Divine Wickedness

by Lexes Stack

Brielle Corbin has been surrounded by death her entire life. The reason? Vampires. After her mother’s mysterious death and coming from a long line of hunters, she fights tirelessly to rid the world of such dreadful creatures. Suddenly, bodies drained of blood pile up more than usual in her small town of Crowlyn, Louisiana. Brielle thinks she has the problem under control until a stranger comes to town and piques her curiosity. When she learns the true nature of why this beautiful man has come, Brielle will have to decide if following her heart is worth going against every fiber of her being. Azra has lost so much at the hands of humans. He fell from The Heavens because of his hatred for the flawed species. Capturing a human should be easy, he thought. That is until his eyes fall upon her. Fighting his strange urge to spare her, he finally gives in to his wicked thoughts. The last thing Azra thought would happen on this conquest was that he would fall for a second time. For her. * Suitable for readers 18+ *

Genres: Fantasy, Dark Romance, Paranormal, Romantasy, Smut, Forced Proximity, Romance

276 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 1, 2023

About the author

Also writes under pen name Lexes L. Saia

Reviews

[freyleyce · Rating 4 out of 5]

I fucking loved this! It kept me entertained and it was steamy. Loved it
4.5/5 ⭐️
3.5/5🔥

[K.M. Baker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Paranormal romance is not my usual genre but I loved the vibe of this one so much I couldn’t resist! If you’re a fan of supernatural, true blood or the books hush hush imagine all of those things mushed together and you have this book!
For a while there I wasn’t sure how I felt about Brielle and Azra. She is such a strong FMC and he is well him but I ended up loving them together! This was a slow burn but baby when they started burning they were on fire!!
For this being the authors debut novel I was so impressed! There were twists and turns and that cliffhanger oh my goodness!! I devoured this book and can’t wait for the next one!
🌶🌶.5/5

[Ciara Lugo · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Supernatural based dark fantasy romance?? With the MMC that gives off Demon Dean vibes?? This was amazing! I need the second one like now please! I really hope we get to learn more about Ash next! So good!

[Lilliana · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was fortunate enough to receive an e-ARC of this book, so thank you for that!

I loved the overall premise of the book and even though I knew it was going to end of a cliffhanger, I gasped at the end!

Loved Brielle and Azra together, can’t wait to see more of their story! The supernatural aspect of the book was fun as well and I’m curious to see where it goes in the next one.

If you’re looking for an easy, quick, fun, read with some smut — this is for you!!

[Nicole Fonseca · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m going to preface this with: I read a lot of horror/thriller with the occasional high fantasy/scifi. I only read romance as a mental break to ease my soul from heavy things.

Fantasy romance was not on my list. I don’t know why. I’ve just never picked any up.

And then I read this book….
When I tell you.. I genuinely wasn’t expecting so much spice!!!!! I wasnt! 🤣🫣
This is such a fun read!

Soft spoiler (not really, but I know some people like to go into books completely blind):


Honestly.. It was so refreshing to see that our FMC was so damn mean. Haha! Most of the time in romance, even the fluffy ones WRITTEN BY WOMEN the FMCs are so submissive, and dumb. Our girl here was cussin everybody out and gave MMC a run for his money.
WE LOVE TO SEE IT!
That Cliffhanger? Jail. 🤣

Takeaway: I had a lot of fun reading this! If you want something that has a lot of funny banter, soft southern goth vibes, some spice, enemies to lovers? This is for you! I’d say it’s like Buffy the vampire slayer, and supernatural with romance elements!
For a debut novel Lexes did such a good job getting me immersed in this world and I can’t wait to read more!
🌶️🌶️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Kiyahnah · Rating 3 out of 5]

just ok for me. very reminiscent of ACOTAR, but with less character development/building, world isn’t as fleshed out, ect.. very insta lovey. i think this would’ve benefited from being longer. with fantasy i feel like they need to be at least 350 pages so we can actually be invested in the characters/world. because i’m definitely not invested nor do i feel like i really *know* anything. with that being said, i thought it was a fun quick read and i’ll probably pick up the next book in the series bc i’m still intrigued. this was a debut and i feel it has potential to get good in the next few books.

[Sasha Wheeler · Rating 2 out of 5]

I enjoyed the overall plot, but the writing is incredibly juvenile

[Kolleen Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Angels, demons, vampires, hunters, morally grey mmc, strong fmc, with the perfect amount of spice & a cliffhanger ending, umm I need more now. This is by far one of my favorite reads this year. If I could rate it higher than 5 stars I would.

[Krystle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this book last year but did a re-read before jumping into Book 2 and forgot how much I loved this. Gives supernatural(the show) vibes and I just loved the badass Brielle... and the SPICE 🌶🌶🌶🌶 yes please

[Bri ✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

So so good. The fact that it ends on a cliffhanger is jail worthy, but I genuinely wasn't expecting most of those twists and turns throughout the book. Azra is now the love of my life

[Amanda Coffman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reminds me of Supernatural

This story reminds me of watching Supernatural. There's hunters, vampires, deamons in meat suits, and Nephilim. Brielle Corbin is out for revenge for her mother's murder killing any vampire she comes across. One day someone new comes into the bar and she can't stop thinking about him. Azrael is looking for someone that Lillith is on the hunt for sending her deamon children to the human realm searching for this person. There is a war coming between the fallen angels and deamons. There is also a war between fallen angels and humans. Azrael, his sister and brothers are scarred from part of their grace being removed as they fell from Heaven. When the deamons are killed their smoke leaves their meat suit like Supernatural. If you loved Supernatural you will love this story.

[Krystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5? 4? I enjoyed the story, but had a hard time with all of the grammatical mistakes I saw. I had to stop paying attention and just try and go with it. I liked all the characters. It did end on a cliffhanger so, of course, I have to read the next.

[Clodagh Doran · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is very meh. The writing reminds me of a fan fiction or wattpad story written by a 14 year old. The main characters aren’t that interesting or funny and the plot is very obvious.

[odalis · Rating 4 out of 5]

e-ARC Review:
First and foremost, I am so grateful for receiving an e-arc copy!

I am a big paranormal romance fan, so let’s just say that this book was right up my alley. It was definitely giving me the same vibes as Supernatural/Winchester Brothers with a female lead which I freaking loved.

Divine Wickedness follows the story of Brielle who hunts vampires and comes from a long line of vampire hunters. Along the way she meets Azra who piques her interest from the get-go and he soon flips her world upside down. She discovers things that she never thought were possible and faces reveals she never expected.

Lexes L. Saia did an amazing job with her debut novel which had unexpected turns and twists as well as a cliffhanger that left me wanting more! I absolutely loved Brielle and Azra together and I just couldn’t get enough of them. I am excited for the sequel and will definitely be reading it!

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC Review- I saw the author posting about this book on social media it peeked my interest so signed up for an ARC.
Quick summary- We meet Brielle who has lost everyone except her step brother and best friend. She spends most of her time hunting down vampires (she comes from a line of hunters) who she blames for her family’s downfall. Just when you think this is the plot, in walks Azra to shake things up a bit and man does the plot thicken (in a good way)
I will not say anything more as that would ruin it.
What I will say is, this is a strong book for a debut Novel. I read this book in one day and could not put it down.
I need book 2 NOW because that ending…. Ughhhhh it was perfect.
I can not wait to read more from this author.
She has a bright, successful journey ahead of her!
Great Job Lexes.

[Tara Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great breakout novel for the author and I’m so thankful for the opportunity to read the ARC. The story really drew me in and kept me guessing with every twist. The book released today and I already can’t wait for book 2!

Brielle is a wonderful kick-ass heroine who balances working her regular job and also protecting her town from vampires. Then there is Azra, aka Azrael, a fallen archangel who is the definition of tall, dark and broody 🤤. Ugh and the chemistry between the two of them sizzles right off the bat, and when they finally give in, whew baby it’s worth the wait 🥵. Highly recommend when you’re looking for a quick spicy read.

[Jazlynn Mulligan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall, it was definitely a good book. It didn’t necessarily have me hooked to the point I couldn’t put it down, but I did enjoy it.

I am slightly confused with the whole “I suddenly have powers thing.” Was the necklace not only a protection thing but also a kryptonite type thing? The necklace was ripped off and suddenly she had powers? Not only that, but she knew how to use them?🤨 Yeah Okay.
And what the fuck is up with Caroline? No way Andrea knows who she really is. Caroline was burned to ash and Andrea grew up with Brielle.

I’m intrigued though, so I’ll read the next book when it comes out. Fingers crossed I remember!😅

[Timmera · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good, but ends on a cliffhanger

So my friend purchased this for me, because it is Supernatural based. Supposed to have Demon Dean vibes. While I don’t see those myself, I did enjoy the book.
Although, I feel a bigger proofreading needs to be happening. It has many run on sentences, grammar and punctuation mistakes, and a few other issues.
I give the book 4 out of 5 stars. It is a slow burn romance, which probably 2 out of 5 levels of smuttiness. Good character development and easy to follow story.
I look forward to the next book.

[Yadi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oooh how I've missed fallen angel books. This was a short and fun read. Honestly just very entertaining. There isn't a lot of world building and the world isn’t as fleshed out so just very easy to read. The love is kind of insta-lovey which I usually don't like but their banter was so funny and I ended up liking them as a couple. I appreciate that out FMC was so strong and skilled. She was not to be messed with. I am looking forward to reading the second book and hoping the author expands on the lore.

[Baileybooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars. This was my perfect book. I absolutely loved it.
A paranormal romance with excellent Spice. You will be obsessed with the characters. The FMC is amazing. I loved the vampire hunting supernatural vibes. Great writing, Great plot, Great spice,.... addiction making cliffhanger. I cannot wait for book 2 and I ran to amazon to buy a physical copy for my bookshelves! A New favorite book!

[Brittany Cabrera · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fallen angel & a vampire hunter. Say less. Lol 🤭🌶️

"If you keep speaking of yourself like that, I am going to f*ck all of those self-degrading words out of your pretty little mouth."

I wanted to know the characters and world a lot more. Which is why it’s giving ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5! A quick entertaining read! Supernatural vibes. I really like the story & will definitely pickup the next book when it comes!

[Syd Lanning · Rating 2 out of 5]

I bought this book because I love the Supernatural TV series, and was promised this was that vibe. it was, that being said not a good version of it. this book could have been awesome if it were longer and more heavily edited. the pacing is atrocious. the last fifty pages or so are decent but all happen way too fast, where as the first 150 pages slog on with very little important information. the concepts were there for this, I was left feeling very disappointed at the end though.

[Angie Richards · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow this was great. Vampires, Angels, Demons and Nephlim. I was not expecting that ending at all. I loved how I couldn’t predict what was going to happen next. A lot of action and drama and some smutty scenes too. This book was well written and I fell in love with the characters I can’t wait for the next one because duh cliffhanger

[Lara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story is about a fallen angel and the 'human' he plans to trade for peace in his realm. Best laid plans and all, you know things don't usually work out you intend. I really enjoyed the characters and the author's style. I was a bit confused at the beginning but all became clear by the end. I'm also hoping there will be more in this series. 4.5 stars from me.

[Tiffany Ogden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! This book captivated me from the beginning. There are some unexpected twists that made it so much better! It does leave off on a cliff-hanger though, so be prepared for that. I love how the story is told and how great the characters are. Cannot wait to read the next book, which I'm immediately jumping into! Definitely one of my top 10 reads so far.

[Lyss L · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit bummed tbh, I was enjoying the characters and plot intro at the beginning and then it all just started kinda going cheesy/completely unrealistic. It was like whiplash, went from a sort’ve enemies to completely in love within the span of an hour and then I felt like I was just playing catch up from there on. Really liked the concept, just was a bit bummed with execution.

[Mariah📕🖤 · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 🌶️🌶️

🖤 Lucifer vibes
🩸 Angels X Demons
🖤 Paranormal Romance
🩸 Candle Play

This book is giving heavy Lucifer vibes. The spice was spicy and the plot has really fun. This is also a fun reimagining of the story with Lilith & the afterlife. Cant wait to see what the rest of this series holds!

[Ashton · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️ spice level was perfect! I absolutely devoured this book. Was definitely giving Dean Winchester/Supernatural vibes that I would die for. I typically don’t like cliffhangers but this one 😳 wasn’t ready for it. What I am ready for is Lexes to feed me more of this world.

[Jordan Moon · Rating 5 out of 5]

wow

I loved Patch from Hush Hush and Azra has healed that void I had after finishing that series in High school . But Azra is a darker, dirty mouthed, bad boy angel that makes my black heart skip a beat

[Valerie Hernandez · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a TikTok find. Saying if u like the world of Supernatural and Dean Winchester this one is for! I got a lot of SPN vibes for sure, I enjoyed it! And am still not over the cliffhanger ending!