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As a child, Kissen saw her family murdered by a fire god. Now, she makes a living killing them and enjoys it. But all this changes when Kissen is tasked with helping a young noble girl with a god problem. The child’s soul is bonded to a tiny god of white lies, and Kissen can’t kill it without ending the girl’s life too.
Regarding what to expect, Godkiller includes an LGBTQ+ lead, main characters who struggle with mental illness, a point of view character who has a prosthetic leg, other important disabled characters, and this world's equivalent of sign language. All of these aspects fit seamlessly and enhance the story and the characters around them. We also have incredible set pieces, romance, betrayals, showdowns, curses, tragic loss, demons, and an amazing ending. Little statements and seemingly unimportant details come to be of the utmost importance later on, so Godkiller is absolutely a rewarding novel for those that pay attention. I really enjoyed this book; in my opinion, it hasn't received the attention it deserves. To be completely honest, the plot wasn't groundbreaking, but it was exceptionally well written, and I found the main characters quite relatable. News Staff. " HALLOWEEN star and more join GODKILLER [ permanent dead link]". Fear Asylum. March 26, 2009.
Giving this a middle rating as while I enjoyed read it the different Gods and the action at the end, most of the book fell flat and it was a forceful read for me. Godkiller delivers an impressive fantasy world, the way the gods are presented is unique, and, as previously mentioned, the fact that the mythology and history are delivered at a steady pace hints that this series has a lot more of its secrets yet to reveal. Kaner's debut reads similar to one of Sapkowski's short stories or the stand-alone Season of Storms in that it's self-contained, follows a few main characters on an adventure, and that it feels like we're only witnessing a small yet exciting part of what's going on in a massive, vivid world. Pizzolo, Giberson and actresses Danielle Harris and Tiffany Shepis presented two exclusive preview clips of the Godkiller illustrated film at Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors in Los Angeles on April 18, 2009. [31] [32] [33] [34] [35] [36] [37] [38] [39] [40] [41] [42] Kaner's debut offers all the bloodshed, demons, and magic a fantasy fan could want, while championing contemporary values such an inclusivity." -- Financial Times (UK)
The disability rep was really good (Kissen has a prosthesis) and it was really refreshing to see the representation in a main (and incredibly pivotal to the narrative) character too as opposed to just a minor or supporting character. Devastating and triumphant, Godkiller will eviscerate you." -- Tasha Suri, award-winning author of The Jasmine Throne
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Godkiller takes the fabric of epic fantasy and stitches it into a clean, tense, precisely measured and neatly designed tapestry. ... This is a very strong debut, offering compelling characters whose problems mount from the ordinary to the epic in the space of the novel." I can’t talk about endearing characters and not mention the adorable-ness of Inara (the young noble) and Skedi, the little god bound to her. The bond they share was a genuinely sweet highlight for the most part and I liked that (alongside Kissen and Elo) we also got to experience both of their POVs—though Skedi’s did surprise me a little! If you loved Lyra and Pan from Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials series, then you’re most likely going to adore these two. a b Thill, Scott. " Post-Apocalyptic Comic Godkiller Emerges as 'Illustrated Film'". Wired. October 6, 2009. Godkiller offers us four points of view on the narrative: Kissen, Skedi, Inara, and Elo. Kissen and Skedi are the most interesting and distinct from the beginning: Kissen in her cynicism and hard-won bitterness at the shape of the world and of her life, and Skedi as a shape-changing god who’s figuring out both his nature and the boundaries of his relationship with Inara and is pushing at the limit of both, sometimes in inappropriate ways. Inara is perhaps least-well defined, but she’s a twelve-year-old who’s growing up fast: there’s room for her to grow into, and Kaner writes her adolescent protagonist with sympathy and appreciation for teenage strength of will. Elo, meanwhile, is trying very hard to be a Good Friend and a good man, while struggling with the memories of his wartime experiences: he blames himself for the king’s injury, and carries a lot of guilt for leaving Arren, laying down his sword, and becoming a baker, but he’s having a difficult time figuring out how to be the kind of person he wants to be.
First up Kissen, the Veiga. If I were to explain Kissen with one word, it would’ve been badass. Honestly. She is the embodiment of it. She has scars that she wears proudly and unapologetically, both mentally and physically. She also has a prosthetic leg, which is an important part of her yet she never lets it slow her down when it comes to fighting. I love vengeful women way too much for my own good and Kissen was vengeful, yet she didn’t let it consume her. She takes it when a chance presents itself and makes money with her anger. Honestly, what a woman! (Veiga means godkiller by the way, which makes her extra cool.)It has the ease of writing of a YA fantasy book, while being entirely an adult fantasy in topics and themes. But with a bloody civil war on the horizon and shadowy demons in pursuit, Kissen and Co. face untold danger for something is rotting at the heart of the kingdom—and only they can stop it…
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