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A Gentle Apocalypse #2
Love, Politics, and Other Acts of War
Book 2 of A Gentle Apocalypse Series, from the author of Demon Overlord's Retirement Plan, a #1 Amazon Best Seller.
There’s no rest for the wicked, especially when they have family next door.
After centuries of conquering kingdoms and terrifying the cosmos, the Demon Overlord just wants to retire in peace. Unfortunately, peace is hard to find in Lower Middleton, a quiet village full of gossip, feuds, and one dangerously charming succubus—who also happens to be his "cousin."
Now Willem Porter (definitely not Galornus Prime, Destroyer of Worlds) must navigate enchanted pickles, noble politics, and the delicate art of staying out of trouble, all while pretending he’s just a humble turnip farmer.
A cozy, laugh-out-loud fantasy of infernal bureaucracy, reluctant heroism, and small-town chaos.
Perfect for fans of Legends & Lattes, Good Omens, and anyone who likes their comfort reads served with sarcasm, tea, and a touch of demonic meddling.
Start your next infernal vacation in Lower Middleton today.
There’s no rest for the wicked, especially when they have family next door.
After centuries of conquering kingdoms and terrifying the cosmos, the Demon Overlord just wants to retire in peace. Unfortunately, peace is hard to find in Lower Middleton, a quiet village full of gossip, feuds, and one dangerously charming succubus—who also happens to be his "cousin."
Now Willem Porter (definitely not Galornus Prime, Destroyer of Worlds) must navigate enchanted pickles, noble politics, and the delicate art of staying out of trouble, all while pretending he’s just a humble turnip farmer.
A cozy, laugh-out-loud fantasy of infernal bureaucracy, reluctant heroism, and small-town chaos.
Perfect for fans of Legends & Lattes, Good Omens, and anyone who likes their comfort reads served with sarcasm, tea, and a touch of demonic meddling.
Start your next infernal vacation in Lower Middleton today.
235 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 13, 2026
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February 24, 2026
Actual rating: 4.5 stars.
Love, Politics and Other Acts of War was a great and funny follow up to book one of the Gentle Apocalypse series.
I enjoyed Willems continued reluctant manuverings and his world weary patience with those around him. I also found it a treat to see him being outmanuvered in this book. Though I did find the establishment of new characters and their personalities and how they fit into the village to be weaker than in book one, which is what dragged it down from a 5 star read for me.
This was still cute and cozy though and I really enjoyed it as a palate cleanser read, same as book one.
Looking forward to book three.
Love, Politics and Other Acts of War was a great and funny follow up to book one of the Gentle Apocalypse series.
I enjoyed Willems continued reluctant manuverings and his world weary patience with those around him. I also found it a treat to see him being outmanuvered in this book. Though I did find the establishment of new characters and their personalities and how they fit into the village to be weaker than in book one, which is what dragged it down from a 5 star read for me.
This was still cute and cozy though and I really enjoyed it as a palate cleanser read, same as book one.
Looking forward to book three.
March 10, 2026
A more serious sequel, but still delightful fantasy
I'm in love with Willem...and Sally, and Prometheus, and Ferdinand, and Rajani, and Arthur, and all the original and new inhabitants of Little Middleton. There is romance, laughter, conflict, and PICKLES. The story flies by, and I'm sorry when it ends. I read Love in KU but will buy it to reread.
I'm in love with Willem...and Sally, and Prometheus, and Ferdinand, and Rajani, and Arthur, and all the original and new inhabitants of Little Middleton. There is romance, laughter, conflict, and PICKLES. The story flies by, and I'm sorry when it ends. I read Love in KU but will buy it to reread.
January 26, 2026
January 2026
Kindle edition
This is one of those series that I am defo going to binge read all the way through once completed. It was fun, mostly light and the demon lord was a little more active than the previous, again leading to another cliffhanger that he should've seen coming. Crazy goat, a succubus minion finding her own place, the DL losing his prized pickles and training. Loved this one. Looking forward to the next one.
Kindle edition
This is one of those series that I am defo going to binge read all the way through once completed. It was fun, mostly light and the demon lord was a little more active than the previous, again leading to another cliffhanger that he should've seen coming. Crazy goat, a succubus minion finding her own place, the DL losing his prized pickles and training. Loved this one. Looking forward to the next one.
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February 5, 2026
I'm enjoying the short books in this series so much. Gentle humor, pleasant story telling and entertaining characters, the perfect read for me in this moment. I'm looking forward to book 3.
February 25, 2026
I liked the first one better—this one is a bit too happy happy. Less wry.
March 28, 2026
I am so grateful to have found this demonic cozy series. Someone out there gets me.
April 27, 2026
A short fun fantastic series so far.
Just a simple clever and charming book about a demon overlord and his love for humanity lol
Just a simple clever and charming book about a demon overlord and his love for humanity lol
January 19, 2026
Oh I LOVED this!!! I read the first one needing a palate cleanser from my book slump. Then I’ve spent the past 20 days waiting for this one to come out!! So warming and innovative. Found family trope always wins for me
March 6, 2026
Hilarious. What could go wrong when the Great Demon Overlord decides to retire to become a turnip farmer in a hamlet? Very amusing.
February 27, 2026
Better than the first book in my opinion - maybe because the world was more fleshed out? Regardless still very enjoyable
Did Not Finish
April 1, 2026No, can’t do it. The first book was funny, though it dragged a bit. This one is worse. There’s still the same humour, though it feels forced. Like the story is there as a vehicle for the humour vs. humour just being a feature enhancing story telling. The plot was kind of silly and uninteresting. Not much happened. Also, the characters remained quite flat and underdeveloped. I don’t know what the point of Rajani was either. Just could not get invested.
February 28, 2026
It's a good story but Willem's flat emotional state kind of spills over into the tone of the story.
A lot more happens but it all felt the same somehow. That's the only way I can describe it....
A lot more happens but it all felt the same somehow. That's the only way I can describe it....
March 30, 2026
I really enjoyed the premise of the first book: demon tired of demon-ing, decides to take up a new identity and become a turnip farmer in a small, sleepy medieval village. Shenanigans ensue. Demon makes friends, reluctantly, and inadvertently, makes the village a better place.
Good times.
So, when Rajani, the Queen of the Succubi is introduced at the end of book one, I was excited. Great potential for something fun. However, I spent most of the book alternating between Rajani (she flits in, takes over things, and meddles - but I guess it's supposed to be harmless?) and being exasperated with Willem (Dude, she's building new additions onto your cottage - would you just say something?) because for a demon overlord, he walks around for the most of the book with either his tail between his legs (ha!) or being clueless about important things.
Still a fun read. I'll likely read the third book when it comes out because I am invested in the characters.
Good times.
So, when Rajani, the Queen of the Succubi is introduced at the end of book one, I was excited. Great potential for something fun. However, I spent most of the book alternating between Rajani (she flits in, takes over things, and meddles - but I guess it's supposed to be harmless?) and being exasperated with Willem (Dude, she's building new additions onto your cottage - would you just say something?) because for a demon overlord, he walks around for the most of the book with either his tail between his legs (ha!) or being clueless about important things.
Still a fun read. I'll likely read the third book when it comes out because I am invested in the characters.
May 5, 2026
I enjoyed book 1 better than this one. This one was fine, it was much slower and Willem is really quite clueless as to his control of everything around him. Having Rajahni join the group was both cute and even more telling with how far outside of his comfort zone Willem is. The change in his relationship with Clara is quite sweet as he really stumbles when it comes to emotions and communication. She is putting up with alot that just seems a bit strange some times. The skirmish between the baronies shows the political savvy that Willem does have. An additional issue with mercenaries occurs off-book and is told by a messenger with little violence described. The scenes with Sally have really shown a huge amount of growth. The concerns for her safety seem necessary since she really doesn't have a careful bone in her body!
I look forward to book 3 when yet another character from Willem/Galornus past comes to visit.
I look forward to book 3 when yet another character from Willem/Galornus past comes to visit.
April 20, 2026
Loved it. In a way I'm sad that I read it immediately after finishing the first book, b/c ... it wasn't a novelty anymore. So the newness was gone of the beauty of the book - but don't mistake that for loving it really any less.
It's delightful, and I've already started the third book hahahaha.
But it's great with the addition of Willem's COUSIN, and it keeps the same heart and threads of delightfulness. Again, cannot recommend enough. But I feel like purchasing copies is reserved the first book, it's the gateway, give it out and get people sucked in.
I love the development of Sally, and the continual development of Willem. GO READ IT. NOW.
It's delightful, and I've already started the third book hahahaha.
But it's great with the addition of Willem's COUSIN, and it keeps the same heart and threads of delightfulness. Again, cannot recommend enough. But I feel like purchasing copies is reserved the first book, it's the gateway, give it out and get people sucked in.
I love the development of Sally, and the continual development of Willem. GO READ IT. NOW.
January 15, 2026
Purely accidental luck on my part, this was released a whole 5 minutes after I finished the first book, which I randomly picked up from KU while looking for a short and funny read. This was a great continuation of the series, which picks up pretty much right at the end of book 1. While I have not found these lol funny, I have enjoyed them. The characters and story are great, and a good way to spend a couple of hours if you want something light to read. I will be reading book 3 when it comes out.
March 19, 2026
Very much a continuation of the first book, well-written and warm. There’s a lovely battle scene which takes place off the page and you get it through retelling, which helps to keep the peril at bay. Not that I’m peril averse but it doesn’t half make the book easier to read. The problem with it though is that there’s never any real stakes so development is a bit of an issue.
That said, if you’re reading book two you already know how the book is meant to feel so if you want stakes, look elsewhere.
It’s fun, it’s easy to read and it’s enjoyable.
That said, if you’re reading book two you already know how the book is meant to feel so if you want stakes, look elsewhere.
It’s fun, it’s easy to read and it’s enjoyable.
March 25, 2026
Just as fantastic and well written as the last book. The humor is excellent and the banter has me chuckling to myself constantly. The story is extremely well done and clearly thought out.
The only place this book falls short is the romance. Like the last book it feels a little forced for the main character. The side charcter romances make sense and don't feel that bad. This book does try to elevate that a little bit more. The main character talks more to Clara and you see their conversations. If anything I could be misjudging the romance and it's going to drag on over a few books.
The only place this book falls short is the romance. Like the last book it feels a little forced for the main character. The side charcter romances make sense and don't feel that bad. This book does try to elevate that a little bit more. The main character talks more to Clara and you see their conversations. If anything I could be misjudging the romance and it's going to drag on over a few books.
April 20, 2026
Another Riotous Hit…
Once again I find that I have devoured another book in this series and laughed the whole way through. And once again we find Willem dealing with more magically inspired disasters (that darned river he rerouted is biting him in his behind). If you haven’t already read the first book - stop and read that before reading this one. Otherwise you won’t understand what and more importantly why, this all happened. If you love humorous writing then you will absolutely appreciate this series.
Once again I find that I have devoured another book in this series and laughed the whole way through. And once again we find Willem dealing with more magically inspired disasters (that darned river he rerouted is biting him in his behind). If you haven’t already read the first book - stop and read that before reading this one. Otherwise you won’t understand what and more importantly why, this all happened. If you love humorous writing then you will absolutely appreciate this series.
February 20, 2026
My New Favorite Author
I love these books! I don’t know how I found them, but once I started reading them I could not stop. The characters are full of depth and each so intriguing. I want to learn more about every character the author introduces! The world is clearly deeply thought out and the storylines are so compelling. This series is romantic, deep, and whimsical - an impossible combination the author does so well. I am looking forward to the next book!
I love these books! I don’t know how I found them, but once I started reading them I could not stop. The characters are full of depth and each so intriguing. I want to learn more about every character the author introduces! The world is clearly deeply thought out and the storylines are so compelling. This series is romantic, deep, and whimsical - an impossible combination the author does so well. I am looking forward to the next book!
March 15, 2026
a quick and fun read, some points can be frustrating but it adds to the character od Willem. the author is clearly writing a story of a unwitting villain who really just wanted to be left alone. who couldn't even remember why he started fighting in the first place. At times Willems behavior as other around him do whatever they please makes you forget he was a demon overlord and truly frustrated as he is esse tally trapped by those he cares for.
a fun quick pallet cleanser.
a fun quick pallet cleanser.
March 25, 2026
This one was still a good time but not quite as much fun as the first installment. I thought it skipped around in parts and I didn't enjoy the new character and her wiles. Her relationship with the narrator could have been better fleshed out. I also thought the overarching plot was a little silly in a way that I didn't in the first book. Still fun, and will keep on with the series between other things.
April 25, 2026
A Tale of Nothing that I Can't Put Down
The story continues. A retired demon who just wants to be left alone. No evil. No fighting the divine. Just grow turnips. The problem is he has been adopted by the pesky mortals who really like this boring turnip farmer. And despite his gnawing past, he succumbs to good. Just a demon named Willem, a crazy goat and a hellhound named Buttercup acclimating into medieval farm life, trying to be good without burning the whole place down.
The story continues. A retired demon who just wants to be left alone. No evil. No fighting the divine. Just grow turnips. The problem is he has been adopted by the pesky mortals who really like this boring turnip farmer. And despite his gnawing past, he succumbs to good. Just a demon named Willem, a crazy goat and a hellhound named Buttercup acclimating into medieval farm life, trying to be good without burning the whole place down.
February 1, 2026
This book was a joy to read! Cozy, but just enough action and obstacles for the characters to overcome that it wasn’t boring! Lots of character growth, further world building, and introduced a host of new characters! I absolutely enjoyed it! Make sure to read the first book in the series first though, or this one won’t make sense and will not be as enjoyable.
February 12, 2026
Great fun read
Great fun, quick read. Comedy and character relationships are the base of these books. They're laugh out loud funny, great characters, even some slow burn romances, and have intrigue and excitement without bloody angst fights. And a demon goat, what else could you ask for. Highly recommended.
Great fun, quick read. Comedy and character relationships are the base of these books. They're laugh out loud funny, great characters, even some slow burn romances, and have intrigue and excitement without bloody angst fights. And a demon goat, what else could you ask for. Highly recommended.
March 1, 2026
These books are so good and I usually devour them in a single sitting, two at the most if sleep is needed. I love the characters just as much as I did in book one and I'm eagerly awaiting the release of the next. The only thing I would change is that I wish they were longer, not necessarily because the storyline needs it but just because I'm never ready for my enjoyment to end
April 6, 2026
Excellent Series
Enjoyed this as much as the first in the series. Just enough complexity to be interesting, just enough humour to be entertaining. The supporting cast of animals - a gluttonous goat, a retired hellhound, a pair of intelligent bulls, and a fierce hen - add plenty of background colour too.
Enjoyed this as much as the first in the series. Just enough complexity to be interesting, just enough humour to be entertaining. The supporting cast of animals - a gluttonous goat, a retired hellhound, a pair of intelligent bulls, and a fierce hen - add plenty of background colour too.
April 12, 2026
Unexpected Delight
This series of novellas are an unexpected delight. The main character and cast are humorous and loveable. If you are looking for something light and a good laugh, I highly recommend. :) I hope these get made into a special edition because they would have place on the mantle. haha
This series of novellas are an unexpected delight. The main character and cast are humorous and loveable. If you are looking for something light and a good laugh, I highly recommend. :) I hope these get made into a special edition because they would have place on the mantle. haha
April 19, 2026
Good!
Wow! What an original story like I never had the chance to read before! Funny with endearing characters (even the animals), I read the first 3 books in a row (the next isn't out yet). This author is promising and I can't wait to read the next. I hope there will be plenty more!
Wow! What an original story like I never had the chance to read before! Funny with endearing characters (even the animals), I read the first 3 books in a row (the next isn't out yet). This author is promising and I can't wait to read the next. I hope there will be plenty more!
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