Merciless Saviors, H.E. Edgmon
Merciless Saviors, H.E. Edgmon
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Merciless Saviors
A Novel

Author: H.E. Edgmon

Narrator: Avi Roque

Unabridged: 11 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/16/2024


Synopsis

The stunning conclusion to the Ouroboros series, a contemporary fantasy duology in which a teen, Gem, finds out they’re a reincarnated god from another world.

That day at the First Church of Gracie changed everything for Gem Echols, and not just because Marian and Poppy betrayed them. Forced to use the Ouroboros knife on Zephyr, who had kidnapped their parents, Gem now has the power of the God of Air.

While for any other god things might work out okay, the Magician—whose role within the pantheon is to keep the balance—having the power of another god has thrown everything into chaos. The Goddess of Death can now reanimate corpses; the God of Art’s powers are now corrupted and twisted, giving life to his macabre creations; and, while the God of Land has always been able to communicate with creatures of the Earth, now everyone can hear their cries.

As Gem, Rory, and Enzo search for a way to restore the balance without sacrificing themselves, new horrors make them question how far they're willing to go. In the end, Gem may be forced to fully embrace their merciless nature and kill off their own humanity—if it ever really existed in the first place.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

About H.E. Edgmon

H.E. Edgmon did not sleep for several years and is now the award winning author of copious novels and short stories for tweens, teens, and adults. Across genres, their work prioritizes the righteous rage of survivors, the sanctity of queer love in all its forms, and an unkillable hope for an Indigenous future. They live on the ancestral lands of the Suquamish Tribe, surrounded by chosen family and giant dogs.

About Avi Roque

Avi Roque is a Latiné, trans masculine, nonbinary actor and voiceover artist. They have narrated over 55 audiobooks and have received numerous accolades, including an Odyssey Award, a SOVAS Award, and multiple Earphones Awards for outstanding narration. Their debut audiobook, Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas, was featured on Audible’s Top 10 Best Audiobooks of 2020.Avi is passionate about bringing LGBTQIA+ stories to life, especially those centered on marginalized communities—stories they wish they had access to growing up. While they are deeply committed to narrating Trans and Queer narratives,Avi also advocates for being cast beyond the scope of their identity, encouraging producers to see the full range of their talent.You can also hear Avi as the voice of Raine Whispers in Disney’s animated series The Owl House.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Mel (Epic Reading) on January 18, 2025

The only reason this second book of the duology gets 3 stars is because I understand and respect what young debut author H. E. Edgmon was trying to do here. Unfortunately I do not think it succeeds, and it definitely creates some concerns from my point of view. Most poignant is the idea of humans cr......more

Goodreads review by Ty on April 10, 2024

This is the sequel to the first book Godly Heathens which I loved! This book picked up right were the first left off. Gem, the "Magician" is faced with the consequences of using the Ouroboros on Zephyr. Rory, the "Mountain" and Enzo, the "Shade" are still right by their side trying to find their way......more

Goodreads review by miracle on October 09, 2023

it’s 2:00am and i have just finished this and i may or may not be sobbing. Merciless Saviors takes the raw emotion and anger in Godly Heathens and dials it up to an eleven from the very first page. It picks up right where Godly Heathens left off and it does not slow down once. The anger and rage and......more

Goodreads review by Chloe on September 21, 2023

This duology is a masterpiece, it's as simple as that. This book, in particular, is the kind of raw of an open wound left to the elements, of the rage that comes from the kind of pain that feels so embedded in yourself that nothing gentle can ever fit, of the decimation that can come from every shard......more

Goodreads review by Anniek on March 25, 2025

It's taken me way too long to actually finish this duology, even though I loved Godly Heathens, but I'm so glad I finally did. It's definitely a new favourite duology for me. Merciless Saviors added so much depth and emotion to the story, and I could not put it down. This duology is so unique, and I......more


Quotes

"This sequel to Godly Heathens will hurt your heart, but in the exact right way . . . some of Edgmon’s all-time best. " - Booklist