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The Fallen #2
So Below
Riley was his, and he better remember that even if he was currently in an angel's bed and shouting someone else's name.
The image made Eren see red.
Riley
While healing from Eren’s betrayal, the first nephalem in centuries will have to learn to feed, do magic, and navigate a different way of life. His new ability to pull others into his lucid dreams and view the past is powerful, but it might not be enough to save him as the war continues and the demon’s victory approaches.
Riley and Eren might have been together once in a different life, but with Eren’s toxic personality and obsession in this one, there’s no hope for anything between them. A nephalem has no place with the demons, but when Riley discovers the angel’s dark secrets, he might not have a place with them either.
Eren
He knows what true foulness is. The first of his line, known as Grandfather, still lives, and he only sees Eren as something to feed from and use. Refusal brings punishment, and Grandfather knows Eren’s worst fears.
Grandfather want’s Riley for his ability, and Eren can’t disobey the one who’s been pulling the strings since before he was born. Finding Riley is an easy promise to keep. Protecting him is another, and it may cost his life.
The image made Eren see red.
Riley
While healing from Eren’s betrayal, the first nephalem in centuries will have to learn to feed, do magic, and navigate a different way of life. His new ability to pull others into his lucid dreams and view the past is powerful, but it might not be enough to save him as the war continues and the demon’s victory approaches.
Riley and Eren might have been together once in a different life, but with Eren’s toxic personality and obsession in this one, there’s no hope for anything between them. A nephalem has no place with the demons, but when Riley discovers the angel’s dark secrets, he might not have a place with them either.
Eren
He knows what true foulness is. The first of his line, known as Grandfather, still lives, and he only sees Eren as something to feed from and use. Refusal brings punishment, and Grandfather knows Eren’s worst fears.
Grandfather want’s Riley for his ability, and Eren can’t disobey the one who’s been pulling the strings since before he was born. Finding Riley is an easy promise to keep. Protecting him is another, and it may cost his life.
233 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 30, 2023
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Julie Mannino
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Displaying 1 - 18 of 18 reviews
May 27, 2023
So Below by Julie Mannino: DARK Adult MM Demon/Angel erotica. Portal Fantasy. BDSM. Slave/Master romance. Duel POV. Angels. Investigative. Tests. Betrayal. Action. Dream-walking. Choosing-a-side themes. Political intrigue. Loyalty. Revelations.
Welcome back to the world of betrayal, corruption and where atrocities are committed in the name of the greater good. This world is messed up, but this story is still amazingly well-written, if not just as good as the first. The characters are likeable, compelling and the world building has realistic diversity.
Overall, So Below is a fast-paced erotica fantasy with learning and discovery tropes, magic training, strong secondary characters, some good explicit sex scenes, unexpected twists and turns, and a smart protagonist that's starting to stand up for himself and actually has some power to enforce his position. Riley has come a long way since the start of the first book. Eren's plot line is stressful and depressing though. It makes some stuff in the first book make so much sense. He's still morally grey though.
It ends in a cliff-hanger and I can't wait for the next book. It left me with a good feeling though. I'm optimistic; plus Mannino says it's a going to have a HEA.
How much I liked it: 4 Stars
Ideas - World Building: 4.5 stars
Ideas - Plots: 5 Stars
Character Depth: 5 Stars
Character Interaction: Above Average
Animal Characterisation: Standard
Non-human body language: Above Average
Content Warnings/Triggers: Mentions of rape, mind rape, abuse, mentions of child rape and abuse, and mentions of torture of good people.
Execution: 4.8 Stars.
May 6, 2023
dark uncouth secrets ands toxic personality indeed
dark uncouth secrets ands toxic personality indeed.
Plenty of action as well as a character analysis and plot that’ll make the time fly on bye.
Kudos!
dark uncouth secrets ands toxic personality indeed.
Plenty of action as well as a character analysis and plot that’ll make the time fly on bye.
Kudos!
May 1, 2023
Can’t wait for the next book.
June 14, 2023
awesome read
If you’re into mysterious, supernatural romance, this is def the book for you. I really enjoyed reading So Below and seeing how the story progressed from book 2. The plot definitely thickens. Can’t wait for its conclusion.
If you’re into mysterious, supernatural romance, this is def the book for you. I really enjoyed reading So Below and seeing how the story progressed from book 2. The plot definitely thickens. Can’t wait for its conclusion.
May 31, 2023
So much stuff made sense after this one 😱 poor Eren. He's still morally grey, but I can see why he does certai things.
May 22, 2023
I need book 3 like yesterday!
August 19, 2023
3⭐️
What? Hello? The characters development, the addictive story line??
I'm obsessed.
What? Hello? The characters development, the addictive story line??
I'm obsessed.
May 7, 2023
Please, I need the next. Eren's true feelings almost had me crying and I'm swear I'm not usually one.
June 15, 2023
Interesting
This was long but I really enjoyed it.
Riley was my favourite character and Eren also but not that much.
If you're into lore this is definitely a book for you.
This was long but I really enjoyed it.
Riley was my favourite character and Eren also but not that much.
If you're into lore this is definitely a book for you.
June 17, 2023
Goooood, I love this pair
June 27, 2023
WHEN DOES THE NEXT ONE COME OUT
July 9, 2023
Eagerly awaiting book 2
July 17, 2025
Julie Mannino, you know how to break my heart! 😭💔
April 30, 2023
Love love loved it. Oh my God, Riley was just...I could picture those wings.
Thankfully,Riley and Eren weren't apart the whole book, and even though they were enemies. The sexual tension....ahhhh. The dinner scene was freaking amazing. I had to take a moment and fan myself.
Giasone can go get poked by a pitchfork after what he did. That other person can too.
I loved the switching of roles with the angels more caring of the greater good. So much for regretting the fall huh?
I can't spoil the secrets, but so much was explained and the ending made me bawl. Excuse me while I go read something fluffy to recover.
Thankfully,Riley and Eren weren't apart the whole book, and even though they were enemies. The sexual tension....ahhhh. The dinner scene was freaking amazing. I had to take a moment and fan myself.
Giasone can go get poked by a pitchfork after what he did. That other person can too.
I loved the switching of roles with the angels more caring of the greater good. So much for regretting the fall huh?
I can't spoil the secrets, but so much was explained and the ending made me bawl. Excuse me while I go read something fluffy to recover.
December 22, 2023
3
Note: I put off writing the reviews since January (again). I'm slowly catching up. So my memory will vary according to how long ago I read it and how impactful it was.
I vaguely remember bits and pieces. From my notes:
Well. While it was definitely still mediocre, it was better than the first one. The plot, at least, was here this time! So I can forgive some minor things. At least I'm intrigued by the realms, etc.
Note: I put off writing the reviews since January (again). I'm slowly catching up. So my memory will vary according to how long ago I read it and how impactful it was.
I vaguely remember bits and pieces. From my notes:
Well. While it was definitely still mediocre, it was better than the first one. The plot, at least, was here this time! So I can forgive some minor things. At least I'm intrigued by the realms, etc.
August 17, 2024
Ugh, bud bad demon is not actually bad because big bad grandpa made him do it…. 😑
Choppy writing, cringy dialogs, weird plot twists are still present and accounted for.
Author would benefit from reading Igni Ferroque that’s how dark MM romance is done.
Choppy writing, cringy dialogs, weird plot twists are still present and accounted for.
Author would benefit from reading Igni Ferroque that’s how dark MM romance is done.
June 22, 2023
This is a great book! Breathtaking and action filled supernatural romance had me turning the pages! I really enjoyed the character development and flow of the story!
September 10, 2024
Tears
I honestly cried so hard! The ending left me speechless and in tears! This book was a lot better than the first!!
I honestly cried so hard! The ending left me speechless and in tears! This book was a lot better than the first!!
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