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A review by tinyelfarcanist
The Goddess of Nothing At All by Cat Rector
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
An outstanding debut novel from master story weaver Cat Rector.
From Grace Zhu's awesome cover art to the intriguing synopsis, I knew this book was meant for me.
As someone already acquainted with most of the myths included, this heart-rendering retelling of Sygin's life in the likeness of Circe surpassed my expectations.
The Goddess of Nothing At All has one of the best romances I've read. It includes my favorite depiction of Loki: he's complex, dreamy, and flawed. Sygin, while being a goddess, is still relatable. I loved the portrayal of gods as humane and spiteful, the display of the hardships of partnership and parenthood, and the queer representation.
I was fortunate to be an ARC reader and I want to thank the author for the opportunity to read such an amazing tale. This is a dark novel not suited for the faint of heart.
From Grace Zhu's awesome cover art to the intriguing synopsis, I knew this book was meant for me.
As someone already acquainted with most of the myths included, this heart-rendering retelling of Sygin's life in the likeness of Circe surpassed my expectations.
The Goddess of Nothing At All has one of the best romances I've read. It includes my favorite depiction of Loki: he's complex, dreamy, and flawed. Sygin, while being a goddess, is still relatable. I loved the portrayal of gods as humane and spiteful, the display of the hardships of partnership and parenthood, and the queer representation.
I was fortunate to be an ARC reader and I want to thank the author for the opportunity to read such an amazing tale. This is a dark novel not suited for the faint of heart.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child death, Confinement, Death, Homophobia, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Sexual violence, Transphobia, and Grief
Minor: Racial slurs, Racism, Vomit, Death of parent, and War