The Younger Gods

Disclaimer: I received an eARC of this from netgally.com in exchange for a review.

The Younger Gods is a great book. It blends the urban fantasy genre with HP Lovecraftian vibes. This book tells the tale of Jacob Greene, ex-cultist, as he tries to save the world from the evils of his family. Jacob led a sheltered life, learning magic and prophesies of how his family would release The Younger Gods from their slumber. He escapes their grasp and flees to NYC in hopes he could start a new, normal life. However, his older sister follows and soon Jacob finds himself defending the city against the dark magics of his family.

A quick read, The Younger Gods sticks true to the urban fantasy genre. New York City plays an important part in this story, not just as a setting but as a character. Underwood really understands the importance of place in a story and the characters move in and around the city like dancers in an intricate play. Jacob's archaic voice lends to his ackwardness in a fun and playful way. The baddies in this book, bear names similar to those in HP Lovecraftian stories.

If you love Lovecraft tales and cities who have power all of their own, then you'll love The Younger Gods.