Sister Wake by Dave Rudden

Sister Wake by Dave RuddenA proud culture oppressed for centuries. An island over run by bestial gods. And a girl with the power to raise the fallen . . . For three hundred years the wild island of Croi has been subject to the Empire of the Answering. Clans have been subjugated, their language outlawed, their religion reduced to the whisper of fugitive priests. Until Croi's prayers are answered. The Gods return. Feral and majestic, they stride the land as colossi, throwing the

including The Magician

never certain whether he was a visitor

Gormflaith plans to establish control over Ireland and destroy the Descendants in one fell swoop

An enthralling

we catch her vision like a fever and bring it back out into the bright day with us

'Books this good don't come along very often

tipping in cash

Jess McKinney

an uncanny mix of generosity and derision

The writing itself makes you feel calm

You mustn't do that to yourself Shy

Be civil in a hostile environment