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Book Review: Gods of IMAGO (IMAGO #2) by Greg Belliveau

Book Details:

Author: Greg Belliveau
Release Date: August 15, 2023
Series: IMAGO (Book #2)
Genre: Fantasy
Format: E-book 
Pages: 381 pages
Publisher: Rogue Phoenix Press
Blurb:
It has been ten years since Christopher Dante, the last storyteller, defeated the Ghul in the abandoned subway tunnels under Cogstin, and now he has vanished without a trace. There are rumors and whispers of a new evil emerging, ancient, dark, beyond the Black Mountains, a Horned God who rules the skeleton people of the north. Welcome to Gods of IMAGO, book two in the stunning IMAGO Series. Gods of IMAGO is literary dystopia at its absolute best, blending amazing world-building with thought provoking, artful prose in an unforgettable, page-turning experience that will haunt the reader long after the last sentence.

Review

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Gods of IMAGO by Greg Belliveau is the second book in the IMAGO series. Without a doubt, this book is a literary masterpiece that had me glued to its pages from the very first page to the haunting final sentence. I have not read the first book (though now I’m going to go back and read it) and this book can be read as a standalone as all the necessary details are provided by the author whenever necessary. I was thoroughly impressed with author Belliveau’s mastery of world-building and storytelling. He has done a marvellous job of creating a dystopian realm filled with intrigue, danger, and ancient evils.

The prose is both thought-provoking and artful, weaving the suspense and mystery beautifully and keeping me on the edge of my seat throughout the story. For me, what really sets Gods of IMAGO apart from other contemporary fantasy novels is its richly imagined world, filled with well-developed characters and immersive settings. Every aspect of the world feels meticulously crafted and brimming with depth.

Overall, Gods of IMAGO is a literary tour de force that delivers an unforgettable experience. Author Belliveau’s brilliant storytelling combined with his unparalleled world-building make this book a must-read for fans of dystopian fiction and literary thrillers alike.


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