This book would have been a 5 star read for me if the first 60% was as well paced as the last 40%. I struggled with the multiple POVs and the slowness of the progression for the first half of the book. Whilst I still enjoyed it, I did find myself a little bored waiting for something to happen. However, the slow burn relationship aspect was absolute perfection. I found myself liking Arren more in this book, and my heart really felt for Elo with his conflicting feelings. I was thoroughly invested in them finding each other again and really enjoyed the culmination of their tension! However, I then proceeded to sob like a baby at the end. Elo deserved a happy ending with him but oh was it so well written! Special mention to Legs too because of course I cried at this too- and spent the rest of the book secretly hoping he would pop back up again. Inara’s growth was very much prominent in this book, it felt like I was reading about a completely different character in the end! She is so well written, her loyalty and fierceness really shone through. Although the ending with Skedi, once again brought out my tears (Hannah Kaner I have cried more in this book than any other book this year so far I am not okay) the way it was so beautifully written really ended the series on a high for me. This book was heartbreaking yet heart warming, and the last 150 pages or so were just perfection. Skedi’s sacrifice really wrapped it all up for me in a way I didn’t even think would work, but it did oh so well. I will be recovering from this book for some time!

Well I loved this book. I did find it hard with the different view points but I couldn’t put it down. Can’t believe it’s the last in the series. I need to read them all again. I loved everything about this book and book series .

4.5 stars
What an ending. While I wish the characters could have spent more time together and kissen was more prominent, with five different view points it can be difficult to keep them balanced
Each character still has a distinct voice through different writing styles and the feeling of impending doom from Hseth is palpable

Thoroughly enjoyed, very sad it's over
Hannah how could you do that to Legs and Skedi?

What I loved: so much of this! I enjoyed having the characters back together, especially after them being apart for so much of book 2. Watching Arren working through his redemption arc was a interesting experience, and I enjoyed watching the other characters react to their experiences (both good and bad). This was one of the few series where there was no "one" main protagonist, but an ensemble case of well-rounded, diverse and believable characters. The multiple povs helped really well with this, and were seamlessly executed and helped keep the pace really well.

What I didn't love: I have no criticisms really at all! My only slight bittersweet feeling is that I felt I got to really know the characters so much more in this final book, which makes their losses and heartaches so much harder. I cried so much during this final stages, more than I expected given how I felt about the characters at the end of book 1, and I expect I'll be processing the ending for a while.

Oh boy, here we go.

This final book in the Fallen Gods series has been a ride. This whole series has been a ride. So now it is time to write a good review when I literally just finished this, still with the tears in my eyes.

Kissen, Elo, Arren, Ina and Skedi have a different problem now. Hseth might be gone, killed by Kissen, but Arren has lost the faith of his people, but there is a war brewing and he needs every man and woman he can get in order to have even the tiniest chance of winning this. We follow all four characters and we have some chapters from Hestra's POV.

I have not reread the previous books Godkiller and Sunbringer and I don't think it was that neccesary to reread them. I still knew enough from the books and with a little digging in my mind I could continue without problem.
I was sucked into the story immediately and had trouble putting it down. There was so much tension, but also a bit of politics and that was nicely done. Also the introduction of some new characters was done nicely and the reïntroduction of a couple characters was fun to read and it brought this trilogy together.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this, I was more than once sitting on the edge of my seat wishing they would survive another day and the ending was perfect for this series. I cried, I laughed, I worried and I was angry. The perfect balance of everything and by far one of the best final books of a series I have read.

I cannot do otherwise than give this 5 stars. I'm blown away.

Thank you Netgalley, HarperCollins and the author for this e-arc. All opinions are my own.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this e-ARC.
I’m struggling to put my thoughts into words for this review—something that’s usually not a problem for me. The love I had for these characters and this world in Godkiller slowly faded in book two and all but disappeared in book three.
First, I want to acknowledge the author’s talent in crafting an inclusive, queer-norm world with characters who navigate experiences we don’t often see in fantasy, such as chronic pain. That aspect is still very refreshing and well done.
Now, onto the more difficult part.
One of the biggest issues with this trilogy is its pacing. The uneven rhythm that started creeping in during book two became even more pronounced in this installment. Combined with some questionable plot decisions and an overwhelming number of POVs, the story felt scattered and unfocused.
Arren’s and Hestra’s perspectives, in particular, felt unnecessary and drove me insane. Their inclusion didn’t add much to the story and only made it harder to stay engaged. Ultimately, I found myself… just not caring about what happened.
The character dynamics, which were a highlight in Godkiller, felt diluted here—partly because the group is separated, but also because the multiple POVs didn’t weave together cohesively. The romantic relationships were also …..bizarre? It’s completely fine for characters to remain “just friends,” but the way Elo’s feelings for Kissen were handled—shifting from desire to casual sex to a seeming lack of emotional depth—felt off. The book also seemed more focused on finding love interests for these characters rather than deepening their established bonds, which wasn’t the direction I expected (or wanted).
Inara, who was once such a compelling character, also lost some of her spark. Her desperation to end the war made sense, but the way it was portrayed—repeatedly pleading with gods who ignored her, only for them to conveniently unite at the end—felt forced.
Skedi is still my favourite and his arc was the one that made much sense in Faithbreaker.
The introduction (and reintroduction) of numerous characters through the book and midst the chaos of war made the plot even harder to follow. Most of the deaths were barely acknowledged with no actual consequences to our gang and the overall story.
I realize this review might feel as scrambled as the book did for me. Ultimately, despite being a relatively short read, this book felt like it dragged on for 900 pages. With a tighter narrative and better pacing, it could have landed much better.

A fantastic conclusion to The Fallen Gods trilogy, this book delivers a tense, emotional, and deeply satisfying ending. The character development is outstanding, with Skediceth, Inara, Kissen, and Elo continuing to evolve in meaningful ways. The story masterfully balances high-stakes action with emotional depth, making every moment feel impactful. Hseth is a truly terrifying antagonist, and her influence over the world and characters adds an extra layer of suspense. The book kept me on edge, with twists and turns that made the final battle feel both unpredictable and powerful.

While the romance takes a bit of a backseat, the relationships between characters—both friendships and rivalries—are compelling and realistic. The tension throughout is almost unbearable at times, making it a story best savoured rather than rushed. The emotional weight of the final quarter took me by surprise, bringing both joy and heartbreak in equal measure. A gripping and well-executed finale that will stay with me long after turning the last page.

Thank you NetGalley & Harpercollins for this E-Arc

When I tell you I cried when I woke up to the email saying I’d got an arc copy of this book I’m not lying. Godkiller was the book that got me back into reading again so this series have a very special place in my heart.
The perfect ending for a perfect trilogy and what a ride it has been.
Can’t wait to see what more Hannah Kaner will bring us

Firstly thank you for my advanced E Arc. I just want to say that this book was a great way to end what was a great series.. A wonderful story which concluded amazingly. The character development throughout the series and in this book was fabulous and had me enthrolled from the very begining. I am however sad that this series is over, but I will have the please of a re-read in the future.

4.5 stars. I absolutely adored the first book in this trilogy. I found the second book to be pretty good but didn't enjoy quite as much. I went into the third book with hope but I feel it was grounded in reality. This book is fantastic. While the romantic pacing wasnt there as much in the book, the characters are still developing and changing in ways that feel realistic and show the complex nature of humans - and Gods
Hseth is very much an active threat and we see the horror of her power and the impact it has on the cast of characters in real time. In this story, nobody is safe which I enjoyed - it meant every time we saw a character on page the risk felt greater and the consequences were very much there too. We see the impact of Skedi's previous betrayal still impacting even now and the consequences of that on even side characters. But we also see how Skedi ans Inara grow - from naive characters to fully fledged individuals who have connections to the plot but also to each other. In this story, Skediceth truly became one of my favourites.
I found myself tearing up in the last quarter of this book a lot - and I didn't at all in the previous two! This caught me completely off guard but I literally found myself crying in bed as I read the ending of this book. For joy, for sorrow, and also the end of the tale. Is this book perfect? No of course not. Will I be immediately preordering the hardback copy after finishing the ARC? Yes.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC.

Faithbreaker by Hannah Kaner brings her Fallen Gods trilogy to conclusion and does so in an epic manner with Gods and mortals fighting to decide the fate of Middren.
Once again we are told the story from several perspectives, Skedi the God of Small Lies who is bonded to Inara, Elo the knight turned baker turned soldier who has been reunited with King Arren and of course Kissen, the God Killer who now finds herself seeking an alliance with the Gods she once despised as the only hope of defeating one of their number.
This is a complex epic fantasy so readers will need to have read the earlier books and be familiar with these characters before picking up this book but for those of us who have been waiting (patiently or otherwise) this is the finale that the series deserves, even if it breaks our hearts along the way. It is not without its flaws, most notably when it comes to pacing, especially in the first half of the book, but that is a small quibble and one that readers of the series will know is not limited to this book alone. A book about Gods will of course include both faith and sacrifice and some of the sacrifices here had me on the verge of tears. As someone who does not cry easily, this is a testament to how much I have come to care about these characters and their fates, and how sorry I am that their story is now over.
I read and reviewed an ARC courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher, all opinions are my own.

Hannah Kaner you will be receiving my therapy bills shortly.

This was incredible. An absolute masterclass in storytelling. Broke my heart over and over again. Made me love this rag-tag little found family more than I ever thought possible. Be prepared to sob your heart out.

Thank you, Net Galley, and Harpercollins for an EArc in exchange for an honest review

📚 Faithbreaker
⚔️ Fantasy
📖Book 3: Fallen Gods
📖 400 pages
📖 57 Chapters
✅️ The characters every single one of them especially Skediceth
❌️ I'd have loved a longer epilogue
✅ Recommend
✅ Will read again
⭐ Rating: 4.5

This series will always hold a special place in my heart. It was the one that reignited my love for reading, and I was eager to see how it would all end.

I’ve always loved the characters in The Fallen God series, and this final book made me love them even more. Those last chapters, especially, made them feel even more special—I can’t believe how many emotions the author managed to evoke.

Going into this book, I was a little worried. With the war taking centre stage, I feared it would just be battle after battle, broken up by strategy discussions. Thankfully, that wasn’t the case. While the war was the overarching plot, each character’s perspective revealed a different side of the conflict. And, there wasn’t a single weak POV.

I also loved that the book wasn’t solely focused on fighting. It gave space for quieter, more emotional moments that made the ending even more impactful.

Speaking of the ending—those final chapters were some of my favourites. The way the chapters grew shorter as we approached the conclusion added to that beautiful epilogue.

This was a stunning finale, and I’m genuinely sad that it’s over.

This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year as I’ve loved every instalment so far, and wow!! This did not disappoint.

I missed Elo, Skedi, Ina and Kissen and this book put me and them through the trenches. I was so stressed to see how this one ended, because none of them could catch a break. It was emotional, stressful and messy. But nevertheless it was an awesome ending to this story. I had some issues with the pacing, just as I did in book two, but wow!! I heartily recommend this entire trilogy!!

Thank you Netgalley and Harper Collins Uk for an e-arc copy in exchange for an honest review.

Overall I did enjoy it. I like Kissen best, she is a strong woman. I like that it's very well written but I did find it a bit slow going in some parts. I thought that the "romance" part with Kissen and Elo was neither here nor there. I wasn't a fan of the boat part but I tend to dislike boats anyway. I think it wrapped up the story nicely. I also don't like to read battle scenes so that wasn't my favourite. I did enjoy it and I felt it wrapped up the story well.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK for giving me the opportunity to read and write a review for this book!

Unfortunately, I think Faithbreaker continued and dug even deeper into the problems that Sunbringer started.
Halfway into book 2 I had issues with the pacing of the book and gave me anxiety, how could everything be wrapped up properly with so much going on with only one book to finish it?
And my heart broke when I saw the excruciatingly slow pace in Faithbreaker for a significant part of the book. Naturally, that led to the final of the book that felt rushed and all over the place with a few loose ends that were left.
In terms of characters, I can say the same thing—you can feel already from somewhere in the middle of book two the chemistry between them deteriorating little by little and in Faithbreaker for me, there was no chemistry left at all. Honestly, I miss the special bond that you could feel between Kissen and Inara and Skedi, then with Elo in the first book was what made me fall in love with this world. Now all that was left from them is felt forced, and their interactions were awkward.
I wanted to read Faithbreaker because I was desperate, hoping that Sunbringer just struggled with the middle book syndrome and everything will be alright in the last book. Alas, I was really heartbroken reading Faithbreaker because as I said, I loved this world, the characters and the distinctive feel the Godkiller gave you, and it pained me to see all that go away like that.

A wonderful conclusion to the trilogy, I loved every moment of it and I can't recommend it enough. I immediately restarted the series because I wasn't ready to leave the world.

I love this series so much and this book wasn't left behind. Such a cool story. I rated it 5 stars because I couldn't put it down for a second.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for this arc.
I enjoyed this book, it was tense and such a good ending to a fab trilogy! Highly recommend

I’ve been waiting for this for so long and asked for it as soon as I saw it on NetGalley!

This is the conclusion of The Fallen Gods trilogy and we continue with the adventures of Kissen, Elo, Inara, and Skediceth, though this time they are racing to stop the bloody and fiery advance of Hseth and her army of zealots.

Bloody hell this was tense! I had to put it down a couple of times and read something lighter as I hadn’t realised how much I’d invested in all the characters and really didn’t want them to be Martined…

This part of the trilogy really digs into the characters and exposes a lot of what really makes them tick and winds new characters and themes into this emotional web making a great finale to the trilogy.

Not a story to speed through as the tension does just keep ramping up to the finale, with each twist and turn leading you to expect one thing then another, culminating in a fierce battle to decide the worlds fate.

A cracking story of love and power and what people and gods are willing to sacrifice for both, and the ending!

I received this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.