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Death Shall Reign
Few know my true name…my true face.
But soon, they will know me. And they will fear me, for Lady Death is my charge. Though she believes I am her enemy, beneath my brutal mask lies a willing servant. I will embrace the monster within if it means her success. I will be a sharpened blade for her to wield. A thief in the night, ready to strike down her enemies. A cold, leaching poison. Even Death himself will soon learn what lengths I am willing to go to protect what is mine.
For her, I will burn the kingdom of the wicked to the ground and lay it at her feet.
But soon, they will know me. And they will fear me, for Lady Death is my charge. Though she believes I am her enemy, beneath my brutal mask lies a willing servant. I will embrace the monster within if it means her success. I will be a sharpened blade for her to wield. A thief in the night, ready to strike down her enemies. A cold, leaching poison. Even Death himself will soon learn what lengths I am willing to go to protect what is mine.
For her, I will burn the kingdom of the wicked to the ground and lay it at her feet.
- GenresFantasy
242 pages, Paperback
Published October 11, 2024
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October 11, 2024
This was everything I was looking for in a romantasy!
“Be my ruin, that I might be yours alone for all eternity.”
✨Fated Mates
✨Touch her and 💀
✨Unique magic
✨Death/Fate
✨Vampires, Reapers, Witches, Shifters and Demons
While I did enjoy the first book a little more, I think it’s because I read them back to back. The first book is in Kim our FMCs POV and the second book is in the MMCs POV. While we did get glimpses of what he was doing and what led to the events of book 1, it was repetitive at times. As I said though, I simply think this is because I read them back to back
I absolutely loved the character development we got from Death in this book and seeing him in a completely different light, it truly broke my heart, I’ll leave it at that because I don’t want to spoil anything. I absolutely grew to love him though!
The different realms were truly magical, Gemma gave us so much detail I felt like I was truly part of the story. I honestly cannot say I saw the twist coming in book 1 but knowing how it happened it all makes sense now. Sweet Coop and Kim deserved all the happiness after so much heartbreak!
This book kept me on the edge of my seat, some of the twists from book 1 had my jaw on the floor. I loved seeing them from Coops POV and his friendship with Suri had me kicking my feet, I didn’t see that coming!
If you’re looking for a book that will completely immerse you into a magical world this is it! This does end on a cliffhanger and I cannot wait to read more!
Thank you so much to Gemma Ashborne for allowing me to read this in exchange for my honest review
“Be my ruin, that I might be yours alone for all eternity.”
✨Fated Mates
✨Touch her and 💀
✨Unique magic
✨Death/Fate
✨Vampires, Reapers, Witches, Shifters and Demons
While I did enjoy the first book a little more, I think it’s because I read them back to back. The first book is in Kim our FMCs POV and the second book is in the MMCs POV. While we did get glimpses of what he was doing and what led to the events of book 1, it was repetitive at times. As I said though, I simply think this is because I read them back to back
I absolutely loved the character development we got from Death in this book and seeing him in a completely different light, it truly broke my heart, I’ll leave it at that because I don’t want to spoil anything. I absolutely grew to love him though!
The different realms were truly magical, Gemma gave us so much detail I felt like I was truly part of the story. I honestly cannot say I saw the twist coming in book 1 but knowing how it happened it all makes sense now. Sweet Coop and Kim deserved all the happiness after so much heartbreak!
This book kept me on the edge of my seat, some of the twists from book 1 had my jaw on the floor. I loved seeing them from Coops POV and his friendship with Suri had me kicking my feet, I didn’t see that coming!
If you’re looking for a book that will completely immerse you into a magical world this is it! This does end on a cliffhanger and I cannot wait to read more!
Thank you so much to Gemma Ashborne for allowing me to read this in exchange for my honest review
September 17, 2024
Just a slight roundup from 3.75. Honestly, this book was better than the first in the series. It recaps most major events from the first book from Cooper’s POV, adding in new elements and mystery. Because we already know the end of the first book, this one presents a new set of challenges that keep you reading.
This book has a lot more world building than the first, with Copper sharing his research and life with readers. That being said, it’s a lot of telling and a lack of actual showing. There’s really just paragraphs of facts about the world, and then you move right on.
Cooper was a great character to have as the MMC and narrator because he is the most developed in the series. Through him, we get to see development for other characters, including Suri, Malachi, Death, and more. We also get to see who Cooper really is outside of Kim’s best friend.
Overall, you definitely need to read this book after the first, but the impact of this one is slightly taken away because you know how the first ends. Similarly, you’re basically reading two books of the same plot but with added details before the next book in the series that is set up to have a new plot. There’s no hint of this new plot in the first book, so you essentially have to read the same book twice to move on to the third in the series.
Like the first book, this one is rather short and feels closer to a novella than a lengthy novel.
While I’m not dying for the next book in the series, I likely will pick it up if given the opportunity.
Thank you so much to Gemma Ashborne and Book Nerd for an ARC of this book. All ideas are entirely my own and not influenced by the ARC status.
This book has a lot more world building than the first, with Copper sharing his research and life with readers. That being said, it’s a lot of telling and a lack of actual showing. There’s really just paragraphs of facts about the world, and then you move right on.
Cooper was a great character to have as the MMC and narrator because he is the most developed in the series. Through him, we get to see development for other characters, including Suri, Malachi, Death, and more. We also get to see who Cooper really is outside of Kim’s best friend.
Overall, you definitely need to read this book after the first, but the impact of this one is slightly taken away because you know how the first ends. Similarly, you’re basically reading two books of the same plot but with added details before the next book in the series that is set up to have a new plot. There’s no hint of this new plot in the first book, so you essentially have to read the same book twice to move on to the third in the series.
Like the first book, this one is rather short and feels closer to a novella than a lengthy novel.
While I’m not dying for the next book in the series, I likely will pick it up if given the opportunity.
Thank you so much to Gemma Ashborne and Book Nerd for an ARC of this book. All ideas are entirely my own and not influenced by the ARC status.
October 12, 2024
ARC Reader Double Book Review 🤍
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This one was a bit difficult for me to get into at first solely based off the FMC’s personality, other than that I really enjoyed the story. Honestly Death was a mood the whole time 😭😭😭 The world building was a bit light, but I was too reeled in to care at that point. The characters had me invested. Esp w/ the different courts & the play for power 😈
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This had me a bit confused at first ‘cause it’s basically Book 1 in Cooper’s POV ☠️ Although I feel like I liked his POV better than Kimber’s lmfao. It definitely expanded the world building that lacked a bit in DSB & gave us a way more enjoyable perspective of the story, as well as the world of Anathema. The epilogue still has me SHOOK 🙀
(Definitely not in Book 1 👀)
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🌶️🌶️
This one was a bit difficult for me to get into at first solely based off the FMC’s personality, other than that I really enjoyed the story. Honestly Death was a mood the whole time 😭😭😭 The world building was a bit light, but I was too reeled in to care at that point. The characters had me invested. Esp w/ the different courts & the play for power 😈
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
This had me a bit confused at first ‘cause it’s basically Book 1 in Cooper’s POV ☠️ Although I feel like I liked his POV better than Kimber’s lmfao. It definitely expanded the world building that lacked a bit in DSB & gave us a way more enjoyable perspective of the story, as well as the world of Anathema. The epilogue still has me SHOOK 🙀
(Definitely not in Book 1 👀)
February 21, 2025
If you're craving a dark, spicy fantasy that keeps you on your toes, Gemma Ashborne's "𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝘽𝙤𝙬" and its companion novel, "𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙍𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙣," are must-reads. These books are packed with tropes we all secretly (or not-so-secretly) love: enemies-to-lovers, touch her and die vibes, and a badass female lead who takes no prisoners.
Kimber is everything I want in a heroine—fierce, plus-size, and powerful, but also deeply human. She’s out here summoning Death himself, trying to reclaim her throne, and somehow still getting tangled in dangerous, all-consuming romance. The tension? Ridiculous. The supernatural world? Dark, immersive, and full of vampires, demons, and shifters who will eat you alive—literally and figuratively.
Getting the male lead’s POV made everything so much worse (in the best way). Seeing his devotion, his obsession with Kimber? It added layers to the story I didn’t even realize I needed. There’s something about seeing the way he unravels for her that makes the stakes feel so much higher.
Kimber is everything I want in a heroine—fierce, plus-size, and powerful, but also deeply human. She’s out here summoning Death himself, trying to reclaim her throne, and somehow still getting tangled in dangerous, all-consuming romance. The tension? Ridiculous. The supernatural world? Dark, immersive, and full of vampires, demons, and shifters who will eat you alive—literally and figuratively.
Getting the male lead’s POV made everything so much worse (in the best way). Seeing his devotion, his obsession with Kimber? It added layers to the story I didn’t even realize I needed. There’s something about seeing the way he unravels for her that makes the stakes feel so much higher.
October 14, 2024
repeat of 1st book
a lot of this book was passages from the first book... an interesting read. skipped over a lot of it
a lot of this book was passages from the first book... an interesting read. skipped over a lot of it
September 25, 2024
*This is an ARC Review, I was gifted both books in the Eternal Night Duet by The Nerd Fam to read prior to release of the upcoming sequel: Death Shall Reign's publication with the hope of a review.*
Death Shall Reign, the companion novel to Death Shall Bow is told through *His POV*. You’ll have to read DSB to find out who *He* is. While it does tell the same story as the first novel there is no much more hidden in this pages that could only be told from *His* Pov. Being able to see certain scenes from different vantage points, and what was happening with different characters that were just as important but maybe didn't get quite as much page time in the original story really made the full story come to life.
While Death Shall Bow is the adventure and action, Death Shall Reign is the love story, the deeply passionate adventure of what one man will do for the woman he loves and the Kingdom he wants to save. The MC's story is just as heartbreaking as Kimberly's and truly solidifies how perfect these two are for each other.
The imagery is rich, Gemma really casts a spell over your imagination so you feel teleported into the Kingdom of Amathema quickly as if you never left when you finished the first book. And the ending just makes you cry and beg for more! The action and adventure feels even more drastic in this book, especially since the MC hiding so much about himself, and a single slip up could get him and Kimberly killed. It is without a doubt a slow burn romance, but the spice is nice once you get a sprinkle of it.
Death Shall Reign, the companion novel to Death Shall Bow is told through *His POV*. You’ll have to read DSB to find out who *He* is. While it does tell the same story as the first novel there is no much more hidden in this pages that could only be told from *His* Pov. Being able to see certain scenes from different vantage points, and what was happening with different characters that were just as important but maybe didn't get quite as much page time in the original story really made the full story come to life.
While Death Shall Bow is the adventure and action, Death Shall Reign is the love story, the deeply passionate adventure of what one man will do for the woman he loves and the Kingdom he wants to save. The MC's story is just as heartbreaking as Kimberly's and truly solidifies how perfect these two are for each other.
The imagery is rich, Gemma really casts a spell over your imagination so you feel teleported into the Kingdom of Amathema quickly as if you never left when you finished the first book. And the ending just makes you cry and beg for more! The action and adventure feels even more drastic in this book, especially since the MC hiding so much about himself, and a single slip up could get him and Kimberly killed. It is without a doubt a slow burn romance, but the spice is nice once you get a sprinkle of it.
September 30, 2024
Death Shall Reign
By Gemma Ashborne
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🌶🌶
🥀Anathema
🥀Found Family
🥀Friends to Lovers
🥀Slow burn to spicy
🥀Soul mates
🥀He would do ANYTHING for her 😍
🥀Lady Death 😘
What would you be willing to do for Love? Just how much would you be willing to sacrifice for the one person that means more than anything?
Death Shall Reign is the mesmerising second instalment in the Eternal Night Duet, bringing Coopers side to light and boy did it deliver, sharing all the insights as to just how much he fought for his soulmate, to protect her, love her and be by her side, even if he had to shift into the enemies skin to do so 😉
I absolutely ate this book up, maybe not literally, but I did spend my entire Monday reading it in practically one sitting because I honestly could not put it down it was so dang good! It has left me feeling like I may now be in a book slump 😆 I love this duet with my whole heart and soul 🖤
The first book was amazing in itself but this book my goodness, this book had me on one hell of a roller-coaster ride with my emotions along the way, I was so down far the rabbit hole feeling all the feelings Coop was feeling and being able to see where Kimber was coming from in the first book that I am just absolutely speechless at how much of an incredible job Gemma has done with this duet of utter perfection 🖤🥀
Now I will not so patiently wait for you to say "yeah I'm back b*tches" with your next book Gemma 🖤😘
By Gemma Ashborne
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶
🥀Anathema
🥀Found Family
🥀Friends to Lovers
🥀Slow burn to spicy
🥀Soul mates
🥀He would do ANYTHING for her 😍
🥀Lady Death 😘
What would you be willing to do for Love? Just how much would you be willing to sacrifice for the one person that means more than anything?
Death Shall Reign is the mesmerising second instalment in the Eternal Night Duet, bringing Coopers side to light and boy did it deliver, sharing all the insights as to just how much he fought for his soulmate, to protect her, love her and be by her side, even if he had to shift into the enemies skin to do so 😉
I absolutely ate this book up, maybe not literally, but I did spend my entire Monday reading it in practically one sitting because I honestly could not put it down it was so dang good! It has left me feeling like I may now be in a book slump 😆 I love this duet with my whole heart and soul 🖤
The first book was amazing in itself but this book my goodness, this book had me on one hell of a roller-coaster ride with my emotions along the way, I was so down far the rabbit hole feeling all the feelings Coop was feeling and being able to see where Kimber was coming from in the first book that I am just absolutely speechless at how much of an incredible job Gemma has done with this duet of utter perfection 🖤🥀
Now I will not so patiently wait for you to say "yeah I'm back b*tches" with your next book Gemma 🖤😘
September 22, 2025
I really enjoyed the concept of this one. I enjoyed the world building and the main character's development. Even the story overview was great. This book had vampires, Death as a main character, Old Gods like Fate and Chaos, shape shifters, demons, mates, magic with its own personality, blood pacts, lore about purebloods and more. But the flow was just so weird it was distracting.
I didn't realise this was the second book of the series until now when I am reviewing it (the first book is from the FMC's POV, the second is from the MMC's POV). I think this may have played into the weird flow because there were whole sections missing around how or why the FMC turned up in places that wasn't explained, missing conversations they had when they were vulnerable, and things that happened off screen that you found out about in passing.
I guess the closest example would be if you read A Game of Fate by Scarlett St Clair (Hades perspective) without first reading A Touch of Darkness (Persephone's perspective). Regardless, I did enjoy it overall but not enough to go and read the first one to fill in the gaps. It's about 3.5 stars from me.
I didn't realise this was the second book of the series until now when I am reviewing it (the first book is from the FMC's POV, the second is from the MMC's POV). I think this may have played into the weird flow because there were whole sections missing around how or why the FMC turned up in places that wasn't explained, missing conversations they had when they were vulnerable, and things that happened off screen that you found out about in passing.
I guess the closest example would be if you read A Game of Fate by Scarlett St Clair (Hades perspective) without first reading A Touch of Darkness (Persephone's perspective). Regardless, I did enjoy it overall but not enough to go and read the first one to fill in the gaps. It's about 3.5 stars from me.
September 30, 2024
How good? ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
How spicy? 🌶️🌶️/5
How dark? 💀💀💀💀💀/5
⚠️PLEASE CHECK TW/CW⚠️
⚠️Read Death Shall Bow first⚠️
🖤 Bada$$ FMC
🖤 Golden Retriever
🖤 Enemies/Friends to Lovers
🖤 Touch Her and Die
🖤 He Falls First
🖤 Paranormal Romance
🖤 LGBTQ Rep
🖤 Cannabilism
“The night I realized I was in love with my best friend, I came face to face with Death for the first time."
And we're back in Anathema, the realm of eternal night, to hear *his* side of the story. Even though this takes place during the same timeframe as book 1, this felt like a completely different story and answered so many questions that I had after finishing Death Shall Bow. To see his undying love for Kimber, "not even death could keep me from you", had me sobbing during multiple parts of this book. Gemma does such a wonderful job of creating this world and weaving in the lore along with it that it truly takes me to a different place when I'm reading. I need more Lady Death!!
How spicy? 🌶️🌶️/5
How dark? 💀💀💀💀💀/5
⚠️PLEASE CHECK TW/CW⚠️
⚠️Read Death Shall Bow first⚠️
🖤 Bada$$ FMC
🖤 Golden Retriever
🖤 Enemies/Friends to Lovers
🖤 Touch Her and Die
🖤 He Falls First
🖤 Paranormal Romance
🖤 LGBTQ Rep
🖤 Cannabilism
“The night I realized I was in love with my best friend, I came face to face with Death for the first time."
And we're back in Anathema, the realm of eternal night, to hear *his* side of the story. Even though this takes place during the same timeframe as book 1, this felt like a completely different story and answered so many questions that I had after finishing Death Shall Bow. To see his undying love for Kimber, "not even death could keep me from you", had me sobbing during multiple parts of this book. Gemma does such a wonderful job of creating this world and weaving in the lore along with it that it truly takes me to a different place when I'm reading. I need more Lady Death!!
October 16, 2024
🐦⬛ Death Shall Reign 🐦⬛ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
By: @books_by_gemma 📚🖤
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What an incredible gothic romantasy ride. The perfect addition to the first book Death Shall Bow. This book we get the MMC’s POV. Thus, making me fall even harder for our main man (Don’t want to spoil anything) in this mystic dark tale- Of Reapers, Vampires, and a twisted unforeseen love. Would you go after the reaper himself for the one you love? This book got better and better as the story went on with a beautiful surprise at the end that I didn’t see coming! I’m ready for book three! I can’t get enough of the magical world building with a gothic feel, perfect for spooky season! This book definitely healed some of my inner child daddy issues. Had no idea this book would make me sappy in the midst of the adventures. Gemma you absolutely killed it. You are so talented.
I’m ready for what’s next!
By: @books_by_gemma 📚🖤
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What an incredible gothic romantasy ride. The perfect addition to the first book Death Shall Bow. This book we get the MMC’s POV. Thus, making me fall even harder for our main man (Don’t want to spoil anything) in this mystic dark tale- Of Reapers, Vampires, and a twisted unforeseen love. Would you go after the reaper himself for the one you love? This book got better and better as the story went on with a beautiful surprise at the end that I didn’t see coming! I’m ready for book three! I can’t get enough of the magical world building with a gothic feel, perfect for spooky season! This book definitely healed some of my inner child daddy issues. Had no idea this book would make me sappy in the midst of the adventures. Gemma you absolutely killed it. You are so talented.
I’m ready for what’s next!
October 22, 2024
"𝕴 𝖆𝖒 𝕯𝖊𝖆𝖙𝖍. 𝕬𝖓𝖉 𝖞𝖔𝖚, 𝖉𝖊𝖆𝖗 𝖇𝖔𝖞, 𝖆𝖗𝖊 𝖎𝖓𝖉𝖊𝖇𝖙𝖊𝖉 𝖙𝖔 𝖒𝖊..."
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Oh. My. God.
I think I'm gonna' need a second.
This was fantastic.
If you've read Death Shall Bow, you'll be happy to know Death Shall Reign is out now and available for those of you who have finally been waiting to get your hands on it.
Please check TWs as some of this is HEAVY but I loved every second of it. Sometimes I think we need a little heaviness in books to make the lighter moments... well, good.
"𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝖓𝖎𝖌𝖍𝖙 𝕴 𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖑𝖎𝖟𝖊𝖉 𝕴 𝖜𝖆𝖘 𝖎𝖓 𝖑𝖔𝖛𝖊 𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖍 𝖒𝖞 𝖇𝖊𝖘𝖙 𝖋𝖗𝖎𝖊𝖓𝖉, 𝕴 𝖈𝖆𝖒𝖊 𝖋𝖆𝖈𝖊-𝖙𝖔-𝖋𝖆𝖈𝖊 𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖍 𝖉𝖊𝖆𝖙𝖍 𝖋𝖔𝖗 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖋𝖎𝖗𝖘𝖙 𝖙𝖎𝖒𝖊..."
Getting Cooper's POV this time was not what I was expecting and I mean that in a good way. I'm still so blown away by this book, this world, these characters. So, for my fans of vampires and magic, touch her and 💀 vibes, spice, and moments that are sure to have you covering your mouth, welcome to the world of Anathema.
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Oh. My. God.
I think I'm gonna' need a second.
This was fantastic.
If you've read Death Shall Bow, you'll be happy to know Death Shall Reign is out now and available for those of you who have finally been waiting to get your hands on it.
Please check TWs as some of this is HEAVY but I loved every second of it. Sometimes I think we need a little heaviness in books to make the lighter moments... well, good.
"𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝖓𝖎𝖌𝖍𝖙 𝕴 𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖑𝖎𝖟𝖊𝖉 𝕴 𝖜𝖆𝖘 𝖎𝖓 𝖑𝖔𝖛𝖊 𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖍 𝖒𝖞 𝖇𝖊𝖘𝖙 𝖋𝖗𝖎𝖊𝖓𝖉, 𝕴 𝖈𝖆𝖒𝖊 𝖋𝖆𝖈𝖊-𝖙𝖔-𝖋𝖆𝖈𝖊 𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖍 𝖉𝖊𝖆𝖙𝖍 𝖋𝖔𝖗 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖋𝖎𝖗𝖘𝖙 𝖙𝖎𝖒𝖊..."
Getting Cooper's POV this time was not what I was expecting and I mean that in a good way. I'm still so blown away by this book, this world, these characters. So, for my fans of vampires and magic, touch her and 💀 vibes, spice, and moments that are sure to have you covering your mouth, welcome to the world of Anathema.
September 23, 2024
This books is from Cooper’s POV which I found extremely interesting to see everything from his side of the story. It starts by taking you back to the beginning and you get a better understanding and almost like a behind the scenes look at how everything played out in the previous book. You get to see a different side of De@th and just how much Kimber truly means to Cooper. Cooper is an amazing character btw and I love his spunky FU attitude lol. The back and forth between him and De@th had me 👀🍿. I don’t want to give away too much bc it ties in to the first book and would say what happens lol just read both of these and go on this adventure of love and balance. Oh and 🤯 at the end! But like wait what’s happening??!!10/10
October 11, 2024
Like book one of this duet, I also devoured this one. Literally read it one day. 100% recommend.
While book one of the duet was her POV, this one is his POV. You have to read to find out who he is! It follows the same story of Death Shall Bow, except from his perspective, which was such a good one and added so much to this already amazing story.
The character development in this book was so good and added so much to the view from the first book. You learn so much about the characters and the events in the story that are hidden in book one, since this is a different point of view, and I loved this. It was like reading the first again, but with so much added. I love dual perspectives like this because having a different view adds and explains so much to the story.
I absolutely loved this story, and from the ending here I really hope more is coming!
While book one of the duet was her POV, this one is his POV. You have to read to find out who he is! It follows the same story of Death Shall Bow, except from his perspective, which was such a good one and added so much to this already amazing story.
The character development in this book was so good and added so much to the view from the first book. You learn so much about the characters and the events in the story that are hidden in book one, since this is a different point of view, and I loved this. It was like reading the first again, but with so much added. I love dual perspectives like this because having a different view adds and explains so much to the story.
I absolutely loved this story, and from the ending here I really hope more is coming!
October 13, 2024
Okay I loved having Cooper’s POV in this book and that we got to see so many other things and had a lot of questions answered. This was a great counterpart to the first book and definitely sets up for a spinoff/more books in this universe. This wasn’t a new story line per se just followed Cooper’s journey through the same time line as Kim and we got to see what he was up to while we thought he was laying near dead in a coffin in the first book. We could see just how much love everyone had for Kim and were working in the background to help her. Overall this was a great duology and set up for an interesting universe and future stories so don’t expect it to be a nice wrap up - you’ll have quite a few things left unanswered.
December 21, 2024
I kinda thought this second book would be something else. 94% of the book was literally the same thing, same events, but from Coop's point of view. And not gonna lie, all the interactions sounded better in the first book, here he just sounded obsessed for no reason, from 0 to 100 in second.
This book added nothing to the story until the final chapter where the author left a door wide open (see what i did there?) for a potential new book in the series. I hope from the bottom of my heart she doesn't choose to write again from another character's point of view, same events, same story, leading us again to nothing.
Mildly curious if the big happy family goes on holiday or we find out why the shroud is planning on expanding.
This book added nothing to the story until the final chapter where the author left a door wide open (see what i did there?) for a potential new book in the series. I hope from the bottom of my heart she doesn't choose to write again from another character's point of view, same events, same story, leading us again to nothing.
Mildly curious if the big happy family goes on holiday or we find out why the shroud is planning on expanding.
October 15, 2024
4.5
When a book comes out with the second point of view, I find it fascinating how easily it can flow and make even more sense.
I had an amazing read getting to know more. The characters and just the entire book was something that was needed.
It may seem a bit like book one but let’s be real, what book is different from the other perspective. We obviously need to get some of the previous point of view and honestly, I do believe this was written well. Simultaneously.
I recommend this book to those who want to know more of what happens on book one and what may have left you asking questions as this book can clear that up nicely.
Thank you to The Nerd Fam for the gifted ARC.
When a book comes out with the second point of view, I find it fascinating how easily it can flow and make even more sense.
I had an amazing read getting to know more. The characters and just the entire book was something that was needed.
It may seem a bit like book one but let’s be real, what book is different from the other perspective. We obviously need to get some of the previous point of view and honestly, I do believe this was written well. Simultaneously.
I recommend this book to those who want to know more of what happens on book one and what may have left you asking questions as this book can clear that up nicely.
Thank you to The Nerd Fam for the gifted ARC.
September 28, 2024
This was book 2, but a companion novel, so it was actually book 1 from HIS POV. At first, I was hesitant because I've only ever read POV scenes that accompany books and this was the whole first novel, so I thought it would be too much.
It turns out, there was SO MUCH MORE to dive into in the world and we never would have known all of this had happened if we had only gotten Kim's POV from book 1.
Such a wild ride and loved seeing more from some of the side characters like Suri.
Read if you love:
-Dark Fantasy
-His POV
-Vengeance
It turns out, there was SO MUCH MORE to dive into in the world and we never would have known all of this had happened if we had only gotten Kim's POV from book 1.
Such a wild ride and loved seeing more from some of the side characters like Suri.
Read if you love:
-Dark Fantasy
-His POV
-Vengeance
November 9, 2024
🧛🏻♂️🌙☠️
i really loved how this was the same story told from a different perspective - but it wasn’t just a rehash, it brought a different spin and filled in some events. it was also very interesting that this had a completely different vibe, more crime-y and a crap ton of yearning. i’m not sure if i like book one or two better, they’re different with their own pros/cons. i didn’t like the writing style as much in this one, felt like i was reading a journal/diary with all the pining over kim. just needs some polish. i do think i like the story/side events in this one better.
i really loved how this was the same story told from a different perspective - but it wasn’t just a rehash, it brought a different spin and filled in some events. it was also very interesting that this had a completely different vibe, more crime-y and a crap ton of yearning. i’m not sure if i like book one or two better, they’re different with their own pros/cons. i didn’t like the writing style as much in this one, felt like i was reading a journal/diary with all the pining over kim. just needs some polish. i do think i like the story/side events in this one better.
September 25, 2024
This is the book I needed to satisfy so many unanswered questions and character depth I was missing in the first book. I think this book was better than the first in the series. I loved Cooper's POV, giving us a more in-depth view into the world, along with the emotions that were stilted in the first book. It felt like this book was giving us a story, rather than showing us one. I liked that I was able to connect with characters, especially Death and Suri. Specifically, I enjoyed that instead of a simple letter telling you that Death was good, you get the chance to see his actions and motives.
I wish the duet would have instead between a single book with dual POV to help with the fleshing out of the characters, slowing down the plot, and giving the readers ultimately what we didn't know we wanted but needed. You need to read the first book to understand specific aspects of this, and based on the ending, you definitely need this book to prepare you for the next.
Thank you, NerdFam for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I wish the duet would have instead between a single book with dual POV to help with the fleshing out of the characters, slowing down the plot, and giving the readers ultimately what we didn't know we wanted but needed. You need to read the first book to understand specific aspects of this, and based on the ending, you definitely need this book to prepare you for the next.
Thank you, NerdFam for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
October 7, 2024
Ms Gemma 😭 miss girl 🥲 i cried so much bc of this book. happy tears but still dude. Idk how to say much w/o spoiling it so im gonna try. This book is in Coop’s POV. It’s to perfection. You get to see the stuff happening behind the scenes. It was refreshing bc i haven’t read a book like this before. It’s sad & beautiful in all the right ways 🫶🏾🖤 im curious if we’ll get a third book in deaths POV or even a third book in general.
November 11, 2024
My girl does it again with this companion book in the MMC’s POV. I was slightly worried about a lot of repeat from other types of books I’ve read with pov but this was not the case. The added details of what we didn’t see in the first book and his feelings and what he endured to be with her, was magical. You must read Death Shall Bow first before going into this book and it is so worth it. Gemma, you did it again and have a fan for life!!!!
October 6, 2024
Finally getting Cooper's side of the story and I enjoyed it so much. I always get a little nervous when it's the same time from a different person's eyes but Gemma did a great job making sure it want repetitive.
I loved getting to see how cooper coped with his "missions" and watching him make friends with Suri and company was a really nice touch ❤️
I loved getting to see how cooper coped with his "missions" and watching him make friends with Suri and company was a really nice touch ❤️
September 17, 2024
Truly a incredible read! I normally don’t like to read books that are just from a different perspective but this made me love the characters even more and seeing from his side how everything played out just put together so many pieces I just loved it overall.
September 24, 2024
It was so cool seeing the other side of the story. Seeing what he went through and was battling behind the scenes. I loved seeing more of the good side from Death too. It weaved the perfect balance of what was missing from the first book.
September 16, 2024
This book (technically 2) was such a good read! I picked it up a fun could not put it down! Wonderful spooky vibes with action, adventure, and romance!!
October 1, 2024
I bumped this one up a star because I really did prefer this POV to the FMC POV.
October 14, 2024
3.75 ⭐️
I couldn't remember anything from the previous book, but after starting this, it came back to me in bits and pieces.
It's a good complimentary book to go along with the first.
I couldn't remember anything from the previous book, but after starting this, it came back to me in bits and pieces.
It's a good complimentary book to go along with the first.
October 16, 2024
Wow! This was amazing and the ending was amazing. Overall, amazing 10/10!!!
October 24, 2024
I loved the twists and turns from this book! And seeing the story from Death Shall Bow from another perspective was actually really cool. This was a great addition to the series.
October 27, 2024
YESSSS! This sequel was AMAZING! I loved seeing the other side of events that happened in the first book. But that ending KILLED me. Thanks for that cliffhanger!! 😒😜
I can’t wait for the next one!! 👀
I can’t wait for the next one!! 👀
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