A Fan Playlist for Kissed by the Gods
If you haven’t read Kissed by the Gods yet, what are you doing? Get on that! But don’t worry, this playlist won’t really give away any spoilers but rather I like to think it sets a tone. Did I basically use this as an excuse to put together a playlist of songs that I call “pump-up songs” because they make me feel like I can conquer anything? Yes. Did I also include One Way Or Another because a) it’s a fabulous, energetic song but also b) it’s from Blondie (get it? Blonde? IYKYK). Again, YES. While this might be a little loud to listen to while reading, trust me, it’ll get you in the mood (and maybe singing along gets out a little inner rage too.)
And while we love making fan playlists, definitely don’t miss Caty Rogan’s official Kissed by the Gods playlist!
Survivor. Rebel. Weapon.
Leina has spent a lifetime submitting, starving amid wheat fields reserved for the king, standing by while his men crush her loved ones. When soldiers come for her brother, her divine fury erupts in a bloody massacre.
She expects to be executed for her crimes—her people have met bloody ends for far, far less. Instead, Ryot, a gods-blessed warrior born to privilege, delivers her to a military fortress renowned for its brutality.
There, a gift from a goddess drags Leina into a realm of war, where her survival depends on her ability to ride a winged horse.
As Ryot pushes her to master the power she never asked for, a battle rages within her heart. Each lesson, every touch, binds them tighter—but love is a dangerous weakness in a world designed for war.
Soon, Leina must decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice to protect the family she has found…and the one she left behind. Because while her divine gift could save the kingdom, it could also shatter its very foundation.
With immersive lush writing, an unflinching heroine, and an inventive fantasy world, Kissed by the Gods is the gripping fantasy debut you won’t want to miss.
Featuring iconic romance tropes:
- He falls first
- Forbidden romance
- Found family
- Trial by combat
- She saves him
- Spicy slow burn
- Feminine rage