Book Review: Faithbreaker by Hannah Kaner

‘Faithbreaker’ by Hannah Kaner came out in 2025. It is the final instalment of Kaner’s ‘Godkiller’ series and follows Kissen, Elo, and Inara as they try and save their homeland from the threat of the malignant God, Hseth, and the people that have been manipulated by her.

This book was one of my most highly anticipated reads of 2025, and, in my opinion, it lived up to the hype. I really enjoyed getting to see how the nuanced complexities of Inara’s mind, based on the traumatic events she has borne witness to, has changed her, and her development as a character, ravaged by war and politics was compelling and interesting.

This book posed many interesting new character dynamics, and cast new light onto areas of war that we previously unexplored. With this in mind, as much as she irked me, Methsme. the cleric, was such an interesting character that I was so curious about. Her motivations, and perception of mortality and godliness were so fascinating, especially as her faith in Arren the Sunbringer and Fireheart, were completely unwavering. Her choices piqued my interest at all times and I really liked the way her actions brought forth specific events in the book, which I am determined not to spoil.

On the point of character development, as I expressed with Inara, previously, the means under which Arren and Elo are once again forced together provided readers with a unique glimpse into their familiar, and now ill-fitting dynamic, and yet, their constant yearning for one another still meant they were forced together. Their toxic relationship dynamic and the way in which things were resolved for them was painful and yet, probably the best way for them both to end up in the overall scheme of things.

On the topic of morally grey queer characters, I would love to spend hours reading Kissen and Lessa Criar’s banter and respective pining. Their banter was sharp and while they shared a mutual affection for Inara, it was clear that their relationship was not going to be built on longevity, and yet, I ate it up all the same. Kissen’s wit and clear unease with the path her life had taken was compelling, even more so when her sisters reminded her how she is drawn to “messes”. I snorted. It was a fantastic moment of reflection for Kissen, and readers alike. I loved it.

When it comes to the overall resolution of the events of the series, I felt like the ending was perhaps a bit abrupt, but, in saying that, within the context of those events, a choice like that and its immediate ramifications are indeed abrupt, and, while, objectively speaking, I loved it, I would have also loved more room for raw emotion and a reluctant means of forging a future in this new version of Middren.

Despite this, I cannot and will not deny that I loved reading this book. It was absolutely fantastic, and I would not hesitate to recommend it. Hannah Kaner is an author to watch out for and I cannot wait to see what she releases now her Fallen Gods’ trilogy is complete!