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  • The Book of Azrael

  • Gods and Monsters, Book 1
  • By: Amber V. Nicole
  • Narrated by: Ruthie Bowles
  • Length: 21 hrs and 15 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (405 ratings)

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The Book of Azrael

By: Amber V. Nicole
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'Amber's series breaks the rules in the best way. Her main character is strong, capable, and unapologetically powerful. There is no damsel here. This story is filled with fast-paced action, an in-depth world, and a romance that goes from simmer to boil. If you like romantasy, read this!' RAVEN KENNEDY

Don't miss this addictive BookTok sensation - a perfectly steamy, high-stakes, TRUE enemies-to-lovers, dark epic romantasy!
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WHERE THERE ARE GODS, THERE ARE ALSO MONSTERS . . .


For a thousand years, the Etherworld has known peace.
Until now.

Many centuries ago, desperate to save her dying sister, Dianna made a deal with Kaden, a monster far worse than any nightmare. Locked in servitude to him, she is forced to hunt down an ancient relic held by her most dangerous enemies: an army led by Samkiel, the World Ender.

After the Gods War, Samkiel hid from everything, denying his crown and deserting his people. Now, an attack on those he loves sends him back to the realm he never wished to return to, and into the sights of an enemy he had hoped to forget.

With every world at stake, Dianna and Samkiel are forced to set aside their animosity and work together, before all is lost . . .

Don't miss the next books in the series, THE THRONE OF BROKEN GODS and THE DAWN OF THE CURSED QUEEN. . .
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'A wicked ride from beginning to heart shattering end. Leaving me literally screaming for more. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to get more our morally corrupt heroine who you can't help but root for, along with the giggle inducing banter between her and the heroic god Samkiel' HANNAH NICOLE MAERHER

'Once in a while I read a series that reminds me of just why I love enemies to lovers, slow burn, and morally grey characters so much. Gods and Monsters is that series. This is perfection. Amber Nicole's Dianna is the FMC of my soul' NISHA J. TULI

©2023 Amber V. Nicole (P)2023 Rose and Star Publishing

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Young Adult - Description didn’t mention this

Spoilers included.
If I was rating this book as a 15 year old girl I would give this book a four star. For whatever reason, I expected more of an adult book, but it’s not truly geared towards 30+ year old women like myself. I found it hard to engage with believing the main characteristics of each character with being a God, or all powerful, or lethal, etc. It seemed like when up against the enemy these all powerful main characters lost the ability to use any of their power exhibited in other parts of the book. Diana could slaughter an entire building of people, but could not fight off skeletons……….. sometimes she can teleport, but not when she is in peril. It’s a nice book, but there needs to be a lot more development on the romance portion of the book for the relationship to be believable. The author states each main character has been with many many other men and women… but it’s a very middle school feeling dynamic between them. Had the description properly stated this was more of a young adult book I probably would not have purchased it.
I’d give it one pepper for spice, as there is some tiny mentions of sexual positions, a blow job, breast touching.
I did not care when Gabby died. Sorry.

In a nutshell, a lowly ragamuffin meets your typical narcissist with extra evil on top. Said narcissist uses said ragamuffin, and bread crumbs her for centuries. Fast forward, she meets a non-narcissist and then likes him because he isn’t terrible to her. Meanwhile, the world is supposed to be in peril. Typical he doesn’t like me / she doesn’t like me internal monologue, where this drags out the entire book because the characters never share their real feelings.

I would read the next book, if it was free.

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The story line had me at the edge of my seat and the ending .....😱😱😱😱

A slow burn romance but, thats really not THAT big of a deal still loved it!

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The Narrator wasn’t great…

The story was awesome but 13 chapters in I couldn’t take listening to the narrator anymore. Character voices bled into each other and the voices she chose for the main characters were totally unalluring and did nothing to add to the character depth, intrigue, or “slow burn “.

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Slow start but great!

I really enjoyed this book!! Like always this is a series. I enjoyed the audio book version greatly.

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Great read

I really enjoyed this book. It was quite different than other stories in this genre. Diana was certainly a BA but so likable. And Liam’s story was heartbreaking and well done. My only criticism was the narrator’s voice for Liam was not as I pictured him. Yes he’s a god, but her portrayal was way too harsh, her voice remain the same, no matter of his growth. I read the book on Kindle as a tandem listen, and I enjoyed reading the characters much more than hearing them speak…. again I think, because of the narrator’s voice. Onward to book 2!!

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Holy cliffhanger

Lots of twists and turns; I really enjoyed this story! I’m anticipating the next 4 books will be just as wild. 😎

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I think I liked this book..?

The narrator was really hard for me to get past. She did fine with the females, but the way she portrayed Liam drove me crazy. I know he was depressed and unfeeling in the beginning, butttt... with his voice he is about as interesting as a card board box. I pushed through but will be getting the next book by hard copy.

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Omg!!!!

I can’t wait until the next book comes out!!! Amazing. Jaw dropping. I’m in love!

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Transformed

Loved everything about this book. The pace and storyline really grabbed my attention and i honestly was transfixed into this world.

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I was not expecting that ending!!!

I loved the whole book, it was a little slow in the begging though still packed with action begging ingredients to end. I love Ruthie's narration and how it brings the book alive I can't wait for the second one to come out! I love Diana and Liam!

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