But in a particularly savage world of gods, monsters, and barbaric humans, keeping that oath has never been more difficult. The three are scattered across the map when we meet them, but right from the start they are being pulled towards one another by the machinations of the Huntress – also known as the Black Goddess, the Enemy, and Temis – who is always plotting against the other gods.

You see, star-metal is the only thing that can kill a god and should a weapon or weapons be forged from it, well the results could be disastrous and could threaten the gods' power and unlimited control. And that's where Miles Cameron is truly great at blurring the lines, making you doubt every assumption, he really keeps the reader on their toes with every intense scene and passage of dialogue. The tyranny of the gods is absolute, and they are capricious, malevolent and almost all-powerful, playing cruel games with the fates of mortals for their own ends. Sometimes, within one person's point of view, you actually get the thoughts from another character in the same scene, so you don't know who is actually thinking what.Anyone who has read anything in Greek mythology knows that Greek gods are nothing like the Christian god. There were honestly times I felt like I wanted to DNF this book but I pursued because the concept idea, The Boys meets Greek Mythology is brilliant! This was done easily since so many people were meeting other people in different scenarios, so you got to know the individuals by being told what was good about them from the perspective of other individuals.

Alone, he would be doomed to fail, but a gift of iron ore from beyond the stars and the fellowship of others similarly scorned may give him a chance. He had to tell you about their voluptuous bodies, their big breasts, their dark eyes luring some poor man in. Christian Cameron (otherwise known by pen names that include Miles Cameron, and Gordon Kent) is one of my all-time favourite authors.I loved how the author imagined a time and place where mysticism rather than precise science ideas rules the land. It was not just mentioned to be woke inclusion, it was actually fascinating to read how Hakrans and their ways fit in this world in regard to other nations and Gods. Some mortals cling to their worship of the gods, despite the evidence plainly in their face all along that the gods were detestable. You can also see the attention to detail that went into this book, which is a historical fantasy set in the Bronze Age, and the descriptions were all so vivid that I really felt like I was there, with all the chaotic sounds, colours, and smells of the period.

He kind of lost his purpose and seems to just fulfil his contracts, before he embarks on this journey. However, this book made me feel like I wasn't meant to or welcome to read this story, and that makes me sad. Secure in their power and glory after destroying or banishing the previous pantheon, the current gods make games of the lives of mortals, controlling them for their own gain and punishing them on a whim. Complex, utterly enthralling and very fun, Against All Gods was an excellent read and I honestly have no choice but to give it a full five-star rating. Against all Gods has a big cast of characters, but I didn't have any trouble keeping their personalities and stories separated.I think it’s about time readers of sci-fi/fantasy swapped their castles and elves for some ziggurats and insectoid resin carriers. The gods here hide monstrosity behind pleasing masks; the humans, though flawed, reveal an ever-brightening spark of divinity. Zos, a veteran mercenary, who is also a daring bull-leaper, is given a suicide mission by his masters, and the cynical warrior might be becoming tired enough of life to not care. I'm not sure if I'll continue with the rest of the series or not, but I'm looking forward to seeing reviews.