The Hunger of the Gods

The Hunger of the Gods is the second book in John Gwynne’s Bloodsworn Saga, a brutal Norse-inspired epic fantasy series filled with vengeance, myth, monsters, and ancient gods returning to reshape the world.

The story picks up after the events of The Shadow of the Gods. The dragon goddess Lik-Rifa has broken free from her prison and begins pursuing a new age of conquest and destruction. Meanwhile, Orka continues her relentless search for her missing son, Varg moves further down a path of revenge, and Elvar faces dangerous choices tied to blood oaths and loyalty. As old powers awaken and war approaches, the fate of entire kingdoms begins to shift.

John Gwynne combines large-scale battles with character-driven storytelling, creating a world inspired by Norse mythology where gods are feared, monsters roam, and every victory has a cost. Compared with the first book, this installment expands the world further and raises the stakes considerably.