Bitter Truth

by C.E. Floyd

The Archangel of Death, Azrael, has been holding his fair share of secrets from his family. The attempted murder of his youngest sibling has resulted in judgement falling at his feet. Imprisoned yet adamant he is innocent of this traitorous crime, Azrael finds a way to gain back his siblings trust by helping them hunt down an escaped being from the Otherworld.

Gem is an Unknown being who manages to escape the prison that had been her home for all of her life. She’s searching for someone in the Underworld, but instead she locates an enemy from her past.

Can Azrael prove his innocence to his siblings?

Will Gem discover what she’s looking for, or will she end up back in her prison?

396 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 5, 2025

Reviews

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Received this book as part of an ARC reading. The twists and the turns throughout this story will leave you pondering what is going to happen next! This was most definitely a different reading style than what I’ve been used to, but nevertheless it was worth it! The in depth details provided to us in the story leave you seeing and practically smelling exactly what you’re reading, from character, to location descriptions- you won’t miss a single depiction. But pay attention, or you may miss key details that you didn’t realize at first and will want to go back to find the information.
There’s one twist that definitely left my jaw hanging and audibly going WHAT… But the question is which twist was it? Now I want to start at the first book in the series and see what I’ve been missing!

[The Book Ssirren · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story was great. I didn't read the books that came before this one and we concerned that it might be an issue. that wasn't the case at all.
this story is so well written that it feels like your a part of everything going on. I could feel, see, hear... it was awesome. when a book feels like a movie in my head, then the author has done a wonderful job.
the twists and turns had me eating this book up. I'm definitely going to read the books before this one so I get an even better picture of the awesomeness this book was.

[Gemma Wells · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book further expands the world laid out in the previous books, and really enjoyed getting to meet new characters and explore new locations. The plot is very fast moving, and full of so many twists you will not see coming.

[Marilyn Formosa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A compelling story with quite a twist. Worth reading.

[Shirinibini · Rating 4 out of 5]

I went into Bitter Truth without reading the previous books, and I was surprised by how quickly I got hooked. The story moves fast, the twists are constant, and it keeps you guessing right up to the last chapter. I really liked the mix of tension, emotion, and mystery — even when I wasn’t familiar with all the backstory, it still made sense and kept me turning pages. A great read if you enjoy unpredictable plots and strong storytelling!

[Dominika · Rating 5 out of 5]

The next book in the series is a fantastic read. I love how it expands the world, introducing new and exciting places that add depth and adventure. The twists are unpredictable and bring fresh perspectives to the characters and their relationships.