I easily read this book within 48 hours! It's definitely a book I would recommend as a buddy-reading or book club experience. My time was enhanced tenfold by having a friend, Brittany Loves Reading, to discuss the book with. The most impressive part of this book is how much it contains within so little pages: a complex system of (new and wild) gods; strong world-building using geography, culture/religion and languages; a group of well-developed characters; gorgeous language and descriptions; and an impressive climactic end that brought the book full circle!

I adored Kissen, Inara, and Skediceth; and Elo, the group's fourth, offered a nice balance to their ragtag team. I was SO invested in Kissen's backstory, and she provided great representation as a bisexual, disabled character (an amputee). The way in which this author incorporates Kissen's prosthetic into the story was seamless, as was the common use of sign language by hearing and deaf characters. I could talk all day about Inara and Skedi's relationship. I loved how they struggled to be individual, independent of each other, even as they have a physical tether and as they truly loved each other.

There are so many great themes in this book, but my favorite was how Kaner developed a mirror image between gods and humans, how each craved to be remembered, to be loved, to be praised. A strong second was the question posed about whether anyone--god or human--can become powerful without then also becoming corrupt and greedy for more.

Ugh, Godkiller is perfection.