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The Kingdom of Gods

by N.K. Jemisin
Orbit: Hachette. (Inheritance Trilogy, Bk. 3). Oct. 2011. c.624p. ISBN 9780316043939. pap. $13.99. FANTASY
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Finally freed from their enslavement by the ruling Arameri, the gods and godlings of the world still find themselves influenced by the shifting loyalties, loves, and hates of mortals. When Sieh, the god of childhood, gives his friendship to two Arameri children, Shahar and her brother Dekarta, his godhood slips from him and changes the course of the world forever. Jemisin's brilliant conclusion to her award-winning trilogy (after The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms; The Broken Kingdom) explores the human desire for the divine as well as the gods' need for the mortals who worship them.
VERDICT Masterly storytelling and compelling characters make this a standout selection for fantasy lovers.
Reviewed by Jackie Cassada , Oct 15, 2011
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