The Godslayer

Information

Status

Completed

Year

2024

Author

Oxbutcher

• Chapter 3. Lost Hero
  Jan 12, 2024
• Chapter 2. Abandoned
  Jan 12, 2024
• Chapter 1. From worst places
  Jan 12, 2024
• Prologue
  Jan 12, 2024

Reviews

Community Reviews(8)

• FeynixRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  I'm really digging this story. I had originally left a review based on the prologue and I'm not updating it based on having been able to read more of the story.
  Story: This has genuine promise. Right out of the gate you're presented with a unique world. The prologue sets the stage and the first chapter plays on that stage wonderfully.
  At first when I was reading the first chapter, the way the author presented some of the world building was great! I was happy to read along with the mother and then all of a sudden... you learn exactly what you're in for.
  Style: This is well written. The prose is engaging and flows well. I was happy to read through it and didn't notice any parts that were confusing due to prose. I did do a double take in the first chapter to figure out what was happening, but that was not due to faults of the author, it was because the situation shifted so quickly (as intended)
  Grammar, the grammar has no noticeable issues as far as I saw during my readthrough.
  Character: I really enjoy the character. They're immediately presented with flaws. This isn't the typical "feel bad for MC who got stuck somewhere crappy and they're trying their best". The MC is a little bit of a loose cannon (understandably) and her power is OP but not really. It has significant downsides and I suspect that the story will help evolve those downsides and turn them into upsides!
  The concept is a neat take within the LitRPG/progression genre and I encourage everyone to check this out if you're into this type of fiction.
• Kia LeepRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  Overall: 5/5
  The Godslayer sets up an epic "zero to hero" story as the name of the book implies. Adira's mysterious class allows her to fight creatures at a much higher level than herself, which promises some exciting fights to come. That combined with motives of revenge serves as an excellent stage for an underdog-to-OP storyline I am interested to see develop.
  Style: 4.5/5
  The style is written in a very bare-bones way, often with very little depictions of setting or character actions while characters are speaking. This can veer a little bit into "floating head" syndrome in sections that feature dialogue. However, for the most part, the prose is simple and easy to read.
  Story: 5/5
  The story moves at a quick pace that keeps the reader's attention. Even with a prologue about some gods and a 1st chapter that starts with world building exposition, the sections are brief enough, and the action appears in the story quick enough, that there's always something the MC is doing in order to move the story forward.
  Grammar: 4.5/5
  Mostly clear and easy to read, although the grammar around dialogue could be corrected, and there's occasional PoV slips. Even so, it's better than the average RR story.
  Character: 4.5/5
  Adira is a hot-headed and fiery (literally) protagonist, who often comes off as arrogant and naïve. It can feel a bit over the top and tropey at times, however her motives of revenge are understandable, which help you root for her even when she's otherwise snubbing the help she's offered by those around her.
• Lucian T. EinarRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  Overall: The Godslayer by Oxbutcher is an engaging and promising work within the LitRPG genre. With its unique worldbuilding, well-paced story, and flawed yet relatable protagonist, this book offers a thrilling reading experience for fans of the genre.
  Style: The author's writing style is quick-paced and easy to follow, allowing for a smooth reading experience. The descriptions are concise and to the point, contributing to the book's speedy pacing. The author effectively captures the emotions of the characters, creating a sense of fear, trauma, rage, and hope throughout the story.
  Story: The story follows Adira, a young huntress who is cursed with the ability to kill gods in a world where they are revered and only give blessings. Despite her powerful class as the Godslayer, she is perceived as useless due to the high mana cost of her abilities. The plot delves into Adira's journey of self-discovery, as she faces abandonment, meets an OP mentor, and undergoes intense training. The story promises epic moments and a conflict between gods, setting the stage for an exciting and epic adventure.
  Grammar: The grammar in The Godslayer is generally well-done, with only minor issues such as missing commas. The author's writing skills improve as the story progresses, ensuring a smooth reading experience.
  Character: Adira, the protagonist, is a flawed and relatable character. She is portrayed as hot-headed and angry, which initially makes her somewhat dislikeable. However, as the story unfolds, she becomes aware of her flaws and shows growth and willingness to correct her mistakes. The supporting characters, such as Adira's original group and her mentor, are well-developed and add depth to the story. The conflicts and differing views between the characters create interesting dynamics and keep the reader engaged.
  In conclusion, The Godslayer is a gripping LitRPG fantasy that combines elements of grimdark, psychological, and high fantasy. With its well-crafted worldbuilding, compe
• One Way JusticeRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  Story: The prologue hits it dead-on right off the bat. A strong dark vibe that permeates the chapters after it, setting a suitable tone for a story that poignantly revisits the eternal and most primal struggle: dark versus light. There’s gods and miscreant monsters of unfathomable power, plentiful forays into real-seeming mythologies, and more—much more. Then the scales shift and the focus is on mortals; they too have a role in this world, almost as grand of one as the gods themselves. The one minor issue I could find is an occasional inconsistency in pacing, from long (but inspired) dialogues to razor-sharp action scenes, going from mindful and slow to incredibly fast, with no real gear in between. I find this worth mentioning, albeit with the caveat that it detracts rather little... there is a lot of value to be found in this story! Characters: I will discuss three of the most compelling and most prominently featured characters. Visir is my favourite, plenty of subtlety and nuance in her; she seems to me to hold the primal duality within, both light and dark, with turmoil as the only true constant. Salgos is more mysterious, leaving you to ponder what exactly his intentions are. Then Adira, with her harrowing past... it makes her likeable in a visceral way. Strong characterizations abound. Style: An accessible style with the occasional flourish—the prose has its strong points, some sentences that stand out. Grammar: Minor little mishaps, some of which I have pointed the author to and will surely be smoothed over soon.
• SlaughterBotRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  I read the first 6ish chapter prior to release ^_^
  Overall: A decent read with a nicely flawed protagonist. I’m curious to see where Adira ends up, and the progression as she improves her skills and overcomes her flaws is satisfying. It’s also clear that there are going to be some badass moments to come, and I’m especially hyped to see spider-monster!
  Style: The style is quick-paced and easy to understand. Descriptions are short and to the point. This leads to quite speedy pacing which I am a fan of.
  Story: Seems to follow the trope where the MC has a special class/ability but everyone thinks they’re trash. Adira’s class is the Godslayer and she gets some super stronk skills but, the mana cost is so huge she can only use them like once or twice a fight. She’s abandoned by her group cuz they think her ability is bad plus she’s super hot-headed then meets her OP mentor and starts training for real, looks like there will be some cool training and I’m interested to see how the relationship with the mentor develops ^_^
  Grammar: There are some issues here and there, mostly in terms of missing commas, but I can see the author is improving as time goes on.
  Character: Adira is unusually flawed, in that she is very angry and hot-headed. Immediately we see her getting in trouble for this, kicked out of her group. At first I found her a bit dislikeable, because she seemed completely unwilling to admit that she had messed up, and seems determined to declare that she is always right and everyone else is wrong. But later on, she does admit she’d messed, and seems aware of her problems and the need to correct them. The other characters also pop-off the page, with her original group being very dislikeable. The mentor character is probably my favourite, he is very down to earth but has his own bitterness over past events – one that brings the two of them into conflict as they have very differing views on a certain matter.
• MiheyRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  Prologue promises conflict between gods, the war of revenge, evil returning to the land.
  And we follow Adira - cursed with ability to kill gods. In a world where gods are all "nice" and only give blessings. So mana cost of abilities is unreasonable, and she perceived as useless.
  Lots of emotions in this one. Fear and trauma. Rage with rebellion. Depression and hope.
  Less "numbers go up", and more of "how life will kick me in the balls this time".
• Maude R. MastersonRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  The prologue is sure to turn heads and grab attention, the narration Is excellent as well! very compelling! I enjoy the fact that the MC gets kicked down immediately gets a few ideas in chapter 2. Character development seems to happen early which is good, but not a unique choice. While the character gets the over-troped god-like power at the start, she also does have a hard limit as to how it can be used at the start, and she is hot-headed as well. All great for later character development and progression! Grammar-wise, there were a few mistakes, and it flowed very nicely.
  Scoring:
  Style 4/5 - very good narration but there could be some additional supplements to paint a picture of the world and characters. Potential worldbuilding in later chapters?
  Grammar: 4.5/5 - Very few errors and was easy to read!
  Story: 5/5 - hooks you and pulls you in! very well narrated.
  Character: 5/5 - Characters are well written, we get a mystery once the story begins, and the prologue is a very good hook with introductions to key characters! the MC does get a bit Troped up, but that is okay if your audience enjoys it!
  Overall score: 4.5/5
• UglyBambiRoyal Road

  ★★★★ 4.0

  This story explore the theme of vengeance. And how it can overwhelm other goals, may they be selfish or selfless. I think this book do its job well overall, in a « raw » way (imagine a stone wall without a lot of mortar, flawed but still solid).
  The scenario is efficient. The synopsis tells you everything you need to know.
  Grammaticaly, it’s fine, except when gods are involved. Then it becomes a little difficult to read (for some reason the word « the » is often missing).
  In term of writing style, it’s not poetic but i dont have many complaints. I had few issues to visualise the scenes. Concerning conversations/characters interactions, a Little more « show, dont tell » would be appreciated in future books.
  It’s a short, closed story. There won’t be any sequels. Its the opposite of what’s work on RR, sadly. I would love to read more books like this one.
  Overall, im happy to have read Godslayer, and I recommend it. I will read the next books of the author if they release some.