A review by amy_reads4
The Book of Azrael by Amber V. Nicole

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This was The Mythic Rose Book Club’s read for February and I am SO glad we chose this one, it is an amazing new world that I have wanted to get into for a while and it did not disappoint. 

This was the perfect blend of high urban fantasy and a teeny sprinkle of sci-fi thrown in. 

We follow Liam, a traumatised God who is guardian of all the realms, and Dianna, a turned creature who has done the bidding of her maker and capture for years, their breeds make them mortal enemies. 
When Dianna is captured and Liam has returned to their realm they find an unexpected mutual goal, which leads them on an adventure together to try and hunt down an ancient book that no one knew existed.

I loved the take on this being a morally grey FMC and she starts out as the villain, but he will still burn the world for her, such touch her and die vibes. I also really enjoyed the storyline that ran through this and did feel like I was trying to guess what was coming next and was constantly looking for clues. 

This is one of those fantasy novels where you have to just go with it for a little while and know that you will understand everything slightly better as the story progressing. That’s the only reason I didn’t give it a 5⭐️ as the beginning did feel slightly complicated and difficult to keep track of but the second half was impeccable and I will be moving straight on to book 2! Especially after that ending! 

I have found a new favourite fantasy world that I am so glad to be pulled in to, it’s just so good and everyone needs to read it!