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Gods & Monsters [Dramatized Adaptation] #1, Part 2

The Book of Azrael (Part 2 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]

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World Ender meets Ender of Worlds...
A thousand years ago, Dianna gave up her life in the deserts of Eoria to save her dying sister. She called upon anyone who would listen, not expecting a monster far worse than any nightmare to answer. Now she does what Kaden asks, even if that means securing an ancient relic from the very creatures that hunt her.

A King thought long dead and long forgotten.
In the old world his name was Samkiel. In the new world it is Liam, but one title remains true throughout time. He is the World Ender, a myth to his enemies, a savior and King to those loyal to him. After the Gods War, he locked himself away, hiding from the world. He denied his crown and responsibilities, leaving the very ones who needed him most to deal with the fallout of the death of their homeworld. Now an attack on those he holds dear sends him back to the one realm he never wished to visit again and into the sights of an enemy he thought imprisoned eons ago.

Now enemies older than time must put aside their differences and work together in hopes of saving both their world and every realm in between.

Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!

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Published November 6, 2025

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Amber V. Nicole

15 books8,654 followers
Amber V Nicole is a dark fantasy writer with a touch of horror added into the mix. When she is not writing new and fantastic ways to devastate her readers she is probably playing video games or obsessing over anime. Amber loves morally gray characters with their flaws and all and is always dreaming of far off places with dragons, magic, and swords. She loves a good villain and plans to tell many stories showcasing them in the spotlight.
You can find Amber active the most on her Instagram.

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Profile Image for Sue Bush.
134 reviews506 followers
November 17, 2025
this graphic audio was everything and I loved it even more with the re read
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223 reviews13 followers
December 5, 2025
Ouch. That ending.
Captivating, action packed and a full throat punch 👊🏼
Diving into this series for more
Profile Image for Kerry.
677 reviews22 followers
January 8, 2026
Did I like part 2 better than part 1? Yes, actually. Did I have any idea what was going on? No, not really. Will I continue the series? Not in graphic audio. The cast and production was well done, I just needed more of the details that were removed.
Profile Image for Kelsea Williams.
45 reviews
February 4, 2026
Obsessed!!! I am shook! What a cliffhanger!

I was initially surprised by the contemporary setting, but it is sooooo fitting and one of my favorite parts. I have not read many fantasy-based books of this nature set in such a relatable world and with a morally grey FMC. I am here for it though! I can’t get enough of it. The story and world building was slow to start and requires your attention to fully digest it. Ultimately though, the story has a great medium pace and flow. The way the character development, plot and story are all intwined is beautifully done.

I love Dianna for just being a take no bs, touch my sister and die character. I love Liam for his trauma born and scorned attitude. BUT what I really loved was the tension, hate and just true distaste between them even more. Ha! Aren’t all true bonds built on growing together in some form anyway.

This book just touches on the true story. I know there is more to come with how they are all intertwined and how the prophecy will come to fruition. The pain, the rage, the tension, the terror, the passion, the love, the bonds, the loyalty, the distrust, I need more now! The graphic audio was such a great way to consume this story. I will have a hard time waiting for the next book’s installment.
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84 reviews9 followers
December 3, 2025
The dramatized adaptation of this audiobook is soooo good! I finished part one and immediately got this second part because I needed to finish the story!

Diana and Liam are really going through some things in this second half! A budding romance, being hunted by Kaden, being betrayed by allies, and now trying to stop the apocalypse of the universe! It was and emotional and anxiety inducing 😂

The narrators again were so perfect and the emotions shown in their performances had my emotions all over the place! It ends on a cliffhanger that had me shocked and saddened. When it ended, I just sat there for a second just trying to take everything in 😂 I hope they make the dramatized versions of the other books soon because I needed them now! 😭
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239 reviews5 followers
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January 23, 2026
5⭐️ la dramatización, 4⭐️ el libro.En mi review anterior de la parte 1 hay una pequeña sinopsis del libro.Los personajes están bien caracterizados, y los actores que les ponen voz, me parecen super acertados, y hacen un trabajo excepcional.Me gusta mucho la evolución entre Diana y Liam, los protagonistas. Hay momentos muy divertidos, y muy cuquis. Está muy bien llevado el enemies to friends to lovers. Aunque siempre me va a chirriar la manera en como en casi todos los libros de romantasy o fantasía con romance pueden acabar enamorándose con las barbaridades que se han hecho al principio.Veremos qué tal el segundo libro, porque el final... ufff, me ha dejado el corazón algo tocadito.
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810 reviews11 followers
November 27, 2025
Seriously questioning my life’s choices. Pulled an all nighter the night before Thanksgiving because I simply just could not put this audiobook down.

Graphic Audio is definitely the way to go. I loved it, my review stands the same as part 1. The only thing to add to this review is that I did not see that ending coming. As much as I want to jump into book 2 I’m going to wait for the graphic audio to come out because I’m obsessed with the narrator’s voices and how well they portray their characters. It is the only way I will be recommending this book from here on out.
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69 reviews8 followers
November 16, 2025
Not writing two separate reviews. All my thoughts are in part 1 🖤
Profile Image for Amanda | escapetoerilea.
328 reviews27 followers
December 4, 2025
(Same review as part 1)

The Book of Azrael by Amber V. Nicole
Gods and Monsters, book 1

Graphic Audio, full cast including Gabriel Michael and Marissa Clay as MMC and FMC
The whole cast did a great job with this performance! For those not familiar with Graphic Audio, the book is performed with different narrators for each voice along with sound effects and music! It's a great time and the narrators really bring these charters to life and give them so much emotion! And I am on a quest to listen to everything thing Gabriel Michael has narrated, so there's that!

Dual POV, enemies to lovers, mental health rep, morally grey FMC, will do anything for sister, slow burn turns spicy, god MMC who just wants to be left alone, they are both powerful, gods and vampiric shapeshifters, banter, betrayal, monsters, high stakes, touch her/him and find out, both jealous and possessive, so much betrayal, cliffhanger!

Dianna does whatever is demanded of her to keep her sister safe. And as much as she hates who she is and what she has done, it is all worth it for Gabby. But when she runs into a new threat, everything changes and she turns on the one who has controlled her for so long. Samkiel was supposed to be gone, but now he is begrudgingly here and not happy about it. Dianna makes a new deal to ensure her sister's safety in return for helping him take down her previous master. But can she trust him as they scramble to reach a powerful relic before their enemies do?

This book is action packed and had me on the edge of my seat! I love that Dianna is strong and powerful but that she meets her match with Samkiel. As he does with her. Her banter and him learning it (he has not been around so is learning the modern world) is humorous and while a wanted to knock their heads together a few times, I adored their falling for each other! I also liked that Samkiel wasn't perfect and put together, but also had his own mental health issues to deal with. The ending had me staring at the wall and also scrambling to get to the next book!
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109 reviews5 followers
November 26, 2025
I’ll be honest — I was a little confused at first by all the different names and types of creatures, but once I found my footing, the storyline completely captured my attention.

What struck me most was the sister bond. It was written so beautifully and felt so real. As an older sister myself, I connected deeply with Diana. Her protectiveness, her fear of losing the people she loves, and the weight she carries on her shoulders all hit close to home. I understood her in a way that made the story even more emotional and immersive.

But that ending though?!?! 😩😩😩
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629 reviews1 follower
December 24, 2025
So after waiting a while to get part 2 - it was not hard to get back into however, I found it more boring. Usually the second half of the book is ramping up and unfortunately in splitting them up and me having to wait on Libby for part 2 - it seems to have lost its momentum.

Also I want to say that for a “god” world ender…. It doesn’t seem possible that other people should be able to get as close to him in fights or give him a hard time….. it should be impossible and these others somehow over-powered?

Nevertheless, similar to Many romantasy books the ending was just wild. It was like an oh shit. Oh damn moment. And as such I suppose I will have to carry on with the series.
Profile Image for Julia Noack.
396 reviews9 followers
November 26, 2025
5 stars, no words.

Ten minutes later..

5 stars and I struggle for words. This book has everything. Amazing world building, banter, chemistry, enemies to friends to lovers, gods and monsters, badass characters, betrayal, AND A CLIFFHANGER ENDING???
Profile Image for Jared.
23 reviews
January 21, 2026
Crazy ending. Next book will be insane I imagine.
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58 reviews10 followers
December 30, 2025
Listening to The Book of Azrael in dramatized audio form was an experience - the kind that makes it impossible to multitask because the story demands your full attention.

This format brings the world to life in a completely different way. The layered sound design, distinct character voices, and emotional delivery elevate everything: the tension, the danger, the banter, the quieter moments that hit you right in the chest. Gods, monsters, vampires, fates - every creature and every power feels present, not just described.

Dianna especially shines in audio. Her strength, sarcasm, protectiveness, and buried compassion come through so clearly that she feels real - fierce and lethal one moment, painfully human the next. And Samkiel? His voice alone explains why he belongs in the book husband category. The restraint, the power, the underlying conflict - it all lands harder when you hear it.

The pacing in audio is addictive. Scenes bleed into each other seamlessly, the action feels sharper, and the emotional moments linger longer. I caught myself saying “okay, just one more scene” far too many times - only to realize I was hours deep.

And the villain?
Hearing him is somehow worse - colder, crueler, and genuinely unsettling. That quiet menace translates terrifyingly well in audio.

If you’re someone who loves full immersion, dramatized audiobooks, or just wants to experience this story in a way that feels cinematic and intense - this is absolutely the format to try.

🎧 Highly recommend. Headphones on. Emotions not protected.
Profile Image for Flame and Fable.
28 reviews
December 15, 2025
I’m in deep! This book, the characters, the true enemies to lovers has been amazing! I would recommend this to anyone, especially the graphic audio. I was listening to it when I went to bed and the minute I woke up. I just couldn’t put it down. It got it’s hooks into me and didn’t let go. The only thing I would say is that the GA isn’t available for all books yet, and it’s not a completed series (currently 4 books released).

Having said that, the slow burn, the tension, the development of the main characters relationship was top tier! There was action, plot twists, and that cliffhanger was not what I was expecting 👀

It’s a duel POV story and Samkiel (aka Liam) is played by Gabriel Michael, it took me a while to forget he wasn’t Xaden, but I have to say, he plays the character so well alongside the female lead Marissa Clay, and I lapped it up 🥵. Forbidden romance is one of my favourite tropes, and this delivered!! Run, don’t walk, to this series 😍
Profile Image for Kinsey B.
198 reviews6 followers
January 22, 2026
This is a challenging book to listen to as an audiobook. I think my experience would have been better if I had read this on Kindle or a physical copy. This storyline was pretty complex and I feel as if I missed things that I might have picked up if I had not done the audiobook. That being said, I did find the second half of this story to be much more interesting than the first half. There was a good amount of action and heartbreak moments, as well as some tender romance moments.

I can definitely understand the hype for this book. The ending left me ready for more, but overall, I don't know that I will continue with the story. The feminine rage was well done, but I had a hard time connecting to anyone other than the FMC. The books main characters dominated this book and the side characters didn't have the time for me to enjoy them much. This was very much a plot driven story with spice. It just didn't quite hit the mark for me.
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131 reviews5 followers
November 7, 2025
I’M SORRY?! IT CAN’T JUST END THERE!

If you can’t tell this book ends on a cliffhanger that twists so hard I’ve got whiplash. This book is a 10/10 read 5/5⭐️ and omg the emotions I went through reading it.

Diana and Samkiel 😭❤️.

“My little Diana.”

“Yes, your highness?”

This book wrecked me in absolutely the best ways and I will definitely recommend it to everyone now so they can suffer with me. Oh and book 2 as soon a as I can afford it, I’M COMING FOR YOU! The plots and twists had my heart in my throat and I fell in love with the characters right away. It’s one of those books that you can tell right from the start that it’ll be one of the best books you’ve ever read. Now I’ll just have to somehow emotionally recover from this.
Profile Image for Sara B.
155 reviews
February 7, 2026
Super fun gods and monsters, enemies to lovers. The monsters are really powerful. There's an amount of just letting the story do its thing and have fun on the ride.

I read/listened to the first half of this last year and realized I retained nothing so relisted to it before doing the second half of the graphic audio. TBH, I don't think the graphic audio is necessary for this. You'll likely get a better sense of the story by reading it.

I enjoyed the monsters. I enjoyed the MMC and his adaptation to the world and his long list of struggles. I liked the FMC and the fact she's not a 21 year old something but rather hundreds of years old. Also, I feel like the relationships are believable. With appropriate spice. Generally the magic is pretty good. The fight scenes are quality too.
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688 reviews25 followers
December 24, 2025
I was completely surprised by what this book was about! My best friend, Melissa, suggested we read it together, and we both listened to the graphic audiobook while trying to follow along with the physical book.

These characters and the world the author created are amazing! Samkiel (the world ender) and Diana are absolutely incredible. This book wasn’t as dark as I expected, but I really loved it.

That ending was just amazing.

Let’s give the narrators a big shout-out! They do such an amazing job, making it feel like a movie in your ears.

It took me a little longer to finish because I didn’t want it to end. I can’t wait to read book 2. I highly recommend this book.
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369 reviews
January 5, 2026
This series has been on my tbr for a while, so when the graphic audiobook became available on Libby, I jumped at the chance.

I have to say that I have very mixed feelings about it. I was so confused for quite a long while as so many character names and worlds were introduced. It took longer than I would expect to understand what was happening. I’m uncertain whether that was due to the graphic audiobook which felt like it distracted me from the plot rather than enhance it.

The last third of the book was far more enjoyable, but I never felt fully invested in the story. I may continue the series,but definitely will not be returning to the graphic audiobook version if I do.
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554 reviews2 followers
January 17, 2026
Well. Liam and Diana are hunting for the book that could kill Liam. They track leads and with the help of friends they find the book. But there is so much double crossing that Kane ended up getting the book. While they are healing from the fight, Kane kidnaps Diana’s sister and their witch and vampire friends double crossed them to be on Kanes side. Kane killed Diana’s sister. Diana’s grief turned her into the dragon and that’s when Liam realized that the “this is how the world ends” prophecy wasn’t about him but about Diana and how she breaks after her sisters death.
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42 reviews
November 13, 2025
Tyckte boken var ganska seg i början. Gillar inte urban fantasy jätte mycket men gillade ändå världuppbyggnaden. Bad ass huvudkaraktär och deras relation växte på ett positivt sätt för gillade inte riktigt den till en börja. Slutet vad 10/10. Om de inte hade haft det höga tempotet i slutet hade jag bara gett boken 3,5⭐️ men den får 4 bara för slutet och cliffhanger. Ser definitivt fram emot bok 2
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Profile Image for Aimee.
196 reviews7 followers
November 28, 2025
4.25

The romance in this was the kind of buildup I prefer so that was my favorite part of this! Some people said this was insta-love but months do go by and it definitely wasn’t insta-lust. Looking for the book was an interesting plot line but I wish they did the ending differently. I’ll see how it develops in book 2!

Also some of the cutscenes reminded me of a video game which I’ve never felt in a book before!
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287 reviews2 followers
January 11, 2026
All the narrators delivered an exceptional performance, effortlessly inhabiting each character and using tone and energy to convey inner turmoil, moments of reflection, and self-doubt with vivid clarity. Their clear, steady voices and measured cadence perfectly matched the story’s varying moods, bringing depth and authenticity to every scene. They enhanced the listener’s experience and made the narrative both engaging and emotionally resonant.
Profile Image for Hannah Thibodeau.
138 reviews2 followers
December 5, 2025
⭐️ 5
I love that both the FMC and the MMC have their own POV chapters! This is amazing! It was NOT what I expected and far exceeded my expectations! The plot twists, character development, the magic system and world building, the enemies to friends to ?
I am now obsessed with Samkiel as a book boyfriend! Diana is a strong FMC and I am totally rooting for them!!
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