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Age of myth

Michael J. Sullivan

409 pages

A sweeping, character-driven epic that feels like a warm return to classic fantasy, full of reluctant heroes and shattered myths.

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What it feels like

Reading this book feels like slipping into a perfectly tailored, classic fantasy adventure, updated with a modern, briskly paced sensibility. The atmosphere is sweeping and mythic, yet deeply grounded by an intimate, cozy focus on its underdog characters. It balances the heavy themes of grief, oppression, and shattered beliefs with a tone that remains remarkably hopeful, earnest, and occasionally wry. The prose is transparent and dialogue-heavy, designed to pull you effortlessly through the pages rather than bog you down in dense lore. It is a story that delights in the trope of the reluctant hero, offering a deeply satisfying emotional arc that moves from subjugation to the thrilling, triumphant spark of rebellion. Perfect for readers who want their epic fantasy to feel both grand in scale and warmly human at its core.

Mood
  • mythic
  • sweeping
  • triumphant
  • cozy
Tone
  • earnest
  • adventurous
  • wry
  • hopeful
Pace
brisk
Themes
burden of leadership · challenging the status quo · power of belief · reluctant heroism · overcoming grief
The writing
Accessible, transparent, and dialogue-driven, prioritizing smooth, effortless storytelling over ornate world-building.
The arc
Begins in the shadow of grief and oppression, steadily building into a triumphant, hopeful spark of rebellion.
Who it's for
Readers who crave classic, character-focused epic fantasy with underdog heroes, witty banter, and a deeply hopeful core.
Content notes
  • fantasy violence
  • grief
  • death of a parent
  • oppression

About the book

"Michael J. Sullivan's trailblazing career began with the breakout success of his Riyria series: full-bodied, spellbinding fantasy adventures whose imaginative scope and sympathetic characters won a devoted readership and comparisons to fantasy masters Brandon Sanderson, Scott Lynch, and J.R.R. Tolkien himself. Now, Sullivan's stunning hardcover debut, Age of Myth, inaugurates an original five-book series--and one of fantasy's finest next-generation storytellers continues to break new ground. Since time immemorial, humans have worshiped the gods they call Fhrey, truly a race apart: invincible in battle, masters of magic, and seemingly immortal. But when a god falls to a human blade, the balance of power between humans and the those they thought were gods changes forever. Now only a few stand between humankind and annihilation: Raithe, reluctant to embrace his destiny as the God Killer. Suri, a young seer burdened by signs of impending doom. And Persephone, who must overcome personal tragedy to lead her people. The Age of Myth is over. The time of rebellion has begun"--

"A new series set in the world of the Riyria Chronicles. In the land of the Rhune, trees can tell the future and the gods are beyond reproach. But when Raithe's father is slain, he does the unthinkable--he kills a god. From this act, rises the legend of the God Killer, the seeds of a rebellion, and the question of whether the gods are really immortal after all"--

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