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Indulgence #2
The Night Blade
Lose yourself in the second installment of bestselling author Erin Kellison's Indulgence series, where unlikely allies must contend with savage beasts, spiteful gods...and each other to survive.
Luck isn't going Terah Crane's way. She's stuck with the prince of Fury, the arrogant scion of Pyre, who passionately hates her. Yeah, well...she doesn't like him much, either.
When a vengeful goddess captures someone Terah loves, Adomanei reluctantly joins the rescue mission to settle the debt he owes her. Enemies at heart but united by purpose, they set out upon a dangerous journey into a foreign godland to reach their quarry.
Adom's godborn talents allow him to disguise his identity, but Terah must travel under the cover of darkness, even if it takes them into the belly of a mountain beast and across a sea of bones. A cryptic clue suggests that Terah has allies among the ghosts of Phemerae—if only she can find them. But Adom doesn't trust anyone who strives against the gods.
Beset by monsters and pursued by spies, Terah and Adom are forced to watch each other's backs, learn to speak with a glance, and be there when the other falls. But will it be enough? Because a malevolent Power stalks them, utter ruin on its mind, and Adom and Terah find themselves trapped together in an intrigue of the gods that will change their world.
The Indulgence Series is a fast-paced, action-packed, slow-burn romantic fantasy set in a contemporary world of gods and monsters. If you like a fierce heroine, enemies to lovers, epic battles, worldbuilding, magic, and mayhem...this is a series for you.
Luck isn't going Terah Crane's way. She's stuck with the prince of Fury, the arrogant scion of Pyre, who passionately hates her. Yeah, well...she doesn't like him much, either.
When a vengeful goddess captures someone Terah loves, Adomanei reluctantly joins the rescue mission to settle the debt he owes her. Enemies at heart but united by purpose, they set out upon a dangerous journey into a foreign godland to reach their quarry.
Adom's godborn talents allow him to disguise his identity, but Terah must travel under the cover of darkness, even if it takes them into the belly of a mountain beast and across a sea of bones. A cryptic clue suggests that Terah has allies among the ghosts of Phemerae—if only she can find them. But Adom doesn't trust anyone who strives against the gods.
Beset by monsters and pursued by spies, Terah and Adom are forced to watch each other's backs, learn to speak with a glance, and be there when the other falls. But will it be enough? Because a malevolent Power stalks them, utter ruin on its mind, and Adom and Terah find themselves trapped together in an intrigue of the gods that will change their world.
The Indulgence Series is a fast-paced, action-packed, slow-burn romantic fantasy set in a contemporary world of gods and monsters. If you like a fierce heroine, enemies to lovers, epic battles, worldbuilding, magic, and mayhem...this is a series for you.
365 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 23, 2022
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Erin Kellison
54 books704 followersErin Kellison is the bestselling author of the Indulgence series, the Dragons of Bloodfire series, the Reveler series, and the Shadow series. She writes urban fantasy, paranormal romance, and fantasy. She loves other worlds and visits them as often as possible via movies and books and her kids' imaginations. When not daydreaming or writing, she's goofing off with her family in sunny Arizona.
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January 19, 2023
The Night Blade is book two in the Indulgence series by Erin Ellison.
It had been a year since book one The Stone God came out and so, it took me a moment to remember the players and what was going on.
After I got back into the story and things started to click I had a delightful time reading. I was swept away into this action-packed fast-paced adventure.
The Night Blade keeps the reader on their toes wondering if Terah and Adom will survive, rescue Max, and who knows maybe fall for each other. We see our leads learning more about each other and to work together. They end up working better together than apart.
The gambling god and his son have ulterior motives, but we’re not sure which side they’re truly on. Lots of monsters, gods, and mystery.
As for the romance, it’s still non-existent, but now we may have a definite direction as to whom Terah might end up with. Can we say slow-burn.
Last, I love the covers for this series. They are eye catching, artistic, and fit the novels. I'm looking forward to reading the next installment in the Indulgence series.
Rated: 4 Stars
It had been a year since book one The Stone God came out and so, it took me a moment to remember the players and what was going on.
After I got back into the story and things started to click I had a delightful time reading. I was swept away into this action-packed fast-paced adventure.
The Night Blade keeps the reader on their toes wondering if Terah and Adom will survive, rescue Max, and who knows maybe fall for each other. We see our leads learning more about each other and to work together. They end up working better together than apart.
The gambling god and his son have ulterior motives, but we’re not sure which side they’re truly on. Lots of monsters, gods, and mystery.
As for the romance, it’s still non-existent, but now we may have a definite direction as to whom Terah might end up with. Can we say slow-burn.
Last, I love the covers for this series. They are eye catching, artistic, and fit the novels. I'm looking forward to reading the next installment in the Indulgence series.
Rated: 4 Stars
May 23, 2022
Well this book was an adventure and no mistake ! Terah is determined to rescue her nephew and is aided by the supercilious Adom who has a very strong reason not to like Terah but follows his father's orders. Hiding in plain sight whilst infiltrating a vengeful Gods kingdom doesn't quite go to plan but then with so much distrust and treachery that's not exactly a surprise !
This book opened up so much about these Gods who are actually aliens chained to this world. They are petty, vengeful and completely oblivious to the needs of many. Terah is her usual indomitable self and I loved that nothing keeps her down. Adom goes on quite a journey character wise and it felt good as he realised that life isn't set in stone and there can and should be change. The last character who features heavily is Edge who previously got close to Terah. He's trying to be a wonderful, nurturing father but I distrust his motives. Edge never makes good choices for the right reasons and indeed he is the one character who we really get most from but he's like someone thrown in the deep end and barely keeping his head above water.
I can honestly say this kept me gripped with its world building and the sheer pace. Never a dull moment and as it ended dear Lord do I want to know what happens next !
This voluntary take is of an advanced copy and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair
This book opened up so much about these Gods who are actually aliens chained to this world. They are petty, vengeful and completely oblivious to the needs of many. Terah is her usual indomitable self and I loved that nothing keeps her down. Adom goes on quite a journey character wise and it felt good as he realised that life isn't set in stone and there can and should be change. The last character who features heavily is Edge who previously got close to Terah. He's trying to be a wonderful, nurturing father but I distrust his motives. Edge never makes good choices for the right reasons and indeed he is the one character who we really get most from but he's like someone thrown in the deep end and barely keeping his head above water.
I can honestly say this kept me gripped with its world building and the sheer pace. Never a dull moment and as it ended dear Lord do I want to know what happens next !
This voluntary take is of an advanced copy and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair
May 22, 2022
Edgerin surprised me with his depth. I didn’t really like him in the first book. He was told to pursue Tarah despite having a significant other. His willingness to take orders and run with them didn’t appeal to me. Neither did his drug abuse. Edgerin wanted Terah as a partner for her compatibility and because his god compelled him. But his utter exhaustion in attempting to save the child who ruined his life by uploading a social media post was charming! My mother would have disowned Jaro and kicked him out of the house. All of a sudden I found myself rooting for Edgerin. And Jaro, possibly the most valuable piece on the game board.
Adom, the son of the God of Passion and Fire, stuck in a life of taxes and paperwork, finally came into an epiphany of adventure. Yep, the kind of adventure you only like after it ends. He only partnered with Terah to save her nephew because of a vow he made. Every moment was a calculation, too.
I know it is slow-burn, but who would you choose for Terah?
And then there was Maxan. Imprisoned by Phemera (ephemera?), he embodied the theme of the whole series. He was tortured, yet stubbornly persisted in thinking about his love. For what is love, without sacrifice? What is love if you give up at the first obstacle?
I admit, by the time I started reading book 2, I had forgotten the events from book 1. There is no passage explaining what came before, but I managed to catch up after a few paragraphs. You probably will want to start with “The Stone God” first, but Erin subtly inserted reminders throughout the first chapters, which was genius.
The pacing is fast, with beautiful phrases tucked in like carnations: “When Dalin got in, he revved the engine once, turned the truck around as if he were peeling a skin of dust from the earth…” Doesn’t that evoke action and speed in a beautiful way?
The Plot:
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This is an epic fantasy quest that evokes a D&D game with a pantheon of (greek) gods and monsters, with the characters as the focus. I drank this up over my weekend, only rising from the iPad for food and exercise. There was so much action, tension, and violence (no worse than TV violence) that I was enraptured.
Of course, we have all the tropes: a Godkiller sword, a doppleganger, undead (pariahs), super-secret but independent spy organization, and a sea dragon. If this were a movie, it would be rated number 1 for the year.
#Multiple POV
#Epic Quest to save one human
#Family-centered
#Third-person writing
#Steam: 1 🌶 (no real kissing or heated moments)
Adom, the son of the God of Passion and Fire, stuck in a life of taxes and paperwork, finally came into an epiphany of adventure. Yep, the kind of adventure you only like after it ends. He only partnered with Terah to save her nephew because of a vow he made. Every moment was a calculation, too.
I know it is slow-burn, but who would you choose for Terah?
And then there was Maxan. Imprisoned by Phemera (ephemera?), he embodied the theme of the whole series. He was tortured, yet stubbornly persisted in thinking about his love. For what is love, without sacrifice? What is love if you give up at the first obstacle?
I admit, by the time I started reading book 2, I had forgotten the events from book 1. There is no passage explaining what came before, but I managed to catch up after a few paragraphs. You probably will want to start with “The Stone God” first, but Erin subtly inserted reminders throughout the first chapters, which was genius.
The pacing is fast, with beautiful phrases tucked in like carnations: “When Dalin got in, he revved the engine once, turned the truck around as if he were peeling a skin of dust from the earth…” Doesn’t that evoke action and speed in a beautiful way?
The Plot:
=============
This is an epic fantasy quest that evokes a D&D game with a pantheon of (greek) gods and monsters, with the characters as the focus. I drank this up over my weekend, only rising from the iPad for food and exercise. There was so much action, tension, and violence (no worse than TV violence) that I was enraptured.
Of course, we have all the tropes: a Godkiller sword, a doppleganger, undead (pariahs), super-secret but independent spy organization, and a sea dragon. If this were a movie, it would be rated number 1 for the year.
#Multiple POV
#Epic Quest to save one human
#Family-centered
#Third-person writing
#Steam: 1 🌶 (no real kissing or heated moments)
May 22, 2022
Terah's story continues and...ahh, well, it's a complicated one. Mostly because nothing anyone does is straightforward when the gods are involved. Adom is determined to repay a life-debt by helping Terah save her nephew. Terah is chaos personified when it comes to anything resembling a plan. Those around them thrive on lies and subterfuge, luck and sight, and some trust their gods so blindly it's wildly painful to watch.
Meanwhile, the gods themselves seem like they're playing a long con. They have power, to be sure, but they're also crafty and wily and some are consumed by old hurts and older jealousy. They maneuver their scions like pieces on a board and when things turn ugly they abandon them.
And Terah is in the middle of it all. Several gods have shown an interest in her, a rebellious faction sees her as a power player, she's connected to others in ways she can't define, and she has to lean on Adom (of all people) to help her rescue her nephew. She and Adom fight and needle and poke at one another again and again and BOY AM I HERE FOR IT. (Seriously, their almost-animosity is like prolonged foreplay. It just takes Adom a while to realize it. Terah, on the other hand, still doesn't seem to realize it, but she's had a lot on her mind what with the gods on her tail and the nephew-saving and all that.)
A lot of danger, more than a few monsters straight out of nightmares, a terrible journey beneath a mountain, allies that can turn on a dime, choices, power, truths and lies. Terah might have been thrust into the role as Kol's scion against her will, but she's making it her own. Even if it kills her.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
Meanwhile, the gods themselves seem like they're playing a long con. They have power, to be sure, but they're also crafty and wily and some are consumed by old hurts and older jealousy. They maneuver their scions like pieces on a board and when things turn ugly they abandon them.
And Terah is in the middle of it all. Several gods have shown an interest in her, a rebellious faction sees her as a power player, she's connected to others in ways she can't define, and she has to lean on Adom (of all people) to help her rescue her nephew. She and Adom fight and needle and poke at one another again and again and BOY AM I HERE FOR IT. (Seriously, their almost-animosity is like prolonged foreplay. It just takes Adom a while to realize it. Terah, on the other hand, still doesn't seem to realize it, but she's had a lot on her mind what with the gods on her tail and the nephew-saving and all that.)
A lot of danger, more than a few monsters straight out of nightmares, a terrible journey beneath a mountain, allies that can turn on a dime, choices, power, truths and lies. Terah might have been thrust into the role as Kol's scion against her will, but she's making it her own. Even if it kills her.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
May 25, 2022
This Book is Fabulous!!
Oh my gosh, so much happens in this book. Just a forewarning...this book ends in a cliffhanger!! I am literally waiting for the next book in the series and just to say I loved this book is an understatement. Let me just make this review simple and say, go read it, go purchase it and sit down to read the entire book. I know I did, I could not put the ebook down and had to charge my kindle at the end of the book. I'm super glad I decided to read when I could read the book in one setting because, once I started the book; there was just so much going on that I would not go to bed until I knew what happened. Thrilled to know there will be a third book but gez, the cliffhanger!! Well worth it though. Highly recommend this book and author.
Oh my gosh, so much happens in this book. Just a forewarning...this book ends in a cliffhanger!! I am literally waiting for the next book in the series and just to say I loved this book is an understatement. Let me just make this review simple and say, go read it, go purchase it and sit down to read the entire book. I know I did, I could not put the ebook down and had to charge my kindle at the end of the book. I'm super glad I decided to read when I could read the book in one setting because, once I started the book; there was just so much going on that I would not go to bed until I knew what happened. Thrilled to know there will be a third book but gez, the cliffhanger!! Well worth it though. Highly recommend this book and author.
May 23, 2022
Erin Kellison is fast becoming my most favorite author, this is the second book in the series and just like the first one it is so intriguing that I couldn’t put it down. If you love adventure and surprises at the end you will want to read this book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 23, 2022
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book, and I am voluntarily writing this review. This is an excellent continuation of the Indulgence series. I enjoyed delving deeper into the characters as well as further exploring the world Kellison has created as the characters journeyed. Definitely recommend.
May 23, 2022
couldn’t put it down
The second installment was just as fast-paced as the first. I love the complex characters and the world that the author has created. Can’t wait for book 3
The second installment was just as fast-paced as the first. I love the complex characters and the world that the author has created. Can’t wait for book 3
May 20, 2022
Was able to get an early copy and I’m so glad!!! I love Terah!! The world Erin Kellison has created is so layered and completely captures the imagination.
June 13, 2023
THE NIGHT BLADE is the second book in the Indulgence series. We return to Terah and Adom as they begin their rescue mission of Maxan, Terah's nephew who is being held captive in Phemera. The people, Hood, and goddess are all on the search for Terah, who insulted Phemera by accident in book one. The goddess of Light and Truth is not prepared to accept the apology but will wait, as she knows Terah is on her way to her.
This book is one adventure after another!!! I loved every word, completely caught up in the story. If Terah is the one who grew and changed in the last book, then it is Adom's turn in this one. He is unable to hide from the Truth and faces some uncomfortable facts about himself as he slowly becomes more Adom than Adomanei.
Told from multiple perspectives, you catch up with all the main players from book one, with more to meet too. It is intricate and twisting from one port of call to another. Just as you get an answer to one question, you will then have three more queries.
This does end on a cliffhanger and it about killed me. The build-up to the climax is breathtaking and I read faster and faster to keep up with the pace on the pages. This will be a series that, once it is complete, I will re-read - just so I can go from start to finish without having to wait! Absolutely brilliant and highly recommended by me.
Now, I just have to wait for book three!
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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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May 24, 2022
This book is one adventure after another!!! I loved every word, completely caught up in the story. If Terah is the one who grew and changed in the last book, then it is Adom's turn in this one. He is unable to hide from the Truth and faces some uncomfortable facts about himself as he slowly becomes more Adom than Adomanei.
Told from multiple perspectives, you catch up with all the main players from book one, with more to meet too. It is intricate and twisting from one port of call to another. Just as you get an answer to one question, you will then have three more queries.
This does end on a cliffhanger and it about killed me. The build-up to the climax is breathtaking and I read faster and faster to keep up with the pace on the pages. This will be a series that, once it is complete, I will re-read - just so I can go from start to finish without having to wait! Absolutely brilliant and highly recommended by me.
Now, I just have to wait for book three!
** same worded review will appear elsewhere **
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
May 24, 2022
May 24, 2022
The Night Blade is the exciting second book in the Indulgence Series by Erin Kellison. The first book was action-packed but this book is bursting at the seams with dangerous hazards as the characters go into enemy territory to rescue Terah’s nephew. This book begins where the first one concludes. I would highly recommend at starting with the first book.
Marvelous world building that combines our present world technology with the one in which the gods rule. Now the gods themselves are some interesting characters who are totally unpredictable making Terah’s story even more complicated. While the rescue goal does not shift as the journey progresses you see the character growth, and perspective change for Terah and Adom. Erin Kellison has a way of twisting the story in such a way that just when you think you have it all figured out, a surprising new twist comes along making you reconsider your previous conclusion.
I highly recommend the entire Indulgence Series. I especially found book two, The Night Blade to be a page turner, read late into the night story.
The publisher/author gave me a complimentary ARC of the book which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Marvelous world building that combines our present world technology with the one in which the gods rule. Now the gods themselves are some interesting characters who are totally unpredictable making Terah’s story even more complicated. While the rescue goal does not shift as the journey progresses you see the character growth, and perspective change for Terah and Adom. Erin Kellison has a way of twisting the story in such a way that just when you think you have it all figured out, a surprising new twist comes along making you reconsider your previous conclusion.
I highly recommend the entire Indulgence Series. I especially found book two, The Night Blade to be a page turner, read late into the night story.
The publisher/author gave me a complimentary ARC of the book which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
May 23, 2022
This is book 2 of this new series. You definitely need to read them in order. Terah’s nephew was kidnapped and she is on a rescue mission. Although he doesn’t want to, Adom joins her in order to repay the debt of saving his sister, even though it cost him his fiancée.
I loved seeing the slow change in Adom’s disposition towards Terah. Although she is chaos personified, he is beginning to see under the surface. This is a really slow burn romance. Two books in and the reader is just beginning to see it, and it is not Edge who is starring in that role like we first thought.
We learn a lot about the gods, how they came to be here and their role. Many twists and turns and I read the entire book in one sitting. Now I have to wait for book 3 and I’m bummed. Great series and characters.
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of this book.
I loved seeing the slow change in Adom’s disposition towards Terah. Although she is chaos personified, he is beginning to see under the surface. This is a really slow burn romance. Two books in and the reader is just beginning to see it, and it is not Edge who is starring in that role like we first thought.
We learn a lot about the gods, how they came to be here and their role. Many twists and turns and I read the entire book in one sitting. Now I have to wait for book 3 and I’m bummed. Great series and characters.
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of this book.
January 5, 2023
The Night Blade is an incredible second foray into Erin Kellinson’s Indulgence world. I rarely give 5 stars for books (usually only 1-3 a year), and this deserves all the stars – it was perfection from start to finish. I strongly recommend starting with The Stone God, the first book in the Indulgence Series, to fully enjoy this book.
If I had to pinpoint the essence of this book, it is this: this is Adom’s book. Adom is the son of Aran, the God of Passion and Fire. He is arrogant, stubborn, calculating, and above all, angry. By their nature, Passion and Fire don’t lend themselves to restraint, but in The Stone God you witnessed Adom’s tightly controlled life filled by dreary paperwork, with brief peeks at the turmoil roiling under his placid surface. Throughout the journey to rescue Terah’s nephew, you watch as Adom sheds his self-imposed shackles and pre-conceived notions.
He’d had to keep his heart caged all his life for fear that he wouldn’t be able to find control again without his father’s hand upon his shoulder, drawing the Fury out.
His father wasn’t here to check his Power now. And wasn’t that wonderful?
As Adom discovers himself, he slowly changes his mind about Terah. What was once seen as carelessness and desperation is now seen as courage and defiance. This is the ultimate slow burn in the best way possible. Let’s be honest, Terah and Adom have a lot going on with border beasts, ghosts, and an angry God. Unlike other books I’ve read, Terah and Adom are focused on survival rather than agonizing over their feelings.
They continue to bicker throughout, but what was once genuine dislike shifts into a partnership and good-natured teasing. This is a dark novel – there are some gruesome descriptions and no one is ever safe from death or torture (poor Max!). But Adom and Terah’s interactions often provide humor that saves the book from being too grim.
”That’s not a fair deal.”
Adom looked both ways and started them across the street. “Agreed. Nevertheless.”
She saw only the pale gray stones of the street and the shining white of the buildings, all blurring together. She was panting when she said, “Only you…would use…nevertheless like that.”
”You mean appropriately?” he answered, turning them down yet another ray.
”Dear gods…you’re the worst,” she told him.
Terah is her same pragmatic, audacious self throughout the mission and I love every moment. She has no special Power like the god-born scions surrounding her, but she does the best she can and always, always tries to do the right thing. She is honest to others and more importantly, to herself. She is self-sacrificing, but smart enough not to be a useless martyr.
Even though I clearly have my own preference on Terah’s endgame, I still like Edgerin. He makes mistakes and views every interaction through the lens of the game, but he deeply loves his children and is a wonderful parent. As in The Stone God, all characters continue to be human with all the flaws, strengths, and motivations that come with it. There are no Mary Sues here or “evil” vs. “good” characters. It’s all wonderfully gray, even Phemera, her Hood Quelle, and Max.
I will not give any spoilers, but for those of you deeply curious about the Gods and their prison sentence, you learn a lot more in this book (which leads to a lot more questions). Be warned this book ends on a cliffhanger and I am desperate for the next book.
Thank you to the author for giving me a complimentary ARC of The Night Blade. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
June 9, 2025
"But even defeat was better than a life without trying for more. Giving up was worse than defeat."
A sensational sequel with many adventures and a capturing storyline.
Unlike when reading the first book, it was pretty easy for me to get into this one and I was always curious about what was going to happen next. What I really liked about this book was, that I was able to get more insight into the world and how it worked and also, that I could learn more about the characters and why they are they way they are. Also, the mmc (Adom) had some character development in this book, which made me like him a lot, even though I truly disliked him in the first book.
I'm looking forward to reading the third book and see how the story continues.
4 ⭐️ ARC Review
A sensational sequel with many adventures and a capturing storyline.
Unlike when reading the first book, it was pretty easy for me to get into this one and I was always curious about what was going to happen next. What I really liked about this book was, that I was able to get more insight into the world and how it worked and also, that I could learn more about the characters and why they are they way they are. Also, the mmc (Adom) had some character development in this book, which made me like him a lot, even though I truly disliked him in the first book.
I'm looking forward to reading the third book and see how the story continues.
4 ⭐️ ARC Review
October 23, 2023
In this book, each of the characters is tested to their limits. I loved the way the author revealed their hidden layers. Terah becomes a warrior, Adom becomes the protector, and Edgerin's loyalty comes forward to create a story that comes across as a high-action movie. The pace barely slows and the story twists and turns, leaving you wondering what will happen next. That cliffhanger at the end, though, was story-writing gold. It's a great ploy to keep the reader hooked and on the edge waiting for the next book to come out.
Advance Reader Copy provided for voluntary review consideration.
Advance Reader Copy provided for voluntary review consideration.
July 30, 2023
Terah’s life has changed so dramatically she went from being divorced and moving into her grandparents cottage to having to look after the statue from Oralla’s pond containing the lesser God Kol that had came down onto her land when the waters had flooded her property cracking the stone and allowing Kol to be set free, to having her marriage wiped from the records (that was an added bonus no more links in anyway to her Ex) to being proclaimed Hood to Kol and highly compensated by the Crimson Hood Adomanei for any damages that the water had caused to her property.
However even with some of these changes being good for her and a way to move forward with her life there are many other dangers that Terah must face as well being it creatures, humans and Gods alike each with there own agenda whether survival or domination with Terah stuck in the middle.
On protecting those around her during an attack Terah had to face the fact that she killed Hood Adomanei fiancée Nilea yes it was in protection of his sister that Nilea was going to kill during the attack, Terah had no other choice in order to protect the life of one she had take the life of the other which didn’t go down well with Adomanei.
However on understanding that in saving his sisters life a life debt is owed to Terah so now Adomanei and Terah have set out on perilous adventure to save her nephew who had been captured during the attack on Ember.
Each must learn to trust each other and work together to make it through the dangerous terrain ahead could this be the start of friendship or maybe the tension between Adom (Adomanei) and Terah is something more than either them or the Gods could have predicted only time will tell now that their adventure has begun!
However even with some of these changes being good for her and a way to move forward with her life there are many other dangers that Terah must face as well being it creatures, humans and Gods alike each with there own agenda whether survival or domination with Terah stuck in the middle.
On protecting those around her during an attack Terah had to face the fact that she killed Hood Adomanei fiancée Nilea yes it was in protection of his sister that Nilea was going to kill during the attack, Terah had no other choice in order to protect the life of one she had take the life of the other which didn’t go down well with Adomanei.
However on understanding that in saving his sisters life a life debt is owed to Terah so now Adomanei and Terah have set out on perilous adventure to save her nephew who had been captured during the attack on Ember.
Each must learn to trust each other and work together to make it through the dangerous terrain ahead could this be the start of friendship or maybe the tension between Adom (Adomanei) and Terah is something more than either them or the Gods could have predicted only time will tell now that their adventure has begun!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 28, 2023
When one of Terah’s loved ones is kidnapped and held captive by a vengeful goddess, Adomanei joins her on her rescue mission in order to settle a debt that he believes he owes. In a trek across a foreign godland, the unlikely duo must learn to work together and are faced with many obstacles, including a malevolent force that has been seemingly stalking them throughout their journey. As the two Hoods sneak around through disguises and the cover of darkness, they discover a clue that just might be enough to help the outsmart the Sun Goddess and rescue her loved one. Filled with intense action, spiteful Gods and unforeseen allies, The Night Blade, the second book in the Indulgence series, is bound to keep you on your toes!
I love the unique world that Kellison has built! The amazing world building and vivid imagery throughout the book really pulled me in and I could visualized every new place that this duo found themselves! This slow burn, enemies-to-lovers vibe between Terah and Adom was written so well and it was refreshing that it was written in such a subtle way that it feels completely natural. I feel like a good bit of enemies-to-lovers stories lately tend to either get rushed or seem a little forced. You really get to see Adom’s character development throughout their journey as he starts to realize that maybe, after actually spending some time with her and really getting to know her, Terah isn’t as bad as he initially thought and that things need to start changing in the godland that he oversees. This book ended on a worse cliffhanger than the first one and I can’t wait to dive headfirst into book 3!!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I love the unique world that Kellison has built! The amazing world building and vivid imagery throughout the book really pulled me in and I could visualized every new place that this duo found themselves! This slow burn, enemies-to-lovers vibe between Terah and Adom was written so well and it was refreshing that it was written in such a subtle way that it feels completely natural. I feel like a good bit of enemies-to-lovers stories lately tend to either get rushed or seem a little forced. You really get to see Adom’s character development throughout their journey as he starts to realize that maybe, after actually spending some time with her and really getting to know her, Terah isn’t as bad as he initially thought and that things need to start changing in the godland that he oversees. This book ended on a worse cliffhanger than the first one and I can’t wait to dive headfirst into book 3!!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 1, 2022
This second intalment was great however i think it would seem even better if you have read book one (the Stone God)recently or at least have a fresh memory of it because this one is set immediately after the events of book 1 so it could be a bit confusing at first for those new to the universe or if you forgot book 1. Now even if your memory if blurry this is so well written that you get immersed quickly and slowly you get info on the characters that help you replace them into the storyline.
I enjoyed the most the growing trust between Adom and Terah and i really hope for more , yes they annoy each other but deeply they respect each other..
We see their relationship and understanding growing as they try to save Max traveling into ennemies territory and they are also learning more about that country and themselves.
There are some moments to make you smile or laugh, others so tense you won't be able to take a break it's simply fabulous.
i really enjoyed and will be curious to see what will happen next as this one has a big cliffhanger.
I enjoyed the most the growing trust between Adom and Terah and i really hope for more , yes they annoy each other but deeply they respect each other..
We see their relationship and understanding growing as they try to save Max traveling into ennemies territory and they are also learning more about that country and themselves.
There are some moments to make you smile or laugh, others so tense you won't be able to take a break it's simply fabulous.
i really enjoyed and will be curious to see what will happen next as this one has a big cliffhanger.
July 16, 2023
I found this series (author) because of the stunning covers, I stay because of her writing (story)
I can't get enough of Terah and all the characters from this series. I wasn't sure if I would enjoy this type of fantasy but oh boy, I don't just like I love it.
The Night Blade is the second book in the Indulgence Series and in this installment, we really start seeing all the characters at play and what roles they might have (but don't worry it isn't what you expect). This second book is a full-on adventure and action pack on the enemy land to rescue Terah nephew. Finally, Terah and Amon had to come to an understanding and work together with the help of old and new characters; during this epic journey, we learn more about the "citizens", Gods, monsters, and beasts of this world.
It was captivating from page one. Luckily book 3 is already out so I don't have to wait to read more about Terah future... and what a future she would have... the ending.
I was fortunate to get a copy for my honest review, and I've never been happier to accept that offer.
I can't get enough of Terah and all the characters from this series. I wasn't sure if I would enjoy this type of fantasy but oh boy, I don't just like I love it.
The Night Blade is the second book in the Indulgence Series and in this installment, we really start seeing all the characters at play and what roles they might have (but don't worry it isn't what you expect). This second book is a full-on adventure and action pack on the enemy land to rescue Terah nephew. Finally, Terah and Amon had to come to an understanding and work together with the help of old and new characters; during this epic journey, we learn more about the "citizens", Gods, monsters, and beasts of this world.
It was captivating from page one. Luckily book 3 is already out so I don't have to wait to read more about Terah future... and what a future she would have... the ending.
I was fortunate to get a copy for my honest review, and I've never been happier to accept that offer.
June 25, 2024
I am loving this storyline, it is so unique with interesting characters and locations. And yet, while I have not read a story with this premise exactly before, there was something that felt almost comforting about how the story is being told that I couldn't quite put my finger on. It wasn't until the end of the book that I finally figured it out, they remind me of the amazing Shannara books by the inequitable Terry Brooks. Those were my comfort reads in my teens and 20s, they will always have a place in my heart. What I loved so much about them was the tantalizing hints of there being "more" to the story, to the characters, to the WHY and WHAT is going on. Things that seem so innocuous when you first encounter them in the books, turn out to be signposts of what you will eventually learn. And it will all blow your mind when you start to piece things together along with the characters. That is the feeling I get from these books too.
Pacing is great, plot is super interesting, and of course ends in a delicious cliffhanger that leaves you needing more.
Pacing is great, plot is super interesting, and of course ends in a delicious cliffhanger that leaves you needing more.
June 27, 2024
4.5 ⭐️s!
This book was an adventure!! I was on my toes like the whole time wondering who was going to survive and who wasn’t! The Action and tension kept me from putting this book down.
I loved how much this book went into more detail about the Gods which added so much in terms of world building as well!
although Edge did surprise me a bit this book with his growth and new depth I’m Kind of leaning towards team Adom and Terah (but there’s many other books to come so that might change!?) Just hoping Adom falls for Terah even if he’s only helping her because of a promise he made 😩 another review said “their animosity is like prolonged fourplay” and I couldn’t agree more!
ALSO thankfully the third book is out because the cliffhanger at the end!? I NEED the third book NOW. (Also excited to catch up for the release of the next two books! Books 4 releases in August!)
This book was an adventure!! I was on my toes like the whole time wondering who was going to survive and who wasn’t! The Action and tension kept me from putting this book down.
I loved how much this book went into more detail about the Gods which added so much in terms of world building as well!
although Edge did surprise me a bit this book with his growth and new depth I’m Kind of leaning towards team Adom and Terah (but there’s many other books to come so that might change!?) Just hoping Adom falls for Terah even if he’s only helping her because of a promise he made 😩 another review said “their animosity is like prolonged fourplay” and I couldn’t agree more!
ALSO thankfully the third book is out because the cliffhanger at the end!? I NEED the third book NOW. (Also excited to catch up for the release of the next two books! Books 4 releases in August!)
May 31, 2022
This sequel to The Stone God is pure unadulterated adventure, with the fantasy of gods, monsters, and created creatures thrown in. Terah, the human descendent of gods, and Adom, a son of major god, must learn to work together in a series of ever-more-dangerous tasks and journeys to appease the angry gods, capture a rogue god, free Terah's human nephew from a vengeful god, and evade the various conspirators who want them to fail, for various nefarious reasons. There is no explaining this - Just brace yourself for heart-stopping, nail-biting action, bewildering betrayals, and a slow-burn love-triangle romance that will leave you hot and breathless. It ends in a total-drama cliffhanger, so minus one star for this voluntary ARC review.
June 7, 2022
This is a fantasy romance series where the romance is part but not the focus of the plot. It is a world where trapped gods control lands of intense features in an uneasy truce as they wait for their prison bonds to free them from the world they created for humanity - and this woman (main character) has the worst luck in the world. Or is it the best? But something is afoot and it spells change or disaster for her world.
Book 2 starts to dive further into the intrigues of this world while throwing curveballs at our main characters in many ways. There are highlights to the disaparities within societies and the reality that no place is perfect. I actually found I enjoyed book 2 more than book 1!
Book 2 starts to dive further into the intrigues of this world while throwing curveballs at our main characters in many ways. There are highlights to the disaparities within societies and the reality that no place is perfect. I actually found I enjoyed book 2 more than book 1!
July 3, 2022
Terah and Adom's Mission . . .
Terah Crane is still living her chaotic new life at the whim of the crazy gods. Then a vengeful goddess takes someone Terah loves – her nephew – and Adomanei (“Adom”) joins her in the rescue mission to repay the life-debt he owes her. Their fussing at each other keeps things light-hearted for the reader. They have to watch each other’s back during the dangerous journey where they may not survive. Adom's god-born talents, as the son of the god of passion and fire, let him disguise himself, but Terah has to keep out of sight the old-fashioned way, by traveling during darkness.
Dealing with monsters, Terah and Adom are learning to take care of each other. But something evil is after them. Could this be the end of their survival this time?
Terah Crane is still living her chaotic new life at the whim of the crazy gods. Then a vengeful goddess takes someone Terah loves – her nephew – and Adomanei (“Adom”) joins her in the rescue mission to repay the life-debt he owes her. Their fussing at each other keeps things light-hearted for the reader. They have to watch each other’s back during the dangerous journey where they may not survive. Adom's god-born talents, as the son of the god of passion and fire, let him disguise himself, but Terah has to keep out of sight the old-fashioned way, by traveling during darkness.
Dealing with monsters, Terah and Adom are learning to take care of each other. But something evil is after them. Could this be the end of their survival this time?
May 28, 2022
This is one of the most unique series I've ever read, where Gods control most facets of life and ghosts are real. This is book 2 and I recommend reading the first book before reading this one. Terah and Adom are on a quest to rescue Max, Terah's nephew. I held my breath when they were traveling through the dark, dark caves - and they were not alone, although what was with them was not alive. If you like terror, suspense, and unique world-building, you will love this book. There is no romance at present although I suspect it will come later. I received a complimentary copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 27, 2022
Second book and just as extraordinary as the first. Terah is going to find her nephew and together with Adom is infiltrating the lands of another God. Terah's forthright manner continues to serve her goals while making Adom cringe. Other characters from the first book and new show up throughout the adventure adding drama, fights and challenges.
While the first book emphasized being yourself always, this one shows the strength of love.
This book is full of dangerous situations with creatures, gods and mortals. I was delighted with every word. I can hardly wait for the next book.
While the first book emphasized being yourself always, this one shows the strength of love.
This book is full of dangerous situations with creatures, gods and mortals. I was delighted with every word. I can hardly wait for the next book.
June 1, 2022
Interesting adventure with fun action and intriguing ideas about gods and ghosts! This is book 2, so I’d definitely check out the first book before reading this one for the best enjoyment. The world building was cool; liked the suspense the setting created, dark and tense. Terah and Adom are dealing with so much; dangerous times for these two. Excited for the next one! Got a cliffhanger to contend with.
June 1, 2022
The Night Blade: Indulgence Series 2
By Erin Kellerson. 4 Stars
Trials and Tribulations await Adom and Terah in this complicated and Intense interesting tale of a read.
Gods... Hoods... Ghosts abound in a mystery to find and return a young kidnapped hood to his family.
I have voluntarily read an ARC of this book and I'm voluntarily leaving a review for it. Reviewer for Nook Books and More Blog.
By Erin Kellerson. 4 Stars
Trials and Tribulations await Adom and Terah in this complicated and Intense interesting tale of a read.
Gods... Hoods... Ghosts abound in a mystery to find and return a young kidnapped hood to his family.
I have voluntarily read an ARC of this book and I'm voluntarily leaving a review for it. Reviewer for Nook Books and More Blog.
June 11, 2022
This is a hit the ground running, read for me, that made it difficult to put down to do chores. I feel that this amazing second book is just as good maybe even better than book one! For me this was one hell of a good ride and I will definitely be here for book three!!! I Loved It!!! I need more, soon, Please! No Spoilers!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 5, 2024
HOLY CRACKERS! WHAT A RIDE!
Where The Stone God had a slow start for me, The Night Bade was an exhilarating RUSH! Terah Crane is on a mission to find and save her nephew from a vengeful goddess. However, those pesky gods are still trying to meddle in her life. They send Adomanei with her.
Together Terah and Adom encounter battle after battle. Though the battle isn't over, I loved how theY worked to find common ground. I cannot wait to see what happens next!
Where The Stone God had a slow start for me, The Night Bade was an exhilarating RUSH! Terah Crane is on a mission to find and save her nephew from a vengeful goddess. However, those pesky gods are still trying to meddle in her life. They send Adomanei with her.
Together Terah and Adom encounter battle after battle. Though the battle isn't over, I loved how theY worked to find common ground. I cannot wait to see what happens next!
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