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The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne (paperback)"The Shadow of the Gods" by John Gwynne is a gripping fantasy novel that draws inspiration from Norse mythology, creating a world where the remnants of once powerful gods hold the promise of immense power. Set in the land of Vigrio, the story unfolds a century after the gods' self destruction, leaving only their bones behind. These bones are coveted by those daring enough to seek them, as they offer the potential for great power. The narrative follows
"The Shadow of the Gods" by John Gwynne is a gripping fantasy novel that draws inspiration from Norse mythology, creating a world where the remnants of once-powerful gods hold the promise of immense power. Set in the land of Vigrio, the story unfolds a century after the gods' self-destruction, leaving only their bones behind. These bones are coveted by those daring enough to seek them, as they offer the potential for great power.
The narrative follows the intertwined destinies of three distinct characters: a huntress on a perilous mission, a noblewoman driven by the desire for battle glory, and a thrall seeking revenge among the mercenary group known as the Bloodsworn. Each character's journey is fraught with danger and challenges, and their actions will ultimately influence the fate of their world as it teeters on the brink of war.
John Gwynne's storytelling is lauded for its visceral and heart-wrenching qualities, with a richly detailed world that captivates readers. The novel is praised for its well-developed characters and the epic scale of its setting, delivering a narrative that is both satisfying and immersive. The book is described as a masterclass in storytelling, combining gritty fantasy elements with a deep emotional core.
"The Shadow of the Gods" is the first installment in a new fantasy saga by Gwynne, promising a series filled with myth, magic, and bloody vengeance. It has been highly acclaimed by fellow authors and reviewers for its cinematic action, compelling narrative, and the author's signature style of epic fantasy. This novel is a must-read for fans of the genre, offering a fresh take on Norse-inspired fantasy with a modern twist.
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★★★★★ 5
Well made, minor issue was quickly resolved
Size: Large, Color: Dinos Bruto (Purple)
I purchased the Dino Bruto Dog toy for my labradoodle who is quite fond of squeaky, squawky stuffed toys and oddly enough has shown a preference for purple. I opened the package with my hound standing by waiting for his gift. I detached the tags and attempted to squeak the toy. It seemed difficult to squeak or honk. I tossed the purple Dino Bruto to my dog who excitedly chomped to squeak. The toy squawked a couple times and then just quit. My poor hound was staring up at me with that "what's up with this" look on his face. I tracked down the website for the GoDog toys, not going through the Amazon return process. I called the good people at GoDog and stated simply that my dog's favorite part of the toy failed quite quickly and I was wondering about guarantees. I was told to go to the website and file a replacement request. The replacement request required that I include a photo which I did as directed. I received an reply email within a couple hours which stated that a new toy would be sent out shortly.
I am happy to report that we received a replacement toy, not the purple Dino, but a colorful wood duck. The squawker device works well and is still performing like new more than a month later.
It appears that the squeaker is not those little plastic squeakers but the bigger heavy plastic bag, bladder, with what I visualize as a duck call sort of sound device. I am guessing because I haven't seen the inside of the GoDog toys. I have seen the guts of other stuffed toys which use this type of noise device. While our dog seems to enjoy the sound of the plastic bag, bladder set-up squawkers, they seem to fail quickly and I tend to avoid them because of this. The toys using this type of squawker that I have seen, use what looks like a cheap lightweight plastic bag which is not securely attached to the "voice box".
Since the GoDog replacement toy is holding up so well, I am guessing GoDog uses a heavier grade plastic bladder coupled with reinforced construction. The purple Dino Bruto toy still looks new even after multiple times of our hound grabbing the purple toy, shaking it at us with his invite to give chase or play keep away. Since the squawker failed so quickly with the new toy, I figure it was just a defective item which does not reflect the general quality of toys from GoDog.
One evening our neighbor was visiting while his pitbull was playing in our yard with our dog. Our patio door was open so our dog ran into the house and grabbed his purple Dino Bruto toy. He is a bit of a show-off with new toys. Our dog then went racing back into the yard, shaking his GoDog toy at the pitbull. A quick game of tug-of-war ensued. Since this is a new toy, our neighbor leaped into the game and took the toy away from the dogs. In that short time of tugging between the dogs, the toy held together and did not even pull apart at any of the seams. There were no puncture marks either.
This is a game our dog has initiated before with the neighbor pitbull. Normally, the stuffed toys are ripped apart almost immediately. I was surprised and impressed with the quality of the sewing which appears to employ some sort of reinforced construction or heavier material.
I plan to make more purchases from GoDog toys. The toys are a little more expensive than some stuffed dogs toys but they hold up so well I figure they are worth a few more dollars. They are great toys that hold up well and the company provides quick responses to inquiries. I consider this a winning combination.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2013
★★★★★ 5
Indestructible!
Size: Large, Color: Dinos Frills (Gray)
Just like the pink one, this toy is virtually indestructible!! 85lb golden chews and plays tug of war with it using his full body weight to pull it. This toy doesn’t even have a mark on it after. Few months! Perfect dog toy!!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2026
★★★★★ 5
He loves it
Size: Large, Color: Dinos Frills (Gray)
I let my 10 month old Great Pyrenees into the house and in seconds he'd found his new toy. He grabbed it and ran to the door to be let outside (I wanted it to be an inside toy). When he got outside he pranced round with it in his mouth with his head held high. It's not often a toy invokes the zoomies but this one did. He'd toss it, grab it and toss it again. He ran over to me and we had a tug of war with it. You should have seen his face when I showed him there was a squeaker. What's even better is that the squeaker seems to move around so it's not always in the same place. He has to hunt for it. He was not happy when I picked it up to take it into the house so I gave it back to him. I then got him to carry it but he refused to take it inside. I'm pretty sure he's got a new favorite toy.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2025
★★★★★ 4
LOVE this brand. Have many of their styles. This is basically an unstuffed toy.
Size: Large, Color: Dinos Frills (Gray)
I have about 10 -12 different styles of the GoDog brand toys. It is like Xmas when my Malinois dogs get a new GoDog toy. Have loved this brand for many years and have some toys which have lasted 5-6 years -- minor "surgeries" stitch they back together -- until I retired them. They have never just worn out. Just to be clear:
THESE TOYS ARE NOT CHEW PROOF. NO STUFFED TOY IS CHEW PROOF.
However, this brand of stuffed toy is more chew proof than other brands. But if you are looking for a chew proof stuffed toy be advised -- IT DOES NOT EXIST!! No fabric is chew proof. Even if they invented such a fabric I would not want to ruin my dog's teeth by letting them try to chew through it. Protecting one's dog's teeth should be the highest priority.
If a dog can chew through a PLASTIC KENNEL and even METAL WIRE KENNELS (yes, it happens) then they can easily chew through a puffy, fluffy stuffed toy. The "Chew Guard Technology" language may be misleading to some customers who are disappointed in the brand. I defend the brand and have used it for many years. No, I don't get paid or get free toys.
Since I have had many styles within this brand and even have the pink version of this style I thought I knew what I was getting. This is basically a toy without stuffing which some people prefer. For whatever reasons my dogs prefer toys that are stuffed. Really stuffed with a firm density that they can sink their teeth into. So this toy will be OK. I can tell it will not be one of their beloved toys like some of the brand's other styles such as the purple brontosaurus. My fault for not reading more closely and assuming the grey version would be exactly like the pink version which is fully stuffed. If they get bored with these two I keep some of the Chew Guard toys stock piled.
BTW one can wash and dry these toys. Yes, eventually the squeakers suck up some water and die but one can replace the squeakers. Also on Amazon. So I am willing to replace the squeakers a few times in the life time of one of these toys to be able to wash and dry them occasionally. Usually takes a couple drying cycles to get the heavily stuffed toys dried completely.
If you have an aggressive chewer you may wish to look into Goughnuts dog toys or other hard rubber toys that are designed for aggressive chewers. Even then, with a determined dog, the Goughnuts toys can be chewed through. I think they offer a replacement guarantee. The other brand which has some toys of hard rubber is West Paw. An excellent brand that also offers a one time replacement. Bully Sticks are another option for chewers.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE stay away from the hard plastic chew toys like the Nyla Bones. Hard plastic toys will destroy your dog's teeth over time. I learned the hard way (no pun intended) and ruined one of my dog's teeth. Vet asked if I allowed my dog to chew ROCKS !!!!!! Every tooth was cracked or fractured. Not wishing to pull teeth I had to pay for some very expensive root canals and caps. Vet's advise: If you can't dent the toy or chew with your finger nail DO NOT offer to your dog. Good advise to follow. Even some of the Bully Sticks (Costco Brand) are so hard they can chip or fracture teeth.
Best for you and your dog.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2019
★★★★★ 3
Not indestructible
Size: Large, Color: Dinos Frills (Gray)
When I googled “indestructible stuffy dog toys” this popped up. My 9 month old pup loves stuffies but destroys them quickly and eats stuffing if not caught quickly. Well, this indestructible toy is cute but my dog had it torn apart in under 4 minutes so…🤷🏻♀️
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Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2026
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