Suzie Housley (Midwest Book Review)
Secrets of the Sky Gods is an ambitious epic fantasy that combines immersive world-building with emotional resonance and an unconventional heroine. The novel thrives on its richly imagined setting, where mythology, culture, and politics weave together into a layered and atmospheric narrative. Ryan McBride crafts a world that feels textured and alive – from storm-battered […]
Gordon Long (Reedsy Discovery/Goodreads)
This novel is Epic Fantasy in the most sweeping scope and style, but the book’s true appeal comes from the portrayal of the main character, Runa. Much of the conflict is internal. There are four ways to show personality: what the author tells us directly, what the character says, what the character does, and what […]
Graeme Williams (Goodreads)
Secrets of the Sky Gods is a sweeping, emotionally charged epic that pairs mythic grandeur with the intimate struggle of a girl who never meant to shake the foundations of the world. Ryan McBride crafts a vivid island setting where beauty and danger coexist sunlit terraces, whispered legends, and a storm gathering on the horizon. […]