Susana Imaginário

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Were the Gods to answer every prayer, the worlds they resided over would fall to ruin. However, one dryad’s final prayer draws the attention of a goddess. And in doing so traps the goddess Psyche in her mortal body. Now a Wyrd, Psyche, must find the true purpose behind her imprisonment. But as she wanders the world she is trapped in, she will find that the God of Time has been forcing worlds to collide. And she isn’t the only God trapped.

Wyrd Gods was beautifully written. Susana Imaginario’s use of language created an enchanting and captivating world for the characters to reside in. Each scene is laced with emotional detail and dreamlike in quality. The way she seamlessly blended multiple pantheons of gods into one concise and intricate story took a great amount of skill. And the characters are multilayered. Each has their own agenda and desires. Sometimes they may coincide with one another, but each will be out for their own personal gain.

That being said, I am not as familiar with mythology as I most likely should be to read this novel. The various pantheons and clash of gods confused me. If I understood their backgrounds and histories more clearly, it would have been easier for me to digest the various names appearing on the page. The main players in the story were recognizable to me such as Loki, Odin, and Hades. But there were many names of demigods and titans I did not know. I do believe if I had a better grasp of their wants and needs from mythology I would have been able to understand the concept of their desires better in the novel.

The audio narration of Wyrd Gods is just as beautiful as the writing. Sarah Kempton flawlessly captured the personalities and emotions of each character. And as she began narrating the contest of wills between Psyche and Ileana I found myself entranced. I highly recommend listening to this on audiobook. It will draw you in all the quicker as the narration adds another layer to the world-building and characterization.

Wyrd Gods is a wonderful read for those who enjoy mythology. Especially if mythology from various cultures captures your interest. There are many characters to remember, but as the story progresses you’ll grow to know each and every one of them. There is plenty of mystery and political tension within the story to keep readers engaged and guessing right up until the very end.… (meer)

Overall: I'm hooked on this series, I love the characters, the world, and the story.

Performance: I thought Kempton did a great job of distinguishing between the characters, and really bringing the emotions through the unique voices she gave them. It was easy to get lost in the story, and I could almost see it unfolding in front of me.

Story: Wow, can you believe we're already three books in on this series? I can't! Each book, I get drawn in further, and I'm always sad to leave the amazing world Imaginário has created behind. Our favorite (and not so favorite) gods are back, and there's a new threat to face. The Nephilim were absolutely chilling, and watching the gods and mortals go up against them had me on the edge of my seat. As always, the story moved along smoothly and quickly, and before you know it, hours have passed, and you still want to read (or hear) more. I don't want to give away too much, but suffice it to say, if you've enjoyed the first two books, this third installment will blow you away!… (meer)

Overall: A great story with a brilliant narrator, who really brought the characters and story to life.Highly recommend!

Narration: I thought Kempton did an excellent job of bringing the characters to life, and the story just unfolded before my eyes as I listened. She has a wonderful way of making each character unique, and conveying their emotions and personality.

Story: I loved this second installment in the series. Imaginário has really outdone herself this time, and I loved how new Gods and characters took center stage, while still incorporating old ones. The interludes were wonderful, and I quickly got lost in this book.… (meer)

I really enjoyed listening to this story. Thank you to Sarah Kempton for having such a dynamic range for all the character's voices, or I'm sure I would've been lost. It's a wonderful story, but there are quite a few characters, and I loved the depth and uniqueness in each of them. Various mythos are blended in this book, but done so skillfully that it didn't bother me (and was a pleasant surprise in that respect). At first, I wasn't sure I would be able to get into it. The opening was interesting, but seemed to promise a lot, and Imaginário more than delivered. I cannot wait for book 2!!!… (meer)