Kissen was the only person to survive when her home was burned by an angry god with her entire family inside. So she's angry, jaded, and completely self-sufficient. During one of her jobs as a godkiller, she finds herself saddled with a newly orphaned girl who was seeking her help that she can't bring herself to abandon.

While this story is about the resistance between the people who are for and against the outlawed gods, Kissen's role in the balance, and the friends she has acquired along the way, it is also about the dangers of too much power and if anyone with it can be trusted.

The worldbuilding and characters are standouts in a crowded sea of fantasy series with the bonus of adult, not YA, main characters.

Cliffhanger ending.

Excellent audio narration.

The narrator really threw me out of the book multiple times... I didn't finish it... it was to hard to stay in the story.

I loved this book so much!!! The world building was so well done and didn’t feel like an info dump even though the hook wasn’t too long and there was a whole magic system to explore. I loved the disability rep and the characters were super enjoyable and I cannot wait for book 2

This one didn't end up being what our library is looking for. However, I see it doing well. I hope the author continues in this concept.

This audiobook was fantastic. The narrator's accent made it seem old and otherworldly. I fell right into the world and story and found myself listening to it as often as I could.

Interesting concept and I love the usage of gods and demons in the world-building. It wasn't the easiest to get into but once the world became familiar, the story unfolded a dark fantasy that I was submerged into. I'm looking forward to the next one!

The story is engaging and unique, while also following many of the usual YA Fantasy tropes. Fans of YA fantasy will like this one, and it is a great recommendation for teens that are looking for something with a bit of grit. A great purchase for a library where YA Fantasy is popular.

A good start to a fantasy series. I found the pacing a little slow at times and then really quick at other times. During the slower paced portions of the book, I found it hard to motivate myself to continue reading but I am glad I did. The book has a strong finish and definitely makes me want to read the second book when it comes out.

Kit Griffiths did a good job narrating this novel and I hope they narrate future novels in this series as well.

This book has been wildly popular, but I could not get into it. The narrator did a fine job and I did not confuse when parts of the story changed. Despite this, I just could not get into the story. Although I listened to the whole thing, my mind wandered so much that I feel like I missed large sections of it.

Godkiller is a solid debut that I enjoyed listening to, but ultimately failed to set itself apart from other books within the genre. Each of the main characters is well developed and interesting, but the relationships between them feel undeveloped -- especially when it comes to the central romance.

A big thanks to Netgalley and HarperCollins for providing an eARC and advance audio book in exchange for an honest review.

A new fantasy that I will forever be suggesting and obsessing over.

Godkiller by Hannah Kaner is a fantasy book set in the kingdom of Middren, where Gods are forbidden. Formed by human desires and fed by their worship, there are countless gods in the world—but after a great war, the new king outlawed them and now pays “godkillers” to destroy any who try to rise from the shadows.0
As a child, Kissen saw her family murdered by a fire god. Now, she makes a living killing them and enjoys it. But all this changes when Kissen is tasked with helping a young noble girl with a god problem. The child’s soul is bonded to a tiny god of white lies, and Kissen can’t kill it without ending the girl’s life too.Joined by a disillusioned knight on a secret quest, the unlikely group must travel to the ruined city of Blenraden, where the last of the wild gods reside, to each beg a favor. Pursued by assassins and demons, and in the midst of burgeoning civil war, they will all face a reckoning. Something is rotting at the heart of their world, and they are the only ones who can stop it.

I absolutely loved and devoured this book, and I will forever be recommending it to whoever wishes to listen. READ THIS BOOK!

I loved this book! The characters were wonderfully developed (I especially loved the arguably unlikeable Kissen, but I'm a sucker for a grumpy protaganist), the plot was exciting, and I can't wait for the rest of the series. I'll definitely be recommending this to the fantasy readers at my library.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Audio for a copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

GODKILLER is brings together action, lore, and emotion in this epic fantasy. Kaner showcases her talent by breathing life into deeply flawed and beautifully conceived characters while throwing them down a path for answers and to complete a secret quest.

The thing I loved about this particular tale is that it is driven by the characters. They are center stage and it is their engagement with each other as well as the world they live in which propel the narrative forward. Though I would have loved a little more background to the gods and magic, I became instantly invested in Kissen, Eulogist, Inara, and Skedi from the first few chapters. The candor and inner struggles brought to the surface felt real. There was no shying away from tough moments even though there were breaks with witty banter and quirky antics.

This world the author created is vivid and rich with potential to explore in the next book. As a reader, it is my hope that we get to know more about Inara and delve further into the gods still making their presence known and wanting to be worshiped. All in all, Kaner came to play with this entertaining and all-consuming fantasy.

"Godkiller" by Hannah Kander is a well-written novel that showcases the author's skill in crafting compelling narratives. The prose is elegant, and the storytelling is engaging, making it an enjoyable read from start to finish. However, it must be noted that the plot and themes explored in the book may not be very original. The story follows a familiar pattern seen in many works of the same genre. If you appreciate well-crafted writing and don't mind a somewhat familiar storyline, "Godkiller" is a worthwhile read that demonstrates Kander's talent as a writer.

I was so excited to get my hands on the audio e-galley of one of the most anticipated fantasy novels of the fall. The book's cover is stunning, and I'm so excited to see this one in person. The narrator of this novel did a great job engaging me with the story and bringing it to life. Loved the narration!

Loved the character development, the witcher-esque vibe, the diverse POVs and the unique plot. Excited to read or listen to the next novel in this series!

Godkiller by Hannah Kraner is a journey of misfit individuals, each travelling to Blenraden, the last remaining City of Gods, for their own purposes. Inara and her personal god of white lies, Skedi, are joined at the hip but also at the heart and soul. Kissen is a jaded Godkiller known as a Vega who is out to rid the world of as many gods as possible, but has her own reason for why she hates gods so much. Elogast (Elo) is a fallen knight with guilt in his heart and a debt to be paid. Each is motivated by their own loss, grief, anger, revenge, and reason. Overall, I did enjoy this book though I did find the story to be a slow roll and was unsure of where the story was really planning to go until the final 25% or so. The journey felt a bit arbitrary, and I did not know what was motivating each of the characters towards their end goal other than simply duty and that’s not always the best motivation. The little god Skedi is probably one of my favorites because he is so multifaceted and flawed and there’s something about characters like that I love so much. There’s so much growth available for these types of characters, when they make mistakes, we see them fall and we get to see them rise and overcome their lowest low. I do look forward to seeing what else may come from Kraner and her world of Gods and Godkillers. There feels like quite a bit more could be waiting on the horizon.

Godkiller is a difficult book to review. I love the premise and setup of this book, but I never really connected with any of the characters.

Kissen felt very standoffish, even when we read from her perspective, which might explain why I wasn't able to connect with her. But I can't quite place a finger on why I couldn't connect with the other characters.

The world building is fascinating, and I love how the gods are made stronger through worship. I also loved seeing representation of a hero with a bad leg, and a deaf character.

The storyline is pretty straightforward and I feel this would make a good crossover book between ya and adult readers

In Middren gods are forbidden, outlawed by the king. We meet Kissen, who is a Godkiller. Her family was killed by a fire god when she was a young girl. Now she kills gods. The other characters are Elogast, who used to be the king’s most trusted knight; Inara, a young noble; and Skedi, the god of white lies.

We follow all the characters on their journey to the city of Blenraden. On the way a lot of interesting things happen. It keeps you on your toes trying to figure out who is on whose side.
The story is very inclusive. There are LGBTQ+ characters, characters with disabilities and characters with mental illness. Some of the characters even use a type of sign language.

I really enjoyed this book. It was very well written and held my interest. It is reminiscent of The Witcher with all the different types of creatures. It made me want to find out what would happen next.
I listened to the audio version of the book and the narrator did a good job bringing the characters to life. I especially appreciated her narration of Skedi.
I am looking forward to the next book in the series.

Godkiller by Hannah Kaner was truly a fantastic fantasy read. I really enjoyed listening to the audiobook and felt that the narrator did a wonderful job of distinguishing between the different point of views. The book is under 290 pages and it didn't feel like it lacked anything. The fact that there was so much worldbuilding and storytelling happening under 300 pages is quite the feat. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series.

Godkiller by Hannah Kraner is a journey of misfit individuals, each travelling to Blenraden the City of Gods for their own purposes. Inara and her personal god of white lies, Skedi, are joined at the hip but also at the heat and soul. Kissen is a jaded Godkiller known as a Vega who is out to rid the world of as many gods as possible. Elogast (Elo) is a fallen knight with guilt in his heart and a debt to be paid. Each is motivated by their own loss, grief, anger, revenge, and reason. Overall, I did enjoy this book though I did find the story to be a slow roll and was unsure of where the tory was really planning to go until the final 25% or so. The journey felt a bit arbitrary, and I did not know what was motivating each of the characters towards their end goal other than simply duty and that’s not always the best motivation. The little god Skedi is probably one of my favorites because he is so multifaceted and flawed and there’s something about characters like that I love so much. There’s so much growth available for these types of characters, when they make mistakes, we see them fall and we get to see them rise and overcome their lowest low.