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The Thirteenth Hour by Trudie Skies
Indie Ink Awards 2022
Nominee:
Shadiest Character
Indie Ink Awards 2022 Nominee: Writing the Future We Need: Lesbian Representation Indie Ink Awards 2022 Nominee: Writing the Future We Need: Mental Health Representation Indie Ink Awards 2022 Nominee: Writing the Future We Need: Gay Representation Indie Ink Awards 2022 Nominee: Prettiest Prose Indie Ink Awards 2022 Nominee: Best Villain Indie Ink Awards 2022 Nominee: Best Friendship Indie Ink Awards 2022 Finalist: Wittiest Character Indie Ink Awards 2022 Finalist: Best Setting Indie Ink Awards 2022 Nominee: Best Book Cover & Cover Artist When the saints fail, the sinners step up. Cruel gods rule the steam-powered city of Chime, demanding worship and tribute from their mortal subjects. Kayl lost her faith in them long ago, and now seeks to protect vulnerable and downtrodden mortals from their gods’ whims. But when Kayl discovers powers that she didn’t know she had—and destroys a mortal’s soul by accident—she becomes Chime’s most wanted. Quen’s job was to pursue sinners, until the visions started. Haunted by foreboding images of his beloved city’s destruction, Quen hunts soul-sucking creatures made of aether who prey on its citizens—and Kayl is his number one target. To ensure Chime’s future, Kayl and Quen must discover the truth of Kayl’s divine abilities before the gods take matters into their own hands. For a city that bows to cruel gods, it’ll take godless heathens to save it. The Thirteenth Hour is the first book in The Cruel Gods series—a gaslamp fantasy featuring magical portals, gothic cosmic deities, quaint Britishisms, and steampunk vibes. This is an adult book containing strong language and mature themes that some readers may find disturbing. For a full list of content warnings, visit Trudie Skies's website. Adult • Fantasy • Fantasy/Steampunk, Gaslamp, and Flintlock • Diversity Representation/LGBTQ+ |
đź“– armedwithabook book blogger
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well Content Warnings: See Trudie's website for full list Haven't been able to get this out of my head since I finished it. One of my longest review on the blog. :) |
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