Title: Gameboard of the GodsAuthor: Richelle Mead
Publisher: Dutton Adult (June 4, 2013)
Genre: Fantasy
Book Description: In a futuristic world nearly destroyed by religious extremists, Justin March lives in exile after failing in his job as an investigator of religious groups and supernatural claims. But Justin is given a second chance when Mae Koskinen comes to bring him back to the Republic of United North America (RUNA). Raised in an aristocratic caste, Mae is now a member of the military’s most elite and terrifying tier, a soldier with enhanced reflexes and skills.
When Justin and Mae are assigned to work together to solve a string of ritualistic murders, they soon realize that their discoveries have exposed them to terrible danger. As their investigation races forward, unknown enemies and powers greater than they can imagine are gathering in the shadows, ready to reclaim the world in which humans are merely game pieces on their board.
Gameboard of the Gods, the first installment of Richelle Mead’s Age of X series, will have all the elements that have made her YA Vampire Academy and Bloodlines series such megasuccesses: sexy, irresistible characters; romantic and mythological intrigue; and relentless action and suspense.
First line: Mae dealt out death regularly.
Last line read: "Until next time."
Overall Impression: This book has very interesting worldbuilding. I feel like the sample just scratched the surface of it. The characters were well-drawn and an enjoyable read. I’m definitely intrigued!
Would I keep reading?: Yes.
