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Idriel's Sin
Idriel, a second-class angel accused of murdering his comrades-in-arms, is sent to bootcamp on Earth where angels and demons train for the heavenly battles. The last thing he expects is Eligor, a first-class demon with his own ethics and more handsome than any angel, who grudgingly takes Idriel under his protection.While waiting for his sentence to be passed, Idriel trains with Eligor and finds himself falling hard for said demon. Despite his innocence, he begins to accept his fate, that he is on his way to becoming a demon himself, and gives in to his body's demands when it comes to Eligor.But Idriel's days on Earth are numbered. Soon he will be sent to the Pit, according to Heaven's Law, and nothing can stop it from happenin--until all Hell quite literally breaks loose, and what Idriel once considered a sin may now be his only Gay / Dark Fantasy / Paranormal
228 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 2011
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Jay Di Meo
14 books48 followersJay Di Meo followed elves, angels, and trickster demons around as a child. As an adult, she started documenting all the paranormal activity – especially the skin-on-skin sort. As an author, she gives you fair warning: all her stories are true – especially the one about the handsome merman – and she keeps the cutest, hottest guys in her closet.
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November 9, 2018
Stories where angels & demons are the focus are foreign to me, one maybe two tops. I went in blind into this read mostly being drawn by the cover without any reviews to go by and not being familiar with this author.
And what did I get? I got the story of Adriel, an angel framed for murder sent to a boot camp of sorts on Earth in preparation for being sent to Hell. I got the story of Eligor, a fallen angel/demon who has risen from Hell and is now stationed at the same boot camp where he has earned a privilege due to certain actions. Things don't go well (understatement!) when these two first meet. See? Adriel, is considered a traitor and that seems to be the lowest of the low no matter where you are. The treatment he initially receives from everyone, including Eligor, is not pretty (another understatement). But of course, things happen and Eligor uses his privilege to take responsibility for Adriel and his training. As they spend time together and some other suspicious things happen, Eligor begins to doubt Adriel's guilt.
I must admit, the beginning of this book threw me off. The modern language and expressions used didn't seem to fit until I realized these were angels & demons of our day and age and I quickly got used to it. They still used swords and daggers, but there were guns and a computer was mentioned as well. I don't remember the last time I had to make so many rapid fire mental switches in order to adjust. There was cruelty, there was action, there was mystery, there was humor, there was smut (they were inappropriately horny at times :D), there was passion, there was love. These guys went to Hell (bad pun) and back in this torturous, action-filled, thrilling ride of a book. It is a dark fantasy. Please keep this in mind.
And what did I get? I got the story of Adriel, an angel framed for murder sent to a boot camp of sorts on Earth in preparation for being sent to Hell. I got the story of Eligor, a fallen angel/demon who has risen from Hell and is now stationed at the same boot camp where he has earned a privilege due to certain actions. Things don't go well (understatement!) when these two first meet. See? Adriel, is considered a traitor and that seems to be the lowest of the low no matter where you are. The treatment he initially receives from everyone, including Eligor, is not pretty (another understatement). But of course, things happen and Eligor uses his privilege to take responsibility for Adriel and his training. As they spend time together and some other suspicious things happen, Eligor begins to doubt Adriel's guilt.
I must admit, the beginning of this book threw me off. The modern language and expressions used didn't seem to fit until I realized these were angels & demons of our day and age and I quickly got used to it. They still used swords and daggers, but there were guns and a computer was mentioned as well. I don't remember the last time I had to make so many rapid fire mental switches in order to adjust. There was cruelty, there was action, there was mystery, there was humor, there was smut (they were inappropriately horny at times :D), there was passion, there was love. These guys went to Hell (bad pun) and back in this torturous, action-filled, thrilling ride of a book. It is a dark fantasy. Please keep this in mind.
January 14, 2012
4,25 stars
Td`s review here
What a Hellride - literally!
...like a sexually charged,fast and furious,angels vs. demons,full Technicolor B-action movie where the popcorn should be black!
Fasten seat belts,please...!
Td`s review here
What a Hellride - literally!
...like a sexually charged,fast and furious,angels vs. demons,full Technicolor B-action movie where the popcorn should be black!
Fasten seat belts,please...!
March 4, 2016
3.5
Подняла до четверки исключительно из-за наличия развернутого детективного сюжета в эротике.
Подняла до четверки исключительно из-за наличия развернутого детективного сюжета в эротике.
September 19, 2011
I liked this short story, but would have enjoyed it more if it was longer.
As it is I was left feeling we've only skimmed the surface of the world where the story takes place and the bond between Suresh and Thane.
As it is I was left feeling we've only skimmed the surface of the world where the story takes place and the bond between Suresh and Thane.
April 11, 2017
3/5
What started out like a wonderful flight, ended in a horrendous crashed.
This book had a great premise to which it actually delivered. However, at 80% the seemingly smooth ride started to shake with which rang all kind of alarm bells, but I decided to ride it out see how the book would handle it. Unfortunately, my intuition was right and the story fell completely apart at 90%.
*Gags*
Yea, because that's totally "sexy." *gags*
I don't understand the need to trying to turn sex into some kind of magical miracles, or some kind of master key to all conflict. It's repulsive, and a big turned off especially in this case. One thing to notice, the book is very sexual in term that sex seemed to be constantly on both character mind even in the most inappropriate time. Perhaps it was a prelude to this moment, but either way this distortion of sex for the book plotting device turned against it. It ridiculed the tense moment, making the whole book felt like a second rate porn-parody of some fantasy story.
It's a shame so, because it's otherwise a strong book. The plot had great potential, and the characters were almost likable, ignoring their teenage horny mind. It's was a solid 4 starts for most off the book, but I will have to give it 1 star for the nonsense at the end. I guess that equal out to 3. *smh*
What started out like a wonderful flight, ended in a horrendous crashed.
This book had a great premise to which it actually delivered. However, at 80% the seemingly smooth ride started to shake with which rang all kind of alarm bells, but I decided to ride it out see how the book would handle it. Unfortunately, my intuition was right and the story fell completely apart at 90%.
*Gags*
Yea, because that's totally "sexy." *gags*
I don't understand the need to trying to turn sex into some kind of magical miracles, or some kind of master key to all conflict. It's repulsive, and a big turned off especially in this case. One thing to notice, the book is very sexual in term that sex seemed to be constantly on both character mind even in the most inappropriate time. Perhaps it was a prelude to this moment, but either way this distortion of sex for the book plotting device turned against it. It ridiculed the tense moment, making the whole book felt like a second rate porn-parody of some fantasy story.
It's a shame so, because it's otherwise a strong book. The plot had great potential, and the characters were almost likable, ignoring their teenage horny mind. It's was a solid 4 starts for most off the book, but I will have to give it 1 star for the nonsense at the end. I guess that equal out to 3. *smh*
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March 16, 2013
Well, what a happy surprise this one was.
Angels and demons are woefully thin on the ground in the M/M genre, and this one has both, excellently drawn and fleshed-out. The heavenly world-building became so complicated at times that it overwhelmed the plot, but otherwise this was an engrossing read with thought-provoking themes and characters.
Idriel is a fallen angel and Eligor a temporarily reprieved demon (who was himself fallen from heaven centuries ago). They meet in a military training camp on Earth, where Idriel is scorned and shunned as a traitor. Initially disgusted by Idriel's alleged crimes, Eligor nevertheless desires his physical beauty and after an incident in which Idriel saves him from injury, Eligor takes the pariah angel under his protective wing.
Political machinations and violent, mysterious threats against the characters form the plot, which intrudes more and more into the developing relationship between angel and demon. Their association is sexual and oddly tender, but trust is a long time coming on both sides, until the danger becomes so imminent that they must rely on each other to discover what's going on.
Secondary characters add much, and the intricate and detailed levels of Heaven and Hell, classifications of angels, and concepts such as angelic glory and grace flesh out the world and expand the story beyond the heavily sexual romp between angel and demon. There is a great deal of sex, some of it magical, well-written and integrated into the narrative.
Engrossing, entertaining and romantic. Four stars.
Angels and demons are woefully thin on the ground in the M/M genre, and this one has both, excellently drawn and fleshed-out. The heavenly world-building became so complicated at times that it overwhelmed the plot, but otherwise this was an engrossing read with thought-provoking themes and characters.
Idriel is a fallen angel and Eligor a temporarily reprieved demon (who was himself fallen from heaven centuries ago). They meet in a military training camp on Earth, where Idriel is scorned and shunned as a traitor. Initially disgusted by Idriel's alleged crimes, Eligor nevertheless desires his physical beauty and after an incident in which Idriel saves him from injury, Eligor takes the pariah angel under his protective wing.
Political machinations and violent, mysterious threats against the characters form the plot, which intrudes more and more into the developing relationship between angel and demon. Their association is sexual and oddly tender, but trust is a long time coming on both sides, until the danger becomes so imminent that they must rely on each other to discover what's going on.
Secondary characters add much, and the intricate and detailed levels of Heaven and Hell, classifications of angels, and concepts such as angelic glory and grace flesh out the world and expand the story beyond the heavily sexual romp between angel and demon. There is a great deal of sex, some of it magical, well-written and integrated into the narrative.
Engrossing, entertaining and romantic. Four stars.
August 28, 2011
Wow, it's simple, really HOT story! The way how this story was staged and written, covered all my expectations. And the couple, Suresh and Thane, were HOT together. Highly recommended story!
January 21, 2013
Great plot! Angels and demons at war. Excellent world building. The descriptions of the different levels of Hell were really cool.
November 8, 2012
A rather cute-ish story, even if it was heavy on the sex.
Still, it didn't quite get into the realm of excuse plot. The ideas were fascinating, although rushed. Still, the ideas got relayed.
Still, it didn't quite get into the realm of excuse plot. The ideas were fascinating, although rushed. Still, the ideas got relayed.
January 25, 2013
Interesting worlds, but I just can't stop the mental eye-roll at the whole "sex is the answer" to every problem in the story.
April 23, 2018
I ended up loving this more than expected (not sure why that was surprising to me) and really got immersed in the world building. I was intrigued with the different levels of Hell, angels fighting against demons, corrupt angels, decent demons, and never quite knowing who to trust. Existence in this world is pretty harsh, so it’s even more rewarding to root for the MC’s. Great story!
November 7, 2018
3.75 stars
October 2, 2013
I'd rate this a 3.5. I didn't really the book until Idriel becomes blamf. My thoughts/feelings while reading:
I hate Eligor. I hate the type that just beliefs everything they're told and Eligor fits the bill. I mean, shouldn't he have some experience about not being believed being a demon? Mistreated? Thought lesser of? He also gratuitously swears in almost every line he speaks. (This holds true for me until about 65% of the book. I still can't stand him in the earlier portions of the book.)
Iriel's plight is interesting.
The story is just not for me. (This holds true for me until Idriel goes to hell.) I enjoyed the story after Idriel became bamf. He deserved it after being a punching bag the almost entire book. Found his orgasm mid flight amusing.
I save you with sex! Seriously, the reliance on sex to get *anything* done is a bit annoying. Don't they want anything else? Other favors, riches, teachings, knowledge etc It's just *always* dick/ass/mouth. Meh.
I felt annoyed that all the angels and demons had viagra running through their veins instead of blood. It felt like all of the sex, come ons etc were just getting in the way of the plot. Seriously right before we get to the end (if they can stay together, if he can be healed)there's about 25 pages of getting it on. This is one of a few books that I was actually annoyed by the sexual content. I started skimming passed it. Like I don't care they're fucking/sucking/touching I want to know if they can be together or if he'll die or not! D: I think the 25 pages of smut/romance would be better had AFTER we get the ending. Oh, yeah, BTWs here's your soul. Had to come a few times before we could move the plot along. -.-" kthanx
I hate Eligor. I hate the type that just beliefs everything they're told and Eligor fits the bill. I mean, shouldn't he have some experience about not being believed being a demon? Mistreated? Thought lesser of? He also gratuitously swears in almost every line he speaks. (This holds true for me until about 65% of the book. I still can't stand him in the earlier portions of the book.)
Iriel's plight is interesting.
The story is just not for me. (This holds true for me until Idriel goes to hell.) I enjoyed the story after Idriel became bamf. He deserved it after being a punching bag the almost entire book. Found his orgasm mid flight amusing.
I save you with sex! Seriously, the reliance on sex to get *anything* done is a bit annoying. Don't they want anything else? Other favors, riches, teachings, knowledge etc It's just *always* dick/ass/mouth. Meh.
I felt annoyed that all the angels and demons had viagra running through their veins instead of blood. It felt like all of the sex, come ons etc were just getting in the way of the plot. Seriously right before we get to the end (if they can stay together, if he can be healed)there's about 25 pages of getting it on. This is one of a few books that I was actually annoyed by the sexual content. I started skimming passed it. Like I don't care they're fucking/sucking/touching I want to know if they can be together or if he'll die or not! D: I think the 25 pages of smut/romance would be better had AFTER we get the ending. Oh, yeah, BTWs here's your soul. Had to come a few times before we could move the plot along. -.-" kthanx
December 13, 2016
I liked the world-building a lot and I don't mind steamy scenes (and this story was very steamy, trust me!). Suresh is smoking hot and his character is far more developed than Thane's, fortunately!!! Unfortunately, with the little information given, I could not really relate to Thane: he just seems to be a dumb bloke (a traumatized one) and I don't really know why Suresh is attracted to him. AND I am deducting a full star (I would otherwise have loved to give it 4 stars, because the story as such was great, despite Thane!) for the author allowing the guys to get naked every time they are alone, ignoring the fact that only minutes ago one of them has almost died ... Hello??? Suresh is poisoned, in agony, staggering (a lot and on different occasions) and bleeding (often) and Thane is in horrible pain - and the next second they are jumping on each other? Every time? In short: this story would have gained if it had had less (less sex that is) on the one hand, and more (more background information, more relationship - apart from the horizontal tango -, and a lot more development of Thane's character) on the other hand. Some editing/thorough proofreading would not have hurt either ...
August 27, 2013
The best of live-action anime in convenient ebook form. Fallen angels and Rising demons, all pocket-sized for my convenience.
"Idriel's Sin" is a thrumming, well-paced thriller of a tale, following fallen angel Idriel during his punishment and training as he prepares to enter the underside of hell, and the rising demon Eligor as he trains to re-enter heaven. The mystery is there, the attraction, the suspense, and the oh-so-cinematic conclusion when Idriel finally comes into his own. These are characters you can root for, sigh over, and cry about when the story is done. The backstory is fairly thin, but Di Meo drops you firmly into the plot and hangs on to you for the ride, letting you get to know the leads well along the way. Too many M/M tales forget the romance in favour of pure sex, but that doesn't happen here, as you find yourself falling, as well. By the end, you're satisfied and content, and perhaps a little wistful there isn't a Fallen or a Risen hovering somewhere over your own shoulder.
"Idriel's Sin" is a thrumming, well-paced thriller of a tale, following fallen angel Idriel during his punishment and training as he prepares to enter the underside of hell, and the rising demon Eligor as he trains to re-enter heaven. The mystery is there, the attraction, the suspense, and the oh-so-cinematic conclusion when Idriel finally comes into his own. These are characters you can root for, sigh over, and cry about when the story is done. The backstory is fairly thin, but Di Meo drops you firmly into the plot and hangs on to you for the ride, letting you get to know the leads well along the way. Too many M/M tales forget the romance in favour of pure sex, but that doesn't happen here, as you find yourself falling, as well. By the end, you're satisfied and content, and perhaps a little wistful there isn't a Fallen or a Risen hovering somewhere over your own shoulder.
September 1, 2015
It was interesting and well-written. Although it talks of angels, it doesn't seem preachy, but also doesn't go into the realm of blatantly "blasphemous" either.
The world creation was amazing and, to me, seemed to indicate at least a bit of research into actual angelic lore.
The characterization wasn't outrageous either, which is always exciting. (I think reading too much badly written homoromantic fic has really artificially lowered my standards... =_=)
I also have to say, I rather like the cover design, even though technically those wings depicted are nowhere near proportional to the human body in a logically feasible manner.
The world creation was amazing and, to me, seemed to indicate at least a bit of research into actual angelic lore.
The characterization wasn't outrageous either, which is always exciting. (I think reading too much badly written homoromantic fic has really artificially lowered my standards... =_=)
I also have to say, I rather like the cover design, even though technically those wings depicted are nowhere near proportional to the human body in a logically feasible manner.
February 19, 2012
Hmmm. This should have been a 4-star read. The MCs were great, the situation was interesting. I liked the portrayal of the 3 species - mortals who are, well, what we are. Demons who are raunchy and bad-ass yet are sympathetic. Angels who are mostly arrogant pricks with a holier-than-thou attitude. Yet- the end, the resolution, seemed rushed, and instead of finishing my read with a satisfied smile it was more of an "eh." I may re-read it at a later date to see why I reacted that way to a read which had so much going for it.
August 9, 2012
Story plot circles round Angels and Demons. An Angel called Idriel is framed to kill his teammates and is judged to be send to Hell. He is known as fallen and is send first to Earth to some kind of camp where his real story begins.
Story was interesting I have to admit, but the ending did not feel right.
Story was interesting I have to admit, but the ending did not feel right.
May 9, 2012
"To forever," he agreed, his heart light...' Oh, I didn't want this book to end! Fell in love with Idriel. Eligor is a demon after my own heart. Loved the history and hierarchy of heaven and hell. If you like angel/demon books, this is a must.
February 25, 2012
I was worried! Angst, fantasy, sci-fi, all types of action in a short novella...it worked for me! Here's MandyM to the rescue again with a great review. :D
March 12, 2012
I wanted more...
December 30, 2011
3.75 stars
January 14, 2012
Not really my cup of tea. Plot was a bit meandering/unclear, plus too much sex for my personal taste.
June 9, 2012
3,5 stars
March 9, 2012
3.5 stars. Action packed paranormal with a very nice romance. Loved the world building too.
May 17, 2013
You've just been mortally wounded and healed, but are still barely conscious! So.... Lets have sex.
Wow. Really?
Wow. Really?
March 8, 2016
I really enjoyed this story. I didn't know what to expect and I was pleasantly surprised. Good mystery, action, hot sex, and a nice romance.
September 4, 2016
LOVED IT
April 20, 2018
Angels and demons...my favorite types of MC's! I love good vs evil books and this one was fantastic.
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