God's Forsaken
Title: God's Forsaken (The Guilty Ones
– Book 1)
Author: David Brevik
Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy,
Paranormal Fiction
Rating: Four Stars!
Michel is the Angel of Death, but
he’s no match for Vipa, a huntress on a mission to destroy the forsaken god,
Tragun. From the moment their paths cross, Vipa is a major thorn in his side —
and her reckless approach to fighting manages to land him in jail! Just when he thinks his day can’t get any worse, Vipa
shows up again, this time to break him out of prison. Naturally, there’s a
price to pay for her efforts: he must help her find Tragun. Reluctant, Michel
agrees, but he instantly regrets his decision when Vipa seals the deal with a
bonding curse! Now forced to comply, Michel must learn to get along with Vipa
and her team: a vampire and a humanoid lizard, so that they can attempt to accomplish
the impossible.
God's
Forsaken is a fun read. There’s lots of action and some amazing world
building, and I really enjoyed the suspension of disbelief as I entered a
universe where vampires, angels, and talking squids lived together harmoniously!
The characters are vibrant and likable, and while I’m not entirely sure if the
author intended this to be a romance, he definitely nailed the chemistry between
Michel and Vipa; it’s undeniable and addicting! From the start, I was rooting
for them and I adored the way their relationship developed throughout the story.
Also, there’s a cool, black cat by the name of Truffle — he’s just a normal
cat, but he somehow managed to steal every scene he was in and completely won
me over!