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Divine Mortals by Amanda M. Helander
4.0
challenging dark emotional funny sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Divine Mortals was definitely not what I expected but was still a good time.  I expected something more lighthearted than this book provided.  The main character was young and immature and it showed, but she was still a strong character that I enjoyed.  I loved all the magic system, the communication with the gods, and the friendship between Bernadette and Mona.  This book definitely brings up good question of whether you can trust the gods you have spent your life worshiping if their idea of mercy is to destroy you without a second thought.