Godsgrave

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Godsgrave
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Author Jay Kristoff
Country Australia
LanguageEnglish
Series Nevernight Chronicle
Genre Action, Dark Fantasy, Fiction
Publisher Thomas Dunne Books
Publication date
September 5, 2017
Pages464
Preceded by Nevernight (2016) 
Followed by Darkdawn (2019) 

Godsgrave is a 2017 adult dark fantasy novel by Jay Kristoff. It is the second installment in the Nevernight Chronicle , after Nevernight (2016).

Contents

Synopsis

Assassin Mia Corvere continues her quest to avenge her family, while mastering her Darkin abilities to control shadows. She begins training as a gladiator in the arenas as a way to grow closer to her next target.

Reception

The book received mostly positive reviews from critics for its swift pacing, dark humor and bloody violence. [1] [2] [3] The book won the 2017 Aurealis Award for Best Fantasy Novel. [4]

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References

  1. "Godsgrave: The Nevernight Chronicle, Book 2 by Jay Kristoff". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
  2. Denton, Fiona (2021-11-15). "REVIEW: Godsgrave by Jay Kristoff". Grimdark Magazine. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
  3. "Godsgrave by Jay Kristoff book review - Fantasy Book Review". www.fantasybookreview.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
  4. Tehani (2018-03-31). "2017 Aurealis Awards Winners". Aurealis Awards. Retrieved 2023-02-16.