Xianxia, but make it subversive. 'Above All Gods' starts with familiar tropes—young nobody ascends to godhood—then flips the script by asking: 'What if heaven sucks too?' The middle chapters delve into heavenly bureaucracy like a divine 'The Office,' complete with petty gods and paperwork. It’s hilarious until the protagonist realizes they’re trapped in someone else’s system. That tonal shift from satire to rebellion is what sold me—plus, the fight scenes read like kinetic poetry.
'Above All Gods'? Oh, that’s 100% a xianxia with a philosophical edge! It’s got all the tropes—spiritual energy, sword flights, ancient sects—but what sets it apart is how it questions the very nature of divinity. The characters aren’t just chasing immortality; they’re dismantling it. Think 'The Untamed' meets 'Prometheus,' with protagonists who rebel against predestination. The world-building dives deep into mythical cosmology, yet the emotional core stays grounded in human struggles. Perfect for readers who want their escapism with a side of existential drama.
Let me geek out about 'Above All Gods' for a sec—it’s a genre hybrid that defies easy labels. On surface level, yeah, it’s xianxia: cultivation stages, jade beauties, the works. But peel back the layers, and it’s also a metaphysical thriller. The way it explores the concept of 'gods' as flawed administrators of reality gave me 'Sandman' vibes, oddly enough. There’s this arc where the MC uncovers that the universe’s laws are just another character’s fanfiction, and the existential panic that follows is *chef’s kiss*. It’s rare to find a story where power progression forces the hero to confront whether transcendence is even desirable.
If we're talking about 'Above All Gods,' I'd peg it squarely in the xianxia/wuxia genre with a heavy dose of mythology woven in. The story feels like a classic cultivation novel at first glance—protagonists striving to transcend mortal limits, epic battles between immortals—but what hooked me was how it blends Chinese folklore with fresh twists. The way it handles divine hierarchies reminds me of 'Journey to the West,' but grittier, like if Sun Wukong decided to overthrow the heavens instead of serving them.
What really stands out is the political intrigue between godly factions; it’s less about brute strength and more about chess-like maneuvering. The protagonist’s rise isn’t just power-ups—it’s alliances betrayals, and moral dilemmas. If you enjoyed 'I Shall Seal the Heavens' but wished for more scheming deities, this might be your next obsession. I binged it last summer and still think about that cliffhanger where the main character literally rewrites cosmic law.
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Aria wakes up one morning to her parents fighting about her, again. Little does she know that this fight will change the course of her life forever. In a world where most the Myths are real, Aria will find love, heartbreak, adventure, and the power of a new goddess.
Kael was a god once. Loved. Worshipped. Feared. But when he fell for a mortal girl, the heavens stripped him of his divinity and cursed him to roam the earth as the first werewolf—a beast feared by all.
Worse, she wasn’t spared. Eira, his love, was bound to an endless cycle of reincarnation, each life erased of him. And in every lifetime, Kael finds her, only to lose her again.
Now, centuries later, Eira is reborn as Lila in a modern world where packs rule the shadows and Kael reigns as an untouchable king. Drawn to him despite the danger, Lila begins to uncover pieces of a life she doesn’t remember and a love she can’t explain. But the gods are watching, and they will not allow Kael to defy them again.
The heavens demand Kael let her go to break the curse. They promise him redemption, but Kael knows better. He has endured centuries of their cruelty, and this time, he will not bow. If they want her, they will pay in blood.
Even if it costs him everything.
Even being the late King's son can't guarantee you the throne of Serenacia, as the system is different from any other kingdom you've heard.
A kingdom filled with power, control, freedom and most importantly, Gods.
Gods who can strike you down just with the mere snap of their fingers and also God's who would strike you down and leave you speechless, based on their physique and attractiveness.
But it isn't all about that, as the throne of Serenacia is open for a new king of Gods to rule them, yet it isn't so simple as in Serenacia, if a king dies before passing the throne to his heir, then all the generations of the bloodline of God's would have to compete for the throne once again, and that hasn't been done since the last thousand years.
Nevertheless, it's isn't just about the throne, as love interest and triangles are formed, after all its no fun if no one catches feelings.
Tasoshi Saya, the Supreme God of Zeronity.
He was the strongest god to ever live. A mountain of strength that could never be crossed.
On the day of his match against his opponent, the Breakers—he was suddenly transported into another world. A world filled with swords and magic.
Power? Glory? All that was lost as he entered into the new world.
Yet, despite his helplessness, the 'Supreme' God of Zeronity was excited.
Challenges that will arise from the weak, opponents whom would stand against him toe to toe—the journey begins.
Nine million years ago.Before the appearance of the fist men on earth. There was a great war that destroyed the order of the heavens. Superior beings fought for hegemony and power. Several powerful God's and Immortal beings were slain and annihilated.Amidst this crises, a young black prince rose to power, burdened with his innate desires to to gain ultimate knowledge, he strives to uncover the secrets of the forces of heaven.Caught up in intense family fights and drama, he hopes to be triumphant. However, in his quest to be better he has to contend with several forces of good and evil.Will he be able to uncover the secrets of heaven? Will he succeed to settle his family dispute?Will he come out victorious against the forces of good and evil?
*Book 6*
Gabriella is a no nonsense kind of woman. She loves deeply and fights for what matters to her. Her life was going along just fine, that is until she catches her boyfriend cheating on her.
That should have been the worst of her issues, but soon a cheating boyfriend pales in comparison to being fated to a God, and a brooding one at that.
Quickly Gabriella will be pulled into thousand year old drama and find out she is part of a prophecy that could potentially destroy the world depending on what choices she makes.
How will this simple human handle carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders and a possessive God on her back?
A Queen Among Gods is the sixth book in the Queen Among series. Characters and plot pots have been meticulously set up in previous books building up to this one. So, many events and terms in this book will not make sense if you haven't read the previous books.
Here are the books in the series:
A Queen Among Alphas - Book 1
Bite-Size Luna - A Queen Among Alphas Prequel
A Queen Among Snakes - Book 2
Runaway Empress - A Queen Among Snakes Prequel (coming soon)
A Queen Among Blood - Book 3
Whole Again - A Queen Among Alpha's spin-off
A Queen Among Darkness - Book 4
Dark Vocation - A Queen Among Darkness spin-off (coming soon)
A Queen Among Tides - Book 5
Valor, Virtue, and Verve - A Queen Among Tides Prequel Spin-off (coming soon)
A Queen Among Gods - Book 6
A Queen Among Tempests - Book 7 (coming soon)