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It's an interesting concept, and I tried for a long time to get into it. But, in the end, I just couldn't. The story wasn't engaging enough for me and/or I am not steeped in Norse mythology enough to enjoy it.
 
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mlstweet | 3 reseñas más. | Oct 15, 2023 |
This review is also featured on Behind the Pages: Epilogues for Lost Gods

Epilogues for Lost Gods centers on the aftermath of Ragnarok. Sigyn has built an inclusive city of survivors, ushering in a new age of acceptance and prosperity. But there are those who would see her way of life destroyed. Asgard is rising from the ashes of civilization and they continue to follow the old ways. Sigyn is faced with bowing to their power or being destroyed. Determined to preserve the town of Vanaheim and the people entrusted to her care, Sigyn journeys to Helheim to seek aid.

Each day Loki journeys to the gates of Helheim, hoping it will be the day Sigyn joins him and Narvi. Year after year, he never loses hope of being reunited with her. But the days lay heavy as guilt and PTSD plague him. A silent agreement lies between Narvi and Loki, to never bring up their tragic past. Each contains their emotions rather than processing what has happened. And their mental health remains an ever-present challenge throughout the story. Cat Rector has such an in-depth way of describing Loki’s inner turmoil and translating it into physical manifestations. But Narvi is there to help him through the darker moments. The pain each share is enormous, and watching them struggle through it is heartbreaking.

When Loki learns about the possibility of a second chance at life, he immediately latches onto the small thread of hope presented to him. With war looming on the horizon, he and Narvi will do whatever they can to help Sigyn. But does the person who began the end of the world really deserve a second chance? The weight resting on Loki’s shoulders should not be his to bear alone, yet he holds himself solely responsible for Ragnarok. And there are many in Helheim who blame Loki and help reinforce his negative thoughts. But despite it all, his love for Sigyn drives him forward and empowers him to seek a second chance.

But this isn’t just Loki’s story. While he and Narvi embark on their journey, Sigyn prepares her city for war. Working to the bone and mentally draining herself, she keeps herself too busy to reflect back on Loki’s final moments. And while she and Loki have always had a complicated relationship, she still loves him. Yet Sigyn finds herself questioning if Loki’s love is what she truly desires. The potential to start another relationship, one free of heartache and trauma, tempts Sigyn. But she constantly pushes her feelings aside, burying herself deeper into work and preparations for war.

Love can be a complicated mess, and Cat Rector does a wonderful job of showing the different types of love one feels. Including the tenuous balancing act of moving from one relationship to the next. Grief and trauma are also portrayed in brutal clarity and the effects they can have on those who do not face them. Both Loki and Sigyn will have emotional hurdles they must overcome in order to move on with their lives. Whether it be with each other, or finally parting ways.

Epilogues for Lost Gods is a fitting conclusion to the Unwritten Runes duology. With Loki and Sigyn’s futures hanging in the balance, readers will be set on finding out if their paths will once again be united. And along the way, there will be plenty of battles, close calls, and emotionally wrenching scenes. I’m sad to see their stories come to an end.
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Letora | Feb 28, 2023 |
A must read for any Neil Gaiman, Rick Riordon, Madeline miller, Stone blind, Mythos and general Norse/Greek mythology fans.

Very similar to ‘The Song of Achilles’ but in my opinion way better and deserving of equal hype and popularity!
I absolutely love that the Author has given Sigyn her own story, her own voice, and finally a way to be remembered.

"What little we know of her, we know this; Sigyn was
unwavering, at her husband's side for eternity. Dutiful,
patient, faithful."

‘The Goddess Of Nothing At All’ was infinitely more touching, emotional and much better paced than similar reads.
Although, like ‘The Song Of Achilles’ this is written to span over a long period of time, more than a lifetime, it didn’t feel tedious at all.
I found this book gripping, emotional and engaging to read and I normally get bored of slower paced or heavily intellectual reads. I enjoyed learning about the Gods, mythological creatures and Norse Mythology/stories while enjoying a fictional read.
There are lovely quotes at each chapter header that hint and what is/isn’t accurate in the book compared to what we know as ‘truth’ in the mythology, as well as links and info in the back of the book for those readers that want to learn more.

I was sent this as a review copy but this has jumped to my favourites pile and I will definitely be buying a physical copy. It’s truly a beautiful book.

This is a beautifully written, unique spin on Norse mythology, full of pain, suffering and tragedy that gives the likes of Shakespeare a run for his money.
Crafted in a way to pack the hardest punch, painful heart wrenchingly tragic throughout.

Gloriously satisfying tale of revenge and justice through surviving long suffering, sacrifice, grief and facing impossible decisions.

This book has interesting facts and trivia, tragedy, humour, action, gore- something for every kind of reader.

The Author has very clearly done more than enough research yet has still written the book in a way that makes it clear and understandable for any reader regardless of how much they know about the subject.

The humour and banter between Loki and Sigyn is just spot on and awesome.
I like the substance behind/explanation of magical elements as well, I didn’t feel like I had to struggle to understand or keep up, all world building, magic and characters are detailed seamlessly.

Heartwarming romance growing and changing over time in realistic ways, showing an actually complicated relationship instead of “true love at first sight, happily ever after, the end”.

Structurally, the writing flows well to read but isn’t perfect, there are a lot of unnecessary commas and too long sentences. But the plot, characters, character development and way the book is formatted and the story is woven more than makes up for any minor imperfections in writing and grammar.

Written really well to build tension and suspense and in describing horrific or action packed scenes.
Showcasing pain, trauma, betrayal and fear and what it all does to a person in personal and relatable ways.



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“Everything you did will be rewritten. You'll be forgotten. When people speak the name Sigyn, it will be this and this alone that they remember. - Loki's wife, the woman who stood by the enemy of the realms and bore his pain. Sigyn, Goddess of Fidelity."


‘These stories…..it felt like a wake. The reminiscing
about something that was over and would never be
again. Like the funeral pyre was burning outside and no
one was ready to admit that he was already dead.’

“A caged bird can’t help but fall in love with freedom”




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katejo99 | 3 reseñas más. | Jan 28, 2023 |
So glad I found this author, because what she writes is amazing. As a norse pagan and a person with Norse Mythology as a special interest, I found this book so good!
The characters all have a lot of personnality, the romance was so good, the drama was right on point, and the angst... Oh the angst, I was in tears by the end of the book!
I love that every deity is portrayed as morally-grey, which is a big thing in norse mythology that isn't usually exploited, so that was nice! Aknowledging Loki as a genderfluid deity was also a very nice touch that's often overlooked, so it's an absolute win. Also, bonus point for creating a whole story for Sigyn, forgotten way too often and sadly very absent from most of the texts we know.… (más)
 
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lunarsenic | 3 reseñas más. | Nov 15, 2022 |

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