new characters. Of course, I had to jump right in and see if it would be in the same league as his Riyria books. Sullivan was writing a new series based on the rise of the first empire and doubly so when I got an early copy from Del Rey/NetGalley. I was so very excited to hear that Michael J. The Age of Myth is over the time of rebellion has begun. Now, only a few stand between humankind and annihilation: Raithe, reluctant to embrace his destiny as the God Killer, Suri, a young seer burdened by signs of impending doom, and Persephone, who must overcome personal tragedy to lead her people. But when a god falls to a human blade, the balance of power between men and those they thought were gods changes forever. Since time immemorial, humans have worshipped the gods they call Fhrey, truly a race apart: invincible in battle, masters of magic, and seemingly immortal. Now, Sullivan’s stunning hardcover debut, Age of Myth, inaugurates an original five-book series, and one of fantasy’s finest next-generation storytellers continues to break new ground. Sullivan’s trailblazing career began with the breakout success of his Riyria series: full-bodied, spellbinding fantasy adventures whose imaginative scope and sympathetic characters won a devoted readership. What does it mean if the gods can be killed? The first novel in an epic new fantasy series for readers of Brent Weeks, Brandon Sanderson, Peter V. A copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

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