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Gods & Monsters #4
The Wrath of the Fallen
Goodreads Choice Award
Nominee for Readers' Favorite Romantasy (2025)
When Gods dance with Monsters, the world will tremble.
With the return of Samkiel, the rightful heir to the throne, tensions grow in the remaining realms. Battle lines begin to form between those pledging their loyalties to either Samkiel or Nismera. War looms on the horizon, and Samkiel must deal with his growing power. Without the Ring of Oblivion, the dark ancient force living under his skin begins to lash out.
Meanwhile, an ancient power calls to Dianna, plaguing her dreams with messages of retribution. Samkiel, seeking to protect the woman he loves, sets out on a desperate search for answers, but the solution will mean a dangerous voyage to the one place he dares not go—the Otherworld.
Forces, primal and eternal, have taken notice, forcing Ig’Morruthens and gods to work together on a quest to reclaim an object capable of unraveling reality. An unlikely bond is formed in blood and fire, leaving all affected with no choice but one—save the realms or themselves.
It is a race against time as Nismera hunts for Vincent and Camilla, seeking what they stole. Her thirst for power and her armada only grow stronger as she rampages across the realms.
With the return of Samkiel, the rightful heir to the throne, tensions grow in the remaining realms. Battle lines begin to form between those pledging their loyalties to either Samkiel or Nismera. War looms on the horizon, and Samkiel must deal with his growing power. Without the Ring of Oblivion, the dark ancient force living under his skin begins to lash out.
Meanwhile, an ancient power calls to Dianna, plaguing her dreams with messages of retribution. Samkiel, seeking to protect the woman he loves, sets out on a desperate search for answers, but the solution will mean a dangerous voyage to the one place he dares not go—the Otherworld.
Forces, primal and eternal, have taken notice, forcing Ig’Morruthens and gods to work together on a quest to reclaim an object capable of unraveling reality. An unlikely bond is formed in blood and fire, leaving all affected with no choice but one—save the realms or themselves.
It is a race against time as Nismera hunts for Vincent and Camilla, seeking what they stole. Her thirst for power and her armada only grow stronger as she rampages across the realms.
672 pages, Hardcover
First published October 28, 2025
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Amber V. Nicole
12 books8,347 followersAmber 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.
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November 3, 2025
I have whiplash. THAT ENDING?!!! Damn. I thought I knew what was coming I was not expecting THAT!!!
Now don’t get me wrong I loved this book but it was definitely my least favorite in the series. It’s incredibly hard to keep momentum going in a 7 book series and with this being book 4 I’m still impressed by how invested I am in the story as a whole but there were some things I struggled with but they were smaller details that after that ending I do think are going to be made up for in book 5…. I hope!!
- I felt like the stakes weren’t high enough until the end, everyone kept dying and coming back to life which is a personal pet peeve of mine, so it made it hard for the emotional moments to feel real if that makes sense?
- Dianna and samkiel are supposed to be untouchable however they keep getting caught in scenarios that based on their power they should be able to get themselves out of….
- One of the reasons why I loved the end so much is because I was waiting for something to happen that truly ripped samkiel and Dianna apart it was so needed to progress the plot, I feel like a lot of this book was them almost being in a bad situation but then finding their way out of it. I need to truly be agonizing over whether or not they will find their way back to each other (I’m toxic I know)
- WHERE WERE SOME OF OUR SIDE CHARACTERS??? One of my favorite things about this series is the found family and the cast of incredible characters which we still got but I’m shocked we got absolutely nothing from Logan and neverra and that plot line was completely ignored in this. Which I know we’ll revisit but it was crazy how it was completely left out.
- I loved samkiel and Dianna’s love and devotion in this but at times it almost felt a bit overdone to the point where I was like okay let’s pack it in….
- Reggie….. don’t wanna talk about the downfall of that character arc
Okay done with what I didn’t like. Onto what I loved:
- samkiel being samkiel, Dianna being Dianna, I absolutely adore them and they are such a power couple despite them being obnoxiously lovie at times. I just absolutely adore them.
- Samkiel being so down bad and obsessed with his wife and going FULL OBLIVION VILLAIN MODE YES
- Dianna is still one of my favorite fmcs, she is such a baddie and I love how she still stays true to her morally grey self ugh shes iconic.
- CAMILLA AND VINCENT MY YEARNING LOVERS MY EVERYTHING
- “Tell me where to go, and I’ll follow on hands and knees if I must. My life, my sword, all of it is for you. I will serve you and only you until you have no more need of me or death claims us.” Like Vincent owns me at this point
- ISAIAHHHHHYHH don’t even start with me ive been in love with him since day 1. Him and imogen are my Roman Empire i need so much more of them.
- Kaden….. guys im disgusted with how much i love him now i never thought i would see the day. Him just being the saddest yearner in this and slowly crawling his way into my heart. Ew. I don’t forgive him no, but I loved his character arc in this.
- ISAIAH KADEN AND SAMMY HAVING TO WORK TOGETHERRRRRR
- Cameron my love forever…. Him and Xavier have me in ruins
- Nismera being a PHENOMENAL villain I hate her with every fiber of my being but she’s so good at being evil I fear.
And on the ending…. Everyone said it was gonna emotionally ruin me…. Honestly it didnt. This was the least painful book in the series so far and I think that’s because like I said I didn’t believe the emotionally impactful moments in the end. Not to say I didn’t shed a tear because I’m just a sad girl at the end of the day, but as far as emotional damage goes I’m chillin.
All in all loved it despite its flaws and I actually need book 5 right now!!!
Now don’t get me wrong I loved this book but it was definitely my least favorite in the series. It’s incredibly hard to keep momentum going in a 7 book series and with this being book 4 I’m still impressed by how invested I am in the story as a whole but there were some things I struggled with but they were smaller details that after that ending I do think are going to be made up for in book 5…. I hope!!
- I felt like the stakes weren’t high enough until the end, everyone kept dying and coming back to life which is a personal pet peeve of mine, so it made it hard for the emotional moments to feel real if that makes sense?
- Dianna and samkiel are supposed to be untouchable however they keep getting caught in scenarios that based on their power they should be able to get themselves out of….
- One of the reasons why I loved the end so much is because I was waiting for something to happen that truly ripped samkiel and Dianna apart it was so needed to progress the plot, I feel like a lot of this book was them almost being in a bad situation but then finding their way out of it. I need to truly be agonizing over whether or not they will find their way back to each other (I’m toxic I know)
- WHERE WERE SOME OF OUR SIDE CHARACTERS??? One of my favorite things about this series is the found family and the cast of incredible characters which we still got but I’m shocked we got absolutely nothing from Logan and neverra and that plot line was completely ignored in this. Which I know we’ll revisit but it was crazy how it was completely left out.
- I loved samkiel and Dianna’s love and devotion in this but at times it almost felt a bit overdone to the point where I was like okay let’s pack it in….
- Reggie….. don’t wanna talk about the downfall of that character arc
Okay done with what I didn’t like. Onto what I loved:
- samkiel being samkiel, Dianna being Dianna, I absolutely adore them and they are such a power couple despite them being obnoxiously lovie at times. I just absolutely adore them.
- Samkiel being so down bad and obsessed with his wife and going FULL OBLIVION VILLAIN MODE YES
- Dianna is still one of my favorite fmcs, she is such a baddie and I love how she still stays true to her morally grey self ugh shes iconic.
- CAMILLA AND VINCENT MY YEARNING LOVERS MY EVERYTHING
- “Tell me where to go, and I’ll follow on hands and knees if I must. My life, my sword, all of it is for you. I will serve you and only you until you have no more need of me or death claims us.” Like Vincent owns me at this point
- ISAIAHHHHHYHH don’t even start with me ive been in love with him since day 1. Him and imogen are my Roman Empire i need so much more of them.
- Kaden….. guys im disgusted with how much i love him now i never thought i would see the day. Him just being the saddest yearner in this and slowly crawling his way into my heart. Ew. I don’t forgive him no, but I loved his character arc in this.
- ISAIAH KADEN AND SAMMY HAVING TO WORK TOGETHERRRRRR
- Cameron my love forever…. Him and Xavier have me in ruins
- Nismera being a PHENOMENAL villain I hate her with every fiber of my being but she’s so good at being evil I fear.
And on the ending…. Everyone said it was gonna emotionally ruin me…. Honestly it didnt. This was the least painful book in the series so far and I think that’s because like I said I didn’t believe the emotionally impactful moments in the end. Not to say I didn’t shed a tear because I’m just a sad girl at the end of the day, but as far as emotional damage goes I’m chillin.
All in all loved it despite its flaws and I actually need book 5 right now!!!
November 16, 2025
"I don't think I am meant to rule this world. I think that's why they kept us apart, why they fought and manipulated for centuries to ensure our paths didn't cross."
"What do you mean?"
"Because when it comes down to it. You or the world? It will always be you. I have lived and died by my sword. None of it was worth it. You are. I will always choose you, and my enemies know it."
This series just gets better by the book. I had such a great time with it. Like I was INVESTED from the beginning until the ending. If I had more time, I would have inhaled it within a day. The plot development? Loved it. The action? Loved it. The characters? Yep, loved them. The romance and tension? Loved it also.
I absolutely love how the plot is expanding in this series so effortlessly and not seemingly like filler or forced to achieve a specific plot line. The world building is still complex as ever but so worth it. But mostly I loved the romances and yearning unfolding between characters. They're all so complex and run deep, it's hard not to root for them.
"She was not a monster. She was a dream, and I'd be a nightmare for her."
I don't think I can think of Dianna without thinking of Samkiel and vice versa. The two are perfect halves to each other. With a series that is expanding up to seven books, it's a challenge to keep a couple's chemistry and tension always sizzling. And Amber Nicole does this brilliantly. She makes it a point that their relationship is built on devotion, while still facing extreme challenges keeping that tension and a hint of uncertainty between them to keep interest. I love that.
Samkiel is so precious, I love that man's devotion to his wife. He grounds Dianna and would do everything for her. Dianna is fierce and a total baddie, been her number one fan from day one. I love how she uplifts Samkiel.
Omg Kaden? Isaiah? Vincent and Camilla? Cameron? How is that I love them all. These characters are so full of depth. I was eating up their pov every single time. I needed more 😩😩 Especially of poor Reggie...
The ending had me flipping pages with how things spiraled. Like I'm supposed to wait for how long for the next book?? Stoppppp 😭 I would have read another 500 pages of this book. I'm gonna cry because I love them so much 😩
~•~•~
I'm not ready for this but I miss Samkiel and Dianna 😩😩🤞
"What do you mean?"
"Because when it comes down to it. You or the world? It will always be you. I have lived and died by my sword. None of it was worth it. You are. I will always choose you, and my enemies know it."
This series just gets better by the book. I had such a great time with it. Like I was INVESTED from the beginning until the ending. If I had more time, I would have inhaled it within a day. The plot development? Loved it. The action? Loved it. The characters? Yep, loved them. The romance and tension? Loved it also.
I absolutely love how the plot is expanding in this series so effortlessly and not seemingly like filler or forced to achieve a specific plot line. The world building is still complex as ever but so worth it. But mostly I loved the romances and yearning unfolding between characters. They're all so complex and run deep, it's hard not to root for them.
"She was not a monster. She was a dream, and I'd be a nightmare for her."
I don't think I can think of Dianna without thinking of Samkiel and vice versa. The two are perfect halves to each other. With a series that is expanding up to seven books, it's a challenge to keep a couple's chemistry and tension always sizzling. And Amber Nicole does this brilliantly. She makes it a point that their relationship is built on devotion, while still facing extreme challenges keeping that tension and a hint of uncertainty between them to keep interest. I love that.
Samkiel is so precious, I love that man's devotion to his wife. He grounds Dianna and would do everything for her. Dianna is fierce and a total baddie, been her number one fan from day one. I love how she uplifts Samkiel.
Omg Kaden? Isaiah? Vincent and Camilla? Cameron? How is that I love them all. These characters are so full of depth. I was eating up their pov every single time. I needed more 😩😩 Especially of poor Reggie...
The ending had me flipping pages with how things spiraled. Like I'm supposed to wait for how long for the next book?? Stoppppp 😭 I would have read another 500 pages of this book. I'm gonna cry because I love them so much 😩
~•~•~
I'm not ready for this but I miss Samkiel and Dianna 😩😩🤞
November 3, 2025
Sammy and Dianna own a part of my heart and no I am not being dramatic🤚 Their love is so palpable and tangible and SO REAL to me that my brain refuses to believe they are fictional. In my delusional brain, they exist and they adopted me😌
My parents:
This book was so fun; it felt like coming home💖 The plot is thickening and secrets are getting revealed and I can't really get into anything because it would spoil the first three books💔 I love literally all the characters.. like even the ones you're not supposed to like or root for *cough* Kaden and Isaiah *cough* The couples in this series are soooo perfect, the yearning, the groveling THE EVERYTHING RAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH sigh.. I just love them and love this found family so much😭
However, this book was the first one i rated less than 5 stars😶🌫️ There was some repetition in the book that got a bit tedious (a character would get taken then found then taken then found...) by the third time, it kinda lost its shocking effect yk? I also would have loved just a bit more of the side characters and only because their romances are also SO GOOD!! JUSTICE FOR XAVIER AND CAMERON PLS ENOUGH WITH THE EDGING 😭😭 I also felt like there were some filler chapters or side quests, but I didn't mind them because well... more Sammy = happy me😅
The ending? JAIL.
We have to wait god knows how long now with this monster of a cliffy? That's just cruel, but I'm a glutton for pain ig😭
SAMMY AND DIANNA FOREVERRRRRRR💘💘💘💘💘💘
My parents:
This book was so fun; it felt like coming home💖 The plot is thickening and secrets are getting revealed and I can't really get into anything because it would spoil the first three books💔 I love literally all the characters.. like even the ones you're not supposed to like or root for *cough* Kaden and Isaiah *cough* The couples in this series are soooo perfect, the yearning, the groveling THE EVERYTHING RAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH sigh.. I just love them and love this found family so much😭
However, this book was the first one i rated less than 5 stars😶🌫️ There was some repetition in the book that got a bit tedious (a character would get taken then found then taken then found...) by the third time, it kinda lost its shocking effect yk? I also would have loved just a bit more of the side characters and only because their romances are also SO GOOD!! JUSTICE FOR XAVIER AND CAMERON PLS ENOUGH WITH THE EDGING 😭😭 I also felt like there were some filler chapters or side quests, but I didn't mind them because well... more Sammy = happy me😅
The ending? JAIL.
We have to wait god knows how long now with this monster of a cliffy? That's just cruel, but I'm a glutton for pain ig😭
SAMMY AND DIANNA FOREVERRRRRRR💘💘💘💘💘💘
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December 25, 2025The way I got an ARC for this, but the email got buried down and the link expired 😭 SCREAMINGGG 😭
November 2, 2025
“Oh, fuck” - You’re telling me!!!!
Nothing, I repeat, NOTHING will ever compare to the devotion, possession and pure undying love that Sami and Diana have for each other. Like I feel it so deeply in my soul. The way they so fiercely would destroy anything and anyone to protect each other. I can’t even find words to describe how much I feel their love for one another. There is nothing they wouldn’t do for each other. The way Sami would rip the world apart for Diana but also fall to his knees for her, and her alone. GOD TIER couple, forever. My King and Queen.
The way Amber has created characters and a world that feels so real to me, that makes me feel so many real emotions… I want to slap her and then kiss her.
The fact she’s built so many complex characters whom I love so much, and some who I have so many mixed emotions for. I currently have a complicated relationship status with a few.
Truly, I felt like I was trapped in a prison reading this book because I’ve never loved something so much, whilst simultaneously feeling so much dread and anxiety.
Someone knock me out and wake me up when the final 3 books are out because I truly have cannot cope with the absolutely fuckery of that ending. My mind is a mess. WHY do we have to wait for more, I hate/love this torture chamber I am trapped in 😭 my babies!!!
I screamed. I cried. I giggled. I loved. I loathed. I think I had a cardiac arrest.
Now I just reminded myself of a certain part and I’m crying again - nope. Feels like a knife through my heart.
I can see why people may feel like they didn’t get what they wanted from this book but also, can’t relate.
I won’t lie, I’m nervous that there is still 3 books left of this, probably at 700/800 each but I’m gunna trust that it will continue to deliver and try not to make myself even more stressed out about it😩🤣
I’m gagged:
“Burn me alive if you must. I’d gladly die by your kiss.”
‘He offered me more than love. He offered me security, a home, a safe haven. Love was no longer the right word for what I felt for him.’
‘She was my everything. I knew no limits when it came to her.’
“Like I have told you countless times before, I am still here. I shall always remain by your side, in life and death. I am yours until eternity ends.”
Shout out to bestie Lola for dealing with my full spiral and begging her to tell me if my theories are right, whilst also telling her to not tell me anything & then dealing with my crying voice memos. You the MVP for putting up with me queen.
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Pre-read: So I said I’d wait to read this because highly anticipated reads scare me these days - but hear me out… I just know Sami and Diana can’t let me down, like it just feels impossible! They could just never do it to me and I’m so excited but also terrified eeeek!!!!
Nothing, I repeat, NOTHING will ever compare to the devotion, possession and pure undying love that Sami and Diana have for each other. Like I feel it so deeply in my soul. The way they so fiercely would destroy anything and anyone to protect each other. I can’t even find words to describe how much I feel their love for one another. There is nothing they wouldn’t do for each other. The way Sami would rip the world apart for Diana but also fall to his knees for her, and her alone. GOD TIER couple, forever. My King and Queen.
The way Amber has created characters and a world that feels so real to me, that makes me feel so many real emotions… I want to slap her and then kiss her.
The fact she’s built so many complex characters whom I love so much, and some who I have so many mixed emotions for. I currently have a complicated relationship status with a few.
Truly, I felt like I was trapped in a prison reading this book because I’ve never loved something so much, whilst simultaneously feeling so much dread and anxiety.
Someone knock me out and wake me up when the final 3 books are out because I truly have cannot cope with the absolutely fuckery of that ending. My mind is a mess. WHY do we have to wait for more, I hate/love this torture chamber I am trapped in 😭 my babies!!!
I screamed. I cried. I giggled. I loved. I loathed. I think I had a cardiac arrest.
Now I just reminded myself of a certain part and I’m crying again - nope. Feels like a knife through my heart.
I can see why people may feel like they didn’t get what they wanted from this book but also, can’t relate.
I won’t lie, I’m nervous that there is still 3 books left of this, probably at 700/800 each but I’m gunna trust that it will continue to deliver and try not to make myself even more stressed out about it😩🤣
I’m gagged:
“Burn me alive if you must. I’d gladly die by your kiss.”
‘He offered me more than love. He offered me security, a home, a safe haven. Love was no longer the right word for what I felt for him.’
‘She was my everything. I knew no limits when it came to her.’
“Like I have told you countless times before, I am still here. I shall always remain by your side, in life and death. I am yours until eternity ends.”
Shout out to bestie Lola for dealing with my full spiral and begging her to tell me if my theories are right, whilst also telling her to not tell me anything & then dealing with my crying voice memos. You the MVP for putting up with me queen.
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Pre-read: So I said I’d wait to read this because highly anticipated reads scare me these days - but hear me out… I just know Sami and Diana can’t let me down, like it just feels impossible! They could just never do it to me and I’m so excited but also terrified eeeek!!!!
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July 23, 2024GIVE IT TO ME NOWWWWWWWWWW
November 10, 2025
⋆˚࿔ review 𝜗𝜚˚⋆
4⭐️
Ok WHAT was that 😭
I devoured this book only to be left feral and foaming at the mouth with no book 5 in sight 😃 Love that for me. Actually spiraling 🫠
It started a little slow, mostly because I was confused and had no thoughts, head empty, but once things clicked? I was locked in. Hooked. Unwell. Emotionally compromised.
Dianna, my beloved 🥹 the light of my life, the fire of my chaotic little soul. She could commit arson and I’d be like “do it again.”
And Samkiel??? My man is the definition of “devoted.” He worships the ground she walks on and would go to war just because someone looked at her wrong.
He gives out TED Talks about her unprompted and I eat up every second of it. The way he comforts her, reassures her every time she doubts herself or his love, it kills me softly every time 🥲
Their love is feral, possessive, and all-consuming. Yes please. Inject that into my bloodstream.
Miska 🥹 my other daughter. Her connection with Dianna? Tender, quiet, soft, just what they both needed. I was tearing up during their scenes. Please let them have more moments forever.
Kaden can rot ☺️ “Redemption” arc or not, I’m still mad. I hold grudges like heirlooms. He messed everything up and I’m not over it. I will not be over it.
Now let’s talk about the real crime: I had to suffer through endless Vincent and Camilla POVs.
Vincent gives me the ick and Camilla could be replaced with a decorative fern and I would not notice 🪴 She wants him? Fine. But don’t make me watch it.
AND WHERE WERE Logan and Nev 😩
I missed them like air. I would’ve traded a full Vincent chapter just to see Logan breathe near Nev. Crumbs. I would’ve begged for crumbs.
The villain? Yeah… her 😐
Annoying, evil, infuriating, but I hate to admit it, she’s terrifyingly good. I can’t stand her but she’s undeniably strong. She makes me wanna scream and clap at the same time.
In conclusion: I am heartbroken, obsessed, and on the verge of a breakdown. 10/10 emotional destruction. Can’t wait for more 🥲
🤎ྀིྀི⋆౨ৎ˚⟡˖࣪🎻
My favorite quotes because my babies are TRULY obsessed
“Dianna is not some simple consort or conquest to me, nor is she some vessel I can empty myself into when I feel the need and then not think of her again. She is everything to me, the very blood in my veins… I need to be by her side. Not for her protection, but for my own sanity.”
If a man ever said this about me? A wedding wouldn’t even be enough. I’d ascend.
“Dianna was more precious to me than any world or realm. I would sacrifice it all for her and not think twice about it.”
Yes. Correct. Thank you for your service.
“Give me your pain as you give me your love,” he said, placing my hand against his chest. “Let me carry it as you do, so you’ll never be alone with it.”
He’s not real but I am spiraling anyway.
“There is nothing wrong with you or how you love. It is a gift I treasure more than a kingdom or a crown…”
My man is a poet and I fear I may never recover 🥹
Thanks for reading xx.
︵‿︵‿︵‿︵‿୨♡୧‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵‿
⋆. 𐙚 ˚ pre read ⋆. 𐙚 ˚
Ahhhh reading this with my bestie🤭 I’m forever grateful she harassed me into starting this series 😌 This is exactly the distraction I need from real life rn 📚
4⭐️
Ok WHAT was that 😭
I devoured this book only to be left feral and foaming at the mouth with no book 5 in sight 😃 Love that for me. Actually spiraling 🫠
It started a little slow, mostly because I was confused and had no thoughts, head empty, but once things clicked? I was locked in. Hooked. Unwell. Emotionally compromised.
Dianna, my beloved 🥹 the light of my life, the fire of my chaotic little soul. She could commit arson and I’d be like “do it again.”
And Samkiel??? My man is the definition of “devoted.” He worships the ground she walks on and would go to war just because someone looked at her wrong.
He gives out TED Talks about her unprompted and I eat up every second of it. The way he comforts her, reassures her every time she doubts herself or his love, it kills me softly every time 🥲
Their love is feral, possessive, and all-consuming. Yes please. Inject that into my bloodstream.
Miska 🥹 my other daughter. Her connection with Dianna? Tender, quiet, soft, just what they both needed. I was tearing up during their scenes. Please let them have more moments forever.
Kaden can rot ☺️ “Redemption” arc or not, I’m still mad. I hold grudges like heirlooms. He messed everything up and I’m not over it. I will not be over it.
Now let’s talk about the real crime: I had to suffer through endless Vincent and Camilla POVs.
Vincent gives me the ick and Camilla could be replaced with a decorative fern and I would not notice 🪴 She wants him? Fine. But don’t make me watch it.
AND WHERE WERE Logan and Nev 😩
I missed them like air. I would’ve traded a full Vincent chapter just to see Logan breathe near Nev. Crumbs. I would’ve begged for crumbs.
The villain? Yeah… her 😐
Annoying, evil, infuriating, but I hate to admit it, she’s terrifyingly good. I can’t stand her but she’s undeniably strong. She makes me wanna scream and clap at the same time.
In conclusion: I am heartbroken, obsessed, and on the verge of a breakdown. 10/10 emotional destruction. Can’t wait for more 🥲
🤎ྀིྀི⋆౨ৎ˚⟡˖࣪🎻
My favorite quotes because my babies are TRULY obsessed
“Dianna is not some simple consort or conquest to me, nor is she some vessel I can empty myself into when I feel the need and then not think of her again. She is everything to me, the very blood in my veins… I need to be by her side. Not for her protection, but for my own sanity.”
If a man ever said this about me? A wedding wouldn’t even be enough. I’d ascend.
“Dianna was more precious to me than any world or realm. I would sacrifice it all for her and not think twice about it.”
Yes. Correct. Thank you for your service.
“Give me your pain as you give me your love,” he said, placing my hand against his chest. “Let me carry it as you do, so you’ll never be alone with it.”
He’s not real but I am spiraling anyway.
“There is nothing wrong with you or how you love. It is a gift I treasure more than a kingdom or a crown…”
My man is a poet and I fear I may never recover 🥹
Thanks for reading xx.
︵‿︵‿︵‿︵‿୨♡୧‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵‿
⋆. 𐙚 ˚ pre read ⋆. 𐙚 ˚
Ahhhh reading this with my bestie🤭 I’m forever grateful she harassed me into starting this series 😌 This is exactly the distraction I need from real life rn 📚
November 7, 2025
4⭐️
This was one of my most anticipated releases of the year. This series is everything 😍.
I adored the side characters ❤️❤️❤️. I Loved Isaiah and Imogen I wish there was more of them but maybe next book🥰. Vincent and Camilla, they are so sweet together ❤️. And Kaden ? This guy… I actually kinda liked him in The Dawn of the cursed Queen but here? I will trade Samkiel for Kaden anytime 😂😂.
I didn’t like the outbursts of jealousy between Diana and Samkiel. It was repetitive and childish. I mean I LIVE for possessive partners but this was a bit too much even for me.
I enjoyed this book and can’t wait for next!
This was one of my most anticipated releases of the year. This series is everything 😍.
I adored the side characters ❤️❤️❤️. I Loved Isaiah and Imogen I wish there was more of them but maybe next book🥰. Vincent and Camilla, they are so sweet together ❤️. And Kaden ? This guy… I actually kinda liked him in The Dawn of the cursed Queen but here? I will trade Samkiel for Kaden anytime 😂😂.
I didn’t like the outbursts of jealousy between Diana and Samkiel. It was repetitive and childish. I mean I LIVE for possessive partners but this was a bit too much even for me.
I enjoyed this book and can’t wait for next!
October 30, 2025
4 ⭐️ WTF. I waited over a year for this book, and not gonna lie, I thought it was going to be a 6 star read for me. Instead, it ended up being my least favorite in the series. Because why was it so repetitive? The same thoughts, lines, and conversations kept popping up over and over. Plus the ending? I'm so annoyed. Now, give me the next book 😭
November 28, 2025
“There were no victors in war. If they did not die, they carried such deep scars that not even a generation could erase the trauma. War was the last thing I wanted.”
3 stars - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
After how strong the first three books were, The Wrath of The Fallen feels like a frustrating step backwards for the series.
I enjoyed parts of this, but overall, it just didn’t hit the way I hoped it would. The premise had potential, but the execution felt really lacking. The story never seemed to go anywhere, scenes drifted without much momentum, and the main characters didn’t seem to actually do much.
For someone titled a God King, Samkiel barely acts like one. It’s incredibly frustrating to watch as the villain, Nismera, continues to make her moves while he does nothing in retaliation. There’s no sense of strategy, no urgency, and no real attempt to build his army or counter her plans.
There was also no development with The Hand, no resolution, no reform, not even an attempt at one. That entire thread just hung in the air unresolved, which made the plot feel even more stagnant.
Then there’s Xavier. His storyline felt completely out of character. It was frustrating to see his character reduced like that.
Amber also hinted at multiple potential couplings throughout the story, yet none of them made any progress. It’s all teased but never developed, which only adds to that feeling of being stuck in place.
I’m honestly questioning why there are so many books in this series when most of them feel like filler, with little to no meaningful events or consequences.
I’m disappointed, especially because I loved the first three books. Compared to those, this instalment felt hollow, no strong plotlines, no significant growth, and by the end, it was a real struggle to keep reading.
The writing itself isn’t bad, but without stronger pacing, development, or purpose, it just fell flat. The Wrath of the Fallen could have been a powerful continuation, but instead, it meandered without ever landing an emotional or narrative punch.
That said, I did genuinely enjoy the dynamic between Samkiel and Dianna. Their relationship had some of the most compelling emotional beats in the book, and whenever they shared a scene, it added depth and tension that the rest of the story lacked. Their chemistry felt believable, and it was one of the few elements that kept me invested.
I also appreciated the expansion of Kaden’s character growth. He felt more layered and confident this time around, and his presence brought much-needed warmth and perspective to the darker moments of the story. Seeing his develop was a highlight that reminded me why I connected with this series in the first place.
Amber’s writing style remains strong, sharp, immersive, and filled with personality. Her use of humour and dialect gives the dialogue such a natural rhythm that makes the world feel alive. Even when the plot dragged, the writing itself stayed engaging and easy to fall into.
Overall, Wrath of the Fallen wasn’t what I hoped for, but there were still moments that reminded me why I fell in love with this world in the first place. I’m holding out hope that the next book picks up the pace and brings back that spark the earlier ones had.
3 stars - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
After how strong the first three books were, The Wrath of The Fallen feels like a frustrating step backwards for the series.
I enjoyed parts of this, but overall, it just didn’t hit the way I hoped it would. The premise had potential, but the execution felt really lacking. The story never seemed to go anywhere, scenes drifted without much momentum, and the main characters didn’t seem to actually do much.
For someone titled a God King, Samkiel barely acts like one. It’s incredibly frustrating to watch as the villain, Nismera, continues to make her moves while he does nothing in retaliation. There’s no sense of strategy, no urgency, and no real attempt to build his army or counter her plans.
There was also no development with The Hand, no resolution, no reform, not even an attempt at one. That entire thread just hung in the air unresolved, which made the plot feel even more stagnant.
Then there’s Xavier. His storyline felt completely out of character. It was frustrating to see his character reduced like that.
Amber also hinted at multiple potential couplings throughout the story, yet none of them made any progress. It’s all teased but never developed, which only adds to that feeling of being stuck in place.
I’m honestly questioning why there are so many books in this series when most of them feel like filler, with little to no meaningful events or consequences.
I’m disappointed, especially because I loved the first three books. Compared to those, this instalment felt hollow, no strong plotlines, no significant growth, and by the end, it was a real struggle to keep reading.
The writing itself isn’t bad, but without stronger pacing, development, or purpose, it just fell flat. The Wrath of the Fallen could have been a powerful continuation, but instead, it meandered without ever landing an emotional or narrative punch.
That said, I did genuinely enjoy the dynamic between Samkiel and Dianna. Their relationship had some of the most compelling emotional beats in the book, and whenever they shared a scene, it added depth and tension that the rest of the story lacked. Their chemistry felt believable, and it was one of the few elements that kept me invested.
I also appreciated the expansion of Kaden’s character growth. He felt more layered and confident this time around, and his presence brought much-needed warmth and perspective to the darker moments of the story. Seeing his develop was a highlight that reminded me why I connected with this series in the first place.
Amber’s writing style remains strong, sharp, immersive, and filled with personality. Her use of humour and dialect gives the dialogue such a natural rhythm that makes the world feel alive. Even when the plot dragged, the writing itself stayed engaging and easy to fall into.
Overall, Wrath of the Fallen wasn’t what I hoped for, but there were still moments that reminded me why I fell in love with this world in the first place. I’m holding out hope that the next book picks up the pace and brings back that spark the earlier ones had.
November 17, 2025
“The Wrath of the Fallen”
…or as I now call it:
“The Wrath of My Brain Cells Trying to Survive This Plot.”
Let’s begin.
⸻
✨ REPETITIVE? BABE. THIS BOOK INVENTED REPETITIVE.
If I had a gold coin for every time the same conversation, argument, trauma flashback, or emotional breakdown got recycled, I could fund my own fantasy kingdom.
It’s like the author pressed CTRL + C → CTRL + V for 400 pages and hoped we wouldn’t notice.
Spoiler: I noticed. HARD.
At some point I thought my Kindle was glitching.
Nope.
Just the plot doing laps.
⸻
✨ THE SEX SCENES… WHAT IN THE FANFICTION?
I don’t even know where to BEGIN with these.
They’re bizarre.
They’re uncomfortable.
They’re the literary equivalent of someone making eye contact while eating a banana.
Every time one started, I immediately became religious.
Why was the dialogue like a parody?
Why were the vibes like “trauma but make it sexy”?
Why did every moment feel like it was written by someone who’s never been touched by a human hand?
I kept laughing — not because they were funny, but because it was my body’s only defense mechanism.
⸻
✨ EVERYONE HAS DADDY ISSUES AND ZERO PERSONALITY
Every character is traumatized.
Not in a deep, meaningful way.
In a “copy-paste tragic backstory #5” way.
At this point, if a character had simply said
“My parents loved me,”
the entire kingdom would’ve collapsed from shock.
⸻
✨ THE BOOK IS SLOWER THAN A BROKEN ROYAL CARRIAGE
The pacing??
My god.
I’ve seen glaciers move faster.
I’ve seen toddlers putting on shoes move faster.
I’ve seen sloths with hangovers move faster.
NOTHING happens.
And when something DOES happen, it’s surrounded by 20 pages of characters staring, thinking, brooding, thinking again, internally monologuing, and then thinking about the fact they just monologued.
Girl. Please.
⸻
✨ THE PLOT WAS… WHERE? WHO? WHEN? WHY?
Every “twist” felt like something the author made up five minutes before writing the chapter.
The worldbuilding?
Barely there.
The stakes?
Unclear.
The consistency?
Nonexistent.
I felt like I was watching a fantasy story being improv’d live by someone who had only skimmed their own outline.
⸻
✨ FINAL VERDICT
⭐️ 1 star
— because chaos.
— because confusion.
— because the repetition personally attacked me.
— because the sex scenes should be studied in a science lab.
But most importantly:
Because finishing it felt like an accomplishment I did NOT sign up for.
…or as I now call it:
“The Wrath of My Brain Cells Trying to Survive This Plot.”
Let’s begin.
⸻
✨ REPETITIVE? BABE. THIS BOOK INVENTED REPETITIVE.
If I had a gold coin for every time the same conversation, argument, trauma flashback, or emotional breakdown got recycled, I could fund my own fantasy kingdom.
It’s like the author pressed CTRL + C → CTRL + V for 400 pages and hoped we wouldn’t notice.
Spoiler: I noticed. HARD.
At some point I thought my Kindle was glitching.
Nope.
Just the plot doing laps.
⸻
✨ THE SEX SCENES… WHAT IN THE FANFICTION?
I don’t even know where to BEGIN with these.
They’re bizarre.
They’re uncomfortable.
They’re the literary equivalent of someone making eye contact while eating a banana.
Every time one started, I immediately became religious.
Why was the dialogue like a parody?
Why were the vibes like “trauma but make it sexy”?
Why did every moment feel like it was written by someone who’s never been touched by a human hand?
I kept laughing — not because they were funny, but because it was my body’s only defense mechanism.
⸻
✨ EVERYONE HAS DADDY ISSUES AND ZERO PERSONALITY
Every character is traumatized.
Not in a deep, meaningful way.
In a “copy-paste tragic backstory #5” way.
At this point, if a character had simply said
“My parents loved me,”
the entire kingdom would’ve collapsed from shock.
⸻
✨ THE BOOK IS SLOWER THAN A BROKEN ROYAL CARRIAGE
The pacing??
My god.
I’ve seen glaciers move faster.
I’ve seen toddlers putting on shoes move faster.
I’ve seen sloths with hangovers move faster.
NOTHING happens.
And when something DOES happen, it’s surrounded by 20 pages of characters staring, thinking, brooding, thinking again, internally monologuing, and then thinking about the fact they just monologued.
Girl. Please.
⸻
✨ THE PLOT WAS… WHERE? WHO? WHEN? WHY?
Every “twist” felt like something the author made up five minutes before writing the chapter.
The worldbuilding?
Barely there.
The stakes?
Unclear.
The consistency?
Nonexistent.
I felt like I was watching a fantasy story being improv’d live by someone who had only skimmed their own outline.
⸻
✨ FINAL VERDICT
⭐️ 1 star
— because chaos.
— because confusion.
— because the repetition personally attacked me.
— because the sex scenes should be studied in a science lab.
But most importantly:
Because finishing it felt like an accomplishment I did NOT sign up for.
October 25, 2025
"It’s always you. You are my priority. I may be a god, but you are the altar at which I worship.”
What do you mean I haven't just run a marathon?? Cuz there is no other explanation for what I'm feeling right now. My heart is pounding and I feel a little sick.
I think this book ran over me with a fucking truck.
I think I'm dead?
"Anything you want, Dianna, merely ask, and I’ll carve the universe into atoms to make it so.”
Where the fuck do I even start? Character breakdown, like my review of Dawn, is probably the easiest way to talk about this without sounding like an unhinged fucking lunatic.
But first - world-building and plot appreciation. Don’t read this review in the GR app since it tends to not hide spoilers. Use the desktop version!
“Did I burn you?”
“Burn me alive if you must. I’d gladly die by your kiss.”
Amber's mind should be studied for scientific reasons. I have no other words for the intricate world-building, foresight, and thought that was put into this. Every book just gets more and more interwoven, and new layers are continuously added - mind blown. Literally, there are so many of my notes that just say 🤯🤯 because I never see it coming 👏 it’s a strong possibility that I’m just stupid, but I like to think that it’s Amber's brain braining extra fast.
“Dianna is not these realms’ enemy, but if their mistreatment of her continues, I shall be.”
The character development and arcs are top-tier. There’s bad guys that are good guys, bad guys that have tragic stories, and bad guys who are just…bad. It’s so nuanced and involved, building characters and plot points like this 👏
“I’d kiss the ground you walk on if you gave me such a gift.”
“You already do. Do something else.”
And the humour 😮💨 so many times I was giggling and laughing out loud, some much-needed comedic relief
“That was the hottest sex we’ve ever had,”
“Literally. The entire floor and part of your desk are burned.”
Dianna and Samkiel
Who other than our Queen and King should I start with? Dianna and Samkiel. How do I express my love for these 2 without sounding like a Grade A creeper over fictional characters? Time for spoilers.
“Imagine loving someone so violently you can hold off Death itself."
I literally can’t. The amount of shit these two have gone through and are now going to have to go through Um, if you haven’t already lost your good and evil compass, you should probably for this one lmao there are no good characters, only evil and those trying to stop evil. And I’m fine with that, who needs an angel when you can have a Dianna? What is even happening.
“Just promise me that if you turn to ash or disappear, you’ll take me with you.”
Cameron
My muffin. This poor boy. But not only did he give me a heart attack in this, I loved his contributions to each scene. No notes. He’s perfect and coming into himself so well.
Maybe the younger me would have tried to mend those wounds that ran to the bone. But to the man I was now, healing them was a dreaded task.
I’d rather just bleed.
Isaiah and Kaden
The only reason I had forced myself to continue breathing was to make sure Isaiah survived.
Flip flop < That’s my heart being an indecisive bitch on these two.
“What are you doing? We’re on the same side, you idiot!” he snarled up at me, trying to avoid my fists.
“Teaching you a lesson about how you speak to my wife.”
But also, - holy fuck, what a glorious scene
People were very good at hiding from truths that didn’t directly affect them. It was so much easier than facing and fighting the atrocities others endured.
Reggie
Yeah, every thought of this is a massive spoiler
Vincent and Camila
"Tell me what you want, Camilla. Tell me where to go, and I’ll follow on hands and knees if I must. My life, my sword, all of it is for you. I will serve you and only you until you have no more need of me or death claims us.”
My babies. Forgive them, for they have sinned, but they’re just babies
The Hand
Well, the rest of The Hand, since they didn’t get much screen time (page time?)
Xavier - boy, you better run from me, cuz I’m coming for you
Logan and Neverra - you guys need some good luck, honestly.
Oh shit, I just realized,
Nismera
Fuck this bitch so much. I hate her. Die a painful death, you worm. 🤯
The End
Not a character but it ruined me. So there’s that.
“You, like so many others before, underestimate just how strong my Dianna is. It will be your undoing.”
Thank you so much to Amber, first, because Queen, and Kensington for an eARC and physical ARC! The dino screaming and crying that I did when it arrived in the mail was embarrassing.
Dianna was more precious to me than any world or realm. I would sacrifice it all for her and not think twice about
I’m done now.
Mentally, done.
Excuse me.
_______________
Post read
Review to come once I can think properly again because holyfuckwhatthefuckjusthappened
________________
Pre-read
Okay, nobody panic. ARCs are dropping soon. I am about to be unbearable and unhinged.
NOBODY PANIC
JUST ONE OF MY FAV SERIES EVER
What do you mean I haven't just run a marathon?? Cuz there is no other explanation for what I'm feeling right now. My heart is pounding and I feel a little sick.
I think this book ran over me with a fucking truck.
I think I'm dead?
"Anything you want, Dianna, merely ask, and I’ll carve the universe into atoms to make it so.”
Where the fuck do I even start? Character breakdown, like my review of Dawn, is probably the easiest way to talk about this without sounding like an unhinged fucking lunatic.
But first - world-building and plot appreciation. Don’t read this review in the GR app since it tends to not hide spoilers. Use the desktop version!
“Did I burn you?”
“Burn me alive if you must. I’d gladly die by your kiss.”
Amber's mind should be studied for scientific reasons. I have no other words for the intricate world-building, foresight, and thought that was put into this. Every book just gets more and more interwoven, and new layers are continuously added - mind blown. Literally, there are so many of my notes that just say 🤯🤯 because I never see it coming 👏 it’s a strong possibility that I’m just stupid, but I like to think that it’s Amber's brain braining extra fast.
“Dianna is not these realms’ enemy, but if their mistreatment of her continues, I shall be.”
The character development and arcs are top-tier. There’s bad guys that are good guys, bad guys that have tragic stories, and bad guys who are just…bad. It’s so nuanced and involved, building characters and plot points like this 👏
“I’d kiss the ground you walk on if you gave me such a gift.”
“You already do. Do something else.”
And the humour 😮💨 so many times I was giggling and laughing out loud, some much-needed comedic relief
“That was the hottest sex we’ve ever had,”
“Literally. The entire floor and part of your desk are burned.”
Dianna and Samkiel
Who other than our Queen and King should I start with? Dianna and Samkiel. How do I express my love for these 2 without sounding like a Grade A creeper over fictional characters? Time for spoilers.
“Imagine loving someone so violently you can hold off Death itself."
I literally can’t. The amount of shit these two have gone through and are now going to have to go through Um, if you haven’t already lost your good and evil compass, you should probably for this one lmao there are no good characters, only evil and those trying to stop evil. And I’m fine with that, who needs an angel when you can have a Dianna? What is even happening.
“Just promise me that if you turn to ash or disappear, you’ll take me with you.”
Cameron
My muffin. This poor boy. But not only did he give me a heart attack in this, I loved his contributions to each scene. No notes. He’s perfect and coming into himself so well.
Maybe the younger me would have tried to mend those wounds that ran to the bone. But to the man I was now, healing them was a dreaded task.
I’d rather just bleed.
Isaiah and Kaden
The only reason I had forced myself to continue breathing was to make sure Isaiah survived.
Flip flop < That’s my heart being an indecisive bitch on these two.
“What are you doing? We’re on the same side, you idiot!” he snarled up at me, trying to avoid my fists.
“Teaching you a lesson about how you speak to my wife.”
But also, - holy fuck, what a glorious scene
People were very good at hiding from truths that didn’t directly affect them. It was so much easier than facing and fighting the atrocities others endured.
Reggie
Yeah, every thought of this is a massive spoiler
Vincent and Camila
"Tell me what you want, Camilla. Tell me where to go, and I’ll follow on hands and knees if I must. My life, my sword, all of it is for you. I will serve you and only you until you have no more need of me or death claims us.”
My babies. Forgive them, for they have sinned, but they’re just babies
The Hand
Well, the rest of The Hand, since they didn’t get much screen time (page time?)
Xavier - boy, you better run from me, cuz I’m coming for you
Logan and Neverra - you guys need some good luck, honestly.
Oh shit, I just realized,
Nismera
Fuck this bitch so much. I hate her. Die a painful death, you worm. 🤯
The End
Not a character but it ruined me. So there’s that.
“You, like so many others before, underestimate just how strong my Dianna is. It will be your undoing.”
Thank you so much to Amber, first, because Queen, and Kensington for an eARC and physical ARC! The dino screaming and crying that I did when it arrived in the mail was embarrassing.
Dianna was more precious to me than any world or realm. I would sacrifice it all for her and not think twice about
I’m done now.
Mentally, done.
Excuse me.
_______________
Post read
Review to come once I can think properly again because holyfuckwhatthefuckjusthappened
________________
Pre-read
Okay, nobody panic. ARCs are dropping soon. I am about to be unbearable and unhinged.
NOBODY PANIC
JUST ONE OF MY FAV SERIES EVER
November 11, 2025
I need a minute to process everything!!! Omg 5 stars doesn’t even do it!! Perfection
Currently reading:
To say I’m obsessed is an understatement! Samkiel and Dianna are THE book couple😮💨🧎🏻♀️
Currently reading:
To say I’m obsessed is an understatement! Samkiel and Dianna are THE book couple😮💨🧎🏻♀️
January 5, 2026
UHHHH WHAT DID I JUST READ!!! HELLO!!!
I feel sick to my stomach. Amber LOVES to cruise through a book with some really cool action scenes, cute Dianna x Samkiel scenes, and then BOOM! The ending blows off your freaking limbs! This ending was devastating, and I will be thinking about this until book 5.
This was my favorite installment of this series so far, everyone is set in their character, and the plot is now set tf up for a grand next couple books. I am genuinely speechless. 5 Star. Wowie.
I feel sick to my stomach. Amber LOVES to cruise through a book with some really cool action scenes, cute Dianna x Samkiel scenes, and then BOOM! The ending blows off your freaking limbs! This ending was devastating, and I will be thinking about this until book 5.
This was my favorite installment of this series so far, everyone is set in their character, and the plot is now set tf up for a grand next couple books. I am genuinely speechless. 5 Star. Wowie.
January 12, 2026
“ꜱʜᴇ ᴡᴀꜱ ᴍʏ ʜᴇᴀʀᴛ, ᴍʏ ʟᴏᴠᴇ, ᴀɴᴅ ᴍʏ ᴏᴛʜᴇʀ ʜᴀʟꜰ.”
Did I finish this book, or did this book finish me? That is the question.
Five stars. No hesitation. If Amber V. Nicole wrote it, I’m going to read it, analyze it, spiral over it, and love every single word. The Wrath of the Fallen was a masterclass in heartbreak and devotion—a story that hurts so beautifully you can’t help but thank it for the pain.
Samkiel and Dianna. My loves. My downfall. My everything.
They aren’t just enemies to lovers—they’re faith disguised as fury, devotion carved from ruin.
The way they look at each other, the way they still choose each other when everything around them is burning—it’s not just love. It’s inevitability. It’s worship. It’s the kind of bond that feels older than language itself.
I just want them to be happy—truly happy—for once. Please, Amber, I’m begginggggg!
And Dianna—my heart. Watching her continue to grow, to lead, to love even when the world demands her despair—it’s breathtaking. She carries so much, yet she still chooses to stand tall.
In this book, we finally see her stepping into the power that’s always been hers—the quiet, unshakable strength of someone learning to claim her throne without losing herself.
She reminds us that family isn’t defined by blood, but by the hearts that stay beside you when everything else falls apart. She deserves the devotion she keeps giving to everyone else, and seeing her embrace her own power while still holding space for those she loves? It’s nothing short of awe-inspiring.
That ending? The whiplash. The screaming. The denial.
I was sitting there whispering “no, no, no” like it would somehow change anything.
And then—Isaiah and Kaden.
The pure embodiment of if villain, why hot???
Kaden has had his… moments, sure—but after this book? How can you not feel for him? There’s so much ache behind his choices, so much humanity under all that steel.
And the way Amber peels back the layers of his past, the way the lore unfolds—it changes everything. Not all things are as they seemed, and that realization made me feel everything.
And Isaiah—my sweet sunshine soul.
I would protect that boy with my life. Every scene with him reminded me what hope looks like when the world refuses to give it.
Those quiet moments between them—the flickers of found family even when they weren’t quite that—undid me. The loyalty. The banter. The way love shows up in small, unspoken ways. It made the story feel alive.
Amber’s prose remains untouchable. The way every thread ties back, how details from book one resurface like ghosts finally finding peace—it’s genius. Her foreshadowing, her parallels, the Easter eggs that make you gasp and flip back fifty pages—it’s art. My notes are an unhinged map of exclamation points and theories because her storytelling is that beautifully layered.
This series has become a part of me. It’s cosmic and human all at once—grief, love, power, and the desperate hope that somehow, after everything, there’s still light.
The Wrath of the Fallen didn’t just continue a story—it consumed me, rebuilt me, and reminded me why I fell in love with these characters in the first place.
Samkiel and Dianna—my forever OTP. My cosmic disaster duo. My heart’s favorite story.
The Hand made some small appearances, and I’m desperate to see more of them next book. I already miss them ❤️🩹
And if Amber’s not done yet… neither am I. I’m bracing myself for every twist, every heartbreak, every triumph that’s still to come. 🖤
Did I finish this book, or did this book finish me? That is the question.
Five stars. No hesitation. If Amber V. Nicole wrote it, I’m going to read it, analyze it, spiral over it, and love every single word. The Wrath of the Fallen was a masterclass in heartbreak and devotion—a story that hurts so beautifully you can’t help but thank it for the pain.
Samkiel and Dianna. My loves. My downfall. My everything.
They aren’t just enemies to lovers—they’re faith disguised as fury, devotion carved from ruin.
The way they look at each other, the way they still choose each other when everything around them is burning—it’s not just love. It’s inevitability. It’s worship. It’s the kind of bond that feels older than language itself.
I just want them to be happy—truly happy—for once. Please, Amber, I’m begginggggg!
And Dianna—my heart. Watching her continue to grow, to lead, to love even when the world demands her despair—it’s breathtaking. She carries so much, yet she still chooses to stand tall.
In this book, we finally see her stepping into the power that’s always been hers—the quiet, unshakable strength of someone learning to claim her throne without losing herself.
She reminds us that family isn’t defined by blood, but by the hearts that stay beside you when everything else falls apart. She deserves the devotion she keeps giving to everyone else, and seeing her embrace her own power while still holding space for those she loves? It’s nothing short of awe-inspiring.
That ending? The whiplash. The screaming. The denial.
I was sitting there whispering “no, no, no” like it would somehow change anything.
And then—Isaiah and Kaden.
The pure embodiment of if villain, why hot???
Kaden has had his… moments, sure—but after this book? How can you not feel for him? There’s so much ache behind his choices, so much humanity under all that steel.
And the way Amber peels back the layers of his past, the way the lore unfolds—it changes everything. Not all things are as they seemed, and that realization made me feel everything.
And Isaiah—my sweet sunshine soul.
I would protect that boy with my life. Every scene with him reminded me what hope looks like when the world refuses to give it.
Those quiet moments between them—the flickers of found family even when they weren’t quite that—undid me. The loyalty. The banter. The way love shows up in small, unspoken ways. It made the story feel alive.
Amber’s prose remains untouchable. The way every thread ties back, how details from book one resurface like ghosts finally finding peace—it’s genius. Her foreshadowing, her parallels, the Easter eggs that make you gasp and flip back fifty pages—it’s art. My notes are an unhinged map of exclamation points and theories because her storytelling is that beautifully layered.
This series has become a part of me. It’s cosmic and human all at once—grief, love, power, and the desperate hope that somehow, after everything, there’s still light.
The Wrath of the Fallen didn’t just continue a story—it consumed me, rebuilt me, and reminded me why I fell in love with these characters in the first place.
Samkiel and Dianna—my forever OTP. My cosmic disaster duo. My heart’s favorite story.
The Hand made some small appearances, and I’m desperate to see more of them next book. I already miss them ❤️🩹
And if Amber’s not done yet… neither am I. I’m bracing myself for every twist, every heartbreak, every triumph that’s still to come. 🖤
November 10, 2025
The ending!! What am I supposed to do until book 5 comes out?! Kaden 🖤 surprisingly has become on my of favorites. Dianna is hands down the strongest, baddest FMC I’ve ever met—absolutely love her and this world. From start to finish it’s nonstop action and wild plot twists… but this ending, OMG!! 🤯
“I know I hurt her. I was instructed to, and I had no choice. You may not believe me, but honestly, I don’t fucking care because it’s the truth. I pushed her away in the only way I knew how, and I lied, and I used her. There were times I prayed she’d just leave me and save herself. I’d send her away to her sister, thinking the separation would help me, but I still crawled after her like a damn hound. I know what I feel isn’t real to you, to her, or to anyone, but it was and is real to me. It seems I can’t bury or get rid of these damn feelings, any more than I can die. They keep coming back, eating at what damned, rotten soul I have.”
“I know I hurt her. I was instructed to, and I had no choice. You may not believe me, but honestly, I don’t fucking care because it’s the truth. I pushed her away in the only way I knew how, and I lied, and I used her. There were times I prayed she’d just leave me and save herself. I’d send her away to her sister, thinking the separation would help me, but I still crawled after her like a damn hound. I know what I feel isn’t real to you, to her, or to anyone, but it was and is real to me. It seems I can’t bury or get rid of these damn feelings, any more than I can die. They keep coming back, eating at what damned, rotten soul I have.”
August 24, 2025
”Oh, f*ck.” The last sentence of this book basically sums up my thoughts.
Dianna and Samkiel are the epitome of I will burn the world for you. They are both each others’ ruin.
The Worldender may have returned, but he has a weakness. The monster may have awakened, but she burns for Samkiel only.
This is like a more romance heavy Throne of Glass. We have fiercely protective found family, badass heroines, men who would kill legions for them, worlds.
”When it comes to you, I’ll always choose you, no matter the consequences. The world can burn, and the realms can fall to destruction. If there is ever a choice between the two, I need you to know that neither the crown nor the throne means anything to me. None of it would matter without you. It’s always you. You are my priority. I may be a god, but you are the altar at which I worship.”
My biggest complaint is that this series, that each book, is too long. Especially considering the romance arc for our main two characters were resolved earlier on. In some ways, this is refreshing as it means we don’t have to deal with bothersome miscommunication or doubts.
HOWEVER, you get copious possessive, obsessive, jealous, psycho moments.
Love declarations in the middle of battles, hot and heavy scenes when they should be fighting for their lives.
It manages to place wholesome scenes in the midst of darkness which just adds to the addictiveness of following these characters.
He tossed his arms up in disgust. “The world around us is on fire, and you two are shoving your tongues down each other’s throats. I’m honestly not the least bit shocked.”
There are a lot of perspectives to balance four books in from bad guys to good guys to side characters. Each one is written in the first person though, which does mean you lose that intimate connection with Dianna.
This also means there are so many names to keep track of, especially when we’re introduced to past trusts and new alliances in different worlds.
All in all, a step up from my issues with book three and this has renewed my enjoyment of this series. I will be continuing.
Almost a romantasy four stars.🌟
Arc gifted by Headline.
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Dianna and Samkiel are the epitome of I will burn the world for you. They are both each others’ ruin.
The Worldender may have returned, but he has a weakness. The monster may have awakened, but she burns for Samkiel only.
This is like a more romance heavy Throne of Glass. We have fiercely protective found family, badass heroines, men who would kill legions for them, worlds.
”When it comes to you, I’ll always choose you, no matter the consequences. The world can burn, and the realms can fall to destruction. If there is ever a choice between the two, I need you to know that neither the crown nor the throne means anything to me. None of it would matter without you. It’s always you. You are my priority. I may be a god, but you are the altar at which I worship.”
My biggest complaint is that this series, that each book, is too long. Especially considering the romance arc for our main two characters were resolved earlier on. In some ways, this is refreshing as it means we don’t have to deal with bothersome miscommunication or doubts.
HOWEVER, you get copious possessive, obsessive, jealous, psycho moments.
Love declarations in the middle of battles, hot and heavy scenes when they should be fighting for their lives.
It manages to place wholesome scenes in the midst of darkness which just adds to the addictiveness of following these characters.
He tossed his arms up in disgust. “The world around us is on fire, and you two are shoving your tongues down each other’s throats. I’m honestly not the least bit shocked.”
There are a lot of perspectives to balance four books in from bad guys to good guys to side characters. Each one is written in the first person though, which does mean you lose that intimate connection with Dianna.
This also means there are so many names to keep track of, especially when we’re introduced to past trusts and new alliances in different worlds.
All in all, a step up from my issues with book three and this has renewed my enjoyment of this series. I will be continuing.
Almost a romantasy four stars.🌟
Arc gifted by Headline.
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December 17, 2025
Well, The Wrath of the Fallen was a 4.5-star read for me until I reached 65%, and then whoosh, it was downhill all the way from there.
We follow the story of the main characters from different angles, and I was just waiting for it all to come together, piece by piece, to give us that grand picture. I believed Nicole would be able to deliver it, but unfortunately, the closing was far from satisfactory.
What actually happened was too many details and too many chapters that literally added nothing to the story, only dragging it out painfully. In the second half of the book, Nicole tries to tie things together; however, in doing so, she also manages to destroy the logical power dynamic she had built for each character, making the events of the ending chapters feel internally inconsistent, if not contradictory.
I love the characters in this book. They are very well built and balanced. Unfortunately, the delicacies of Nismera’s character were another thing that got destroyed in this book. We no longer have a complicated character, but a dull, oh-so-evil one that makes the interactions frustrating rather than interesting.
Did I enjoy reading this book? Yes.
Will I read the next one? Absolutely.
Is it still one of my favorite fantasy series? Unfortunately, no.
I miss the old times when we had a simple trilogy or a four-book sequel, when writers would find a conclusion for their characters and move on to the next story, instead of adding unnecessary details and dragging their narratives out for the sake of more books in a sequel that simply doesn’t need it.
We follow the story of the main characters from different angles, and I was just waiting for it all to come together, piece by piece, to give us that grand picture. I believed Nicole would be able to deliver it, but unfortunately, the closing was far from satisfactory.
What actually happened was too many details and too many chapters that literally added nothing to the story, only dragging it out painfully. In the second half of the book, Nicole tries to tie things together; however, in doing so, she also manages to destroy the logical power dynamic she had built for each character, making the events of the ending chapters feel internally inconsistent, if not contradictory.
I love the characters in this book. They are very well built and balanced. Unfortunately, the delicacies of Nismera’s character were another thing that got destroyed in this book. We no longer have a complicated character, but a dull, oh-so-evil one that makes the interactions frustrating rather than interesting.
Did I enjoy reading this book? Yes.
Will I read the next one? Absolutely.
Is it still one of my favorite fantasy series? Unfortunately, no.
I miss the old times when we had a simple trilogy or a four-book sequel, when writers would find a conclusion for their characters and move on to the next story, instead of adding unnecessary details and dragging their narratives out for the sake of more books in a sequel that simply doesn’t need it.
October 25, 2025
I have no words. But let me ramble anyway.
This is truly ambers best work. No filler, incredible pacing, wonderful story telling. I read this in like six hours. I COULD NOT put it down.
It’s so amazing to see what all the books have been leading up to, and what is to come……
AND THAT ENDING??? HELLO????
This is truly ambers best work. No filler, incredible pacing, wonderful story telling. I read this in like six hours. I COULD NOT put it down.
It’s so amazing to see what all the books have been leading up to, and what is to come……
AND THAT ENDING??? HELLO????
November 18, 2025
Amber, do you hate us or something? WHAT DID I DO TO YOU!!!
November 16, 2025
I actually have nothing to say other than you’re doing yourself a disservice by not reading this series 🙂↕️
every book in this series is getting better and better!!! returning in WRATH, the stakes are impossibly high. lines are being drawn & redrawn as secrets come to light from the past👀 the added POV’s give readers a whole new insight into this world and its characters that raise even more questions about what’s to come.
my jaw honestly is just on the floor when it comes to Amber’s writing. this is one of the best fantasy romances for a reason you guys!!!!
Thank you to Kensington, BTC Books and R&S for the ARC!
every book in this series is getting better and better!!! returning in WRATH, the stakes are impossibly high. lines are being drawn & redrawn as secrets come to light from the past👀 the added POV’s give readers a whole new insight into this world and its characters that raise even more questions about what’s to come.
my jaw honestly is just on the floor when it comes to Amber’s writing. this is one of the best fantasy romances for a reason you guys!!!!
Thank you to Kensington, BTC Books and R&S for the ARC!
October 31, 2025
very generous 3⭐
Why would we focus on the plotline and character development, right? 😃 First of all this book has NO business being 700+ pages long. It could've been nice 500 pages, but noooo we need unnecessary sex scenes and pointless dialogues and povs. Nonetheless, I actually enjoyed the first 300 or so pages. Then I finally opened my eyes and came to a realisation that there's too much of everything. The characters are unnecessarily overpowered. I mean where's the struggle??? Literally every single character is described as the strongest and scariest being in the whole universe but our main duo can take them down without breaking a sweat. Also what's the point of killing off characters when they are resurrected in the next few chapters? Ugh I'm just so disappointed, because I remember the Book of Azrael being great, but somewhere along the way we lost the plot... I really hope the author will wrap this series up in the next book, but based on her trend of fillers she will prolong this series (at least 2 more books).
Why would we focus on the plotline and character development, right? 😃 First of all this book has NO business being 700+ pages long. It could've been nice 500 pages, but noooo we need unnecessary sex scenes and pointless dialogues and povs. Nonetheless, I actually enjoyed the first 300 or so pages. Then I finally opened my eyes and came to a realisation that there's too much of everything. The characters are unnecessarily overpowered. I mean where's the struggle??? Literally every single character is described as the strongest and scariest being in the whole universe but our main duo can take them down without breaking a sweat. Also what's the point of killing off characters when they are resurrected in the next few chapters? Ugh I'm just so disappointed, because I remember the Book of Azrael being great, but somewhere along the way we lost the plot... I really hope the author will wrap this series up in the next book, but based on her trend of fillers she will prolong this series (at least 2 more books).
November 11, 2025
DNF 53% pages 445
Just found out it's a 7 book series
FOR WHAT REASON.
THIS SERIES MAKES ME CRASH OUT. CAUSE YOU'RE TELLING I WILL HAVE TO SIT THROUGH ABOTHER 2500 PAGES WORTH OF FILLER AFTER FILLER JUST TO GET THE ENDING.
FUCK THAT.
like nothing fucking happens and everything is too easy like someone dies lets bring em back to life - it takes away the actual purpose and makes it feel cheap and pathetic.
- Sam doesn't give a single fuck about The Hand his so called friends cause he hasn't ONCE thought about them.
- Diana still has insecure thoughts THAT DOESN'T MAKE ANY SENSE.
- Too many misplaced sex scenes and i love a good smut scene.
- Unnessaccary pov's and side plots.
- TOO FUCKING LONG.
Just found out it's a 7 book series
FOR WHAT REASON.
THIS SERIES MAKES ME CRASH OUT. CAUSE YOU'RE TELLING I WILL HAVE TO SIT THROUGH ABOTHER 2500 PAGES WORTH OF FILLER AFTER FILLER JUST TO GET THE ENDING.
FUCK THAT.
like nothing fucking happens and everything is too easy like someone dies lets bring em back to life - it takes away the actual purpose and makes it feel cheap and pathetic.
- Sam doesn't give a single fuck about The Hand his so called friends cause he hasn't ONCE thought about them.
- Diana still has insecure thoughts THAT DOESN'T MAKE ANY SENSE.
- Too many misplaced sex scenes and i love a good smut scene.
- Unnessaccary pov's and side plots.
- TOO FUCKING LONG.
October 15, 2025
no one’s surprised when i say i’m giving this six. mf. stars.
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when you think things can’t get worse, they do! that ending was absolutely BRUTAL, i was sobbing and had to stare at the wall after. a knife to the back would’ve been nicer!
the way amber writes such complex characters amazes me every single time. you love, hate, and hate to love a wide variety of these characters and it has you questioning all the feelings you thought you had.
dianna will forever be one of my favorite fmc’s of all time. she’s witty and funny but loves with all of her heart. the way she constantly works through her trauma after everything she went through in the previous books is so important as nothing is ever glossed over! she’s grown so much as a character and i love that she’s able to communicate with samkiel through it all, as we know how much she struggled with it prior.
speaking of him… samkiel is THE book husband. i swear i highlight everything that comes out of his mouth. the definition of “will burn the world down” for dianna. their relationship is soo special to me and i love how they continue to grow their relationship and it’s never dull!
each book in this series gets even better, even though amber loves to rip my heart back and shove it back in! the wait for book 5 is going to kill me after that ending, but i’m beyond exciting to see how the story continues to progress. (i need a HEA for all my favs in book 7 pls)
a HUGE thank you to kensington and netgalley for this e-ARC! this was one of my most anticipated reads of the year and i’m beyond grateful to have received and early copy. ♥︎
“𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒊𝒕. 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅? 𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒃𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖. 𝒊 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒊𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒎𝒚 𝒔𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅. 𝒏𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒕. 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒆. 𝒊 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒚 𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒊𝒕.”
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when you think things can’t get worse, they do! that ending was absolutely BRUTAL, i was sobbing and had to stare at the wall after. a knife to the back would’ve been nicer!
the way amber writes such complex characters amazes me every single time. you love, hate, and hate to love a wide variety of these characters and it has you questioning all the feelings you thought you had.
dianna will forever be one of my favorite fmc’s of all time. she’s witty and funny but loves with all of her heart. the way she constantly works through her trauma after everything she went through in the previous books is so important as nothing is ever glossed over! she’s grown so much as a character and i love that she’s able to communicate with samkiel through it all, as we know how much she struggled with it prior.
speaking of him… samkiel is THE book husband. i swear i highlight everything that comes out of his mouth. the definition of “will burn the world down” for dianna. their relationship is soo special to me and i love how they continue to grow their relationship and it’s never dull!
each book in this series gets even better, even though amber loves to rip my heart back and shove it back in! the wait for book 5 is going to kill me after that ending, but i’m beyond exciting to see how the story continues to progress. (i need a HEA for all my favs in book 7 pls)
a HUGE thank you to kensington and netgalley for this e-ARC! this was one of my most anticipated reads of the year and i’m beyond grateful to have received and early copy. ♥︎
“𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒊𝒕. 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅? 𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒃𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖. 𝒊 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒊𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒎𝒚 𝒔𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅. 𝒏𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒕. 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒆. 𝒊 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒚 𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒊𝒕.”
November 4, 2025
Well sh*t 😂
What an instalment! The Wrath of the Fallen breaks any expectations readers may have had beforehand, with Amber Nicole proving just how much she’s been laying the groundwork for a ground-breaking story (literally).
With romance at its heart, this book is an intense proclamation of love through war, our characters not caring if they become a villain if it means keeping their loved ones safe. Morality is a line constantly erased and rewritten in this series, and it makes for such a deliciously gritty story. It’s dramatic, the constant power plays and destruction adding a flamboyance that feels bizarrely indulgent, grand actions proving the scale of all these immortals’ power. Where book 1 sees us in the human world, by this point in the story we’re levelled up to an almost god-tier, for better or for worse.
This book is a turning point in what is certain to be a romantasy story of epic scale, carving its way as a giant of the genre not only in size, but name too.
What an instalment! The Wrath of the Fallen breaks any expectations readers may have had beforehand, with Amber Nicole proving just how much she’s been laying the groundwork for a ground-breaking story (literally).
With romance at its heart, this book is an intense proclamation of love through war, our characters not caring if they become a villain if it means keeping their loved ones safe. Morality is a line constantly erased and rewritten in this series, and it makes for such a deliciously gritty story. It’s dramatic, the constant power plays and destruction adding a flamboyance that feels bizarrely indulgent, grand actions proving the scale of all these immortals’ power. Where book 1 sees us in the human world, by this point in the story we’re levelled up to an almost god-tier, for better or for worse.
This book is a turning point in what is certain to be a romantasy story of epic scale, carving its way as a giant of the genre not only in size, but name too.
October 31, 2025
It’s no surprise to me that this is a 5 star read! This is one of my favorite series of all time and I think this is my favorite book so far. I really don’t want to spoil anything so I’m going to keep this one brief.
First off, the found family in this was top tier. The love I have for these characters rivals any other series. I love them so much! We got a lot of our characters back together and there was a lot of family time and positive moments which I really loved. I love you Reggie, Cameron and Miska 😭
The plot in this was insane. We got so many loose ends tied up and a lot of answers to questions we’ve had the entire series. Especially a lot around lineage, motives, secrets, etc. this book felt like the closing of one chapter and the opening of another. I think the next few books in this series are going to be absolutely insane.
I really loved the character growth we got from Kaden & Isaiah. I think that was one of my favorite parts of the book. The author has an incredible way of humanizing these fucked up, evil characters to the point where you are kind of rooting for them. You know I always love a morally black mmc ;)
Dianna and Samkiel had a lot of beautiful, tender and spicy moments between them. We got a lot of their relationship in this book and we got to see the fierce love and stability they have built with one another. I love their love so much!
The depressing moments were deeply depressing. The last half of this book I just sobbed for an hour. There was a moment in this book that broke me (Iykyk) and I’m not sure I’ll ever recover from it. That being said, Dianna proved the queen that she is and truly embodied that role in this book. I can’t wait to see what our queen does next book especially because some weird shit is going on for sure. Samkiel, my love…. we’re coming for you.
Anyways, that ending was criminal and it always is. How the hell am I supposed to wait like a year? 2? For the next book… I don’t know if I’ll make it. 🩸🗡️🌫️👁️🪦
First off, the found family in this was top tier. The love I have for these characters rivals any other series. I love them so much! We got a lot of our characters back together and there was a lot of family time and positive moments which I really loved. I love you Reggie, Cameron and Miska 😭
The plot in this was insane. We got so many loose ends tied up and a lot of answers to questions we’ve had the entire series. Especially a lot around lineage, motives, secrets, etc. this book felt like the closing of one chapter and the opening of another. I think the next few books in this series are going to be absolutely insane.
I really loved the character growth we got from Kaden & Isaiah. I think that was one of my favorite parts of the book. The author has an incredible way of humanizing these fucked up, evil characters to the point where you are kind of rooting for them. You know I always love a morally black mmc ;)
Dianna and Samkiel had a lot of beautiful, tender and spicy moments between them. We got a lot of their relationship in this book and we got to see the fierce love and stability they have built with one another. I love their love so much!
The depressing moments were deeply depressing. The last half of this book I just sobbed for an hour. There was a moment in this book that broke me (Iykyk) and I’m not sure I’ll ever recover from it. That being said, Dianna proved the queen that she is and truly embodied that role in this book. I can’t wait to see what our queen does next book especially because some weird shit is going on for sure. Samkiel, my love…. we’re coming for you.
Anyways, that ending was criminal and it always is. How the hell am I supposed to wait like a year? 2? For the next book… I don’t know if I’ll make it. 🩸🗡️🌫️👁️🪦
November 11, 2025
I am unwell and needed to take a few days to really process this book (really it took me a whole week to gather my thoughts).
“Only you. Until there is nothing left of me, and even then, my soul will still know yours.”
Amber is an evil genius and THE QUEEN!! One thing is for sure after reading the entire series thus far: she does foreshadowing like no other. Everything that is said leaves you questioning, theorizing, and spiraling, and sometimes when you think you’ve figured it out, you’re left shocked and in shambles with the revelations.
This entire series remains top tier. The character development, the found family, the plot twists, the action, the world-building, the romance, and the villains all come together to make an epic story of WORLD-ENDING stakes and DEVOTION.
This series is one you build with, you learn from, and it even has you seeking redemption for the villains.
Dianna’s character growth in this was amazing; her journey and the way she continues to evolve only make my love for her grow stronger. Of course, Samkiel is book husband of the year—and to be quite honest, for all eternity and beyond oblivion.
Samkiel and Dianna are the meaning of love that knows no bounds, that worships, and continues to BURN through every page. Two strong and fierce main characters I will utterly be obsessed with. I just want them to have their happy ending—is that too much to ask? But no doubt this book delivered in the romance department, because when I thought the last book revealed their feelings, this one outdid itself!
I laughed, I got angry, and I cried a lot at this book, I was thrown into a tumultuous ride of emotions.
Still yelling in my head with that ending and in denial because what do you mean?! I have to wait for the next book to heal this aching pain in my heart? The plot thickens, the love strengthens, and the world remains to be threatened.
“Only you. Until there is nothing left of me, and even then, my soul will still know yours.”
Amber is an evil genius and THE QUEEN!! One thing is for sure after reading the entire series thus far: she does foreshadowing like no other. Everything that is said leaves you questioning, theorizing, and spiraling, and sometimes when you think you’ve figured it out, you’re left shocked and in shambles with the revelations.
This entire series remains top tier. The character development, the found family, the plot twists, the action, the world-building, the romance, and the villains all come together to make an epic story of WORLD-ENDING stakes and DEVOTION.
This series is one you build with, you learn from, and it even has you seeking redemption for the villains.
Dianna’s character growth in this was amazing; her journey and the way she continues to evolve only make my love for her grow stronger. Of course, Samkiel is book husband of the year—and to be quite honest, for all eternity and beyond oblivion.
Samkiel and Dianna are the meaning of love that knows no bounds, that worships, and continues to BURN through every page. Two strong and fierce main characters I will utterly be obsessed with. I just want them to have their happy ending—is that too much to ask? But no doubt this book delivered in the romance department, because when I thought the last book revealed their feelings, this one outdid itself!
I laughed, I got angry, and I cried a lot at this book, I was thrown into a tumultuous ride of emotions.
Still yelling in my head with that ending and in denial because what do you mean?! I have to wait for the next book to heal this aching pain in my heart? The plot thickens, the love strengthens, and the world remains to be threatened.
November 26, 2025
I don’t even know what else to say 😳🤯😳🤯😳 Part 4 and everything just keeps getting better and better. Even though the ending left so many questions overall, it’s really hard to be yanked out of this world so abruptly. 🥺
Sami and Diana are honestly one of the most beloved couples in the whole romantasy universe. And Kaden? Forever my favorite villain.
This book was AMAZING!!! So much good, high-quality drama, so much tension, and I was giggling and squealing from happiness the whole time. Plotwists!!?
Diana and Sami are so obsessed and delulu for each other, it’s literally the cherry on top.
I even teared up. That scene in the basement… I felt it coming, but I really hope things get sorted out.
Found family, hello??? That “my brothers” moment 😏😏😏 I’m convinced this bond is going to grow so much stronger in the future.
Anyway—love love love! I wish we had more of the other POVs, but still ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sami and Diana are honestly one of the most beloved couples in the whole romantasy universe. And Kaden? Forever my favorite villain.
This book was AMAZING!!! So much good, high-quality drama, so much tension, and I was giggling and squealing from happiness the whole time. Plotwists!!?
Diana and Sami are so obsessed and delulu for each other, it’s literally the cherry on top.
I even teared up. That scene in the basement… I felt it coming, but I really hope things get sorted out.
Found family, hello??? That “my brothers” moment 😏😏😏 I’m convinced this bond is going to grow so much stronger in the future.
Anyway—love love love! I wish we had more of the other POVs, but still ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
November 5, 2025
This Series is just sooooo much wasted potential.
My expectations going into this weren't exactly high. I didn't expect this series to have Tolkin like world building, or complex Characters, on the levels of Dostoevsky, but at least a well told story, with a somewhat solid foundation and Characters would have been nice.
This Series started out so promising. I really loved the strong female MC, Dianna kicking ass in the first and second book gave me a great time. The second book was my favourite by far and the only one which managed to capture me on an emotional level. I could physically feel the grief Dianna was going through and loved the way Samkiel managed to get through to her and help her heal.
There are also a couple of side characters I really liked and would have loved to see more of. Logan, Neverra and Imogen were great in the first two books and them just not playing any role in the third and fourth book is probably one of the reasons I feel so strongly about the issues this series has.
First them being worldbuilding. There seems to be no review process whatsoever, when you have to produce a new book every year. I have read more than two thousand pages, and the entire world this series takes place in is still nothing more than a dump of vague ideas. Let me explain:
1. The worlds lack scale. They are meant to be planets full, solar systems these gigantic things, that Nismera has control over. But when they talk about Nismera's legion or the Armarda which is supposed to control all of the southern Realms, their numbers are said to be in the thousands??? They would be billions! At one point in this book they are in this big trade city and when describing how huge it's influence is, the book tells the reader about the hundreds of ships that go through this city everyday. Hello?? This is supposed to be the largest trade city in the universe and they are only moving hundreds of ships through it per day??
2. There is no such thing as powerbalances. One Moment a character is all powerfull and about to singlehandedly end the entire universe and we are told that there is nothing that could stop them, the next they are disabled by some sound or laser cannon which is on every fucking ship of the armada?? There are dozens of these Moments in the book which just start to feel really frustrating. The author dramatically changes the power of her characters, the way she sees fit, which removes all the tension, because all of a sudden there is no such thing as an enemy too powerfull, or a real chance of fighting back, when you know the author is with or against you.
3. Teleportation or Portals are the worst for any coherent worldbuilding. There is no sense in any of their long travels when they can literally portal everywhere. The lack of explanation surrounding this is one of the most frustrating things. Why can't Nismera just literally portal right in as soon as her legion spots Samkiel, Dianna or any other powerful enemy? Dianna had the ability to open a portal from Yeyedin, to save Neverra and Logan in the second book, which they all completely forgot about in the third and fourth book. This is also the only time we get a rough idea of how this is supposed to work, which is by imagining the place you want to be. This means that the entire time in the third book when Dianna is looking for the captured Samkiel, she could literally just have portaled right to him??? This is exactly what I meant with the 2. Point, where characters are given whatever ability necessary for the story, without them doing anything to earn it.
4. The stupidity of the characters. This again bleeds into the second point, where characters walk into obvious traps and act extremly stupid, just because the story demands it. This is no fun, there is no thrill in knowing they are walking into a trap, because I alslo know they will get out just fine. I just dont care.
5. The ridiculess amount of repitition. I have read more than two thousand pages, yet in terms of what actually happened, it can be compressed to at least half of that. I dont know whether there is no editing but it sure feels like it. Every spice scene reads the exact same, everytime love interests interact with each other, it reads the exact same and even every world they visit feels exactly the same. I get it, you want to write 7 books in this series and since the romance of Samkiel and Dianna is resolved you need some new couples, but I just couldn't make myself feel anything for them, as it all just felt so extremely repetitive.
This was a way longer ramble than I expected, but I had to get that out of my system for a while now. The Series had a lot of potential and I really wanted to like it, but the sheer amount of plot holes and issues with the worldbuilding are what sadly made me unable to finish it.
Please note that this is my first ever review and I'm not the most eloquent when it comes to English ,but I hope I was able to convey my message. Feel free to tell me your thoughts in the comments, but please keep it polite.
My expectations going into this weren't exactly high. I didn't expect this series to have Tolkin like world building, or complex Characters, on the levels of Dostoevsky, but at least a well told story, with a somewhat solid foundation and Characters would have been nice.
This Series started out so promising. I really loved the strong female MC, Dianna kicking ass in the first and second book gave me a great time. The second book was my favourite by far and the only one which managed to capture me on an emotional level. I could physically feel the grief Dianna was going through and loved the way Samkiel managed to get through to her and help her heal.
There are also a couple of side characters I really liked and would have loved to see more of. Logan, Neverra and Imogen were great in the first two books and them just not playing any role in the third and fourth book is probably one of the reasons I feel so strongly about the issues this series has.
First them being worldbuilding. There seems to be no review process whatsoever, when you have to produce a new book every year. I have read more than two thousand pages, and the entire world this series takes place in is still nothing more than a dump of vague ideas. Let me explain:
1. The worlds lack scale. They are meant to be planets full, solar systems these gigantic things, that Nismera has control over. But when they talk about Nismera's legion or the Armarda which is supposed to control all of the southern Realms, their numbers are said to be in the thousands??? They would be billions! At one point in this book they are in this big trade city and when describing how huge it's influence is, the book tells the reader about the hundreds of ships that go through this city everyday. Hello?? This is supposed to be the largest trade city in the universe and they are only moving hundreds of ships through it per day??
2. There is no such thing as powerbalances. One Moment a character is all powerfull and about to singlehandedly end the entire universe and we are told that there is nothing that could stop them, the next they are disabled by some sound or laser cannon which is on every fucking ship of the armada?? There are dozens of these Moments in the book which just start to feel really frustrating. The author dramatically changes the power of her characters, the way she sees fit, which removes all the tension, because all of a sudden there is no such thing as an enemy too powerfull, or a real chance of fighting back, when you know the author is with or against you.
3. Teleportation or Portals are the worst for any coherent worldbuilding. There is no sense in any of their long travels when they can literally portal everywhere. The lack of explanation surrounding this is one of the most frustrating things. Why can't Nismera just literally portal right in as soon as her legion spots Samkiel, Dianna or any other powerful enemy? Dianna had the ability to open a portal from Yeyedin, to save Neverra and Logan in the second book, which they all completely forgot about in the third and fourth book. This is also the only time we get a rough idea of how this is supposed to work, which is by imagining the place you want to be. This means that the entire time in the third book when Dianna is looking for the captured Samkiel, she could literally just have portaled right to him??? This is exactly what I meant with the 2. Point, where characters are given whatever ability necessary for the story, without them doing anything to earn it.
4. The stupidity of the characters. This again bleeds into the second point, where characters walk into obvious traps and act extremly stupid, just because the story demands it. This is no fun, there is no thrill in knowing they are walking into a trap, because I alslo know they will get out just fine. I just dont care.
5. The ridiculess amount of repitition. I have read more than two thousand pages, yet in terms of what actually happened, it can be compressed to at least half of that. I dont know whether there is no editing but it sure feels like it. Every spice scene reads the exact same, everytime love interests interact with each other, it reads the exact same and even every world they visit feels exactly the same. I get it, you want to write 7 books in this series and since the romance of Samkiel and Dianna is resolved you need some new couples, but I just couldn't make myself feel anything for them, as it all just felt so extremely repetitive.
This was a way longer ramble than I expected, but I had to get that out of my system for a while now. The Series had a lot of potential and I really wanted to like it, but the sheer amount of plot holes and issues with the worldbuilding are what sadly made me unable to finish it.
Please note that this is my first ever review and I'm not the most eloquent when it comes to English ,but I hope I was able to convey my message. Feel free to tell me your thoughts in the comments, but please keep it polite.
November 20, 2025
6 ⭐️s, ♾️ ⭐️ What the hell dude! What a book! I am kind of getting concerned with how much I truly love and care about these characters. I missed Dianna and Samkiel so much. This was worth every page read, every minute listened, and definitely worth the wait. I loved the progression of the story and the story being multi-pov added to the emotional impact. There were discoveries made and tears shed. Nismera is literal the worst villain I have ever read and I have never hated a fictional more than I hate her. I thought it was Vincent there for a while but not it's definitely her. Vincent got bumped down to second. The expansion of the world has me intrigued for the type of being that may make an appearance in the later books. I am honestly so gobsmacked it is not even funny forreal. This series continues to remind me why I love reading specifically fantasy romance. The devotion, the love, the found family, the banter, the spice, and of course the diabolical cliffhangers all contribute to this book being an infinity star read. Now I have to wait who knows how long for the next one.
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