fantasy element
Gods and Mortals
Deities or divine beings interact directly with protagonists, making theology and divine power part of the plot.
29 books
What to Expect
- → Expect the power imbalance to be literal and extreme
- → Divine attention is not always safe — being noticed by a god is dangerous
- → The mortal protagonist usually has something that makes them exceptional enough to matter
- → Love between a god and a mortal always comes with a cost
- → The mythology usually informs the world's morality in ways that matter to the plot
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