The Fury of the Gods by John Gwynne Book Review (No Spoiler)

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Great to hear your thoughts here, Petrik! Bloodsworn has consolidated its place as my favorite story by John Gwynne with The Fury of the Gods, but I do think it’s a leaner story than TFATF. I do love my Norse inspired fantasy!

[@PetrikLeo]

Thank you, Philip! Yeah, overall, I think I prefer the bigger and epic scope of Banished Lands Saga more. This is still a great series, though, for sure as expected of John Gwynne!

[@DennisHeikki]

Your bookshelf is stunning. All those gorgeous editions! I AM JEALOUS!

[@PetrikLeo]

@@DennisHeikki thank you so much! Took me years to accumulate them. 😅

[@markalpheus4943]

Totally agree! While I enjoyed this series ender, Wrath is just totally in another level. Still, I would love to read anything Gwynne will release whether it's in a new world, or a follow-up to Bloodsworn

[@PetrikLeo]

@@markalpheus4943 hear hear. Truth and Courage!!

[@celestialdemon1316]

I enjoyed this ending, but it's definitely the weakest ending of the 3 series that John Gwynne has written. But considering what he's had to go through in his personal life, I'm amazed he was able to finish at all.

[@PetrikLeo]

I agree. It's quite a miracle he's able to finish this book on this high level this quickly. I thought we wouldn't get the book, and I'm sure we all would understand the situation. Definitely an amazing book despite some minor issues, IMO! :)

[@axelgermany8888]

btw Fury of the Gods and the rest of the series is free on Spotify if you have premium. However, only 15 hours per month.

[@PetrikLeo]

Whoa really? I didn't know that! :)

[@cipriansirbu3699]

Completely agree with you Petrik,I was a bit disappointed of the ending,somehow it was rushed and a bit unsatisfying,maybe papa Gwynne has raised the bar too high with Wrath and A Time of Courage. Gave this one 4 stars on Goodreads and my favourite of the trilogy remains Hunger of the Gods. That being said,papa Gwynne remains one of my absolute favourite authors and whatever he writes next,I will read on day one. Currently for me: The Faithful and the Fallen > Of Blood and Bone > The Bloodsworn Saga

[@PetrikLeo]

Thank you, Ciprian! That's definitely my ranking for John Gwynne's books as well. Wrath and A Time of Courage was simply too good. This was still an amazing conclusion, though. Just did not live up to those two books, IMO. I wanted something more epic. I look forward to John's next books! :)

[@noname3609]

This is my favourite John Gwynne book ! Absolutely loved it ! What a unique experience was the Bloodsworn saga ! :) As always,thank you for the review Petrik ! Truth and Courage !!! :D

[@PetrikLeo]

You're welcome! Glad to hear you loved this. Truth and Courage!! 😁😁

[@mattamant915]

Holy cow. A book review!! I'm here for it.

[@PetrikLeo]

I haven't made many of them this year! :')

[@Heathennation1976]

Been awhile since I watched one of your reviews.I read this book months ago as a ARC, And I just now re listened to the audio book,I loved everything about it I do agree that the finish wasn't as epic As the previous books , but it was still a solid finish for a man That went through what he went through and still finished the book Keep up the great work,wish I was reading as much as I used to,We All no why it was rushed I'm sure orbit was all over him to finish it, I also agree that it should have been at least a hundred page is longer

[@PetrikLeo]

Thank you very much! I haven't been posting a lot of reviews this year. But I completely agree with you. While it's not as epic as the previous series, this is still a great conclusion. Truly an admirable feat from John, too. He finished writing this so quickly, on such a high quality! :)

[@esmayrosalyne]

Very happy to hear that this series ending with a bang for you! Gwynne almost set the bar a little too high for himself with his earlier finales, those are so incredible. Good to know to brace for a lot of action, that is definitely something I need to be in the right mood for. Thanks for sharing your thoughts ;)))

[@PetrikLeo]

Thank you so much, Esmay! Yeah, the bar set in Wrath and A Time of Courage are super high! I look forward to his next series for sure!

[@nathancooper22]

Good review Petrik. I am just starting shadow and really enjoying it. Plan to read all the way through to fury asap. I do feel it’s a bit unfair to compare anything John does from here to the faithful and fallen only because he may have written one of the greatest series of all time if his first attempt at publishing. Will always be hard to live up to one of my favorite series ever on the faithful and fallen.

[@PetrikLeo]

Thank you, Nathan. Who knows, you might enjoy this more. I don't think it's unfair to compare them. Their story structure is similar too. You'll know what I mean when you get to Fury. 🙂

[@DanielsBookNook]

I just finished this book yesterday and loved it!! Time for Tad Williams!!

[@PetrikLeo]

@@DanielsBookNook good to know that! Enjoy being back in Osten Ard!!

[@BooksWithBenghisKahn]

Glad to see you were satisfied by the conclusion, and I can’t wait to read the trilogy and get caught up on all of Gwynne’s books!!

[@PetrikLeo]

Thank you so much, brother! I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this trilogy! :)

[@Ulmo90]

Thanks for the review, halfway through the book and I enjoy it a lot ao far!

[@PetrikLeo]

You're welcome! I hope you continue to enjoy it. The second half is incredible!!

[@brandoncordeau7277]

I just finished this series last week and absolutely loved it john gwynne is amazing and I can't wait for his next project. My only complaint was I wish we got more snaka and the ended felt rushed but other than that it was amazing fantastic even

[@PetrikLeo]

YESSSS. You got what I meant. I was quite underwhelmed by how brief Snaka's appearance was. I hope the next series will be more epic in scope! :)

[@brandoncordeau7277]

​@PetrikLeo I was excited when he got resurrected I wanted to see what the father of God's could do and then that happened instead (don't want to say sp I don't spoil it for anyone who did t finish)

[@houseofthegoldenflower3534]

I’m on page 290,it’s building up nicely to the much anticipated finale

[@PetrikLeo]

@@houseofthegoldenflower3534 the finale is great! The book is definitely about buildup for the final battle! 😄

[@safinan8008]

Thanks for the review!! 😊

[@PetrikLeo]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching! :)

[@ZOMGfantasy]

Awesome review, Petrik! Tbh, Faithful and the Fallen wasn't my favourite series, but I would still like to give this one a shot in the hope I'd like it more

[@PetrikLeo]

Thank you so much, Zammar! Who knows, this one might gel more with you! :)

[@tracejefferson3169]

Hi Petrik, I think the Bloodsworn is better written, but the FATF has a special place in my heart. I loved this third series enough to buy a set from the Broken Binding for a reread.

[@PetrikLeo]

I can agree with that. I think I just wanted The Bloodsworn Saga to be much more epic like The Banished Lands Saga was. :)

[@CufflinksAndChuckles]

Petrik, you’ve earned our trust with your honesty and consistency in your reviews, so you don’t have to fear any pushback for your critiques!

[@PetrikLeo]

@@CufflinksAndChuckles thank you so much! I still love this one. But I have to mention some parts that didn't click with me, too 😅

[@jadapandy]

It's a neck of a lot better than my recent try at finally getting to Ryan Cahill's 1st novel. I was quite surprised at all the issues I found with Cahill's novel. I was expecting much better. I'll take and stick with Gwynne's work any day of the week.

[@Lily_James]

I’m with you, finally tried reading it and couldn’t get through it. I put it aside at 33% but would like to return to it when it’s traditionally published.

[@roseNthorn]

I also agree. There's a reason why traditionally published bookd tend to be better. Cahill's book needs a lot of editing.

[@jadapandy]

@@roseNthorn Yeah, 3 young men raised in the wilds, but don't know better than to leave a sentry out while sleeping in dangerous woods, letting a bear slip right in. Then they act like little college boys when they're home inside the village, drinking like city boys and unable to talk to village girls. Felt WAY too YA.

[@PetrikLeo]

IMO, The Bound and the Broken shouldn't be judged from the first book. The second book, Of Darkness and Light, is a vast improvement. If that book still doesn't work for you, then drop the series. :)

[@muttineni03]

Im planning to read this series soon and kindle ebooks got very expensive these days, so waiting for price to come down, I'm super curious what's John writing next.

[@PetrikLeo]

Urgh, Kindle is so expensive now. Me too! I certainly will read whatever he writes next! :)

[@amy_harboredinpages]

I prefer all the Sagas! And hope there will be more in the Bloodsworn world! ... i just have feeling... 😉 📖📚☺️

[@PetrikLeo]

Maybe one day! 😄

[@larryladeroute971]

I liked it but probably about as much as Malice but different. Did he setup another series in this world? I think so. SPOILER question. Where did Snaka's heart go? Did i miss something?

[@PetrikLeo]

I'm about the same. Pretty sure John is leaving that open in case he wants to come back to this world again! :)

[@genariohh389]

sorry off topic but will there be a special edition of to green angel tower sometime in the future?

[@PetrikLeo]

By Grim Oak Press? It's available now. You can check it on their website!

[@genariohh389]

@@PetrikLeo ah ok thank you very much, keep up the great work petrik

[@RhinoViper]

I didn’t read past The Shadow of the Gods…characters weren’t great and the story was just ok. Much prefer his first 2 series.

[@PetrikLeo]

The Shadow of the Gods is amazing, IMO! But if the characters doesn't click with you, no need to force it. I definitely think The Banished Lands saga is better. :)

[@ChrisDCowin]

Hard disagree, Orka is a badass and watching Vargs transformation from thrall to probably one of the better warriors in Vigrith was really enjoyable.

[@Lily_James]

That’s very interesting, I also enjoyed it a lot but feel almost the opposite. I love the first and second book immensely and I found this one to be the weakest because of the rushed ending and nonstop action in the second half which made the character development suffer. I loved the epic naval battle midway through the most, as far as action goes. Snaka’s appearance was excellent but I didn’t like how that developed if you know what I mean… also I absolutely adore that cover but what a spoiler, it would have been nice to have that moment be a surprise. either way, still an excellent and unique trilogy that I would recommend to fantasy readers. Thanks for the review, love seeing those on booktube.

[@PetrikLeo]

Yeahh! I feel like the conclusion to Snaka is such an easy way to finish a battle the protagonists cannot win. The battle at Wolfdales was the climax and best part of the series for sure! And you're right. The cover art is definitely a spoiler here! xD

[@jameslandis4058]

This review is far more polite than I would've been. I nearly DNF'd this book. I absolutely DNF'd the Faithful and the Fallen series (who brings their Mom into battles?). I'm sure that John Gywnne is a good person, but I'll never recommend his books.

[@PetrikLeo]

I think you should stop reading John's books. You gave them a fair attempt already! 😅

[@PierreLeSang]

Petrik, hi! Love the video! How does one get in touch with you?

[@PetrikLeo]

My email. That said, I am super flooded with requests. I cannot reply to everyone.

[@PierreLeSang]

@@PetrikLeo I understand! Thanks for getting back to me. Where can I find the e-mail? I want to ask you about one of the books that I've seen in your videos on the background.

[@PierreLeSang]

@@PetrikLeo I found, I'm blind for not seeing it before, thanks :D

[@neondemon5137]

I preordered this book and still haven't received it. RIP.

[@PetrikLeo]

@@neondemon5137 argghh I hope you'll get your book soon!

[@AndrewFrancisIlyrian]

How was Arcane, Petrik? I hear a lot of coping on Reddit.

[@PetrikLeo]

@@AndrewFrancisIlyrian Haven't finished it yet. Life has been so busy. I never go to Reddit for anything though. 😅

[@irishknight6893]

Just finished Fury Of The Gods by John Gwynne 3/5 stars .By far my least favorite book of the trilogy.To much action and not enough character depth in this one.Still a great end to an awesome trilogy! Still would recommend this trilogy to anyone as books 1 and 2 were easy 5 star books and the ending was still great !

[@PetrikLeo]

Yeah. I get what you're saying. It's definitely not up to John Gwynne's usual greatness, IMO. Still a great book overall. Think about it. the fact that John was able to write this on this quality is already something to praise for, especially when you think about his circumstances.

[@irishknight6893]

@@PetrikLeo oh yeah I totally understand as a father myself I can’t even imagine what the man has gone through..that being said it is still a good book just not on same level as previous 2 books in my opinion.

[@cryingdemon]

Bloodsworn trilogy was my first series by John Gwynne after everyone claiming his writing is God tier level, and able to eliminate student debt, or correct climate change. It was all angry revenge violence with little sprinkles of story. The final battle was totally a let down. Disappointment.

[@PetrikLeo]

@@cryingdemon i never heard any of those claim and I love his books so much 😅

[@j_crust4582]

The audiobooks are pretty weak

[@arymuhammad7549]

The narrator isn't good, for the first book he didn't even know how to pronounce Seax

[@PetrikLeo]

Ouch. That's rough!! :/

[@zenthepoet.]

Peeeetrik

[@PetrikLeo]

Zeeeennn!

[@ozzfestivitys]

One of the worst book I read this year

[@PetrikLeo]

@@ozzfestivitys brutal 😅