Gina Rae Mitchell

BBNYA Winner’s Tour: #7 ~ The Thirteenth Hour: Book One of The Cruel Gods by Trudie Skies

The Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) celebrates the top 15 finishers in the 2022 competition with an incredible round of blog tours. I hope you enjoy learning more about the winners as much as the panelists enjoyed reading these fabulous books. These winners are the best of the best. Don’t miss your chance to celebrate with the authors by reading the books and leaving your reviews. Congrats to all!

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And now on to the epic winner’s tour!

   

Book Details

The Thirteenth Hour by Trudie Skies
Series: The Cruel Gods #1
Published by Trudie Skies on 10/23/2022
Genres: Fiction, Fantasy, Gaslamp, LGBTQplus, Steampunk
Format: Audiobook, eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
Pages: 512

When the saints fail, the sinners step up.

Cruel gods rule the steam-powered city of Chime, demanding worship and tribute from their mortal subjects. Kayl lost her faith in them long ago, and now seeks to protect vulnerable and downtrodden mortals from their gods’ whims. But when Kayl discovers powers that she didn’t know she had—and destroys a mortal’s soul by accident—she becomes Chime’s most wanted.

Quen’s job was to pursue sinners, until the visions started. Haunted by foreboding images of his beloved city’s destruction, Quen hunts soul-sucking creatures made of aether who prey on its citizens—and Kayl is his number one target.
T
o ensure Chime’s future, Kayl and Quen must discover the truth of Kayl’s divine abilities before the gods take matters into their own hands.

For a city that bows to cruel gods, it’ll take godless heathens to save it.

The Thirteenth Hour is the first book in The Cruel Gods series—a gaslamp fantasy featuring magical portals, gothic cosmic deities, quaint Britishisms, and steampunk vibes. This is an adult book containing strong language and mature themes that some readers may find disturbing. For a full list of content warnings, visit Trudie Skies's website.

Source: BBNYA, Kindle Unlimited, Received from the author or publisher for review.

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Purchase Links for The Thirteenth Hour

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My thoughts on The Thirteenth Hour

The Thirteenth Hour is a thrilling tale of two protagonists, Kayl, a Vesper with extraordinary magical abilities who rebels against the gods, and Quen, a Diviner with time-manipulating skills who works for Chime’s law enforcement agency. The story centers around mysterious aether beings who consume souls and a perplexing mystery involving Kayl and Quen’s past, the world, and their own identity.

Narrated from both Kayl and Quen’s distinct perspectives, the story delves into their relationship, which is complicated, with moments of cooperation as well as conflict. There is also a hint of romance that the author skillfully weaves into the narrative. The supporting characters are well-crafted and fascinating, providing depth to the story.

The world-building in The Thirteenth Hour is extensive and remarkable, with vivid descriptions that transport the reader to a captivating setting. The gods in this world are merciless and use their powers to control mortals’ souls, adding to the depth of the narrative.

The pacing of the story is steady, with action scenes breaking up longer world-building and back story sections. The book is skillfully written and engrossing, holding the reader’s attention from start to finish.

Overall, The Thirteenth Hour is an imaginative and entertaining story with a satisfying conclusion that sets the stage for a sequel.

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Purchase The Thirteenth Hour online from your local independent bookstore.

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