Thunder Road (Rain Chaser, #1)

by Sierra Dean

[Beth C.]

What if the world as we knew it was still populated with gods? All of them, of every pantheon, keeping themselves occupied by interfering with humans, and creating petty wars between each other? Where people could tithe to the gods, hoping for a favorable outcome, such as rain on a test day, the ruination of a cheating partner, or even the death of someone they detested? For Tallulah Corentine, this is the world she knows – all too well. Talullah is a Rain Chaser, the main flunky of the god Seth, the god of storms. It is she who carries out Seth’s wishes, both serious and petty. When a request from Seth goes awry and causes a death god to go after a son Talullah never knew Seth had, all hell breaks loose.

Thunder Road is the first of a series, and it’s one that I will enjoy continuing. Talullah is human, though she does have the ability to channel Seth’s powers – most of the time. However, her human frailty is obvious after she does that, as it takes a toll on her body. Trying to keep on god placated while not aggravating any others is a challenge, and one that Talullah struggles with – she often leads first with her mouth. However, that trait is part of what makes her believable and fun to read.

Overall, I enjoy Talullah, and I thought the idea of these gods and their clerics was an interesting one. I will be looking forward to reading more about her and seeing what trouble she gets into next. Knowing Talullah, it won’t be small, and it won’t be easy.