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Gameboard of the Gods

By: Richelle Mead
Narrated by: Emily Shaffer
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 The truth is, when you banish the gods from the world, they eventually come back—with a vengeance.

In the near future, Justin March lives in exile from the Republic of United North America. After failing in his job as an investigator of religious groups and supernatural claims, Justin is surprised when he is sent back with a peculiar assignment—to solve a string of ritualistic murders steeped in seemingly unexplainable phenomena.

Justin’s return comes with an even bigger shock: His new partner and bodyguard, Mae Koskinen, is a prætorian, one of the Republic’s technologically enhanced supersoldiers. Mae’s inexplicable beauty and aristocratic upbringing attract Justin’s curiosity and desire, but her true nature holds more danger than anyone realizes.

As their investigation unfolds, Justin and Mae find themselves in the crosshairs of mysterious enemies. Powers greater than they can imagine have started to assemble in the shadows, preparing to reclaim a world that has renounced religion and where humans are merely gamepieces on their board. Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Paranormal Paranormal Romance Romance Science Fiction

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Critic reviews

"After years of YA, the author has finally returned to her adult roots with an ambitious (and sexy!) sci-fi outing." - EntertainmentWeekly.com

“This brilliant book is a miracle. Think American Gods with the romantic heart of Vampire Academy. What's the point of world-building if you aren't building something and someone to love? I'm in love with every character in this book. How do I know? When I got to the last page I turned to the first and started again, thinking this is why I read.”–Margaret Stohl, New York Times bestselling author of Icons

“Vivid world-building, whip-fast pacing, and a layered plot combine to make Gameboard of the Gods a riveting read!”– Melissa Marr, New York Times bestselling author of The Arrivals

"The book is fast paced and suspenseful...A promising first book in a projected series." – Booklist

“Provocative and dark—Gameboard of the Gods is epic in scale and impossible to put down.”– Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of the Beautiful Creatures novels & author of Unbreakable

"Why you should read it: ....It's dark, it's fantastical, and the chemistry is just wow!" – USAToday.com Happy Ever After

Praise for Richelle Mead and her novels

"An engaging read, with an unusually tangible, believable, living story world, featuring a protagonist of unexpected depth and sympathy."
--Jim Butcher, New York Times bestselling author of the Dresden Files, on Succubus Blues

"Writing this book tempts me to believe in angels...or deals with the devil. Succubus Blues is original, exciting, seductive stuff, filled with characters I'd sell my soul to meet."
--Rachel Caine, New York Times bestselling author of the Morganville Vampires series

"The most exciting yet...Mead's storytelling improves with each installment as she keeps readers on the edge of their seats while adding a few unexpected twists."
--Associated Press on Blood Promise, the fourth installment in the Vampire Academy series

"Mead's absorbing, debut YA novel...blends intricately detailed fantasy with a contemporary setting, teen-relevant issues, and a diverse...cast of supporting characters."
--Booklist on Vampire Academy
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Where does Gameboard of the Gods rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

top

Who was your favorite character and why?

too difficult to choose

Have you listened to any of Emily Shaffer’s other performances? How does this one compare?

excellently read from start to finish brought the characters to life brilliantly

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes

love this book!

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Strong characters, engaging storyline with a great mix of contemporary & ancient mythology. This story will leaving wanting to buy the next in the sequel

Cracking story

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Both Gameboard of the Gods and the Immortal Crown were really good books but after I finished the second book I found out that the rest of the series has been discontinued and there is no news on whether it will be continued in the future. Had I known this then I wouldn't have bothered reading any of them to save myself the disappointment! As it is, I am now just extremely disappointed.

Great book but DON'T BOTHER!

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A lovable rogue, a beautiful goddess of a super woman, a dystopian future where religion has been outlawed (well, in 'north america', anyway).

And along comes some pesky gods to bugger it all up.

The rogue is forced to face demons, the goddess discovers her mortality, while all the while gods are trying to immortalise them both.

It's fast paced and you'll quickly become invested in the characters and the story. I'm gutted that it's a loonnnggg wait till book 2.

Absolutely loved this story!

Brilliant, amazing, excellent, must-read...

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. I love a good teen vampire book and have read a fair few, but this book is such a refreshing change in story and characters that was hooked fairly quickly. Having read Meads other books, I really enjoyed the overall story and pace of the book but was difficult to understand the world the story is set in as there are little clues and you have to piece together or come up with your own take on who's who and what.

What does Emily Shaffer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Excellently read with different voices for characters made it easy to understand who was talking. Sometimes it's nice to just listen to the story.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Being 19 hours long you really couldn't listen to it all, but I did have it one every time I had a spare half hour and got through the book quickly.

A refreshing story amidst supernatural teen books

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