Godsworn

A sickly boy forged into iron. A conquered realm waiting for a spark. Twenty years ago, the kingdoms of Aslon were conquered by a tyrant who slew the gods and claimed their power as his own. Peace endures, enforced by magic and the Holy Tzar's dogmatic legions. But when a relic is stolen from the capital city, it threatens to overturn the established order. A princess, exiled from her homeland, learns the truth: the gods aren't truly dead, but imprisoned, and one of them needs her help to be freed. She teams up with a determined young farm boy, and together, they become godsworna priestess and a paladin, just as in the days of old. Pursued by an inquisitor, they must embark on a perilous quest to restore their goddess to her former glory. Their journey will take them westward, beyond the lands of the Dominion, to the fabled Sundered Shrine... Failure means continued bondage for the people of Aslonand the gods themselves. Embark on an epic fantasy adventure from bestseller Blake Arthur Peel in which flawed underdog heroes must stand against a terrifying, god-slaying empire. Perfect for fans Michael J Sullivan, Ryan Cahill, Brandon Sanderson and lovers of all fantasy with detailed magic systems, unforgettable heroes, and deep world-building.