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 Kissed by the Gods

by Caty Rogan



ARC Review — Kissed by the Gods by Caty Rogan

Kissed by the Gods is an exhilarating start to a brand-new romantasy series, and it exceeded all of my expectations. From the opening chapter, the story swept me away with its fast pacing, fierce battles, and high emotional stakes. Leina’s journey, from losing her family to becoming the first female altor (warrior), is one of resilience, rage, and survival. When she crosses paths with Ryot, a powerful warrior with his own secrets, her life changes forever. Her training pushes her to her limits, and she quickly learns that being the first of her kind makes her both a weapon and a target.

Leina is a truly compelling heroine. She’s strong, passionate, and unafraid to fight for those she loves, but her vulnerability makes her all the more relatable. Ryot serves as her reluctant ally, and their chemistry is a perfect balance of tension, frustration, and slow-burn romance that builds beautifully throughout the book.  The worldbuilding is one of the strongest aspects of the novel. Rogan crafts a setting filled with gods, monsters, secrets, and a magic system that feels both unique and exciting.

What I loved most is how the novel balances action with emotion. There are moments of humor, devastation, tension, and triumph, each one pulling me deeper into Leina’s story. The final chapters left me reeling, and the cliffhanger ending has me counting the days until book two.

Kissed by the Gods is perfect for readers who love found family, slow-burn romance, fierce heroines, and lush worldbuilding with a mythological edge. It’s a powerful debut to a six-book series that I’ll be following closely, and I highly recommend it to anyone craving their next romantasy obsession.





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