Breathing Gods (Heralds of Rhimn, 4)

If you're looking for the beginning of this series, Book One is here!

A dark hour falls over Rhimn as the war in Gadhi rages on. With Ainzel missing from their place of command, General Morekai prepares the Ashen Army to make its final advance on Talimour — and under his plan, a goddess will lead the charge.

Thanks to Morekai’s deception, Silamir has wrested Navaeli’s body from her once more. While the goddess celebrates her return and prepares to take vengeance on the Irongardhe, Navaeli herself struggles to escape the void-realm of the Cycle, learning the history of the world Pre-Reckoning  and a few secrets about the fluid nature of divinity as well.

Separated from their dear friend, Crislie and Meparik are forced to stand on their own and see the fighting through. 

A despondent Crislie skirts around Silamir’s sardonic affections and the chaos of the army under Morekai’s command. Parley with the courtleaders may bring her more control over the situation, and her only invitation into their politics relies on Gildhe; Meparik’s eldest sibling, heir to the Frostbitten Court, and Crislie’s steadfast companion through bloodshed and battle-fear. Gildhe knows she’s holding out for Navaeli, but it’s their smitten devotion against Crislie’s self-destructive loyalty . . .

Trapped in Talimour again, with Navaeli’s sacrifice behind him and Summer Herald Ainzel’s execution on the horizon, Meparik strives to save whoever he can before it’s too late.

And he’s not the only one with regret on his mind. Finally seeing through the stubborn lies that had upheld her life and career, Knight Atevia is willing to bear any cost to live in line with her morals again. Working with a knight won’t be easy, but since when has anything ever been easy for Meparik?

Nobody knows what a world without the sun will look like. But as the war burns through the very heart of Gadhi, one thing is certain.

Gods will answer for their crimes.

 
Genre: Queer Fantasy, Political Fantasy, Dark Fantasy

Series: The fourth book of Heralds of Rhimn, preceded by Shadow Herald, Winter Herald, and Ember Warrior. To be followed by Starlit Prince.

Bonus content — such as short stories, illustrations, and worldbuilding — can be found at Heralds of Rhimn's main page on our website. Enjoy!