The Book of Azrael (Gods and Monsters #1) by Amber Nicole
We received an advanced reader copy of this book.
Published: April 26th 2022 by Rose and Star Publishing
Review:
Myth: 4/5
Amber Nicole really nailed the morally grey heroine in this story. Dianna’s motivations were so clear, the just unabashed understanding of what lengths she was willing to go to for her sister. It really made for a delightful counterpoint to the buttoned up (but not really) enforcer of the order of the realms.
The romance was a traditional enemies to lovers, which I really can’t get enough of. I’d say that the ‘to lovers’ part was a little underdeveloped, but this is definitely the first in a series, so it has room to build.
Magic: 4/5
A fantastic world of gods and monsters! The history of the gods and their past wars is a powerful backdrop to the current story. The world was an interesting mix of fantasy world and modern day, sometimes usage of “real” place names within the magical world through me off, but ultimately, the story pacing pulled me along for the ride either way.
Overall: 4/5
Action packed as a chaos agent, with a single minded focus on saving her sister, and a king of the gods, wanting to prevent a war, team up. It was a compelling read, I had a hard time putting it down. I definitely recommend if you are looking for your next enemies-to-lovers, morally grey, fantasy romance fix.
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