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Children of Fallen Gods by Carissa Broadbent

64 reviews

espurrr's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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rasha_reads's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

After having finished “Daughter of No Worlds”, I wasted no time diving into “Children of Fallen Gods”. And once I started, I could not stop.

The world building that began in book 1 is deepened and in book 2 we are treated to not just the POVs of Tisaanah and Maxantarius but also a new and unknown character, Aefe, a former princess of the Faye. And just like that, the world of TWOLH expanded into an even more gloriously complex and engrossing tale. Politics, war, power and passion are threads that are woven together beautifully in a way that you will not soon forget.

At its core, this story explores both sides of the political divide and how wanting to do the right thing can go horribly wrong with devastating consequences. 

As I read, I found myself drawn deeper into the world that CB has created, unable to look away and fearful of what would come next. Interlaced with this action packed story is one of love and connection where duty to others and the need to be with the one you love are constantly at odds. (Wow - I realised that my description is one of a nearly personal conflict and not that of fictional characters — props again to CB for the depths of feelings she provokes.)

Keep a box of tissues handy - you will need it in those God tier - 5 star read.
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eviethebookworm's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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risarcheron's review

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adventurous challenging dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.75

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neeeeeeee's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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keeleybeaver's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This book was moderately paced for about the first 70%. The last 30% was insane. Multiple times, it felt like the story was slowing down to wrap up. Then something big and unexpected would happen. I loved how the hints and pieces throughout the book culminated in the ending. I would also like to add that the villains in this book are some of the best I have ever read. Each is flushed out very well and has realistic and believable motives behind their actions. This was a great start to my reading for the year!
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notthatemilyelizabeth's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

5.0

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katyesunshine's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

These books are amazing! Definitely under represented, I don’t know why more people aren’t talking about them! Def not what I was expecting and not just another run-of-the-mill romantasy with a strong FMC! (Although she does kick ass!) 
Reshaye is such a unique concept and is really fascinating to me (and no spoilers, but that reveal 😲). Definitely recommend!! Only not a 5 ⭐️ read for me because the middle felt like it drags a bit to me. 
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coffiend's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Definitely gets darker than the first book, but in a way that adds to the story and characters, not just for shock. The romance was cuter and more enjoyable. Pacing was a little weird, especially with three or four POVs. It felt like long build up for a mostly off page battle. I did like actual character development, seeing Max
connect with his troops, but then struggle with what that bond means, and then at the end, choosing that bond over the idea of running
. Same with Tisaanah, who spent book 1 and a good amount of book 2 performing, putting on shows and great displays of power, but by the end
she finally goes to the people and is real and vulnerable with them
. Nura is interesting, idk if I necessarily wanted more time with her, but i wish there was more of A) an emotional impact of her discovering
fey still exist
, B) the change in her strategy to prepare for
the war she saw
, and C) the way
kidnapping and trying to extract powers from fey
impacts her mentally. 

I did really enjoy Aefe's story. It was a bit of a leap in character for her to go from trusting, loving, and compassionate to
someone who murdered Max's whole family and was then confused about why he was upset (as Reshaye)
and then another leap to
sacrifice herself for Tisaanah after one "selfless act" to protect Max, when both of them have done a good number of selfless things across the two books
. Like I know she's been through a LOT, but it did feel a little disjointed. 
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clight's review

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adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
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