Set Fire to the Gods, Sara Raasch
Set Fire to the Gods, Sara Raasch
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Set Fire to the Gods

Author: Sara Raasch, Kristen Simmons

Narrator: Andrew Eiden, Stacey Glemboski

Unabridged: 12 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 08/04/2020


Synopsis

Avatar: The Last Airbender meets Gladiator in the first book in this epic fantasy duology in which two warriors must decide where their loyalties lie as an ancient war between immortals threatens humanity—from Sara Raasch, the New York Times bestselling author of the Snow Like Ashes series, and Kristen Simmons, acclaimed author of Pacifica and The Deceivers. Perfect for fans of An Ember in the Ashes, And I Darken, and The Winner’s Curse. Ash is descended from a long line of gladiators, and she knows the brutal nature of war firsthand. But after her mother dies in an arena, she vows to avenge her by overthrowing her fire god, whose temper has stripped her country of its resources. Madoc grew up fighting on the streets to pay his family’s taxes. But he hides a dangerous secret: he doesn’t have the earth god’s powers like his opponents. His elemental gift is something else—something that hasn’t been seen in centuries. When an attempted revenge plot goes dangerously wrong, Ash inadvertently throws the fire and earth gods into a conflict that can only be settled by deadly, lavish gladiator games, throwing Madoc in Ash’s path. She realizes that his powers are the weapon her rebellion needs—but Madoc won’t jeopardize his family, regardless of how intrigued he is by the beautiful warrior. But when the gods force Madoc’s hand, he and Ash uncover an ancient war that will threaten more than one immortal—it will unravel the world.

About Sara Raasch

Sara Raasch has known she was destined for bookish things since the age of five, when her friends had a lemonade stand and she tagged along to sell her hand-drawn picture books too. Not much has changed since then: her friends still cock concerned eyebrows when she attempts to draw things, and her enthusiasm for the written word still drives her to extreme measures. She is the New York Times bestselling author of the Snow Like Ashes series, These Rebel Waves, and These Divided Shores. You can visit her online at www.sararaaschbooks.com and @seesarawrite on Twitter.

About Kristen Simmons

Kristen Simmons is the critically acclaimed author of the Article 5 series, The Glass Arrow, Metaltown, Pacifica, and The Deceivers. She has worked with survivors of abuse and trauma as a mental health therapist, taught Jazzercise in five states, and is forever in search of the next best cupcake. Currently she lives in Cincinnati, OH, with her husband, where she spends her days supporting the caffeine industry and chasing her rambunctious son. You can visit her online at www.kristensimmonsbooks.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Samantha on September 03, 2020

TW: death of a parent This had a lot of potential with a gladiator arena backdrop, elemental gods, and elemental magic, but ultimately fell flat for me. I didn’t feel much connection to any of the characters. Motivations and plot points felt one dimensional and I found myself not caring. I didn’t ha......more

Goodreads review by Shawna on January 19, 2023

TW// (view spoiler)[ murder (of adults, children, parents), violence, mentions of torture, mentions of child abuse, grief (hide spoiler)] Random fun story about this book: This book happened to be involved in two of my biggest health issues over the past few years. First, my preorder arrived while I was hospitalized in 2020 and m......more

Goodreads review by Breanna on July 22, 2020

THIS REVIEW & MORE → Paws and Paperbacks ARC provided by HarperTeen through a giveaway. Set Fire to the Gods can easily be described as Spartucus meets Avatar: The Last Airbender, in which gladiators fight to the death using elemental magic to settle skirmishes between the gods. And yes, it’s just as......more

Goodreads review by Jenn on July 18, 2020

This was a solid start to a new series, I thought. I received this arc from Simmons herself at one of her signings and was really excited to dive in. I love stories that surround Gods and Goddesses. And written by two well-known fantasy authors, sign me up! As with any new fantasy series, the world b......more

Goodreads review by Booktastically on May 25, 2021

[UPDATE: No yeah, it was not good. I didn't know how petty I was. I- am still extremely petty. It's a full time job. What am I even saying-] For full review visit: www.booktasticallymazing.com It was um...lackluster? Like it was not BAD it just didn't live to up to its expectations. Yep, not saying anythin......more