Mortal Things by Marie Lu
Author : Marie Lu
Book : Mortal Things
/YA,Fantasy/
Publication date : October 29, 2026
Blurb:
Rose Lin Fairchild didn’t believe in gods, but one chose her anyway.
Rose despises Raven, the god of Death. His mysterious commands. His mercurial moods. His closed heart. But most of all, she loathes that she was forced to become his Harbinger, a human mercenary tasked to fulfil their god’s every want and whim. Still, she would do it again, because being a Harbinger is the only thing keeping her best friend alive.
When a murder rocks the world of the gods, Rose is suddenly thrust into the immortal realm's spotlight as Raven's heir. This is her chance to free her friend once and for all. But in order for her to ascend, she must first prove herself to the other gods—and the one person standing in her way is a fellow Harbinger.
Étienne Beauchard is notorious for his sly wit and charming good looks. Rose can’t stand that he is the one assigned to test her abilities, but as their initial hostility evolves into an intense attraction, they find that the gods’ secrets go deeper than they ever expected. Something is wrong in the immortal world, something that threatens to break their bond and engulf them all in war.
As Rose and Étienne fight to uncover the truth and trust each other with their hearts, they realize that everything hinges on the same How far would you go to save the person you love?
My thoughts:
I was truly fascinated by the concept of the gods, their realms and death, and by how well-developed it was; it just pulls you in!
There was always something happening, with twists and turns, and something new to learn that kept you intrigued and on the edge of your seat.
The pacing and writing style were beautiful, and all the secrets and deceit that tugged at your emotions, along with the romance, made me enjoy this book even more.
I love how the characters’ arcs were handled—not just those of the main characters—and how, when you look back, you can see how much their turbulent paths shaped their personalities.
I was truly fascinated by this read, and I love that although it's a neat ending, it still leaves a tiny door open to the possibility of more along the way.
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