The God Who Wanted to Be Human - Emily Silver

The God Who Wanted to Be Human is a gripping tale of divine rebellion and self-discovery. Arien, a powerful god who has overseen the universe for eons, feels an undeniable yearning to experience life as mortals do-frailty, passion, and all. Despite the warnings of their fellow deities, Arien makes an irreversible decision: to forsake their immortality and become human.

Stripped of all divine memories, Arien awakens in a small village, where they are taken in by a kind woman named Serel. As Arien navigates the trials of mortality-pain, love, and the passage of time-they begin to uncover unsettling flashes of their forgotten past. The pull of their godly origins becomes impossible to ignore, leading Arien to question whether they can ever truly be free of their divine essence.

As Arien's divine powers resurface, they must grapple with the consequences of their choice, especially when the gods learn of their transformation. In a world where mortality is both a gift and a curse, Arien must decide if they will cling to their newfound humanity or return to their divine existence. Torn between love, sacrifice, and the eternal, Arien faces an impossible choice: to remain human and embrace a fleeting life or reclaim their godhood, abandoning the one thing they've come to cherish.

The God Who Wanted to Be Human is a profound exploration of identity, power, and the meaning of true mortality.