The Faith of Beasts by James S.A. Corey
Bleak first half, fun closer.
Not a Book Report
I enjoy reflecting on the movies, TV, books and other media that I consume. Iām notoriously sentimental. This series documents the books that I read. These arenāt reviews or recommendations. Just a list. For me. Mostly so that I can page through what I read, where I was, and when.
Why did I read it?
The second full novel in The Captiveās War series by James S.A. Corey. I read the first book, The Mercy of Gods, back in 2024 and the Livesuit novella last year. Both were pretty grim but Iām invested now.
What is it?
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | The Faith of Beasts |
| Author | James S.A. Corey |
| Year Published | 2026 |
| Format | Kindle |
| Pages | 448 |
| ASIN | B0FF4544D7 |
Publisher Summary
The monstrous Carryx empire was built by subjugation and war. Thousands of species are bound to their Sovranās command in an endless, blood-soaked test: be useful in the eternal conflict or be slaughtered.
Dafyd Alkhor, highest among their human captives, is feared and despised by the very people he champions. Ruthless in carving out his niche in the eternal war machine of the empire, he will reshape human nature itself as a tool for their alien mastersā use.
The Swarm, an agent of the Carryxās deathless enemy, has been smuggled into the Carryx world-palace along with the human slaves. Its mission: discover a way to bring down the empireās eternal reign.
How did I read it?
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Date Started | April 18, 2026 |
| Date Finished | May 10, 2026 |
| Places Read | Lisbon |
Notes - No Spoilers
- First 50% was somewhat rough sledding again - bleak and dismal in the way The Mercy of Gods was bleak and dismal. The Carryx world-palace is not a fun place to spend time.
- Enjoyed where we went in the secon dhalf of it though. Wound up speed running that after dragging my feet on the first half.