Firstly, I really loved the idea of going back to classic sword and sorcery fantasy.

Godkiller is all taverns and ale drinking and horse riding and a small band of misfits on the road to adventure with a chosen one alongside which i really enjoyed. The writing is good with some great descriptions and worldbuilding that gives a wide scope for the rest of the series.

I enjoyed the characters as well. Kissen was a great strong woman character without losing her femininity. Elo was a wonderful depiction of a black man in fantasy with all the appropriate descriptions for his skin and hair and i was here for it!! Even Inara once she got going, had a lot going for her and i'm happy that there was some growth in her character before the very end, but that leaves it open for more.

Where i didnt connect as much with this is that there wasnt a lot going on. There was a lot of travel and dialogue without much payoff which was a little disappointing. While the worldbuilding is a good stepping stone for more as the series progresses, it was a bit murky for me as to what these Gods actually were and even why they were. I didn't really connect with the explanation of their shrines and the difference between wild and old gods. I think i understood it but it wasnt as solid as i might have wished. Whether this is through a fault of the writer or whether the pace was dragging so much i didn't pay attention enough, i'm not sure.

Even though I doubt i'll continue with the series as the pace was a tad slow for me, i do recommend the book because its really well written and the idea of the various gods and their sinister natures might very well appeal to you