Story Thoughts: If you like stories based on mythology (not just Greek but at this point Norse too-going to guess more later) then I think you will enjoy Gameboard of the Gods. First Thought when Finished:Gameboard of Gods by Richelle Mead was a fascinating mixture of fantasy, mythology, and kick ass UF.
I was drawn into the story and didn't get to bogged down in the areas that tripped me up before. A friend suggested I try it on audio and that made a world of difference to me. I am fairly certain it was a combo of mood and this is a little outside my reading zone (fantasy is always hit/miss).
Gameboard of the Gods is the first in the Age of X series and Richelle’s first adult novel.Read for Review/Listened for Fun (Edelweiss/Audible) Overall Rating: 4.00 Story Rating: 3.75 Character Rating: 4.25 Audio Rating: 4.50 (Not part of the overall rating) NOTE: I feel the need to state this up front: When I tried Gameboard of the Gods by Richelle Mead a year ago it was a DNF for me. Richelle Mead, the New York Times bestselling author of Vampire Academy, lives in Seattle, Washington with her husband and baby. ‚An engaging read, with an unusually tangible, believable, living story world, featuring a protagonist of unexpected depth and sympathy‘ Jim Butcher (on Succubus Blues) ‚The book is fast-paced and suspenseful‘ Booklist The Age of X is a brand new fantasy series containing all the mythological intrigue and relentless action of the bestselling Vampire Academy and Bloodlines YA series, and is sure to delight fans of Chloe Neill and Jim Butcher.
As their investigation races forward, unknown enemies and powers greater than they can imagine are gathering in the shadows, ready to reclaim the world in which humans are merely game pieces on their board. Justin and Mae are assigned to work together to solve a string of ritualistic murders and soon realize that their discoveries have exposed them to terrible danger. Raised in an aristocratic caste, Mae is now a member of the military’s most elite and terrifying tier, a soldier with enhanced reflexes and skills. But Justin is given a second chance when Mae Koskinen comes to bring him back to the Republic of United North America.
In a futuristic world nearly destroyed by religious extremists, Justin March lives in exile. Gameboard of the Gods is the first thrilling instalment in the Age of X series from New York Times bestselling author, Richelle Mead
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