I really don’t know how I feel.

I’m glad that everyone got their HEA, but it just felt too… clean?

They lose this. Get it back.
She can’t have that. She gets it anyway.

Cece didn’t piss me off quite as much in this book, and my heart really did break for what she and Rainer went through.

Honestly feel like this could’ve been a trilogy or a duet and it would’ve been better

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this final book in the series after having such mixed feelings towards the first three. I thought the series was wrapped up beautifully giving everyone the ending they deserved. Even the main trope of the book was handled beautifully which normally this type of trope can be very frustrating and executed poorly. The trauma of this book was well written and believable. Overall I would recommend this series to others even if I had mixed feelings for all the books.

**ARC Review: *The Godless Kingdom* by Sheila Masterson**

Sheila Masterson delivers an absolutely *gripping* and *gut-wrenching* conclusion to *The Lost God* series with *The Godless Kingdom*. This is not a lighthearted fantasy—expect *high stakes, brutal twists, and emotional devastation* alongside the breathtaking worldbuilding and deep character arcs. If you’re looking for a happily-ever-after without the heartbreak, be warned: this book *will* make you feel *everything*.

At the heart of the story is a dethroned king and an imposter who has seized power, creating a court filled with deception, shifting alliances, and the ever-present threat of war. Masterson’s writing is *cinematic*, pulling you into a world teetering on chaos where love, loyalty, and sacrifice are constantly tested.

⚠️ **Content Warnings:** This book contains *graphic violence, war, betrayal, death, grief, and themes of power and oppression*. If you need lighter reads, tread carefully—but if you love dark, morally complex fantasy with raw emotion, this one *delivers*.

Masterson’s prose is *stunning*, her character development *heart-wrenching*, and the audiobook? *Absolutely phenomenal*. The narration brings out every ounce of tension and heartbreak, making this an *intensely immersive experience*.

If you’ve followed this series from the beginning, prepare for an unforgettable ending. If you’re new, start at book one—you’ll want to experience the full journey.

**Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the opportunity 💕**

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Breathtaking Finale to an Exceptional Series

The Godless Kingdom by Sheila Masterson delivers a stunning conclusion to The Last God series, bringing together everything I loved about this journey, compelling characters, high stakes, and masterful storytelling. From the first book to the last, this series never faltered, and The Godless Kingdom is a testament to that consistency.

In the wake of a violent rebellion, Cecilia and Xander find themselves at the mercy of Vincent’s brutal rule, navigating a court steeped in paranoia and deceit. Meanwhile, Evan must rely on unexpected alliances to orchestrate their escape, while Rainer faces a defining moment of loyalty, duty, and the life he truly desires. With every chapter, the tension builds, weaving together a thrilling and deeply emotional conclusion that left me completely satisfied.

What stands out most is the incredible character development, each protagonist remained true to themselves while evolving into something greater. Their journeys felt authentic, earned, and profoundly moving. Sheila Masterson crafted an ending that was not only solid but fulfilling in every way, proving that she knows how to close a story with strength and purpose.

I rarely commit to an entire series because not all books are written equally, but The Last God series was an exception, each installment was just as strong, if not stronger, than the last. I am grateful to NetGalley, Dreamscape Media, and especially Sheila Masterson for this unforgettable experience. The narration by Caitlin Kelly, Will Damron, Tim Campbell, and Rusty Mewha brought an extra layer of depth to an already exceptional story, making it an absolute must-listen.

If you’ve been following the series, rest assured that this final book does not disappoint. And if you haven’t started yet, now is the perfect time, this is a fantasy series that truly excels from start to finish.

Sheila Masterson…I’m just going to say it… If you write it, I WILL read it. That’s it!

This is book #4 in The Lost God Series. Do you need to read the last three? ✔️
Absolutely! Will you feel like you are missing out if you don’t? ✔️ Absolutely!
Will you be laughing, crying, tearing your heart out, yet continuing to read right until the last page? ✔️ Absolutely! Will you LOVE EVERY MINUTE of it? ✔️ Absolutely!

So now, let me tell you how this started… I’m a reviewer for #NetGalley. A while ago I saw that the 3rd book was offered. I applied, then held my breath, waiting to see if I got it. In the meantime, I went onto Libby and reserved books #1 & 2…. Yes, there’s a wait… and, no wonder. They are phenomenal!! And then I got book #3!! So, I had to read 1 & 2! And…WOW! Just…blew my mind.

If you are a fan of Magicks, spells, magical realism, glamours, potions, Good vs. Evil, Gods and Goddesses (including mean-spirited, and outright nasty, mean, lethal Gods), well, then this series is FOR YOU! I’m finding that I am a big fan of these types lately!

OK…so, here we are, book #4. If you follow me, you know I was DESTROYED by the last book! But, hoping that this one would mend my heart…. I did not think that was going to happen. However, in the end, there was some healing! ❤️‍🩹 And, as always, throughout the book, even when you are feeling the lowest of lows, you can FEEL the LOVE, and HOPE…shining through EVERYTHING!!

CeCe and Rainer and Vincent 😫, Xander and the wife (and consort) 🤔, Evan and Sylvie, ❤️ Magdalena, Eloise…and so many more!

The friendship, love and bonds that are built up, and torn down, just continually inspire and destroy me!

And Rainer’s ‘amnesia’… just HEARTBREAKING!! Brave with my hand, “brave with my heart…” oh CeCe… I’m just crushed….

Once again you will be on a ROLLERCOASTER 🎢 with no safety bar or handrails! One minute you’re flying. The next you are in the DEPTHS of DESPAIR! 😩

Stunningly written and performed in the audiobook!!!!!

#TheGodlessKingdom (The Lost God #4) by #SheilaMasterson and narrated by an all star cast that will place your heart right there in the Kingdoms with the characters!! #CaitlinKelly, #WillDamron, #TimCampbell and #RustyMewha.

ALL THE STARS FOR ME! 5++++. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫💫💫💫💫✨✨✨✨✨

Thanks so much to #NetGalley and #DreamscapeMedia for an ARC of the audiobook which was just released on 2/11/25...so look 👀 for it now!!
(I am SO lucky to be able to get a copy!! I absolutely LOVED the entire series!!)

🛑🛑 Please note that there are a bunch of triggers tomention: 🛑🛑
Abuse. Mental abuse. Mental head games. Violent, Brutal Deaths...in many forms...
If you can handle these, please DO NOT miss out on this one...

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Caitlyn's performance is astounding and conveys emotion on levels that feel so real you can't help but to be fully emersed and she takes it to a whole new level in this final book filled with games, intrigue and twists!

You'll find:
yearning for love
Slow burn and fast burn
Love triangle
Emotional rollercoaster
War and politics
Meddling gods

Also , 😭😭😭😭😭

Fair warning, I did not realize this was book 4 in a series when I started it. I figured out pretty quickly I had no idea what was going on so I did a quick GoodReads summary refresher on the first 3. I don't feel like I can give a fair review on the series, but this was a great book once I got a little background info. I think readers who are finishing this series will love it.

4.25 ⭐️ Incredible end to this series. Without giving spoilers, the author balanced the plot here SO well for a series that's highly character driven, while still giving plenty of time and attention to character growth. Going to miss this cast, their banter, and seeing what their HEAs look like 🧡

I listened to this book on audio and loved it. This was the ending that I wanted. The book is so beautifully written with highs and lows. I had all the emotions running through this book. I was definitely on an emotional rollercoaster. If you’ve not heard of this series before please go and start reading it it was amazing.

Book review: 4/5 ⭐️
Genre: romantasy
Themes: rebels & usurpers, trauma, fated love, duty and honour
📖 Read if you like: From Blood and Ash, The Serpent & the Wings of Night, Powerless, The Witcher


Why oh why did I wait so long to start audiobooks! This was simply fantastic. For starters, this is an absorbing story of gods and mortals, magic and heartache, cruelty and love. Book 4 in a series that is equal parts storytelling, humane and spice this is one I am surprised I don’t hear more of. This installment sees our star-crossed lovers Cecilia and Rainer torn apart with lost memories and the charming king Xander dethroned and captured by the cruel usurper Vincent. Within a court full of vipers and a gilded prison, Xander and Cecilia must work to ensure peace and stability in the kingdom while maintaining a facade of obedience. With spies, magic and the rise of rebels this was a face paced story that was equal parts action and character development.

Cecilia’s confrontation with fear and trauma is one that reads so honestly. Her story line is both heartbreaking and hopeful as she seeks the path to healing, while reconnecting to her own power. Rainer’s memory loss is one I have read before, but this version did make me smile and their love was both selfless and endearing. His battle between duty and honour coloured his personality and actions, while that constant tug towards Cecilia encountered some unexpected hurdles. Xander remained the cocky and charming prince of storms, and I do so love his friendship with Cecilia after all they have endured together. His character arc also got some much needed closure.

A positive nest of love stories entangle this narrative with their friends operating in disguise. There is a lot of spice in this novel so be prepared for the bedroom door to be blown wide open. While there was a lot of it, it seemed to fit really well with the story line. A pet peeve of mine is when the characters randomly drop their clothes just for sensationalism, but this was not that.

All in all this was a very enjoyable romantasy and I will admit I haven’t read all the books in the series, but I sure want to now! This would be a rather long book, but it really shined as an audiobook with four fantastic narrators that mimicked the POVs so accurately as to intone emotions and uncertainty down to my bones. They did the voices of spine tingling cruelty, the tear cracked admissions of trauma and the heartfelt declarations so perfectly as to make this story feel cinematic. I could not have asked for a better trial for an audiobook! Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for a chance to listen and review this book.

The final book in The Godless Kingdom is a rollercoaster of emotions. The highs and lows kept me on the edge of my seat, but I’m really happy with the outcome. I don’t want to say too much and risk spoilers, but trust the process, it’s worth it.
The narrators, Caitlin Kelly, Will Damron, Tim Campbell, and Rusty Mewha, did a fantastic job bringing the characters to life and capturing the full range of emotions. Very well done.

I’m giving 4 stars cause I didn’t see that this was book four of a series. I wish that NetGalley would put a note on the top of the request page to let readers know.

What an absolute wild ride! This is the conclusion to this series and was absolutely worth the wait. So much has happened since we me Cece, Xander and Rainer and the wrap up to their stories was absolutely perfect. This has quickly become one of my favorite romantasy series especially the audio book. The different audio book narrators for the different characters is very helpful and each voice actor fits each character very well.

Running out of coherent thoughts after finishing this audiobook!
I love how well-rounded and perfectly written all of these characters are! Masterson has an amazingly eloquent writing style in such a way that it's so easy to immerse yourself. The series was completed so well and Im honestly heartbroken it's over! I haven't yet read TGK on paperback, nor have I attempted any of this series on audiobook before, and all of these narrators were new to me, but did a PHENOMENAL job at bringing everything to life. I've immediately went back to purchase the previous 3 so I can re-experience the whole series in a new light again and I am so beyond excited.

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the ALC! <3

I am completely gutted yet again that this series is over. The narrators did an absolutely phenomenal job and I can’t imagine anyone else doing their respective POVs!

What a great ending for a great series. 💗💗💗

This hurt so much 😭. But it was worth all the pain. Xander you’ll always have my heart.

Reviews for the final book in a series are so hard without spoilers. But I will say this was a fantastic conclusion. It is evident the author poured her heart and soul into crafting the ending to our beloved characters’ stories. There is nothing formulaic about this story and I loved the intricacies of all the relationships. This is a HEA that is fought for with every breath and well deserved. The journey was perilous and full of heartbreak but Cece, Rainer, and Xander built a unique happily ever after for themselves overflowing with love and acceptance. And all the new characters we befriend along the way created such a heartwarming found family. This series will undoubtedly stay with me for a while.

i actually really don’t have a coherent thought at the moment. i loved this series so much and i am so sad it’s over.

i am so speechless.

cecilia, rainer, xander, sylvie and evan are some of my favorite characters ever written. i love the way Sheila makes you love them, root for them, cry for them, and just really makes you want the best for them. each of them had their own stories to tell and they were told so beautifully. even though i definitely threw my kindle a lot (four times) and i cried sooo much (sixteen times) i am so proud of all of these characters. i felt so many emotions reading the final book in this series and if i’m honest, i’m still crying.

some of my favorite quotes from book four:

“falling in love was an unbelievably foolish thing to do, but he’d never been terribly wise”

“brave with my hand, brave with my heart”

“i’ve spent my whole life training as a hunter, working my ass into shape while you’ve been sitting on yours at tea. that’s one place you can’t compete”

this was everything i look for in a fantasy romance. The Lost God series is in my top five favorite series ever, and
i already cant wait to do a reread. ❤️‍🔥

The Godless Kingdom is a fast paced thriller that's impossible to put down. Join Cecilia and Xander as they try to fight the new tyrannical ruler and regain their power. The story is intriguing with lots of palace politics and magical world building. the audiobook is well narrated and the voice actors did a superb job bringing the characters to life.

I JUMPED at the chance to get to listen to the audiobook of this fantastic story. I often get asked why I would re-read a book
if i already know the ending and honestly I do have a hard time “reading” them again but doing my re-read with the audiobook is an ENTIRELY different experience. Listening to The Godless Kingdom had me on the edge of my seat and I already know the ending. The narrators did yet another amazing job brining my favorite characters to life. Their voice acting took a story that is already phenomenal and added another layer to it. I encourage anyone who loves audiobook to not only give this book a try but the entire series. If you are a fantasy romance lover you will absolutely become enamored with Cece, Rainer, Xander and Even.

Today is the day the epic conclusion to TLG series comes out in audio — and you do not want to miss it!

Once again, the narrators completely nailed the delivery and the emotional impact hits even harder the second time around. From the rage inducing moments to the heart wrenching ones, and all the quippy one liners and flirty banter in between, Caitlin Kelly, Will Damron, Tim Campbell, and Rusty Mewha absolutely nailed their roles.

To say that I cried myself to sleep after a certain chapter is no exaggeration. I knew it was coming, but hearing it and the raw emotion from these characters took this scene to a whole new level!

This series is one of my absolute favorites and the audiobooks do not disappoint! I highly recommend checking this series out in any and every format available!