Fallen Gods: A Dark Academia Urban Romantasy
by Rachel Van DykenCategory
About this book
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER They said the Gods were myth. That the Giants were only stories told around dying fires. They lied. The Gods aren’t dead―they’re only sleeping, locked in mortal bodies, scattered across the world, waiting for the right spark to wake them. And my father is the most ruthless of them all. He raised me to obey. To bleed. To be his blade when the time came. Now he’s sending me to Endir University, a place filled with ancient bloodlines and deadly secrets, to steal back Mjolnir, the hammer of legend. If I fail, everyone I love dies. But Aric Erikson wasn’t part of the plan. He’s the enemy’s heir. Distant. Dangerous. And…the one person I can’t afford to fall for. He’s closed himself off completely behind a wall of ice, but the more I’m ordered to unravel him, the harder it becomes to remember where the lies end and I begin. There's only a mission I never chose―and a man I was never meant to love―standing between me and a war that will decide the fate of the world. But if I’m the spark, maybe he’s the fuse. And the Gods? They’re about to wake up angry. Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the U.S. and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover.
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Jamie HigginsonAbsolutely Addictive
"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — Absolutely Addictive Fallen Gods by RVD was an absolutely amazing read—I was sucked in from the very first page and never wanted to come up for air. It’s one of those rare books you want to binge in a single night, yet you force yourself to slow down just so you can stay in its world a little longer. Aric is officially my new favorite RVD character. I couldn’t help but fall for him—every scene with him pulled me deeper into the story. And Rey? She is unbelievably strong. I don’t even know how she managed everything she went through, but her resilience and heart made me love her just as much. The pacing, the emotion, the chemistry, the world—everything worked. I closed the last page desperate for more. If RVD ever writes additional content with these characters, I’ll be first in line. I need more! ["
December 13, 2025 Verified Purchase
Danielle J.Great spin on Norse Mythology but I wish it hadn’t been rushed
"I read this as part of the Entangled Insiders Read Along and had a great time reading along, answering questions and discussing theories with other readers and the author. I really struggled with the timeline taking place over a couple of days. Especially when I think back on how busy the first week of Freshman year at college was. It makes important parts of the story feel rushed and glossed over. While I could see it coming, I loved the twist at the end of this first book. I can’t wait to see where the author ends up taking us. I really enjoyed so much about the story and look forward to the second half of this duology. ["
February 25, 2026 Verified Purchase