Loki is gender fluid and Sigyn is bisexual so there are quite a few conversations surrounding their sexuality and identity. Cat Rector does a good job weaving together Norse mythos in a way that centralizes Sigyn and Loki, and makes the string of VERY weird Norse stories feel believable in a character's life story. And it was already a monster!! It gave me so much and I really enjoyed the reading process. She devours story in all its forms, loves messy, morally grey characters, and writes about the horrors that we inflict on each other. Seriously, how amazing is that? The Goddess of Nothing at All is a Adult Dark Fantasy novel book 1. The scenes with Sigyn and Loki caring for each other were lovely, though, and I'm glad the romance didn't take forever between them to blossom. You will learn about her struggles of wanting to be seen, not just by her family, but to be seen as an equal besides the gods, her father, brothers, and friends, but no matter what, is almost always brushed away as a nuisance or someone not worth the time of day, no matter how hard she tries to show otherwise. The Goddess of Nothing At All by Cat Rector ~ a Review & Giveaway | Girl Who Reads. TWs, tropes, and list of all the rep in GoNaa: SPOILERS DO NOT READ FURTHER IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE BOOK YET.
I think the glossary of Norse terms could have been better placed at the beginning of the book, as I was unaware of its existence until about halfway through reading the book. I was delighted when Sigyn finally lost her shit. The gods are not kind to Loki, for sure and a lot of his actions I can justify, some however I can't help but question. The goddess of all goddesses. If you're at all familiar with Norse mythology or even the concept of Ragnarok then you'll know exactly where the story leads but that doesn't make it any less painful to watch the lives and realm crumble because, of course, these characters are going to grow on you and you're going to care about them and it's really going to suck... Or was I the only one that went through that? Otherwise, the book had a great rhythm, the chapters aren't too long, and the endings always keep us craving for more. Please be sure to hydrate once you hit a certain point.
The author did a great job delivering a new voice to Sigyn's tale. "No, " Skadi said, a grin splitting her face. A full list of trigger warnings are available on the website.... Takes a deep breath* SIDE CHARACTERS!
At least it feels that way. I think this one absolutely deserves more hype. There are characters I love and characters I hated, there were even characters that, although I understood their situation, I couldn't help but feel so disappointed in them too. Messed with her memories, lied to her, hid VERY important stuff from her, and still managed to make Sigyn stay with him. "Your path has never been easy, and there are many choices ahead. Creative Blog Tour: The Goddess of Nothing At All (+ Intl Giveaway. This fantasy was all-consuming, fascinating, and kept me on the edge of my seat. I say 'family', cos everyone from Odin to Sif were so endlessly dismissive, antagonistic and cruel to both Sigyn and Loki.
I can't wait to see what's in store for Sigyn, although considering the first book, I don't think we can expect book 2 to just be Sigyn on a nice and calm vacation through the nine realms (although she really deserves one! Alas for poor Sigyn, her chances of achieving her hearts desire only increase but also fluctuate once she starts spending time with the most mercurial of Asgard's inhabitants. You do not need prior knowledge of these myths in order to enjoy the book, but if you do know them it is fun to find them interspersed through the main story of Sigyn and Loki's tumultuous lives. And I need you more than I'll ever need anything for the rest of my life. Not every day is like that, but enough of them are that I've gotten a bit defensive about it. Book Review: The Goddess of Nothing at All (Unwritten Runes #1) by Cat Rector –. The MC is bisexual, Loki is pansexual and regularly shifts into different bodies, and many other characters are queer as well. Don't let the cute start fool you as it fooled me. Well, isn't that interesting. " And the price for that happiness was the end of everything. This is the Sigyn I've been waiting to meet. At first, the side-quests at the beginning of the novel felt repetitive, but once we were thrust into the heart of the story, I was immersed in Sigyn's world full of unique characters, a fascinating plot true to Norse mythology, and extraordinary character development from Sigyn who grew into the role she was meant to play. On the lighter side, the Loki banter is fantastic and I couldn't help but laugh at his sarcastic quips and snark. Genres: Adult, Dark Fantasy.
I read this book as part of the blog tour hosted by Storytellers on Tour and I'm so thankful that it got put on my radar because this is one of my favourite reads of 2021. The author also gives Sigyn a wonderful, poetic turn of phrase: "There's a silent knowing to mourning. The goddess of nothing at all song. This hardback has a soft cover and it's so pretty and I was in love with the book before I even opened it. DID THIS JUST BECOME MY MOST ANTICIPATED RELEASE OF 2021???
Now I'm not just obsessed with Loki, because my new obsession is Sigyn as well. Where Loki goes, trouble follows. I never wanted to assume that the path I thought Sigyn would take would be the one because of this very reason. Ask me anything about Elven table etiquette, I dare you. There's Odin, he's a s***** father. The goddess of nothing at all analysis. Before I dive into this review, a moment of appreciation for that gorgeous cover art. It spans the course of their entire life as they come together, go on video game-esque side-quests, and are eventually thrust into a world of war and anguish they are destined to face head on all thanks to Loki's reckless, infuriating behavior that one can't help but expect from the God of Lies. More often than not his vengeance attempts are foiled and he finds himself punished even more by these cruel, unyielding gods. Quite literally, in Ragnarok. In a last-ditch effort to change Odin's mind, she turns to the one person she probably shouldn't. We see Loki the Trickster as a victim, since he tells Sigyn things about his life that he would never tell anyone else. I literally just finished it and all I want to do is sit on the floor in a puddle of all the tears this book made me cry, but I feel like if I don't try writing some kind of review now I won't be able to later cos I'll be lost!
Cat Rector does a fantastic job of bringing a voice to this forgotten character, giving her agency and making us root for her. Sigyn is bisexual, Loki is genderfluid, and there's many more. Now you're wondering, ok, who is she? I've been excited for this book for a while because the author's been doing a pretty sterling job on the old social media marketing, talking about her book and about related interesting things. I had such a wonderful time reading it together with everyone who participated in my buddy read. Can't find what you're looking for? It's at times light and dark, but more than anything, it's grey and grey and grey. I'm going to have to read Neil Gaiman's book soon! ☆ Blog | Twitter | Instagram ☆. The world of Asgard and the gods was so normal and so extreme in its unique way. Our takes on the myths may have some things in common with other peoples' takes, but ultimately how we see the figures of Norse mythology is often very personal to us. Shelved as 'dnf'May 18, 2022.
How could I ever understand? I'm not saying that bad things shouldn't happen in books because I am also very guilty of putting characters through the wringer, but this family could just never catch a break and I got emotionally exhausted on their behalf. I don't care, it's true! All that said, if you are less interested in mythology and moreso want butterflies, this book will still be for you. Prepare yourself to watch a train crash with a stunning cast of characters, familiar and new.
From the marketing alone, I assumed a lot, and all of my assumptions were quite wrong. Rating based on my enjoyment: ⭐⭐⭐. What Rector says at the beginning is true: don't be fooled by the love and happiness at the beginning because it really doesn't last. Artistic licence has definitely been taken, but frankly, I'd be disappointed if it wasn't.
Author's Information. 5 not because I felt it had major flaws, but some elements of the book that may work for others did not work for me.