The Gods Must Burn

“A deftly rendered eco-fantasy featuring a timeless, mythology-steeped story. Fans of Princess Mononoke will appreciate the vicious bite of the romance alongside its more tender moments.” —Yejin Suh, author of The Last Soldier of Nava“T.R. Moore weaves a spellbinding tale of trauma and healing that’s lush, lyrical, and dark, with a slow burn love that does indeed burn—like a forest fire.” —Eli Snow, author of The Divine Gardener’s Handbook“As intricate and dangerous as a spiderweb. I sank into this lush eco-fantasy and was utterly beguiled by the smoldering romance, angry gods, and characters with bite—you won’t realize you’re trapped until the sharp prose sinks its teeth into your heart.” —Y.M. Resnik, author of The Elysium Heist“Astonishingly beautiful. T.R. Moore has crafted a thoughtful, gorgeously written love story that peels back its layers as its protagonist Basuin does, revealing a heart of hope, healing and renewal.” —Stephanie Campisi, author of Warrior Fairies“Sharp and brutal with painfully compelling characters. I couldn’t tear myself away from this book.” —Sydney Olivia, author of A Viper Among Kings“Aching and visceral, Moore’s writing bares its teeth.” —Bita Behzadi, author of Letters from the Last Apothecary“Like living in a velvety forest dream. Moore masterfully crafts a story of gods, wilderness, identity, duty, and the faults of humankind.” —Ana Davis, author of My Keen Knife“There are stories that stay with you forever and The Gods Must Burn is one of them. The mythology is so layered and rich, the romance is angsty and soaring and epic, and T.R. Moore’s prose is gorgeous and lyrical, yet unflinching—the result is a true masterpiece. This book tore my heart out and put it back together again and it was an honor.” — Thea Guanzon, New York Times and #1 international bestselling author The Hurricane Wars

T.R. Moore is a queer fantasy, horror, and sometimes romance writer who mostly writes about feminine rage and god complexes. Though she started in poetry, her books now tend to feature Korean main characters, fat-positive representation, and mental health issues written responsibly. When she’s not setting her air fryer on fire (which only happened twice), she’s busy making oddly-specific Spotify playlists to complete her collection.