It's an interesting concept, and I tried for a long time to get into it. But, in the end, I just couldn't. The story wasn't engaging enough for me and/or I am not steeped in Norse mythology enough to enjoy it. ( )

A must read for any Neil Gaiman, Rick Riordon, Madeline miller, Stone blind, Mythos and general Norse/Greek mythology fans.

Very similar to ‘The Song of Achilles’ but in my opinion way better and deserving of equal hype and popularity!
I absolutely love that the Author has given Sigyn her own story, her own voice, and finally a way to be remembered.

"What little we know of her, we know this; Sigyn was
unwavering, at her husband's side for eternity. Dutiful,
patient, faithful."

‘The Goddess Of Nothing At All’ was infinitely more touching, emotional and much better paced than similar reads.
Although, like ‘The Song Of Achilles’ this is written to span over a long period of time, more than a lifetime, it didn’t feel tedious at all.
I found this book gripping, emotional and engaging to read and I normally get bored of slower paced or heavily intellectual reads. I enjoyed learning about the Gods, mythological creatures and Norse Mythology/stories while enjoying a fictional read.
There are lovely quotes at each chapter header that hint and what is/isn’t accurate in the book compared to what we know as ‘truth’ in the mythology, as well as links and info in the back of the book for those readers that want to learn more.

I was sent this as a review copy but this has jumped to my favourites pile and I will definitely be buying a physical copy. It’s truly a beautiful book.

This is a beautifully written, unique spin on Norse mythology, full of pain, suffering and tragedy that gives the likes of Shakespeare a run for his money.
Crafted in a way to pack the hardest punch, painful heart wrenchingly tragic throughout.

Gloriously satisfying tale of revenge and justice through surviving long suffering, sacrifice, grief and facing impossible decisions.

This book has interesting facts and trivia, tragedy, humour, action, gore- something for every kind of reader.

The Author has very clearly done more than enough research yet has still written the book in a way that makes it clear and understandable for any reader regardless of how much they know about the subject.

The humour and banter between Loki and Sigyn is just spot on and awesome.
I like the substance behind/explanation of magical elements as well, I didn’t feel like I had to struggle to understand or keep up, all world building, magic and characters are detailed seamlessly.

Heartwarming romance growing and changing over time in realistic ways, showing an actually complicated relationship instead of “true love at first sight, happily ever after, the end”.

Structurally, the writing flows well to read but isn’t perfect, there are a lot of unnecessary commas and too long sentences. But the plot, characters, character development and way the book is formatted and the story is woven more than makes up for any minor imperfections in writing and grammar.

Written really well to build tension and suspense and in describing horrific or action packed scenes.
Showcasing pain, trauma, betrayal and fear and what it all does to a person in personal and relatable ways.



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“Everything you did will be rewritten. You'll be forgotten. When people speak the name Sigyn, it will be this and this alone that they remember. - Loki's wife, the woman who stood by the enemy of the realms and bore his pain. Sigyn, Goddess of Fidelity."


‘These stories…..it felt like a wake. The reminiscing
about something that was over and would never be
again. Like the funeral pyre was burning outside and no
one was ready to admit that he was already dead.’

“A caged bird can’t help but fall in love with freedom”




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So glad I found this author, because what she writes is amazing. As a norse pagan and a person with Norse Mythology as a special interest, I found this book so good!
The characters all have a lot of personnality, the romance was so good, the drama was right on point, and the angst... Oh the angst, I was in tears by the end of the book!
I love that every deity is portrayed as morally-grey, which is a big thing in norse mythology that isn't usually exploited, so that was nice! Aknowledging Loki as a genderfluid deity was also a very nice touch that's often overlooked, so it's an absolute win. Also, bonus point for creating a whole story for Sigyn, forgotten way too often and sadly very absent from most of the texts we know. ( )

This review is also featured on Behind the Pages: The Goddess of Nothing At All

Sigyn has done her best to earn her place among the gods. Yet despite all her accomplishments Odin refuses to grant her a title. Angry and frustrated at Odin's dismissal, Sigyn seeks out the one God who may be able to help her, the trickster God Loki. Sigyn sets out to find the exiled God, determined to bring him back to Asgard. But bringing Loki back will start Sigyn down the path of Ragnarok.

Sigyn is an incredible character to follow. She is a fierce woman who knows what she deserves and will go to great lengths to achieve it. She loves deeply and navigates the complicated waters of relationships as best she can. The depth of emotion written into her character is phenomenal. At every turn, she is challenged and faces cruelty from her fellow Gods when she begins to develop feelings toward Loki. And while she doesn’t always make the best choices, she does what she has to in order to protect her family. Sigyn also recognizes her mistakes and while she may feel regret, doesn’t turn away from the consequences of her actions.

The Goddess of Nothing At All intricately balances plot development and character development. While Sigyn and Loki grow as characters, the plot is ever changing, carrying readers through years of their lives. The pacing is so well done. Readers will be swept up in the story and their heartstrings pulled as the two experience many beginnings and ends. There is never a lull in the story, readers will constantly be turning the pages, eager to see what will happen next. And despite a large amount of time passing, readers will never feel as though they are rushed or that important details have been missed. Everything is wrapped up so well in the storytelling, that readers will be able to dive in and enjoy every minute of it.

This dark fantasy retelling is one I believe readers who enjoy Norse mythology should pick up. While I’m not well versed in the mythology, Cat Reactor did a large amount of research, and her depiction of Sigyn was fantastic. There’s a wonderful amount of LGBTQ+ representation and characters you can’t help but become invested in. I can’t wait for book two to be released! ( )