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The Immortal Coil #5
Infernal Providence: Heir of Destruction
The inevitable has arrived. Civilizations across the globe have begun to collapse under the insurmountable pressure exerted by the invasions from Hell, and there is no going back. All attempts to staunch the hemorrhaging of mortal lives have produced anemic results at best. As populations and resources are depleted in a steady downward spiral, the skeletal remains of governments worldwide close their borders and abandon international aid treaties in favor of riding out the storm alone in their own dark corners. While humanity trembles and death tolls soar, the gods and their supernatural allies continue fighting to stymie the ever-advancing Infernal hordes. Each divinity has staked their claim in certain locations to foster relations with the survivors there, be it a modest abbey or multinational empire. Dorian, the Ascended One, and his Alabaster Order have fought without pause for months to tip the delicate balance of peace and chaos ever so slightly in their favor, but it is Dorian’s champion, Nathaniel, who has made the greatest impact on both sides. Known throughout the world as a bringer of hope to the innocent and a foe to demons rivaling the gods themselves, Nathaniel has thrived under his master’s tutelage. But as the already frenetic pace of demonic invasions accelerates further, no amount of hope or divine might will prepare Earth’s forces for what is about to blow the doors off on its way to total domination.
774 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 2, 2019
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About the author
J. Armand
6 books23 followersJ. Armand is an American novelist of all things supernatural.
His personal writing style consists of movie-quality action scenes and memorable characters that each have their own unique story to tell. Through his works he aims to bring about a greater awareness for what it means to be human and encourage perseverance in the face of adversity. History will keep repeating itself until we stand up and fight back to break the cycle.
His personal writing style consists of movie-quality action scenes and memorable characters that each have their own unique story to tell. Through his works he aims to bring about a greater awareness for what it means to be human and encourage perseverance in the face of adversity. History will keep repeating itself until we stand up and fight back to break the cycle.
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July 25, 2020
4.5 Stars
Review:
*I received a copy of this book from the author. This has not influenced my review.*
Gah, this is one of those difficult books to review because it had so much going on and was so tightly coiled with the rest of the series. I'm tempted to just say, "GOOD BOOK IS GOOD," and then put a bunch of sassy Dorian quotes and all the fan art I made. I have so many thoughts though! So I'm gonna split this review into two parts: one completely spoiler-free for the series, and one for anyone who's read the previous books.
-----Spoiler-Free for the Series:-----
Every book in this series has had kind of its own plot, but they've all been very interconnected and building up a bigger plot, and this was the book where a lot of that really culminated (but there are still going to be more books, so everything is not over). There were a lot of intense battle scenes, but also moments with a quieter intensity and some moments of reflective downtime and fun. The plots and the character developments in this series have a lot of complexity, planning, and thought put into them, so it's always nice to see how things progress more and more. (Side note: It makes the books especially enjoyable to reread!)
Another thing I love is that the scope has definitely gotten more epic---larger-scale events happening, world-ending stakes, a growing cast of characters, etc.---and yet, the author has continued to make the books feel relatively narrow in scope and keep me feeling connected by staying focused on Dorian and friends and by sticking to his POV (aside from a brief foray into another POV for a good reason).
Speaking of Dorian and friends, the characters continued to be layered and oh-so-lovable! I've started adopting characters I love, so I'm adding these to my family. They're mine now. All of them. Well, maybe not all of them (manipulative, mind-controlling tyrants and human-eating flesh monsters need not apply), but definitely Dorian, Noah, Gianluca, Lyle, and Nathaniel. Especially those last three. They're just big, hunky sweethearts. I also love how sassy Dorian is getting. And Noah is... well, he's Noah, and I love him for it. I love his ridiculous, obnoxious side, his playful side, and his deeper, caring side. There were some adorable friend, found family, and romantic relationships too.
The supernatural stuff continued to be interesting as well. So many of these characters have seriously cool powers (e.g. creating things from and traveling through shadows), plus Dorian's telekinesis powers grew even more.
-----Spoilers for Books 1-4:-----
For anyone who's read the previous books and wants to know more specifically what you can look forward to in this one...
-----Overall Thoughts:-----
Overall, this was an amazing addition to the series with heightened stakes, lots of supernatural powers, adorable friendships and relationships, and so many lovable characters!
*If you're interested in learning more about the series, you can find an interview with the author here!*
-----Bonus: I Made Fan Art!-----
I was inspired! J. Armand sometimes refers to Dorian as a smol spooky boi, so I couldn't resist trying to learn how to draw chibi art (seriously, I watched like five tutorial videos) so that I could attempt to draw smol Dorian.
For the rest of my art (a spoiler-ific stick figure comic about the books and one NSFW drawing), check out my review on my blog!
Recommended For:
Fans of Books 1-4 in J. Armand's The Immortal Coil series. Anyone who likes intense action, complex plots, large casts of lovable and continually growing characters, sweet friendships/relationships, and lots of supernaturals.
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
Review:
*I received a copy of this book from the author. This has not influenced my review.*
Gah, this is one of those difficult books to review because it had so much going on and was so tightly coiled with the rest of the series. I'm tempted to just say, "GOOD BOOK IS GOOD," and then put a bunch of sassy Dorian quotes and all the fan art I made. I have so many thoughts though! So I'm gonna split this review into two parts: one completely spoiler-free for the series, and one for anyone who's read the previous books.
-----Spoiler-Free for the Series:-----
Every book in this series has had kind of its own plot, but they've all been very interconnected and building up a bigger plot, and this was the book where a lot of that really culminated (but there are still going to be more books, so everything is not over). There were a lot of intense battle scenes, but also moments with a quieter intensity and some moments of reflective downtime and fun. The plots and the character developments in this series have a lot of complexity, planning, and thought put into them, so it's always nice to see how things progress more and more. (Side note: It makes the books especially enjoyable to reread!)
Another thing I love is that the scope has definitely gotten more epic---larger-scale events happening, world-ending stakes, a growing cast of characters, etc.---and yet, the author has continued to make the books feel relatively narrow in scope and keep me feeling connected by staying focused on Dorian and friends and by sticking to his POV (aside from a brief foray into another POV for a good reason).
Speaking of Dorian and friends, the characters continued to be layered and oh-so-lovable! I've started adopting characters I love, so I'm adding these to my family. They're mine now. All of them. Well, maybe not all of them (manipulative, mind-controlling tyrants and human-eating flesh monsters need not apply), but definitely Dorian, Noah, Gianluca, Lyle, and Nathaniel. Especially those last three. They're just big, hunky sweethearts. I also love how sassy Dorian is getting. And Noah is... well, he's Noah, and I love him for it. I love his ridiculous, obnoxious side, his playful side, and his deeper, caring side. There were some adorable friend, found family, and romantic relationships too.
The supernatural stuff continued to be interesting as well. So many of these characters have seriously cool powers (e.g. creating things from and traveling through shadows), plus Dorian's telekinesis powers grew even more.
-----Spoilers for Books 1-4:-----
For anyone who's read the previous books and wants to know more specifically what you can look forward to in this one...
-----Overall Thoughts:-----
Overall, this was an amazing addition to the series with heightened stakes, lots of supernatural powers, adorable friendships and relationships, and so many lovable characters!
*If you're interested in learning more about the series, you can find an interview with the author here!*
-----Bonus: I Made Fan Art!-----
I was inspired! J. Armand sometimes refers to Dorian as a smol spooky boi, so I couldn't resist trying to learn how to draw chibi art (seriously, I watched like five tutorial videos) so that I could attempt to draw smol Dorian.
For the rest of my art (a spoiler-ific stick figure comic about the books and one NSFW drawing), check out my review on my blog!
Recommended For:
Fans of Books 1-4 in J. Armand's The Immortal Coil series. Anyone who likes intense action, complex plots, large casts of lovable and continually growing characters, sweet friendships/relationships, and lots of supernaturals.
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
January 28, 2023
I have really enjoyed the series, and hope to see even more. This particular one in the series was BUSY, not in a bad way, but it just keeps you on your toes. I felt like I wasn't able to catch my breath at times because it was one situation after another after another. Always fun, and a picture of the scenes were always immersive.
October 23, 2019
This was another exciting and fun addition to the Immortal Coil series. I can’t wait to see what happens next!!
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