"A cunning political fantasy whose scheming courtly factions and cutthroat star-crossed lovers are as beguiling and unpredictable as the lethal magic wilds that surround them." - Shannon Chakraborty, New York Times bestselling author of The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi
“A Snake Among Swans had me absolutely glued to the pages from the very start. Complicated political machinations, twists that made me audibly gasp, and forbidden sapphic longing came together for a story that has me chomping at the bit for the next installment.” - Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For The Wolf
“With A Snake Among Swans, Kaner crowns herself a king of the grimdark—this book is richly imagined, deeply visceral, and as intricate as an ancient tapestry. It’s a uniquely vivid and violent combination of the most epic, sweeping fantasy series and the most brutal, lyrical Grimm fairytales. Fans of Game of Thrones and The Priory of the Orange Tree will be obsessed.” - L.K. Steven, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Silvercloak Saga
"A bold, powerful new fantasy epic, A Snake Among Swans is as treacherous and enticing as a magic forest. Hannah Kaner weaves together a compelling tale of blood, tyranny and magic, where every choice demands sacrifice, and every move risks death. Intricate, dramatic and unflinching, it’s a brilliant start to what is sure to be a captivating series." - Antonia Hodgson, internationally bestselling author of The Raven Scholar
"In A Snake Among Swans, Hannah Kaner takes her worldbuilding to an entirely new level. As a lover of Godkiller, I knew this book would be good, but it is more than just good, it is exquisite. The book reads like poetry but retains a pace that took my breath away. It is simply that: breathtaking. Every word has been written with intention, every character carved with deft skill. To put it frankly, I wish I had written this book.” - Saara El-Arifi, #1 internationally bestselling author of the Faebound trilogy
"A magnificently crafted dark and twisted fairy tale which feels completely real and incredibly compelling. It pulses with intrigue and menace, and at the same time is eerily beautiful and otherworldly. The fragility of love and hope is set against the grim realities of war and treachery, creating an unstoppable momentum. I absolutely devoured this book!" - Jennifer Saint, internationally bestselling author of Ariadne
"Kaner crafts an astonishing portrait of a fierce young queen, whose quest to save the remnants of her people—no matter the cost to herself or those she dares to love—will threaten her own humanity. It is a riveting and nuanced tale about the ways in which the power we seek and the survival we need can also be our undoing." - Sunyi Dean, USA Today bestselling author of The Book Eaters
"A Snake Among Swans is vicious, brutal, intricate and utterly incredible. Hannah Kaner is a queen of epic fantasy." - Tasha Suri, internationally bestselling author of The Isle in the Silver Sea
"Beautifully written with a simmering thread of violence, A Snake Among Swans is a fairytale reimagining with teeth. Filled with the perfect mix of courtly politics, sapphic yearning, and feminine rage, this book is a triumphant start to Kaner’s sophomore trilogy.” - Kate Dylan, internationally bestselling author of Until We Shatter
"A beautiful, lush, incandescent book. With court intrigue, sapphic longing and wild magic, Hannah Kaner delivers an epic tale of vengeance and heroines whose blood hum and passions sing. A book that enchants you and pulls you in like the kithwood whose powers beat at the heart of this novel – you can't help but be swallowed then come back changed." - Costanza Casati, internationally bestselling author of Babylonia
"A razor sharp, beautifully written epic filled with political intrigue and perfectly imperfect characters that blaze off the page. Kaner delivers a flawless fantasy while simultaneously ensuring we interrogate our own history. I loved Godkiller, but I am truly obsessed with A Snake Among Swans." - A.F. Steadman, New York Times bestselling author of the Skandar series
"This book didn't just grip me, it consumed me… Hannah Kaner plunges you into a world that is utterly vivid, magical and terrifying. The stakes are impossibly high, the characters excruciatingly real. There is so much wisdom in its pages, such nuanced and powerful reflection on war, revenge, sexuality and what it means to be human. It’s a masterpiece - and just rocketed to one of my favourite books of all time." - Elodie Harper, internationally bestselling author of The Wolf Den trilogy and Boudicca’s Daughter
“An epic fantasy odyssey begins … Kaner's debut is incredibly inclusive with LGBTQ and disabled characters filling its pages. It delivers high action while centering on characters that are not often depicted this fully.” - Entertainment Weekly
"A richly rendered world . . . Kaner writes action that's both fun and intelligible—no mean feat—while keeping the story moving forward nicely. If "The Last of Us" didn't slake your thirst for stories of a grizzled fighter taking a tough kid on the road, then Godkiller should be your jam.” - The Washington Post
“Brilliant mythology-inspired world-building paves the foundation for Kaner’s fantasy adventure, but it’s the fully realized ensemble cast that, ultimately, makes the series so memorable.” - Elle, The Best Fantasy and Sci-Fi Books of 2024
“A fresh and confident debut, Godkiller will have you in its grasp from the first pages. Led by a cast of spirited characters, it leaps and bounds to the beat of its own golden heart, building to an epic clash of wills. Hannah Kaner has taken her first great strides in what is sure to be an extraordinary journey.” - Samantha Shannon, New York Times bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree
“Violent, bawdy, beautifully imagined, and intensely felt, Godkiller is a bone-rattling fantasy thriller that flies by in a breathtaking rush.” - Joe Hill, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fireman
“Holy heck, this book is so good. A disabled bisexual mercenary heroine who murders gods, a former soldier turned baker with a troubled past, a noble child linked to the god of white lies . . . You need this story in your life!” - Katee Robert, New York Times bestselling author of the Dark Olympus series, on Godkiller
“Epic and intimate, tender and sharp, Godkiller is a triumph of storytelling and the beginning of a story that I can’t wait to follow.” - Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf
“I absolutely adored Godkiller. This novel has everything—adventure, wonderful characters, tenderness, humor, passion. I was gripped by both the story and world building … it is truly spellbinding.” - Elodie Harper, internationally bestselling author of the Wolf Den trilogy
“Full of fire, each page scalding, Hannah Kaner's Godkiller is an explosive debut that will leave you reeling.” - Saara El-Arifi, internationally bestselling author of The Final Strife
"Devastating and triumphant, Godkiller will eviscerate you." - Tasha Suri, award-winning author of The Jasmine Throne
"I loved this book from the first chapter… a powerful reminder that no sacrifice is too great in the pursuit of freedom and justice. Another brilliant series from Hannah’s remarkable mind." - Marvellous Michael Anson, author of Firstborn of the Sun
“Character-driven fantasy with a fresh approach to magic and gods? Sign me up! Godkiller is a delicious, heartfelt adventure with a cast of complicated characters you'll fall in love with.” - Jen Williams, award-winning author of the Winnowing Flame Trilogy
"The fantasy genre is full of stories of gods and monsters, but what sets Hannah Kaner’s Godkiller apart is its dedication to exploring not only the concept of divinity itself, but why people need something to believe in in the first place. . . . Everything about Godkiller is thoroughly engrossing from its grim, low fantasy worldbuilding to its assortment of entertaining and morally gray characters. You’ll probably read it in a single sitting, and be happy to know a sequel is coming next year." - Paste magazine, The Best Fantasy Books of 2023
“Godkiller takes the fabric of epic fantasy and stitches it into a clean, tense, precisely measured and neatly designed tapestry. … This is a very strong debut, offering compelling characters whose problems mount from the ordinary to the epic in the space of the novel.”
- Tor.com
“A wonderful, gritty, explosively violent, and beautifully realized debut built around a mismatched trio’s classic quest.” - Daily Mail (UK)
“Kaner’s debut offers all the bloodshed, demons, and magic a fantasy fan could want, while championing contemporary values such an inclusivity.” - Financial Times (UK)
“Fantasy lovers like me can’t wait for this one!” - Cosmopolitan (UK)
“Dark, gritty and highly immersive.” - The Fantasy Hive (UK)
"In addition to being exquisitely paced and character-driven, Kaner's novel features a widely diverse cast. Queerness does not draw ridicule in Kaner's invented world. . . . Both heroes and two secondary characters have disabilities; he's living with PTSD, while she's an amputee. . . . An un-put-down-able start to an engrossing low-fantasy trilogy bordering on grimdark." - Kirkus (starred review)
“Kaner expertly sticks the landing in her page-turning conclusion to the Fallen Gods trilogy … Kaner masterfully manipulates the plot’s many moving pieces, braiding pulse-pounding action, unpredictable twists, and quiet character beats into a poignant tale of love, sacrifice, and hope. It’s an impressive feat.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Kaner's characters continue to be compelling, and readers of the series will find that loose ends are tied up in satisfying ways. . . . Fans of high fantasy, particularly ones who prefer their epics under 400 pages, will enjoy this now-concluded fantasy story of humans and gods.” - Booklist