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A Death Of Divinity
In the cold dawn of post-war Prohibition-era New York, three women find themselves inextricably tied together following a murder at the prestigious Carnival of the Seasons, a spectacle of money and magic.
For Andie Fairley, star showgirl, the Carnival is a vehicle for power. She hungers for the dangerous magic only granted to the elite. Her passionate dynamic with the young Lord Summer will either make or break her—perhaps both.
For Prue Clermont, a housewife whose marriage has been forever changed by the war, the Carnival is an escape. Yet as the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur, Prue discovers untold horrors about the Carnival and about herself.
For Ursula Delavane, Lord Summer’s domineering mother, the Carnival is a necessity. With a resistance growing, promising magic to all and not just the elite, her control is slipping. There is nothing she would not do to protect her only child.
As tensions rise and the balance of power begins to shift, whispers of prophecy and of Excalibur, the heart of all magic, are on the wind. Standing on the precipice of change, all three women must decide who they want to be, and what they’re willing to sacrifice for their goals.
For Andie Fairley, star showgirl, the Carnival is a vehicle for power. She hungers for the dangerous magic only granted to the elite. Her passionate dynamic with the young Lord Summer will either make or break her—perhaps both.
For Prue Clermont, a housewife whose marriage has been forever changed by the war, the Carnival is an escape. Yet as the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur, Prue discovers untold horrors about the Carnival and about herself.
For Ursula Delavane, Lord Summer’s domineering mother, the Carnival is a necessity. With a resistance growing, promising magic to all and not just the elite, her control is slipping. There is nothing she would not do to protect her only child.
As tensions rise and the balance of power begins to shift, whispers of prophecy and of Excalibur, the heart of all magic, are on the wind. Standing on the precipice of change, all three women must decide who they want to be, and what they’re willing to sacrifice for their goals.
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Published October 31, 2025
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Maddie Jensen
10 books53 followersMaddie is an Australian author who has been reading and writing from a very young age. She is particularly invested in complex characters, healthy relationships, and well-written female protagonists. She’s the oldest of three siblings and the owner of two very cute bunnies called Kenobi and Kylo.
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October 23, 2025
A mysterious, lush, and beautifully written historical fantasy centering around power and ones own ambition and what they'll do to claim what is theirs, or at least what they think is.
This story was fast paced, first taking place post war in a carnival of sorts, with all sorts of performers. We dive into many characters, through muti POV, who all have their own agendas and dark secrets. Mainly through the eyes of 3 different heroines, all battling for different things yet all connected.
The magic, the passion, the mystery, the history - this story was beautiful. There are some darker elements to it, so check the TW's.
Overall, such a solid start to a new historical fantasy series and I can't wait to see where it goes!
This story was fast paced, first taking place post war in a carnival of sorts, with all sorts of performers. We dive into many characters, through muti POV, who all have their own agendas and dark secrets. Mainly through the eyes of 3 different heroines, all battling for different things yet all connected.
The magic, the passion, the mystery, the history - this story was beautiful. There are some darker elements to it, so check the TW's.
Overall, such a solid start to a new historical fantasy series and I can't wait to see where it goes!
October 27, 2025
“She would decide what was forbidden. She would decide whose magic she used.”
Feminine rage and lovers to enemies, yes please!!! Loved A Death of Divinity by Maddie Jensen
💫 Lovers to enemies,
💫 Feminine rage,
💫 Roaring 20s,
💫 Arthurian lore
💫 Genre: Fantasy
💫 Steam Level: Multiple on-page sex scenes with tame descriptions
If these tropes are your vibe. A Death of Divinity is worth the read!
Feminine rage and lovers to enemies, yes please!!! Loved A Death of Divinity by Maddie Jensen
💫 Lovers to enemies,
💫 Feminine rage,
💫 Roaring 20s,
💫 Arthurian lore
💫 Genre: Fantasy
💫 Steam Level: Multiple on-page sex scenes with tame descriptions
If these tropes are your vibe. A Death of Divinity is worth the read!
October 10, 2025
✨✨ARC REVIEW✨✨
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Death of Divinity is the first book in the Smoke and Mirrors trilogy and is an incredible start to this series! This is a historical fantasy set in the early 1900s during prohibition. There is a magical carnival ran by the “Lords” of New York who are powerful mages.
This book has multiple POVs my favorite POV has to be the character Andie. She was once a performer in the carnival, who discovers she has magic. She is very calculated and cunning. I love how she doesn’t let anything hold her back and figures out how to continue to raise her status in society!
We also get the POV of Prue a woman who also discovers she has magic much to her husband’s dismay. She ends up falling in love with another woman, Sadie and leaves her husband behind in the pursuit of happiness and discovering who she really is.
If you want a fast paced historical fantasy book then you’re going to want to pick up A Death of Divinity! This book comes out October 31st and is currently available for preorder! Thank you to the author and hidden hollow book tours for sending me an ECopy if this book in exchange for my honest opinion!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️
Death of Divinity is the first book in the Smoke and Mirrors trilogy and is an incredible start to this series! This is a historical fantasy set in the early 1900s during prohibition. There is a magical carnival ran by the “Lords” of New York who are powerful mages.
This book has multiple POVs my favorite POV has to be the character Andie. She was once a performer in the carnival, who discovers she has magic. She is very calculated and cunning. I love how she doesn’t let anything hold her back and figures out how to continue to raise her status in society!
We also get the POV of Prue a woman who also discovers she has magic much to her husband’s dismay. She ends up falling in love with another woman, Sadie and leaves her husband behind in the pursuit of happiness and discovering who she really is.
If you want a fast paced historical fantasy book then you’re going to want to pick up A Death of Divinity! This book comes out October 31st and is currently available for preorder! Thank you to the author and hidden hollow book tours for sending me an ECopy if this book in exchange for my honest opinion!
October 30, 2025
I am thankful to have received an ARC of Maddie Jensen's latest book and the beginning of the Smoke and Mirrors Trilogy! ADOD is a historical fantasy sent in the lush backdrop of 1920s post war New York. Following three very different women in very different circumstances, this story unfolds giving readers a glimpse into the Carnival of Seasons, where magic belongs to the elite but is coveted by many.
I enjoyed the three different POVs from Andie, a young and ambitious showgirl who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to back down to achieve it, to Prue, a housewife to a returned soldier, who begins to wonder if there could be a little more to her life, and to a widow of an elite magical ruler who has always lived according to societal norms despite how much they've held her down. These three perspectives afford readers a rare glimpse into raw FMCs who live and breathe in their unique walks of life (with characteristics often overlooked as side characters brought forward into the spotlight).
Jensen brings her craft into a beautiful world of glitter and gold, mixed with the nostalgia of tales as old as time like the Legend of King Arthur. But with a few twists and turns.
I look forward to others reading this exciting and fast-paced fantasy and getting to know some of the most powerful women in the genre.
I enjoyed the three different POVs from Andie, a young and ambitious showgirl who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to back down to achieve it, to Prue, a housewife to a returned soldier, who begins to wonder if there could be a little more to her life, and to a widow of an elite magical ruler who has always lived according to societal norms despite how much they've held her down. These three perspectives afford readers a rare glimpse into raw FMCs who live and breathe in their unique walks of life (with characteristics often overlooked as side characters brought forward into the spotlight).
Jensen brings her craft into a beautiful world of glitter and gold, mixed with the nostalgia of tales as old as time like the Legend of King Arthur. But with a few twists and turns.
I look forward to others reading this exciting and fast-paced fantasy and getting to know some of the most powerful women in the genre.
October 14, 2025
A Lush, Lyrical Tale of Power, Magic, and the Cost of Ambition
Maddie Jensen’s A Death of Divinity is a dazzling and atmospheric historical fantasy that melds the glamour of The Great Gatsby with the danger and decadence of dark magic. Set in a post-war, Prohibition-era New York dripping with secrets, the novel weaves together three women’s stories—each desperate, ambitious, and doomed in her own way—against the backdrop of the enigmatic Carnival of the Seasons, a spectacle where opulence and occult power meet.
The heart of the novel lies in its three heroines, whose lives intersect in increasingly perilous ways. Andie Fairley, the star showgirl, commands the stage with both allure and hunger—her ambition for power and status makes her one of the book’s most magnetic figures. She’s a woman who wants everything the world tells her she cannot have, and Jensen paints her ascent and downfall with equal precision. Prue Clermont, the weary housewife seeking escape, offers a quieter but no less haunting portrait of disillusionment. As the line between fantasy and nightmare dissolves, Prue’s journey becomes the most tragic—and perhaps the most human—thread of the tale. Then there’s Ursula Delavane, the formidable matriarch and political manipulator whose ruthless devotion to her son, Lord Summer, gives the novel its moral anchor. Her presence dominates every page she appears on—sharp, commanding, and terrifyingly believable.
Jensen’s worldbuilding is exquisite. The Carnival itself feels like a character: shimmering lights over dark undercurrents, a stage where dreams are sold and souls are spent. The infusion of Arthurian myth—particularly whispers of Excalibur and prophecies that tie the fate of nations to mythic power—gives the book an epic scope without losing its intimacy. This blend of 1920s glamour, post-war melancholy, and ancient magic is lush and original, and Jensen’s prose captures it beautifully. Each sentence feels deliberate, elegant, and drenched in mood.
Maddie Jensen’s A Death of Divinity is a dazzling and atmospheric historical fantasy that melds the glamour of The Great Gatsby with the danger and decadence of dark magic. Set in a post-war, Prohibition-era New York dripping with secrets, the novel weaves together three women’s stories—each desperate, ambitious, and doomed in her own way—against the backdrop of the enigmatic Carnival of the Seasons, a spectacle where opulence and occult power meet.
The heart of the novel lies in its three heroines, whose lives intersect in increasingly perilous ways. Andie Fairley, the star showgirl, commands the stage with both allure and hunger—her ambition for power and status makes her one of the book’s most magnetic figures. She’s a woman who wants everything the world tells her she cannot have, and Jensen paints her ascent and downfall with equal precision. Prue Clermont, the weary housewife seeking escape, offers a quieter but no less haunting portrait of disillusionment. As the line between fantasy and nightmare dissolves, Prue’s journey becomes the most tragic—and perhaps the most human—thread of the tale. Then there’s Ursula Delavane, the formidable matriarch and political manipulator whose ruthless devotion to her son, Lord Summer, gives the novel its moral anchor. Her presence dominates every page she appears on—sharp, commanding, and terrifyingly believable.
Jensen’s worldbuilding is exquisite. The Carnival itself feels like a character: shimmering lights over dark undercurrents, a stage where dreams are sold and souls are spent. The infusion of Arthurian myth—particularly whispers of Excalibur and prophecies that tie the fate of nations to mythic power—gives the book an epic scope without losing its intimacy. This blend of 1920s glamour, post-war melancholy, and ancient magic is lush and original, and Jensen’s prose captures it beautifully. Each sentence feels deliberate, elegant, and drenched in mood.
October 27, 2025
This intriguing historical fantasy is set in 1920's New York City, and follows the POVs of three very different women, linked by magic.
The story is fast-paced, jumping right into the action for each character. Andie is a showgirl in the magical Carnival, hungry for an increase in her social standing. Ursula is the mother of one of the Carnival Lords, trying to find her place within the Elite after the death of her husband, and resolving to protect her son. Prue is a quiet woman in a loveless marriage, who visits the Carnival with a new friend and sets off a chain of events that turn her life upside down.
What a fresh take on magic systems! I've never read a system quite like this, and it was really interesting as the elements were revealed. I loved that there wasn't an info dump, and the information was shared when it was relevant to do so.
The amount of feminine rage is fantastic, and I was thrilled to see how each woman's tale played out. I also loved the way Arthurian lore was included and how it was connected to the magic system. While Andie was my favourite character, Prue's story resonated with me the most. It felt so dark and tragic, and my heart ached for her.
I was hooked on every page, desperately wanting to know what was going to happen next. There are numerous twists and turns; I often thought I knew where the story was going to go, and I was definitely wrong way more often than not.
Maddie Jensen weaves this tale of love, prophecies, enigmatic characters, and broken spirits with lyrical ease, and is a fantastic start to the Smoke & Mirrors Trilogy. I'm really looking forward to reading the remaining books!
Thank you to Maddie and Hidden Hollow Book Tours for the eARC. My opinions are my own.
The story is fast-paced, jumping right into the action for each character. Andie is a showgirl in the magical Carnival, hungry for an increase in her social standing. Ursula is the mother of one of the Carnival Lords, trying to find her place within the Elite after the death of her husband, and resolving to protect her son. Prue is a quiet woman in a loveless marriage, who visits the Carnival with a new friend and sets off a chain of events that turn her life upside down.
What a fresh take on magic systems! I've never read a system quite like this, and it was really interesting as the elements were revealed. I loved that there wasn't an info dump, and the information was shared when it was relevant to do so.
The amount of feminine rage is fantastic, and I was thrilled to see how each woman's tale played out. I also loved the way Arthurian lore was included and how it was connected to the magic system. While Andie was my favourite character, Prue's story resonated with me the most. It felt so dark and tragic, and my heart ached for her.
I was hooked on every page, desperately wanting to know what was going to happen next. There are numerous twists and turns; I often thought I knew where the story was going to go, and I was definitely wrong way more often than not.
Maddie Jensen weaves this tale of love, prophecies, enigmatic characters, and broken spirits with lyrical ease, and is a fantastic start to the Smoke & Mirrors Trilogy. I'm really looking forward to reading the remaining books!
Thank you to Maddie and Hidden Hollow Book Tours for the eARC. My opinions are my own.
November 1, 2025
Set against the smoky backdrop of Prohibition-era New York, A Death of Divinity launches readers into a world of illusion, ambition, and magic.
The story opens in a post-war carnival run by powerful mages known as the Lords—where secrets swirl behind every curtain and performance.
Told through multiple perspectives, the novel follows three heroines, each navigating their own path through power, desire, and transformation. Andie, once a carnival performer, is sharp and strategic, rising through society with quiet force. Prue’s journey is one of self-discovery and rebellion, as she breaks free from a stifling marriage and embraces both her magic and her heart. Then we have Ursula Delavane, mother to Lord Summer, whose grip on the Carnival is slipping as a growing resistance threatens to democratize magic. Fiercely protective and politically ruthless, Ursula will stop at nothing to preserve her legacy and her son’s place at the top. Their stories weave together in a fast-paced, richly layered narrative full of tension and intrigue.
The writing is beautiful and evocative, with a touch of darkness that adds depth to the glamour. The magic system is captivating, and the relationships are complex. It’s a bold and beautiful start to the Smoke and Mirrors trilogy—and I can’t wait to see what comes next.
If you love:
✨Lovers to enemies,
✨Feminine rage,
✨Roaring 20s,
✨Arthurian lore
Then A Death of Divinity is a must read!
The story opens in a post-war carnival run by powerful mages known as the Lords—where secrets swirl behind every curtain and performance.
Told through multiple perspectives, the novel follows three heroines, each navigating their own path through power, desire, and transformation. Andie, once a carnival performer, is sharp and strategic, rising through society with quiet force. Prue’s journey is one of self-discovery and rebellion, as she breaks free from a stifling marriage and embraces both her magic and her heart. Then we have Ursula Delavane, mother to Lord Summer, whose grip on the Carnival is slipping as a growing resistance threatens to democratize magic. Fiercely protective and politically ruthless, Ursula will stop at nothing to preserve her legacy and her son’s place at the top. Their stories weave together in a fast-paced, richly layered narrative full of tension and intrigue.
The writing is beautiful and evocative, with a touch of darkness that adds depth to the glamour. The magic system is captivating, and the relationships are complex. It’s a bold and beautiful start to the Smoke and Mirrors trilogy—and I can’t wait to see what comes next.
If you love:
✨Lovers to enemies,
✨Feminine rage,
✨Roaring 20s,
✨Arthurian lore
Then A Death of Divinity is a must read!
November 4, 2025
Set against the glittering yet shadowed backdrop of post-war, Prohibition-era New York, this story transports readers into a world where magic is the ultimate currency—as alluring and perilous as wealth itself. The narrative unfolds within the dazzling Carnival of the Seasons, a place where glamour and danger walk hand in hand, and where enchantment conceals ambition, deceit, and the heavy price of desire.
At its heart, the novel follows three women—Andie Fairley, Prue Clermont, and Ursula Delavane—whose paths entwine within the charged atmosphere of the Carnival. Each woman’s connection to magic reflects her longing for freedom and self-determination in a world eager to bind her.
I was deeply drawn to the themes of ambition, rebellion, and sacrifice, all beautifully woven through a story that whispers of prophecies and the legendary Excalibur—the mythical heart of all magic. The fusion of Arthurian legend and roaring-twenties realism lends the book a mesmerizing, almost mythic quality. With its lush prose, layered perspectives, and slow-burning tension, it becomes a rich unmasking of secrets, desires, and the true cost of power.
This novel is a masterful blend of historical fantasy, mystery, and female-driven drama. It’s elegant yet haunting, glittering with allure while hiding razor-sharp truths beneath the surface.
At its heart, the novel follows three women—Andie Fairley, Prue Clermont, and Ursula Delavane—whose paths entwine within the charged atmosphere of the Carnival. Each woman’s connection to magic reflects her longing for freedom and self-determination in a world eager to bind her.
I was deeply drawn to the themes of ambition, rebellion, and sacrifice, all beautifully woven through a story that whispers of prophecies and the legendary Excalibur—the mythical heart of all magic. The fusion of Arthurian legend and roaring-twenties realism lends the book a mesmerizing, almost mythic quality. With its lush prose, layered perspectives, and slow-burning tension, it becomes a rich unmasking of secrets, desires, and the true cost of power.
This novel is a masterful blend of historical fantasy, mystery, and female-driven drama. It’s elegant yet haunting, glittering with allure while hiding razor-sharp truths beneath the surface.
October 28, 2025
I haven't read a book that involves Arthurian legend before and now I gotta look into that because this book got me interested!!
So much happens so I'm really going to have to pick up the next book. I liked how the magic system was facing this battle of letting all have it or only some. it was interesting that those of the carnival held the power for who could have the higher forms of magic. I did want to see more of the other lords and that did happen more as the book progressed. The way magic was gained was also very interesting, that each version is gained by an act that personally affected the wielder and was a possible consequence to deeds they may regret. Makes me wonder what other methods would fall under betrayals for Heart Magic and if there is technically another way that Soul magic can be gained.
I did enjoy each of the povs in this book since it was all from different sides of the conflict, even different sides of an event they all attended. Each all had their own ambitions and do change in ways that were satisfying. I really want to see how else all the characters could change and if a specific character will appear again based on what happened to them.
Overall I really enjoyed this and need to keep an eye out for the next book!
So much happens so I'm really going to have to pick up the next book. I liked how the magic system was facing this battle of letting all have it or only some. it was interesting that those of the carnival held the power for who could have the higher forms of magic. I did want to see more of the other lords and that did happen more as the book progressed. The way magic was gained was also very interesting, that each version is gained by an act that personally affected the wielder and was a possible consequence to deeds they may regret. Makes me wonder what other methods would fall under betrayals for Heart Magic and if there is technically another way that Soul magic can be gained.
I did enjoy each of the povs in this book since it was all from different sides of the conflict, even different sides of an event they all attended. Each all had their own ambitions and do change in ways that were satisfying. I really want to see how else all the characters could change and if a specific character will appear again based on what happened to them.
Overall I really enjoyed this and need to keep an eye out for the next book!
October 23, 2025
Three women, three very different lives, three very different goals, all intertwined by a thread of magic. I loved how unique each of the women were, not just their lives and circumstances, but their personalities. In the time period they live in, women have such limited power, and certain expectation placed on them, placing them in even more narrow spaces. I loved getting to see how each of them reached for their goals, and the extent they were willing to go to in order to achieve them. When we first meet Andie, I thought she was going to be the one I sympathized with the most, given her hard upbringing, but in the end Prue’s story was the one that tugged at my heartstrings the most. While I can sympathize with Ursula’s situation, I find it hard to truly feel sorry for her like I did Prue, yet all their stories were so compelling. The magic, the mystery, the emotion. All of it, the world-building was wonderful, even though it was based in our world, the way the magic was woven in and how it was handled was brilliant. I can’t wait to see what the next books in the series have in store!
November 2, 2025
I read A DEATH OF DIVINITY by Maddie Jensen for a review tour hosted by the author and Hidden Hollow Book Tours. Thank you to both for inviting me along and for the gifted e-arc. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
I am really into the 1920s era right now. That was the first thing that pulled me into this book. The magic and women's struggles of that time period made me stay. The feminine rage is quiet. Until it's not.
I love how the story is woven through multiple POVs. The power struggles. The secrets. The obsession with obtaining magic. All of it makes for a great cast of characters. These men pissed off and underestimated the wrong women.
This book is gritty, brutal, and shocking at times. The ending makes me need book 2 right now! I'll definitely be continuing with this series.
I recommend A DEATH OF DIVINITY to fans of the 1920s era, dark magic, power struggles, lovers to enemies, and feminine rage.
I am really into the 1920s era right now. That was the first thing that pulled me into this book. The magic and women's struggles of that time period made me stay. The feminine rage is quiet. Until it's not.
I love how the story is woven through multiple POVs. The power struggles. The secrets. The obsession with obtaining magic. All of it makes for a great cast of characters. These men pissed off and underestimated the wrong women.
This book is gritty, brutal, and shocking at times. The ending makes me need book 2 right now! I'll definitely be continuing with this series.
I recommend A DEATH OF DIVINITY to fans of the 1920s era, dark magic, power struggles, lovers to enemies, and feminine rage.
November 7, 2025
Against the eerie, ethereal landscape of post-war, Prohibition-era New York, A Death of Divinity is a rich tapestry of historical fiction, dark fantasy, and feminist narrative. Maddie Jensen weaves an entrancing world where magic, ambition, and morality engage in a struggle under the dazzling lights of the Carnival of the Seasons.
The novel tracks three complicated women Andie, Prue, and Ursula each tied together by secrets, power, and the temptation of dark magic. The writing is rich and movie-like, drawing you into a world in which glamour hides corruption and desire gives rise to danger. The tension is high, the plot speeding along, and the mood completely enchanting.
What really shines is the way the novel engages power such as who has it, who desires it, and how far a person will go to get it. The intersecting destinies of these women hold out the promise of something grand in ambition and richly human in feeling.
The novel tracks three complicated women Andie, Prue, and Ursula each tied together by secrets, power, and the temptation of dark magic. The writing is rich and movie-like, drawing you into a world in which glamour hides corruption and desire gives rise to danger. The tension is high, the plot speeding along, and the mood completely enchanting.
What really shines is the way the novel engages power such as who has it, who desires it, and how far a person will go to get it. The intersecting destinies of these women hold out the promise of something grand in ambition and richly human in feeling.
October 26, 2025
4⭐️
1.5🌶️
𝙈𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙘 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙤𝙧 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙖 𝙬𝙚𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙡𝙤𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙙.
A Death of Divinity is a unique urban fantasy with such a cool take on Arthurian legend. Set during probation in 1920s New York, ADOD follows three women who each live vastly different lives. I really enjoyed each of their POVs and loved how their characters grew throughout the story. Especially Andie and Prue. The magic system was really cool and I loved how the author incorporated it within the time period. This is the first book in a trilogy and it really sets up for what I think is going to be an action packed sequel. There’s several plot lines that all become interwoven by the end. Lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing. I’m really looking forward to seeing where the story goes, especially after that riveting ending!
𝗔𝗱𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗕𝗥 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲:
❤️ Lovers to enemies
🎪Feminine rage
❤️ Roaring 20s
🎪 Arthurian lore
Thank you Maddie and Hidden Hollow Book Tours for the eArc to read and review. These are my honest thoughts ❤️
1.5🌶️
𝙈𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙘 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙤𝙧 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙖 𝙬𝙚𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙡𝙤𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙙.
A Death of Divinity is a unique urban fantasy with such a cool take on Arthurian legend. Set during probation in 1920s New York, ADOD follows three women who each live vastly different lives. I really enjoyed each of their POVs and loved how their characters grew throughout the story. Especially Andie and Prue. The magic system was really cool and I loved how the author incorporated it within the time period. This is the first book in a trilogy and it really sets up for what I think is going to be an action packed sequel. There’s several plot lines that all become interwoven by the end. Lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing. I’m really looking forward to seeing where the story goes, especially after that riveting ending!
𝗔𝗱𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗕𝗥 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲:
❤️ Lovers to enemies
🎪Feminine rage
❤️ Roaring 20s
🎪 Arthurian lore
Thank you Maddie and Hidden Hollow Book Tours for the eArc to read and review. These are my honest thoughts ❤️
October 26, 2025
What a fascinating read! Blending roaring 1920’s New York with fantasy was a brilliant take. The story revolves around 3 women from very different backgrounds. Read through their POV, alot happens when it comes to ambition and power. So many characters are involved but, because of the main characters, these supporting characters were definitely needed to bring this whole book together. I really enjoyed reading this and look forward to book 2.
Thank you to the author and HHBT for the #gifted copy.
Thank you to the author and HHBT for the #gifted copy.
October 24, 2025
I love when a book has a mix of historical and fantasy blended together! They are my go to genres and this book is another reason why I love the the combo! Three women form different backgrounds and classes are all connected by one event that involves murder. I was on the edge of my seat while reading!
Tropes
🪭Lovers to enemies,
✨Feminine rage,
🪭Roaring 20s,
✨Arthurian lore
Tropes
🪭Lovers to enemies,
✨Feminine rage,
🪭Roaring 20s,
✨Arthurian lore
November 1, 2025
I’ve got to say, this book really kicked off with a bang! I’m new to this author, but after diving in, I’m definitely planning to explore more of her books. I was totally hooked on the blend of history and fantasy. And let’s not forget the writing style and the characters—I really loved the different perspectives! Now, I wasn’t a fan of Larkin’s mother, Ursula. I could totally picture her with a cigar, you know? But I did get where she was coming from, needing a grandchild.
So, you could say I had a bit of a love-hate relationship with her. I’m already preordering my own copy. I didn’t want to leave this world when I finished reading. There are some darker moments, so be sure to check your triggers.
I’m already counting down the days until the next book in the series!
So, you could say I had a bit of a love-hate relationship with her. I’m already preordering my own copy. I didn’t want to leave this world when I finished reading. There are some darker moments, so be sure to check your triggers.
I’m already counting down the days until the next book in the series!
October 31, 2025
4.5 ⭐️
A fantasy novel set in New York during the 1920s Prohibition era. A disturbing event will connect the fate of three women: Andie, True, and Ursula. They are very different but drawn to the Carnival. Magic serves as a currency for the elite, making the magic system of this novel unique. It also incorporates some Arthurian lore. The characters and mystery keep us turning the pages with a great smoke and mirrors vibe. I loved Ursula, the matriarch who controls the carnival.
A fantasy novel set in New York during the 1920s Prohibition era. A disturbing event will connect the fate of three women: Andie, True, and Ursula. They are very different but drawn to the Carnival. Magic serves as a currency for the elite, making the magic system of this novel unique. It also incorporates some Arthurian lore. The characters and mystery keep us turning the pages with a great smoke and mirrors vibe. I loved Ursula, the matriarch who controls the carnival.
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