Join Our Epic Fantasy Buddy Read for Sept/Oct 2024: Experience The Bloodsworn Saga by John Gwynne
Our Summer Reading Challenge has shockingly come to a close (how did the summer go by so quickly?!). But it means, it’s time for another casual community buddy read in our BAMTP Discord! So what will we all be reading?! The Bloodsworn Saga by John Gwynne, a soon to be completed epic fantasy trilogy. We’ll be reading the first two books in this grimdark fantasy this September and October leading up to the release of book three, The Fury of the Gods on October 22nd, 2024. You can also find the first two books in Kindle Unlimited currently, if you don’t already have them on your shelf, or snag them from the library.
Haven’t joined a buddy read before? It’s kinda like a book club, but without the stringent schedule or stress. Our buddy reads are read-at-your-own-pace: binge them both quickly, or read some suggested chapters weekly—my belief is reading should never feel like homework, so do what works best for you. The fun part is we’ve got Discord chats for each book so readers can share their thoughts, fan art, questions, reading reactions, and hopefully make some book friends along the way. It’s completely free to join, btw (but don’t be a lurker).
This will be a reread for me—I absolutely loved the first two books (confession: book two is my fave!), and it ended on a pretty brutal cliffhanger, which I’ve been waiting over two years to find out what happens! I cannot wait to be revisiting the world of Vígríð, Orka, Spert and Vesli, and all the rest of my favorites.
Now contrary to the cover of book one, this book is not really about dragons…I know, I know. There IS a dragon, but that’s all I’m telling you. Check the list below to decide if this is the right buddy read series for you, and if you’re ready to read with us, join here:
This buddy read is for you if love:
Epic fantasy
Amazing older MCs (yay for the over 30 crowd!)
Flawed characters
Found family
Vengeance and how far you’re willing to go for those you love
Vikings and warring gods
Creature sidekicks
Amazing magic systems
Perfect mix of character + plot
TW: violence, war, torture
If you’re not quite sure if you want to join in, you can check my spoiler free review of the first two books.
Books in the series (are these covers not incredible?!)
Releases October 22, 2024
@booksaremythirdplace Want bookish friends to read with?! If you’ve been waiting to read John Gwynne, and you love the idea of vikings, badass FMCs, amazing magic, and incredible worldbuilding, now’s the time!!! ⚔️ Or maybe, like me, it’s been a couple years, and you want a refresh before book 3 comes out in October! I’m hosting a casual buddy read of the first two books in the bloodsworn saga: the shadow of the gods and the hunger of the gods this September —October 22nd in my Discord! This epic fantasy series has some of my fave characters, murderous mommies, found family, and animal sidekicks. ♬ love island is messyyyy - quinta
Ready to embark on an epic journey through John Gwynne’s Bloodsworn Saga? This is your chance to experience the thrill of a Norse-inspired fantasy alongside fellow readers who share your passion for adventure, complex characters, and unforgettable battles. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with a community of fantasy lovers and dive deep into a world of blood oaths, ancient magic, and epic quests.
Click the link below to join our Bloodsworn Saga Buddy Read and prepare to be swept away into a story of vengeance. Whether you're a seasoned Gwynne fan or new to his work, all are wellcome! Let’s read, chat, and conquer this saga together!
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