I’m honestly torn on *The Lost God*—there’s a lot to appreciate, but also some parts that made me scratch my head. The premise has so much potential: a blend of fantasy, intriguing world-building, and a magic system that’s definitely interesting (though a little confusing at times). I could see the foundation for a really exciting series here, but the execution left me feeling a bit... conflicted.

One of the biggest hurdles for me was the dialogue. It often felt choppy and stilted, which made it hard to fully immerse myself in the story or connect with the characters. Speaking of characters… One of the biggest challenges for me was connecting with any of them. They had potential, but their development felt lackluster and surface-level; I never really felt like I got to know them beyond the basics. I wasn’t emotionally invested in their struggles or growth, which made it hard to care about what happened to them.

Then there’s the romance, which, frankly, didn’t win me over. We’re dealing with some serious insta-love here—one of those completely unearned connections that’s hard for me to buy into. To top it off, there’s a love triangle, which is pretty much a dealbreaker for me in most books. It never felt earned, and instead of being intriguing, it just left me frustrated.

As for the pacing—it’s fast, no doubt about that, and there’s a lot happening. The action scenes are pretty exciting, and there are a couple of plot twists that kept me on my toes. There’s also a very decent amount of spice, which I wasn’t expecting. But despite all the action and drama, I found it difficult to care, because I didn’t feel invested in the characters journey.

This is book 1 in a 4-book series, and while I’m not fully hooked yet, I’m still curious to see where the story goes next. I’m hoping the pacing will smooth out and that the characters will get more time to develop in the coming books. There’s enough promise here to think the series could find its footing as it goes along, so for now, I’m cautiously optimistic. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but I’m willing to give it another shot.

I don't normally do audiobooks but figured I'd give them a try. I hadn't read this book but it's been on my TBR. I was hooked on the story. It did take me a minute to get into the story, I was confused because it just dives in. But then I couldn't stop listening to the story. I loved it and now need to read the rest of the series!!