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We read The Goddess of Nothing At All by Cat Rector as part of the blog tour hosted by Timy and Justine at Storytellers on Tour and we had so much to discuss about this book! As the fate of the nine realms comes to pass there's even more gut-wrenching loss and profound grief but the story ends on a surprisingly more hopeful note, and I was so thankful for it. A sadness that falls into place like a mist, and it's so thick that the only way to see through it is to sit close and stay together. It's filled with plot twists, drama, and gore as you can expect from any sort of book based on any mythology. "Returning with Loki to Asgard sets the wheels of fate into motion. Sometimes it was cathartic in ways I didn't expect. And later on all the things she had to face!

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This is adult fantasy at its finest. Would just like to start off by saying thank you to Cat Rector for providing me with an ARC for this book. Strong character development? Don't you dare touch him, Cat. It is not black and white, it's shades of gray, gray and gray. Many times I just wondered, 'Why? I received an eARC for an honest review. They were beautifully placed and rewritten, didn't disturb the flow of the story, and I felt like I'm reading them for the first time. The Goddess of Nothing At All is a fantastic blend of fantasy romance, and the coming of age of an already adult character who, through tragedy, learns her place in the world. The loving, happy moments will tug at your heartstrings, only to make the later betrayals and conflicts all the more devastating. A hammer stronger than any weapon. The suffering is pristine!

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Author of Truth and Other Lies. It's great when a novel can totally surprise you! I'd been yearning for a book that would again deliver that incredible sense of scale, breadth of life and experience, uncomfortably close intimacy with a character…all that pain… I think it requires such a skilled hand to take that much time and that much story and make it into something cohesive that never lets go of its power (especially when the readers are lazy like me and take a month to read it) but WOW, Cat Rector did it. You never know who's going to break down your door and demand you go on a quest with them. Never have fallen in love. I say 'family', cos everyone from Odin to Sif were so endlessly dismissive, antagonistic and cruel to both Sigyn and Loki. Loki was a manipulative dipshit. The little snippets at the beginning of each chapter are so clever. What can readers expect from you in The Goddess of Nothing at All? Get even more book news in your inbox, sign up for our newsletter today! Do you love Loki, Norse Mythology and want to know more about what CR created?

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That didn't stop me from absolutely screaming, sobbing, clutching my chest, and wishing for death as I went through this fantastic debut novel. They are tethered to one another but Sigyn is unable to forgive Loki and life turns nightmarish for her. October 2021; Tychis Media; 978-1988931104 |. Either they are told in a detached way, enunciating fact after fact without question, or they are romanticised and stripped from their story. Their first meeting is just *chef's kiss*. The Goddess of Nothing At All is her debut novel. I wasn't anticipating the scope of the tale and so many of the twists, that's for sure. I'm sorrrryyyyy I just can't. Starting off this book, I was rooting for him but now… No.

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She longs for his recognition and goes to Loki, the God of Lies and Chaos for help on the advice of their mutual friend, the goddess Idunn. There is love, there is hardship, there is desolation, loneliness, there's hope, friendship, romance, there's family, determination, will and strength, there are fun scenes and heartwarming scenes, scenes what will break your heart and scenes that will give you hope. And even though this book was huge, there was a lot going on that I felt it went by so fast. She was only mentioned a few times and once next to her husband Loki when he was in bondage, helping him survive.

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It is full of roiling emotions that demands to be felt and you have no choice but to let them! This has unbearable consequences which are finally too much for Sigyn to put up with: "How the fuck could I? I would love to go into details about the many elements I loved about this book, but I would prefer readers to go into this book blind and I promise you even if you have little or no knowledge at all about Norse mythology, Sigyn does a good job at leading you into their world. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Submitted by users as part of their reviews.

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What little we know of her, we know this; Sigyn was unwavering, at her husband's side for eternity. 430 pages • (editions). I thought I was ready to live through this but no. In fact, the crumble was so subtle that even through everything that went wrong we didn't see the dark coming until we were plunged in it. Gracelwrites – Bookstagram. Sigyn is Odin's daughter, and he rarely has kind things to say to her and won't give her a formal title or goddess dominion. So many times in general fantasy, not ingrained in a mythology setting, there is a god and we don't see or interact with them beyond worship. For anyone who loves fantasy mythology retellings with wonderfully queer characters and amazing storytelling, this one is for you!! There is so much happiness and sorrow in this story. As someone who has long been fond of Norse mythology, I went in already familiar with the stories being retold. If you love Loki and Norse Mythology, this is a book you definitely need to pick up!! It's a lot and I wanted to rage for her so often, but she gets back up every single time and continues to fight for the people she loves, and eventually for herself. Sophiesreadingcorner – Bookstagram + Book Blog. • A large cast of LGBTQIA characters.

Linathebookaddict – Bookstagram. If you happen to know Norse Mythology, she is only brought up in one thing and one thing only, holding a bowl over Loki, stopping a snake's poison from falling on her husband's face. Not everything has to be relatable but it does need to make sense. Dwarves that live comfortably underground and where both male and female dwarves can have beards. "I'm waiting for you to show me something worth rewarding, and I haven't seen it yet, not in the least. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and the retelling of Norse mythology that gives agency back to the victims of fate. Loki is hardly innocent of the crimes he's accused of, but there is another side of the story to explain his actions. It's got sexytime and tackles some dark subject matter. • A novel full of side-quests. Otherwise, we birth our own ennemies. She is powerful, while still remaining feminine. You will find yourself clutching your chest as you prepare for the inevitable pain, betrayal, lies and heartbreak but equally your heart with feel full for the moments of happiness, joy, love, and unique sense of loyalty, that shine in those unbelievably minute moments, as fleeting as a breath and as short as a heartbeat - before it all ends. It is wonderfully written and completely immerses you in the Norse tale. Yup, this story pulled my heart out, punched it, stabbed it, stomped on it a few times, then grabbed Mjolnir and pounded away at my heart until it was broken into so many pieces, it left me in a blubbering mess on the floor, and I loved every second of it.

He wasn't just morally gray, he was EVIL. She devours stories. All that changed when she started dating Loki. Seriously, how amazing is that? Plus a prophecy that must be avoided at all costs appears to be coming true to everyone's alarm, but I will say no more to avoid spoilers! His voice was low and coy, a small smirk on his lips.

You will regret reading it in the BEST way possible. Many of her actions are questionable yet most of the time you can't help but root for her. I just had a feeling society was probably like this back then anyway, but liberties were taken I'm sure, but like with the character section, I'd like you to experience the world in this story for yourself as well. As Rector mentions at the beginning of the novel, not much is known about Sigyn. Let me start off by saying THIS BOOK IS DARK. Rating based on the book's quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. He is a devastatingly tragic character who sees rebellion and chaos as his only defences – and they lead to more pain and destruction for both his enemies and loved ones than he can possibly imagine. You just need to be so good at something that Odin decides you should be God of That Thing. Perhaps you know the myths. List of representation. "Don't let the start of the book fool you. Order it through your local library to help this book reach more readers.