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Love is messy. Being alone is easier.
Cursed with Envy, Daman has spent his life in the shadows. Relationships are too complicated when he’s in a constant battle with his very nature. His only focus is helping his half-angel brothers protect mankind from dark forces. With the son of Lucifer on the rise, stakes are high. Allies are needed. And then a proposal is made:
Marry Prince Warrin of the ice dragon kingdom for the sake of an alliance.
Daman’s just following orders. It’s nothing more than a marriage of convenience to strengthen their army. But then he sees another side to the seemingly emotionless dragon warrior. Shy smiles. And touches that leave him breathless.
Can two men forced into marriage ever be truly happy, or will their romance end before it even begins?
Daman (Sons of the Fallen Book 3) is an MM urban fantasy romance featuring an arranged marriage, forced proximity, first times, dragons, and Nephilim warriors representing the seven deadly sins. Each book features a different main couple, but the series must be read in order. HEA guaranteed.
Cursed with Envy, Daman has spent his life in the shadows. Relationships are too complicated when he’s in a constant battle with his very nature. His only focus is helping his half-angel brothers protect mankind from dark forces. With the son of Lucifer on the rise, stakes are high. Allies are needed. And then a proposal is made:
Marry Prince Warrin of the ice dragon kingdom for the sake of an alliance.
Daman’s just following orders. It’s nothing more than a marriage of convenience to strengthen their army. But then he sees another side to the seemingly emotionless dragon warrior. Shy smiles. And touches that leave him breathless.
Can two men forced into marriage ever be truly happy, or will their romance end before it even begins?
Daman (Sons of the Fallen Book 3) is an MM urban fantasy romance featuring an arranged marriage, forced proximity, first times, dragons, and Nephilim warriors representing the seven deadly sins. Each book features a different main couple, but the series must be read in order. HEA guaranteed.
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First published November 22, 2021
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She writes M/M romance across all genres and worlds, including contemporary, historical, fantasy, and paranormal.
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December 25, 2022
“He can’t have you. You’re mine.” A deeper rasp mixed with his voice. It wasn’t only him speaking to me. Envy was too. “And I am yours.”
“I belong to no one but you.” I bumped my forehead to his and threaded my fingers in the hair at his nape. “Never doubt me, kotya.”
❄️ grumpy angel/shy, virgin ice dragon prince
❄️ arranged marriage
❄️ kind of insta love/lust but also not really
❄️ fated mates
❄️ possessiveness (duh!)
❄️ “i never knew i could love someone until i found you”
another series that i binge read for the love it receives, another series that didn’t entirely work for me.
i’ve been on a review slump, and my motivation to write a review for every book i read is practically non-existent at this point. however, since i actually enjoyed this one, i told myself writing down some thoughts wouldn’t hurt, even if this review is not how i traditionally write them.
“I don’t want to lose you.”
I wiped the tear away with my thumb and slid out of my chair to kneel in front of him. “You won’t.”
daman follows one of the seven nephilim brothers, daman, as his upcoming arranged marriage to the ice prince, warrin, is set in motion. as the avatar of envy, daman keeps to himself to disengage himself from his emotions. relationships, feelings, and emotions clog his mind in a constant battle, and keeping to himself is the best choice. he keeps his focus on protecting mankind from the dark forces along with his six brothers. as war is prepared by the son of lucifer, tensions arise and allies are needed. in order to build their army more, daman is set to marry the dragon prince of the ice clan, warrin. what starts off as a marriage of convenience to gather allies turns into a destined journey daman can’t walk away from, even if he tried.
daman was one of the brother’s i was the most curious about. the blurb of this book won me with the marriage of convenience trope, but then i met daman in Galen and Castor and i was completely sold. i mean, his sin of envy causes him to become grouchy and jealous, showing himself as emotionless, grumpy, and wanting to be alone. of course he would be at the top of my list! but in reality, his sin causes him to feel left out. all he really wants is to be loved, but his sin makes him doubt himself, his mind, and love. i loved seeing how his mind works and how his sin took over at certain times. it’s something i noticed the other books lacked a little in (except maybe Galen, since his sin of wrath is what causes him to always be moody and angry as well, but there was more exposure to it). it was always revolving around him, and we see how envy mentally attacks and drains daman. he’s in a constant battle with him, and seeing how he’s learned to fight it really helped understand his character more. we see him decipher what’s real and what’s not as he tries talking his sin down when it almost overpowers him.
when reading, i like to see and feel the emotions of the characters as well not only to understand them more, but to understand what their future actions will come from. personally, i found the author to show her ability in crafting daman’s character traits as a strength here through envy. the sin isn’t something ignored or thrown off like it felt in the rest of the series, but instead i’d even say it’s embraced. but even with damian’s jealousy and envy, daman is caring towards those he loves, especially his brothers. even if he hides his bitterness and denial, he would sacrifice himself for his family without a blink of an eye if needed. when he pretends to like being away from his family, he’s actually heartbroken and upset, feeling abandoned, and wishing he could switch places. i loved seeing his vulnerability more often here, even with his family members, and seeing how open he became to love.
warrin was also not who others believed him to be. born as part of the ice clan, his expressions are often misunderstood and taken as emotionless and expressionless when in reality warrin is someone who isn’t completely fond of people but also isn’t against the idea of becoming close. his emotions and lack of expressions don’t come from where he’s from, but from who he is because of how he’s been raised. he’s dedicated his whole life to protecting and serving his country, not completely allowing himself to feel towards other people and things. but, behind that facade is a shy warrior who wants to show others his capability of love. he’s strong, dedicated, fierce, loyal, admirable, and loving. i loved his commitment to daman, how reassuring he was of his love every time daman acted out. because of the mated bond, the two couldn’t really walk away from each other, so i do think it could helped with tension if one tried, but daman’s inner struggles versus warrin’s love was enough to go by. their love is full, growing, and everlasting. it’s soft and romantic, and i can’t even lie to you and say it’s a love i’m jealous of. these romance books really get to me sometimes and cause me to have high expectations.
this third installment is the only one that i really enjoyed. the series definitely had potential, but there was always something missing in the previous books that this book had and they didn’t: spark.
“I knew you were the one for me right when I first saw you,” I whispered, moving my hand to his cheek. His skin was so warm beneath my palm. “Your scent called to me, Daman. Even after I left Echo Bay, I could still smell you. Could still feel the mark you’d left on me, one no one else could see. And I ached. Gods, how I ached. It felt like my soul was crying out, mourning your loss even though you were never mine to have. I didn’t understand it. I still don’t.”
the entire series follows a theme of insta-lust/love, but i also don’t think it’s complete instaness to the point where one or both characters are instantly attracted. still, while the attraction is early on, i feel as if jaclyn osborn managed to execute it well in this book only. what first starts off as a sexual attraction between the grumpy angel and shy prince turns into a sweet and tender relationship destined to become real. the two characters are actually pretty similar in terms of their personalities, such as how they’re both quiet, come off as emotionless, and like keeping to themselves. but where warrin is an inexperienced, shy, virgin ice dragon prince, daman is full of years of experience, lust, and denial. yet, this is how the relationship between the two grew. perhaps it would have made it more difficult for envy to grow accustomed in a easier manner if warrin wasn’t a virgin, but making him a virgin was clearly a good feed for his ego. it helped envy stay low, allowing daman to not have self-doubting thoughts the first night they had sex after they got married. going back to how envy was actually a part of daman, i liked that we saw envy with warrin as well. that doubt, jealousy, anger, and envy was when warrin and daman were together as well, and it only added to the tension between the two because it showed the loyalty, mostly from warrin. daman, being envy, grew jealous, bitter, and angry at warrin during some of their moments because of how envy made him think he wasn’t enough, but warrin’s constant reassurance helped build trust, loyalty, belief and commitment.
adding on to that, even though the sexual attraction was more forefront in the beginning, the emotional bond between the two grow as they spend more time together. even as the reader, we begin to see more glimpses from the two that allow us to learn more about their backstories. from glimpses towards each other, small touches, and close proximity, daman and warrin’s love is easy to believe in. as the two get to know each other more, even with the mate connection, i felt as if their love for each other only continued growing. i loved the reassurance warrin would give daman in the beginning when envy was taking over because it showed how both of them were beginning to see each other in long term. it was simply adorable, how the two were acting like 16 year olds with a crush and couldn’t talk to each other because they were afraid of being awkward or of the other not reciprocating their feelings. but between the reader and character, we can see the emotional bond grow as we become aware of their feelings, but also through their actions, thoughts, and emotions.
when daman called warrin “war,” even resembling the perfect nickname for him; when they flew together in warrin’s dragon form; when war started calling daman “kyota”; all the mine mine mine and yours yours yours; how daman drew warrin in his dragon form; when they called each other beautiful; how daman was warrin’s first everything (first kiss, first boyfriend, first person he had sex with, first lover); how they literally had a crush on each other first; their hesitancy to hold hands even though they both wanted to; how they would move heaven and hell for each other, not a single blink if it meant saving each other.
it was all adorable.
“Do you want to see where this can go? Where we can go? More than politics or war. More than duty. Do you want to build something real with me?”
“We shouldn’t.”
“That’s not what I asked.”
but, i have to second a lot of other readers concerns on how much sex there is in this series, and how annoying it gets. there’s a lot of scenes here that have the potential to be more intimate. yet, for the characters, intimacy meant sex. look, i’m not a fan of problems being solved through sex. here we have scenes that were intimate and required both characters to talk through it, but it shows a weak appeal when sex is used as the solution. like the scene when envy takes over daman and warrin begins talking him out of it, telling him he loves, reassuring him, etc,. it’s an intimate scene full of tension between the two through anger and misunderstanding. while they managed to talk through it, it was solved by them having sex. or when warrin confronts daman and asks him if he wants to see where they can go. the sex is also repetitive, being a way the two characters are together as if there aren’t any other options. this was more of a problem i had in the other books, which is a reason why this book worked for me more since the sex also led to chemistry. still, the sex faltered my enjoyment. it felt long at times, making it a little tedious, and i was wondering when we would get to another scene between our couple that would show more of their emotional bonding.
with that being said, daman was still a highly enjoyable read. it has a beautiful relationship between brothers who would die for each other, fated mates, and a sweet love story that grows between time. i’m glad i finally got around this series, but disappointed after seeing so much love around it. i do agree that it’s one of those series that isn’t anything new but can still be enjoyable.
“What’s on your mind?”
“You.”
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December 7, 2025
|| 3.0 stars ||
➛First read: June 2022 | ★4.5 stars
➛Second read: October 2025 | ★3.0 stars
My thoughts after my re-read:
Nah, I’m sorry, but it was just too smutty and lust-based for me. It’s just not what I find enjoyable or interesting anymore. Still, I can’t ignore the fact that, once upon a time, I truly did love this book, so I can’t rate it too badly.
Original review:
Yess, this was exactly what I was hoping it would be!! Although I disliked the first book, and even went as far as skipping the second book entirely, I still knew I really wanted to read this book. Something just made me feel like I would love it, and luckily I was right!
This book is about Daman (who represents the Sin of Envy) and Warrin (who is the prince of the Ice Dragons). They are forced into an arranged marriage so their families will have allegiance to each other in the war against Lucifer's son and his army of demons.
Daman is reluctant about the marriage, but not overly so, and only because of his own insecurities, bitterness and jealousies (he is Envy, after all). Warrin had felt a connection to Daman from the very beginning, and was patient and understanding with Daman in trying to get him to open up and let him in.
The relationship between Daman and Warrin developed at a really pleasant pace. Although there was a 'bond' from the beginning, it doesn't feel like insta-love in the slightest. This was probably due to both of them holding their emotions close to their chest, and having a little bit of a push-and-pull because of Daman's major issues regarding his self-worth. I loved how Warrin never wavered when it came to his feelings, and every time Daman lashed out at him, he was steadfast in his devotion to him.
When Daman and Warrin finally fully accepted their emotions for each other, they became incredibly cute and sweet as a couple. They loved each other so much, and they were perfect together. They were each other's first priority, and nothing could come between them.
I think there is a really nice balance between romance, characterization and plot with this book.
Obviously I loved the romance, but I also thought Daman and Warrin were really likable and well fleshed out as characters. Especially Daman was surprisingly well-developed, particularly when it came to his sin Envy and how that affected him as a person.
The plot was also really good. I truly find the ongoing story of this series really interesting (it was what made me still moderately enjoy the first book).
All the characters here work so well together, and I'm intrigued by a lot of them. It's not one of those series where the secondary characters feel like they merely take away from the main story; I really want to know about it all.
Daman, Gray and Bellamy are my favourites of the seven brothers, so I'm very excited about the next two books as well, since those feature Gray and then Bellamy as main character!!
'Sons of the Fallen' series:
1. Galen - 2.5 stars
3. Daman - 3.0 stars
4. Gray - 3.5 stars
5. Bellamy - 3.0 stars
6. Raiden - 2.5 stars
7. Alastair - 3.0 stars
➛First read: June 2022 | ★4.5 stars
➛Second read: October 2025 | ★3.0 stars
My thoughts after my re-read:
Nah, I’m sorry, but it was just too smutty and lust-based for me. It’s just not what I find enjoyable or interesting anymore. Still, I can’t ignore the fact that, once upon a time, I truly did love this book, so I can’t rate it too badly.
Original review:
Yess, this was exactly what I was hoping it would be!! Although I disliked the first book, and even went as far as skipping the second book entirely, I still knew I really wanted to read this book. Something just made me feel like I would love it, and luckily I was right!
This book is about Daman (who represents the Sin of Envy) and Warrin (who is the prince of the Ice Dragons). They are forced into an arranged marriage so their families will have allegiance to each other in the war against Lucifer's son and his army of demons.
Daman is reluctant about the marriage, but not overly so, and only because of his own insecurities, bitterness and jealousies (he is Envy, after all). Warrin had felt a connection to Daman from the very beginning, and was patient and understanding with Daman in trying to get him to open up and let him in.
"I know close to nothing about love and romance. Before you, I never wanted to know. But now that I've had a taste of it, of you, I never want to go back to how I used to be. I never want to know a day where you're not beside me."
"You can't feel that strongly already. It's too soon."
"Don't tell me what I can or can't feel. Because I only needed a single moment to know I belong to you."
The relationship between Daman and Warrin developed at a really pleasant pace. Although there was a 'bond' from the beginning, it doesn't feel like insta-love in the slightest. This was probably due to both of them holding their emotions close to their chest, and having a little bit of a push-and-pull because of Daman's major issues regarding his self-worth. I loved how Warrin never wavered when it came to his feelings, and every time Daman lashed out at him, he was steadfast in his devotion to him.
When Daman and Warrin finally fully accepted their emotions for each other, they became incredibly cute and sweet as a couple. They loved each other so much, and they were perfect together. They were each other's first priority, and nothing could come between them.
"You're so precious to me, Daman. More precious than anyone or anything on this earth. When I'm with you, I don't need wings to fly."
I think there is a really nice balance between romance, characterization and plot with this book.
Obviously I loved the romance, but I also thought Daman and Warrin were really likable and well fleshed out as characters. Especially Daman was surprisingly well-developed, particularly when it came to his sin Envy and how that affected him as a person.
The plot was also really good. I truly find the ongoing story of this series really interesting (it was what made me still moderately enjoy the first book).
All the characters here work so well together, and I'm intrigued by a lot of them. It's not one of those series where the secondary characters feel like they merely take away from the main story; I really want to know about it all.
Daman, Gray and Bellamy are my favourites of the seven brothers, so I'm very excited about the next two books as well, since those feature Gray and then Bellamy as main character!!
'Sons of the Fallen' series:
1. Galen - 2.5 stars
3. Daman - 3.0 stars
4. Gray - 3.5 stars
5. Bellamy - 3.0 stars
6. Raiden - 2.5 stars
7. Alastair - 3.0 stars
August 20, 2022
~4.5~
Daman & Warrin forever!
I never thought I'd like Daman. He was so sullen in the previous books. Envy does that to a person; it strips you bare and consumes you. But Daman is more than his sin. He's fierce, loyal, and has an artist's soul.
Serious, stoic Warrin was destined to be Daman's. Warrin doesn't indulge in drink or pleasures of the flesh, but when the ice dragon first lays eyes on Daman, he's determined to make Daman his. Daman is the first thing, the only thing, Warrin has ever wanted for himself.
And there's more:
Passion (virgin alert! YES! Warrin's innocence makes Envy's heart sing)
Ghosts (nice ones)
Dragons (Warrin in his dragon form is a thing of beauty)
Thrilling adventure in an ancient forest (where shifters and secrets lurk)
A riddle (that haunts Daman's dreams)
An ancient key (to save us all)
Two souls sharing a heart (visions do come true)
This is my favorite of the three books thus far. I think it's safe to say I'm totally hooked on this series.
Daman & Warrin forever!
I never thought I'd like Daman. He was so sullen in the previous books. Envy does that to a person; it strips you bare and consumes you. But Daman is more than his sin. He's fierce, loyal, and has an artist's soul.
Serious, stoic Warrin was destined to be Daman's. Warrin doesn't indulge in drink or pleasures of the flesh, but when the ice dragon first lays eyes on Daman, he's determined to make Daman his. Daman is the first thing, the only thing, Warrin has ever wanted for himself.
And there's more:
Passion (virgin alert! YES! Warrin's innocence makes Envy's heart sing)
Ghosts (nice ones)
Dragons (Warrin in his dragon form is a thing of beauty)
Thrilling adventure in an ancient forest (where shifters and secrets lurk)
A riddle (that haunts Daman's dreams)
An ancient key (to save us all)
Two souls sharing a heart (visions do come true)
This is my favorite of the three books thus far. I think it's safe to say I'm totally hooked on this series.
November 29, 2021
Cheesy gooey goodness. This is basically a 2002 Disney movie with killing and smut.
But so far this is the best in the series for me🤷♀️ the writing is nothing distinctive or different but I couldn’t help but enjoy myself while reading the book.
A marriage of convenience between Envy and a virgin ice prince. So much possessiveness and jealousy (obviously) and so much dominance.
My kiss. My touch. They’re all you’ve known. I’m the only one who’s had this with you. Fuck.” He slowly breathed out, eyes briefly shutting. When they opened again, he looked ravenous. “Envy is practically purring.”
There were scenes that made me roll my eyes like “Really? “ but it didn’t lessen my enjoyment of the book. So I’m definitely continuing on with this series.
Warrin was exactly as I’d left him, though he hugged a pillow now instead of me. Stupid pillow.
I smiled when he pushed the pillow away and grabbed me. In your face, pillow. “I made you coffee. It’s over there.”
But so far this is the best in the series for me🤷♀️ the writing is nothing distinctive or different but I couldn’t help but enjoy myself while reading the book.
A marriage of convenience between Envy and a virgin ice prince. So much possessiveness and jealousy (obviously) and so much dominance.
My kiss. My touch. They’re all you’ve known. I’m the only one who’s had this with you. Fuck.” He slowly breathed out, eyes briefly shutting. When they opened again, he looked ravenous. “Envy is practically purring.”
There were scenes that made me roll my eyes like “Really? “ but it didn’t lessen my enjoyment of the book. So I’m definitely continuing on with this series.
Warrin was exactly as I’d left him, though he hugged a pillow now instead of me. Stupid pillow.
I smiled when he pushed the pillow away and grabbed me. In your face, pillow. “I made you coffee. It’s over there.”
August 8, 2022
5 Stars
ENVY-driven, angel-warrior, Daman, meets his perfect-match when he agrees to an arranged marriage, for alliances sake, to royal dragon-shifter, Prince Warrin.
The love story that then unfolded between these two?! WHAT A TREAT.
By this point in the series, readers know the deal—angel-warriors, who embody the seven deadly sins, fight to save humanity while falling in love with their destined mates. I still love this premise to pieces and the added bonus of an arranged marriage in this sequel—plus DRAGONS—was a real treat for this trope lover.
A great battle is on the horizon, between good and evil, as the brothers scramble to make alliances and prepare themselves for what’s to come. In doing so, Daman’s marriage to dragon-warrior Warrin is set in motion, and although moody Daman tries to fit it at every turn, he can’t help but slowly drop his millennia-old emotional shields as Warrin begins to (rightfully) claim Daman’s heart, simply by being the wonderful, honourable man that he is.
It was immediate that this pair would be something really, really special, when they first met in book two (Castor), but I couldn’t have quite predicted the level of swoon this couple would bring to the table, or just how much I’d love each of these characters when it was over.
For one of the seven main characters, Daman was very lightly featured in the first two novels, purposefully so, always appearing sullen and withdrawn from the group—but, holy shit, did that work in Osborn’s favour here. Daman’s sin, Envy, is possibly the most compelling and complex of the brother’s sins, in my opinion, which opened up a world of delicious inner turmoil to be explored here, along with plenty of room for character (and relationship) growth that was fascinating and genuine. Honestly, I didn’t expect to love his character as much as I did, but I’m grateful for it.
Warrin, the 600-year-old virgin warrior, was the most ideal mate for troubled Daman. Soothing Daman’s inner demons and bringing out his strengths and a sense of fun and playfulness, just endeared me more to both of them. Naturally, I have a preference for dragons and dragon shifters in my fantasy reads, so pairing that with Warrin’s strong and stoic, but caring nature, was deeply pleasing to me. (I’m eyeing a few of my GR friends out there, who I just KNOW will adore this guy and likely this series!).
It's been said before, but I must concur, Daman is definitely the best book of the series to date—which is saying a lot because I’ve loved them all so far. Furthermore, Daman and Warrin have unbeatably been the more romantic couple of the bunch. I found their romance so f*cking beautiful and heart-melting, hitting all my romance reader buttons to perfection.
Beyond the romance, and the great character portrayals and dynamics that shone through, the larger series arc is building stupendously, growing in intensity and urgency as the brothers prepare to face-off against Lucifer’s son Asa, and his demon army. I felt the intensity, and even though this is predominantly a romance series, I’m still very much worried about the lives and survival of all the characters we are growing to love.
Before I wrap up, though, I need to take a minute to acknowledge Osborn’s skills at writing gripping and comprehensive battle scenes. I don’t feel like enough people are talking about this particular element of her stories, but DAMN if she isn’t fantastic at it. These scenes are so heart-pounding, breath-stealing, INTENSE… but also, super easy to follow, despite all the players involved. I just tip my hat in acknowledgement, because these can’t be easy scenes to write.
Simply put, I loved reading Daman. Every moment.
ENVY-driven, angel-warrior, Daman, meets his perfect-match when he agrees to an arranged marriage, for alliances sake, to royal dragon-shifter, Prince Warrin.
The love story that then unfolded between these two?! WHAT A TREAT.
By this point in the series, readers know the deal—angel-warriors, who embody the seven deadly sins, fight to save humanity while falling in love with their destined mates. I still love this premise to pieces and the added bonus of an arranged marriage in this sequel—plus DRAGONS—was a real treat for this trope lover.
A great battle is on the horizon, between good and evil, as the brothers scramble to make alliances and prepare themselves for what’s to come. In doing so, Daman’s marriage to dragon-warrior Warrin is set in motion, and although moody Daman tries to fit it at every turn, he can’t help but slowly drop his millennia-old emotional shields as Warrin begins to (rightfully) claim Daman’s heart, simply by being the wonderful, honourable man that he is.
It was immediate that this pair would be something really, really special, when they first met in book two (Castor), but I couldn’t have quite predicted the level of swoon this couple would bring to the table, or just how much I’d love each of these characters when it was over.
For one of the seven main characters, Daman was very lightly featured in the first two novels, purposefully so, always appearing sullen and withdrawn from the group—but, holy shit, did that work in Osborn’s favour here. Daman’s sin, Envy, is possibly the most compelling and complex of the brother’s sins, in my opinion, which opened up a world of delicious inner turmoil to be explored here, along with plenty of room for character (and relationship) growth that was fascinating and genuine. Honestly, I didn’t expect to love his character as much as I did, but I’m grateful for it.
Warrin, the 600-year-old virgin warrior, was the most ideal mate for troubled Daman. Soothing Daman’s inner demons and bringing out his strengths and a sense of fun and playfulness, just endeared me more to both of them. Naturally, I have a preference for dragons and dragon shifters in my fantasy reads, so pairing that with Warrin’s strong and stoic, but caring nature, was deeply pleasing to me. (I’m eyeing a few of my GR friends out there, who I just KNOW will adore this guy and likely this series!).
It's been said before, but I must concur, Daman is definitely the best book of the series to date—which is saying a lot because I’ve loved them all so far. Furthermore, Daman and Warrin have unbeatably been the more romantic couple of the bunch. I found their romance so f*cking beautiful and heart-melting, hitting all my romance reader buttons to perfection.
Beyond the romance, and the great character portrayals and dynamics that shone through, the larger series arc is building stupendously, growing in intensity and urgency as the brothers prepare to face-off against Lucifer’s son Asa, and his demon army. I felt the intensity, and even though this is predominantly a romance series, I’m still very much worried about the lives and survival of all the characters we are growing to love.
Before I wrap up, though, I need to take a minute to acknowledge Osborn’s skills at writing gripping and comprehensive battle scenes. I don’t feel like enough people are talking about this particular element of her stories, but DAMN if she isn’t fantastic at it. These scenes are so heart-pounding, breath-stealing, INTENSE… but also, super easy to follow, despite all the players involved. I just tip my hat in acknowledgement, because these can’t be easy scenes to write.
Simply put, I loved reading Daman. Every moment.
December 19, 2023
4.25**** stars
This book deserves a BIG FAT *awwwwww on the romance part!!! Damon and Warrin have my heart.
I think envy and jealousy are feelings every one of us experienced in our lives at one time or another and I can only imagine how it must feel when these are your constant companions like they are for Damon. Poor guy. He fought so hard to keep his walls up. But Envy isn’t only a dramatic bitch but also a strong one. So that Warrin relentlessly reassured him, warmed my heart. ♡
🫠🫠🫠
Still, as much as I loved Damon and Warrin, I somehow see a bigger love on the horizon for Bellamy’s book . It’s just the dynamic and the impossibility of that particular romance that already has me in a chokehold. I am thrihiiiilled!!!
Question: Can I just skip “Gray” to get to them faster? Or maybe I’ll do a quick skim read with a word search for Bellamy and Phoenix. *lol
Admission: Somehow, so far, I have difficulties with the overall storytelling here in this series. The romance part always takes center stage first —until the couple is deeply in love and all and only then the overall plot really picks up. But with the tension from the romance completely gone, the rest (usually the second half) falls a little flat for me and I’m not getting excited enough anymore to grace these books with full five stars.
I don't know if it was a good one, but I enjoyed listening to NJR Russian accent for Warrin.
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Sons of the Fallen Series
Book 1 - Galen - 4.25 stars
Book 2 - Castor - 3.5 stars
Book 3 - Daman - 4.25 stars
Book 4 - Gray - saved for later
Book 5 - Bellamy - 4.5 stars ♡
Book 6 - Raiden - 3.75 stars
Book 7 - Alastair - 4.0 stars
Book 7.5 - Beyond the Storm - wait for audio
This book deserves a BIG FAT *awwwwww on the romance part!!! Damon and Warrin have my heart.
“I upset Envy.”
“Envy’s a dramatic bitch who blows everything out of proportion.”
I think envy and jealousy are feelings every one of us experienced in our lives at one time or another and I can only imagine how it must feel when these are your constant companions like they are for Damon. Poor guy. He fought so hard to keep his walls up. But Envy isn’t only a dramatic bitch but also a strong one. So that Warrin relentlessly reassured him, warmed my heart. ♡
“You’re not good enough for him,” Envy told me. […]“He wishes he chose someone else.”
“Look at me!” Warrin came into focus in front of me, chest heaving. “Don’t listen to Envy.” “But—” “No. It’s your turn to listen while I speak.” He gripped the side of my neck. “I know close to nothing about love and romance. Before you, I never wanted to know. But now that I’ve had a taste of it, of you, I never want to go back to how I used to be. I never want to know a day where you’re not beside me.”
“You can’t feel that strongly already. It’s too soon.”
“Don’t tell me what I can or can’t feel. Because I only needed a single moment to know I belong to you.” […]
Envy was quiet.
🫠🫠🫠
Still, as much as I loved Damon and Warrin, I somehow see a bigger love on the horizon for Bellamy’s book . It’s just the dynamic and the impossibility of that particular romance that already has me in a chokehold. I am thrihiiiilled!!!
Question: Can I just skip “Gray” to get to them faster? Or maybe I’ll do a quick skim read with a word search for Bellamy and Phoenix. *lol
Admission: Somehow, so far, I have difficulties with the overall storytelling here in this series. The romance part always takes center stage first —until the couple is deeply in love and all and only then the overall plot really picks up. But with the tension from the romance completely gone, the rest (usually the second half) falls a little flat for me and I’m not getting excited enough anymore to grace these books with full five stars.
I don't know if it was a good one, but I enjoyed listening to NJR Russian accent for Warrin.
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Sons of the Fallen Series
Book 1 - Galen - 4.25 stars
Book 2 - Castor - 3.5 stars
Book 3 - Daman - 4.25 stars
Book 4 - Gray - saved for later
Book 5 - Bellamy - 4.5 stars ♡
Book 6 - Raiden - 3.75 stars
Book 7 - Alastair - 4.0 stars
Book 7.5 - Beyond the Storm - wait for audio
December 16, 2021
I know this is a series, but this one has an arranged marriage, *faints* my weakness. 😵😵😵
I likeeeeed this one, I read the reviews for the first two books and they are not good, but this one? I dig it, we have a dragon and a fallen dark angel together, and drumroll please... An arranged marriage. 🤯😵🤯😵🤯
And and and... ENVY!! Because this guy's are cursed with that stuff, don't remember what's called, *searchs in the book* * scratches her head* DEATHLY SINS, THAT! And Daman, this book's main character, carried Envy.
I really enjoyed how the author played that, how Daman felt in situations because of envy and how I, as a reader, got so immersed in the story that I forgot he had a sin and thought: bitch chill and then my mind made the click and I understood it was fucking Envy!!! BRILLIANT!!
And what I loved the most was how Warrin always knew. *swoowns*.
Loved it! The writer really thought this stuff. Loved the world building and the story that connects them all. Can't wait for the next and no, I won't read the first ones 🤣🤣
Or will I? Muahahaha. 😁
I likeeeeed this one, I read the reviews for the first two books and they are not good, but this one? I dig it, we have a dragon and a fallen dark angel together, and drumroll please... An arranged marriage. 🤯😵🤯😵🤯
And and and... ENVY!! Because this guy's are cursed with that stuff, don't remember what's called, *searchs in the book* * scratches her head* DEATHLY SINS, THAT! And Daman, this book's main character, carried Envy.
I really enjoyed how the author played that, how Daman felt in situations because of envy and how I, as a reader, got so immersed in the story that I forgot he had a sin and thought: bitch chill and then my mind made the click and I understood it was fucking Envy!!! BRILLIANT!!
And what I loved the most was how Warrin always knew. *swoowns*.
Loved it! The writer really thought this stuff. Loved the world building and the story that connects them all. Can't wait for the next and no, I won't read the first ones 🤣🤣
Or will I? Muahahaha. 😁
February 29, 2024
4.5 stars
Daman is my favourite in the series so far. Daman is a half-angel cursed with the sin of Envy. This has made relationships difficult for him, both friendships and romance as Envy is always in his head warping his feelings.
The ice dragons have decided to ally themselves with the Nephilim in the fight against the demons. To secure the alliance an arranged marriage is agreed upon. Prince Warrin chooses Daman, feeling a connection to him from first sight.
Warrin and Daman's romance was unique, starting at marriage and working backwords to regular relationship milestones. Warrin has never been romantically involved before this and has never wanted to be, but something about Daman causes these intense feelings. Daman on the other hand has to fight Envy, who is causing him to constantly doubt Warrin's feelings for him.
We get to learn about the ice dragons and their history, with the majority of this book being set in their kingdom in Russia.
I found Damn's backstory really interesting. Getting to see his life before he became apart of the Sons of the Fallen.
Sons of the Fallen
Book 1: Galen - 4 stars
Book 2: Castor - 3 stars
Book 3: Daman - 4.5 stars
Book 4: Gray - 2.5 stars
Book 5: Bellamy - 3.5 stars
Book 6: Raiden - 4 stars
Book 7: Alastair - 4 stars
Book 7.5: Beyond the Storm
Daman is my favourite in the series so far. Daman is a half-angel cursed with the sin of Envy. This has made relationships difficult for him, both friendships and romance as Envy is always in his head warping his feelings.
The ice dragons have decided to ally themselves with the Nephilim in the fight against the demons. To secure the alliance an arranged marriage is agreed upon. Prince Warrin chooses Daman, feeling a connection to him from first sight.
Warrin and Daman's romance was unique, starting at marriage and working backwords to regular relationship milestones. Warrin has never been romantically involved before this and has never wanted to be, but something about Daman causes these intense feelings. Daman on the other hand has to fight Envy, who is causing him to constantly doubt Warrin's feelings for him.
We get to learn about the ice dragons and their history, with the majority of this book being set in their kingdom in Russia.
I found Damn's backstory really interesting. Getting to see his life before he became apart of the Sons of the Fallen.
Sons of the Fallen
Book 1: Galen - 4 stars
Book 2: Castor - 3 stars
Book 3: Daman - 4.5 stars
Book 4: Gray - 2.5 stars
Book 5: Bellamy - 3.5 stars
Book 6: Raiden - 4 stars
Book 7: Alastair - 4 stars
Book 7.5: Beyond the Storm
February 22, 2022
First reread: yea I reread in less than a month.
but now i realized how me and daman are really the same. besties I would say. and this two quotes prove it:
��Despite his aversion to people, his love language was touch.”
“His pessimistic mind constantly went to the worst-casse scenario.”
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FUCK IT’S JUST GETTING BETTER
This became my favorite book in this series? Yes, I can’t help.
you know, I KNEW I would love Daman and envy more than anything, i just knew. and i really loved him more than anything. this including Warrin.
And don't get me wrong they all deserve happiness but i feel daman was one of the ones who deserved it the most seeing him being so loved made me SO happy.
”My kiss. My touch. They’re all you’ve know. I’m the only one who’s had this with you. Fuck.” He slowly breathed out, eyes briefly shutting. When then opened again, he looked ravenous. “Envy is practically purring.”
And if you don’t know how much I love when the love interest is from another country and makes a nickname in the native language. I FUCKING LOVE. and Warrin calling Daman Kotya was literally the best thing ever.
I was fucking giggling when bellamy’s eyes settle on the color of warrin’s eyes. GIGGLING.
So yeah they’re my favorites.
but now i realized how me and daman are really the same. besties I would say. and this two quotes prove it:
��Despite his aversion to people, his love language was touch.”
“His pessimistic mind constantly went to the worst-casse scenario.”
———————————-
FUCK IT’S JUST GETTING BETTER
This became my favorite book in this series? Yes, I can’t help.
you know, I KNEW I would love Daman and envy more than anything, i just knew. and i really loved him more than anything. this including Warrin.
And don't get me wrong they all deserve happiness but i feel daman was one of the ones who deserved it the most seeing him being so loved made me SO happy.
”My kiss. My touch. They’re all you’ve know. I’m the only one who’s had this with you. Fuck.” He slowly breathed out, eyes briefly shutting. When then opened again, he looked ravenous. “Envy is practically purring.”
And if you don’t know how much I love when the love interest is from another country and makes a nickname in the native language. I FUCKING LOVE. and Warrin calling Daman Kotya was literally the best thing ever.
I was fucking giggling when bellamy’s eyes settle on the color of warrin’s eyes. GIGGLING.
So yeah they’re my favorites.
August 17, 2022
Omg. I liked it much more than the previous two 😭❤️
That twist in the end I didn't see it coming.
Marriage of convenience. Sweet romance. The two grew up to protect, to fight. Warrin has the status of being an ice. But inside he is so warm, he is kind, and he just wants to protect and love Daman.
And Daman, being a grumpy, reminded me of me in my adolescence (I still am I don't deny it). 🤭
I really liked how the world expanded more.
The fight scene was a little better than the others.
That twist in the end I didn't see it coming.
Marriage of convenience. Sweet romance. The two grew up to protect, to fight. Warrin has the status of being an ice. But inside he is so warm, he is kind, and he just wants to protect and love Daman.
And Daman, being a grumpy, reminded me of me in my adolescence (I still am I don't deny it). 🤭
I really liked how the world expanded more.
The fight scene was a little better than the others.
September 28, 2023
Almost, but not quite a 5 star read.
I’ve been looking forward so much to Daman and Warrin‘s book. Daman, the moody, often bitchy brother, who’s far from a social butterfly. And Warrin, the Russian ice dragon prince, formerly betrothed to Kyo (see the previous book) who is about to wed Daman to cement an alliance between his clan and the nephilim, preparing for the war that’s about to begin.
Their relationship was everything I’ve hoped for. It developed just at the right pace, and gave us time to get to know the Daman behind his prickly demeanor, and Warrin, who dedicated his entire life to his clan - until Daman, the first choice he made himself, and for himself.
Nevertheless, the buildup felt a bin drawn out - and seems to follow a pattern in these books. You have a lot of pining, relationship and sex up until around 70%.
Then, they fight. And they almost die. And I cry. And then I cry some more because I’m so happy they somehow survive anyway.
What I absolutely LOVED this time around: Daman and Envy (almost) bringing down Lucifer’s son 😬
And now I’m not sure if I should read Gray’s book next or skip it and jump to Bellamy and Phoenix.
Decisions, decisions…
I’ve been looking forward so much to Daman and Warrin‘s book. Daman, the moody, often bitchy brother, who’s far from a social butterfly. And Warrin, the Russian ice dragon prince, formerly betrothed to Kyo (see the previous book) who is about to wed Daman to cement an alliance between his clan and the nephilim, preparing for the war that’s about to begin.
Their relationship was everything I’ve hoped for. It developed just at the right pace, and gave us time to get to know the Daman behind his prickly demeanor, and Warrin, who dedicated his entire life to his clan - until Daman, the first choice he made himself, and for himself.
Nevertheless, the buildup felt a bin drawn out - and seems to follow a pattern in these books. You have a lot of pining, relationship and sex up until around 70%.
Then, they fight. And they almost die. And I cry. And then I cry some more because I’m so happy they somehow survive anyway.
What I absolutely LOVED this time around: Daman and Envy (almost) bringing down Lucifer’s son 😬
And now I’m not sure if I should read Gray’s book next or skip it and jump to Bellamy and Phoenix.
Decisions, decisions…
December 31, 2023
My favorite grumpy Nephilim and his ice dragon mate. Daman and Warrin begin as strangers forced into a political marriage and their connection grows slowly from there.
Warrin at first glance appears very distant and cold, but underneath his formal exterior is a beautifully sweet and warm person. Warrin is the perfect complement to Daman.
Daman is a standoffish grumpy kitten, that is simply looking for love and approval. Warrin and Daman are the perfect pair due to their incredible bond, which is filled with support, understanding, and patience.
Daman is my favorite out of all the Nephilim brothers. The grumpy/sunshine trope is a favorite of mine and watching the love story between Warrin and Daman unfold is an absolute favorite.
Warrin at first glance appears very distant and cold, but underneath his formal exterior is a beautifully sweet and warm person. Warrin is the perfect complement to Daman.
Daman is a standoffish grumpy kitten, that is simply looking for love and approval. Warrin and Daman are the perfect pair due to their incredible bond, which is filled with support, understanding, and patience.
Daman is my favorite out of all the Nephilim brothers. The grumpy/sunshine trope is a favorite of mine and watching the love story between Warrin and Daman unfold is an absolute favorite.
September 10, 2023
Two words: FREAKING PERFECT!
My favorite of the series so far. With Warrin's marshmallow soft insides and Daman's 'kotya'-like personality, this book was a dream. Added bonus with all the Christmas vibes, snow, joy, food and ass-kicking! ;)
My favorite of the series so far. With Warrin's marshmallow soft insides and Daman's 'kotya'-like personality, this book was a dream. Added bonus with all the Christmas vibes, snow, joy, food and ass-kicking! ;)
July 31, 2024
reread: 8-9/8/22
i love this so much. literal perfection. war and daman have a special place in my heart.
original review:
i wish i could rate this six stars.
MY POOR HEART!!!! I LOVE THEM SO MUCH!!!
i didn’t like daman in the previous books, but i was completely in love with him by page two. no kidding. my poor precious kitten. so grumpy but so cute. my heart ached for him. i loved how he got jealous over inanimate objects.
warrin. my son. i loved him as soon as he was introduced. i KNEW him cold attitude was just there to protect the softest heart and soul ever written.
i love this so much. literal perfection. war and daman have a special place in my heart.
original review:
i wish i could rate this six stars.
MY POOR HEART!!!! I LOVE THEM SO MUCH!!!
i didn’t like daman in the previous books, but i was completely in love with him by page two. no kidding. my poor precious kitten. so grumpy but so cute. my heart ached for him. i loved how he got jealous over inanimate objects.
warrin. my son. i loved him as soon as he was introduced. i KNEW him cold attitude was just there to protect the softest heart and soul ever written.
December 15, 2022
This has been my favourite book of the series so far. Daman made me cry!
I'm enjoying how alliances are being made and how everything is ramping up.
I still adore Gray and I'm so excited to read his book next! I'm also loving the tension between Bellamy and Phoenix, intriguedto see how that's going to work.
Lazarus is an absolute dick though 😂
I'm enjoying how alliances are being made and how everything is ramping up.
I still adore Gray and I'm so excited to read his book next! I'm also loving the tension between Bellamy and Phoenix, intriguedto see how that's going to work.
Lazarus is an absolute dick though 😂
December 31, 2025
In my opinion, this book is the best of the series. Warrin and Damen are literally made for each other 🥰. I get the itch to read this in the winter because I like stepping into their snowglobe 😍 ❄️
June 16, 2022
No one would ever make me more miserable than I made myself.
Envy is a difficult curse to make friends, let alone lovers. Daman is used to feel like an outsider even when he’s with his family, unable to separate jealousy from his actual feelings. When an alliance in the form of marriage of convenience, he expects to go back home as soon as the war is over and his new husband is not useful anymore. But things don’t go exactly as planned…
From the first time he lays eyes on Daman, Warrin, Prince of the ice dragon Kingdom, knows he is the one. So when he is asked to choose a groom, he doesn’t hesitate. Warrin is aware Daman doesn’t feel the same way, but that won’t stop him from showing Daman they are a match made in heaven.
There is nothing better while reading a romance than being able to see how perfectly two people fit. Warrin’s selfless nature and lack of romantic experience was exactly what Daman needed to calm down Envy. I loved every second of them getting to know each other and falling in love. It was the kind of romance you want to carry in your pocket and reread when you need some comfort. I only wished there were more scenes of the two of them because it was my favorite part by far and that they didn’t use sex as much to fix every one of their fights.
“Allow me to do that.”
“Did you forget that you have claws right now?”
I smirked. “Who said I was going to use my fingers?”
As for the paranormal part, I’m not the biggest part of the genre and haven’t read the other books in the series so take my opinion with a pinch of salt. While it was easy to follow, I couldn’t understand why the villains were so soft sometimes and didn’t kill them when they could. It didn’t quite convince me that the battle part is just a plot device to write the romance and I don’t imagine anyone reading this only for the 'epic fight' slowly developed through the series.
“Look at me. I go wherever you go. To victory or to death, I’ll be by your side.”
Overall, Daman is a good choice if you want to read a different romance where the paranormal aspect affects the feelings and relationship dynamics, with plenty of sex scenes and some fights with very bad guys that may or may not have chemistry with some of the good ones.
*Rating: 3.5 stars
Envy is a difficult curse to make friends, let alone lovers. Daman is used to feel like an outsider even when he’s with his family, unable to separate jealousy from his actual feelings. When an alliance in the form of marriage of convenience, he expects to go back home as soon as the war is over and his new husband is not useful anymore. But things don’t go exactly as planned…
From the first time he lays eyes on Daman, Warrin, Prince of the ice dragon Kingdom, knows he is the one. So when he is asked to choose a groom, he doesn’t hesitate. Warrin is aware Daman doesn’t feel the same way, but that won’t stop him from showing Daman they are a match made in heaven.
There is nothing better while reading a romance than being able to see how perfectly two people fit. Warrin’s selfless nature and lack of romantic experience was exactly what Daman needed to calm down Envy. I loved every second of them getting to know each other and falling in love. It was the kind of romance you want to carry in your pocket and reread when you need some comfort. I only wished there were more scenes of the two of them because it was my favorite part by far and that they didn’t use sex as much to fix every one of their fights.
“Allow me to do that.”
“Did you forget that you have claws right now?”
I smirked. “Who said I was going to use my fingers?”
As for the paranormal part, I’m not the biggest part of the genre and haven’t read the other books in the series so take my opinion with a pinch of salt. While it was easy to follow, I couldn’t understand why the villains were so soft sometimes and didn’t kill them when they could. It didn’t quite convince me that the battle part is just a plot device to write the romance and I don’t imagine anyone reading this only for the 'epic fight' slowly developed through the series.
“Look at me. I go wherever you go. To victory or to death, I’ll be by your side.”
Overall, Daman is a good choice if you want to read a different romance where the paranormal aspect affects the feelings and relationship dynamics, with plenty of sex scenes and some fights with very bad guys that may or may not have chemistry with some of the good ones.
*Rating: 3.5 stars
November 30, 2021
4.5 stars 🌟
I may be back to write a full review but man, this was 👌🏾👌🏾
Everything I loved 💕:
_Arranged Marriage
_Fated Mates
_Fallen Angels vs Demons
_Seven deadly sins theme: this is Envy's book
_Sexy Ice Dragon Warrior Prince who's also shy and freaking adorable
_DAMAN!
_Spicyyy Ice Dragon sex (I mean forked tongue and everything 🥵🥵)
_Epic battle scene that had me at the edge of my seat! Damn
_Allll the book-talk I mean look at this quote:
“I detect a lie on that beautiful mouth of yours.” Warrin ghosted his lips across mine. “A Kindle can’t kiss me like you can.” “I’d be concerned if it did.”
_Oh! And of course the sweetest epilogue 🥰
So yeah, this book slayed! Also, Gray's book is next and I can't freaking wait!!!
I may be back to write a full review but man, this was 👌🏾👌🏾
Everything I loved 💕:
_Arranged Marriage
_Fated Mates
_Fallen Angels vs Demons
_Seven deadly sins theme: this is Envy's book
_Sexy Ice Dragon Warrior Prince who's also shy and freaking adorable
_DAMAN!
_Spicyyy Ice Dragon sex (I mean forked tongue and everything 🥵🥵)
_Epic battle scene that had me at the edge of my seat! Damn
_Allll the book-talk I mean look at this quote:
“I detect a lie on that beautiful mouth of yours.” Warrin ghosted his lips across mine. “A Kindle can’t kiss me like you can.” “I’d be concerned if it did.”
_Oh! And of course the sweetest epilogue 🥰
So yeah, this book slayed! Also, Gray's book is next and I can't freaking wait!!!
June 26, 2022
“I only belong to you. My body only responds to you, Daman. You are everything I never knew I needed until the morning I first saw you.”
“You’re precious to me.”
1st reread: 26-27.06.22 It was as amazing, breathtaking and so much more as the first time I read this book. Daman and Warrin will forever hold a special place in my heart! 💚💙💚💙💚💙 Also, I'm so happy I have the paperback!!! 💚💙💚💙💚💙
Original review:
I thought there will never be a time when someone would rival or replace my number one favorite character! But I thought WRONG!
I thought there will never be a time when I would wanna highlight every part of a book! Well, I thought WRONG again! (part of the reason it was so hard to choose quotes!!! Hard to choose favorite quotes between 194 highlights!!!)
This book is EVERYTHING! And so are Daman & Warrin! I want to do a reread right away and I'm not usually the type to reread books except my favorite series.
Before reading my review, I have to say it will be long and emotional, but this book deserves the best! Important: If you haven’t read the book, it’s for the best to skip the quotes! You just need to live it!
❤️ Let’s start with our main characters Daman & Warrin. ❤️
Daman is a Nephilim warrior and the embodiment of ENVY! And Warrin is a dragon prince from the Ice clan.
“Winter. Ice. A wedding with a dragon. All things I had to look forward to.”
Yay me.
Indeed Daman!!! Warrin and Daman's story begins... well, with them being engaged! Kind of backwards!
Warrin is one of the BEST WARRIORS, he is loyal to his core, strong commander, smart and disciplined. His life is dedicated to the kingdom, he put aside all his desires and lived only as a soldier for a long, long time. To a lot he may look cold, but don’t be fooled, he is gentle, kind, caring and with such a BIG HEART!
“Hard on the outside. A big softie on the inside.”
“Okay. I was kind of crushing on my own husband.”
Yep, Daman! Who wouldn’t crush on your freaking husband!?
Daman from the other hand is so many things. He has a wall around his heart and shut himself to everyone else, including his brothers. He loses himself in his head and is a bit standoffish.
“It was easier not to care.”
“My standoffish behavior chased people away, just as I’d intended. I was used to fading into the background and only being seen when I wanted to be.”
He is the kind of guy who listens to the conversation, but doesn’t participate in it, the kind of guy who when everyone gathers, he just fades away in the background! And doesn’t that break your heart!?
“The backs of my eyes burned with tears as I curled up and put my arms over my head, trying to block out the vile words I could never escape. No one would ever make me more miserable than I made myself. Happiness was an illusion. For me, anyway.”
You can feel the raw pain and feelings!!! And this is just a small part.
In him I see so many opposite traits! Envy is part of him, always have been and because of that his life wasn’t easy! He wanted what other people had, he felt other people’s envy and got lost in his thoughts, but he is also so many other things! He is brave, a warrior, a survivor, with warm heart, a little bit lost, a little bit alone, but oh so strong that my heart breaks!
❤️ The relationship between Daman & Warrin. ❤️
This was EVERYTHING! I loved the way they relationship progressed! I LOVED the way Warrin saw Daman, really saw him!
“He treated me delicately, but it didn’t make me feel weak. I felt… cherished.”
When insecurities get too strong, when your mind won’t shut up, when you feel like crumbling down and the only comfort is the solitude, then you just need someone to see you. And that's exactly what Warrin did! I don't think I can talk enough about this book! But I don't want to give spoilers about all the things they did and went through TOGETHER!
Still I have to mention, one of the best part of this book was the nicknames they used for each other! 💙💚 Kotya & War 💙💚
❤️ Now I want to share how I felt while reading this book. Well, that one is easy: ❤️
My heart shattered, broke, then melted, then skipped a beat, then beat so fast and when Warrin embraced Daman and showed him how much he cared it almost stopped!
Don’t get me wrong when I say that my heart broke (it’s not in a bad way, it’s in the BEST possible way). And I want to point that we get to see all the brothers! The interaction between all of them melts my heart. Oh did I mention I laughed so hard!!! Screamed at some scenes and hit my chair because I was soooo excided!!!
I got so attached to Daman & Warrin - their feelings, insecurities, scars, painful memories, thoughts in their heads that just won’t shut up, warmth, jealousy, bitterness, sweetness, protectiveness and insurances.
“I had been shitty to a lot of people in my life. My bitter attitude made me miserable to be around, and I often said hurtful things. But I didn’t want to hurt Warrin. The thought alone made my gut knot up.”
I will never forget when I started crying after I read these words. I was so touched that in the next moment tears were already falling on my cheeks. Even if I didn’t realize why I cried at first, my soul and heart knew. (Yeah, I know, I know, it may sound like something from the books we read, but it’s how I felt.)
❤️ Last thoughts: ❤️
I never felt this kind of connection with a character before. Maybe it was his thoughts, maybe it was his feelings, maybe it was a storm of everything, I’m not sure, but Daman (& Warrin of course) became someone special to me. Yeah maybe because of that my review is a little bit biased, but I wouldn’t change it for anything.
My ranking of the Nephilim warriors after Daman's book:
7. Raiden
6. Galen
5. Castor
4. Alastair
3. Gray
2. Bell
1. Daman (& Warrin)
❤️And of course, I can't express how thankful I am to Jaclyn Osborn for giving us Daman & Warrin! This book means so much to me! I can't wait for Gray's book and the others! And thank you Mariam for putting up with me and my constant thoughts and texts about this book! Without you the experience wouldn't be the same girl!❤️
They were not perfect, they had flaws and scars, but really who doesn't? The important part is to find someone who embrace all of you! And they did!
February 21, 2024
reread Feb. 2024
I threw my legs over Warrin’s lap and leaned against his shoulder. He turned his face into my hair. The light ping of ice came from outside as sleet mixed with snow. But right there with him, it was so damn warm. I never wanted to move from that spot. I just wanted to stay in his arms, on that couch, watching the snow fall.
my babies 🥺 i still love them with all my heart 😭
5/5 stars
This book deserves a million stars. I think this might be one of my favorite books of this year along with Garron Park. From the moment I started to the end I was just captivated. I loved the Daman and Warrin’s love. They were utter perfection in my eyes. Nothing, absolutely nothing will change my opinion. They can never be topped. No one and I mean no one will be able to compare to them. They are the standard.
Daman deserves everything in the entire universe. He just wanted to be loved so badly and he finally got the happily ever after he saw his other brothers go through. Reading about how Envy corrupted every experience made me so sad. And Warrin. God Warrin made sure that Daman knew that he was loved that nothing will ever separate them. Just thinking about their relationship makes me want to cry. Their love is so pure and happy. I’m never gonna stop thinking about this. Also the snow globes. Fuck. I was crying every time they were mentioned. Like it so insufficient but wholesome at the same time. Also how Warrin remembers the tiny things. Like how Warring asked his sister in law to make coat that wouldn’t rip when his wings would appear? I was on the floor crying. The love confessions? Literally in tears to the point that I could not see the words on the page. Nothing will make me stop talking or thinking about them.
I’m literally crying writing this and I can’t think of anything else expect they own my entire heart, soul, body and mind. Also the sneak leaks of Phoenix and Bellamy? Yes please. I’m so excited. This book is a masterpiece.
I threw my legs over Warrin’s lap and leaned against his shoulder. He turned his face into my hair. The light ping of ice came from outside as sleet mixed with snow. But right there with him, it was so damn warm. I never wanted to move from that spot. I just wanted to stay in his arms, on that couch, watching the snow fall.
my babies 🥺 i still love them with all my heart 😭
5/5 stars
Daman was like one of those flowers that only bloomed beneath the moonlight. A beauty only a rare few ever got to see. And he was blooming for me, his skin soft like petals and his lips even softer. Asa was so wrong. Being with Daman didn’t make me a victim of fate’s plan. I was stronger because of him. Happier. And I’d destroy anyone or anything that dared take him from me.
This book deserves a million stars. I think this might be one of my favorite books of this year along with Garron Park. From the moment I started to the end I was just captivated. I loved the Daman and Warrin’s love. They were utter perfection in my eyes. Nothing, absolutely nothing will change my opinion. They can never be topped. No one and I mean no one will be able to compare to them. They are the standard.
My relationship with Warrin might’ve started as an arranged marriage between strangers, but we were building something solid, brick by brick, kiss by kiss. No one could take that from me. Not even myself.
Daman deserves everything in the entire universe. He just wanted to be loved so badly and he finally got the happily ever after he saw his other brothers go through. Reading about how Envy corrupted every experience made me so sad. And Warrin. God Warrin made sure that Daman knew that he was loved that nothing will ever separate them. Just thinking about their relationship makes me want to cry. Their love is so pure and happy. I’m never gonna stop thinking about this. Also the snow globes. Fuck. I was crying every time they were mentioned. Like it so insufficient but wholesome at the same time. Also how Warrin remembers the tiny things. Like how Warring asked his sister in law to make coat that wouldn’t rip when his wings would appear? I was on the floor crying. The love confessions? Literally in tears to the point that I could not see the words on the page. Nothing will make me stop talking or thinking about them.
Snow started to fall. A flake landed on Daman’s cheek, and he stared up at the sky through the clearing of trees. “Hey, War?” He softly smiled. “It’s just like a snow globe. Reminds me of home.” Home.
I’m literally crying writing this and I can’t think of anything else expect they own my entire heart, soul, body and mind. Also the sneak leaks of Phoenix and Bellamy? Yes please. I’m so excited. This book is a masterpiece.
The flame spread across the wood, slow at first, then consuming it. Much like my feelings for Daman. He had consumed me, body and soul. I couldn’t pinpoint the exact moment it had happened. The match was lit the second I first laid eyes on him, then before I knew it, I was burning.
October 20, 2023
Best one yet
Oh I loved this book. There's something special about a man who doesn't believe they deserve love finding the person who let's them know they're the most important thing in their world.
Bonus dragons, bonus evul rotten son Asa getting a brief a** kicking and bonus nicknames and missing old friends turning up out of the blue!
Loads of movement on the overall plot and more intriguing hints of what might be going on between Bell and the mouthy demon Phoenix.
Can't wait!
Oh I loved this book. There's something special about a man who doesn't believe they deserve love finding the person who let's them know they're the most important thing in their world.
Bonus dragons, bonus evul rotten son Asa getting a brief a** kicking and bonus nicknames and missing old friends turning up out of the blue!
Loads of movement on the overall plot and more intriguing hints of what might be going on between Bell and the mouthy demon Phoenix.
Can't wait!
October 31, 2023
4.5 Stars
November 11, 2024
RTC but this one is my favorite so far!!
April 28, 2024
4.5 story
5/5 audio
This is my favorite in the series so far and im not surprised considering i knew i liked Damans emo loner vibe since book 1. This pairing was perfection .
A loner with serious insecurities who cant stop envy from making him feel like he doesnt deserve love & and arranged marriage with
A Russian ice dragon virgin warrior who is fully devoted to him? Yes. Of course i loved it.
I loved the crumbs of Bellamy i got in this book and his obviously foreboding fated mate . I want his book but grays is first and i have no interest in reading that but what will i miss if i skip waaaah(i decide to skim grays book for important bits)
5/5 audio
This is my favorite in the series so far and im not surprised considering i knew i liked Damans emo loner vibe since book 1. This pairing was perfection .
A loner with serious insecurities who cant stop envy from making him feel like he doesnt deserve love & and arranged marriage with
A Russian ice dragon virgin warrior who is fully devoted to him? Yes. Of course i loved it.
I loved the crumbs of Bellamy i got in this book and his obviously foreboding fated mate . I want his book but grays is first and i have no interest in reading that but what will i miss if i skip waaaah(i decide to skim grays book for important bits)
December 2, 2021
The first two books in this series already had me hooked but with this one, I am downright ADDICTED.
Daman’s book is undoubtedly my favourite so far. With so many things that I really enjoyed here... 💖😍
Daman, the incredibly hot Nephilim, being the embodiment of Envy, was always so cold and grouchy on the surface. Yet as we get to know him we discover that he uses that icy exterior to cover up how fragile and vulnerable that “bitch” Envy makes him.
Warrin was absolutely perfect for him. I am in love with Warrin, the sexy ice Dragon, who’s initially portrayed as cold and emotionless. We eventually get to see him for the warm, kind and blatantly honest and confident commander of his army that he is. We see how he’s first endearingly shy with Daman then grows to learn to be the commanding figure that Daman needs. I totally loved how he always knew how to bring Daman back from the dark places that Envy took him to.
The chemistry and sex between the couples in the entire series is undeniably, off the charts HOT…🔥🔥
With each book so far, you don’t just learn more about the book’s main couple but also the brothers as well and you can’t help but just want more.
More of the rest of the brothers. More of Asa and Phoenix and Lazarus. More of their back stories and more of what’s going to happen next.
I want to mention everything that I loved that happened in this book but I don’t want to spoil anything… well, anything more…🙈
This series has me completely captivated…💙💙
Daman’s book is undoubtedly my favourite so far. With so many things that I really enjoyed here... 💖😍
Daman, the incredibly hot Nephilim, being the embodiment of Envy, was always so cold and grouchy on the surface. Yet as we get to know him we discover that he uses that icy exterior to cover up how fragile and vulnerable that “bitch” Envy makes him.
Warrin was absolutely perfect for him. I am in love with Warrin, the sexy ice Dragon, who’s initially portrayed as cold and emotionless. We eventually get to see him for the warm, kind and blatantly honest and confident commander of his army that he is. We see how he’s first endearingly shy with Daman then grows to learn to be the commanding figure that Daman needs. I totally loved how he always knew how to bring Daman back from the dark places that Envy took him to.
The chemistry and sex between the couples in the entire series is undeniably, off the charts HOT…🔥🔥
With each book so far, you don’t just learn more about the book’s main couple but also the brothers as well and you can’t help but just want more.
More of the rest of the brothers. More of Asa and Phoenix and Lazarus. More of their back stories and more of what’s going to happen next.
I want to mention everything that I loved that happened in this book but I don’t want to spoil anything… well, anything more…🙈
This series has me completely captivated…💙💙
August 23, 2023
i’ve come back to round this one up because i keep revisiting it 🥲
May 3, 2024
Marriage of convenience really hitting lately.
Also I know the Bellamy ‘s about to be angstiest.
Also I know the Bellamy ‘s about to be angstiest.
May 13, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
PERFECTION
I am convinced I am going to be in the biggest slump of my life after reading this since nothing is going to compare. I didn’t read the previous two books in the series so I was a bit out of the loop BUT I’m not here for the fantasy plot, I’m here for the romance
I could go on and on about everything I loved and this review would be a mess because my brain is all over the place with excitement from reading a book that delivered all my likes wrapped up into one story. *happy sigh*
Warrin is PERFECTION.
I liked Daman too but Warrin is the best MC I have ever read.
One of the main reasons I loved this is because Daman has the sin Envy, so there are a lot of ugly moments of jealousy and Warrin behaves just so perfectly 🥺
chef’s kiss
Arranged marriage !
The bonding !
The mates !
The marking!
The possessiveness !
The sweet blushes, nuzzles and kisses 🥺
PERFECTION!
Virgin MC (Warrin 🥺)
sure the wing slit thing was a little weird but I’ve read crazier things. I can’t comment on the plot of things because I wasn’t paying much attention to anything other than the development of the couple, I have a selective attention span 🤷🏻♀️
Not sure if I’m going to bother reading the other books but I’m definitely going to read 7.5 that’ll give me a short glimpse into this couple’s HEA 🥺 I love them so much 😭
PERFECTION
I am convinced I am going to be in the biggest slump of my life after reading this since nothing is going to compare. I didn’t read the previous two books in the series so I was a bit out of the loop BUT I’m not here for the fantasy plot, I’m here for the romance
I could go on and on about everything I loved and this review would be a mess because my brain is all over the place with excitement from reading a book that delivered all my likes wrapped up into one story. *happy sigh*
Warrin is PERFECTION.
I liked Daman too but Warrin is the best MC I have ever read.
One of the main reasons I loved this is because Daman has the sin Envy, so there are a lot of ugly moments of jealousy and Warrin behaves just so perfectly 🥺
chef’s kiss
Arranged marriage !
The bonding !
The mates !
The marking!
The possessiveness !
The sweet blushes, nuzzles and kisses 🥺
PERFECTION!
Virgin MC (Warrin 🥺)
sure the wing slit thing was a little weird but I’ve read crazier things. I can’t comment on the plot of things because I wasn’t paying much attention to anything other than the development of the couple, I have a selective attention span 🤷🏻♀️
Not sure if I’m going to bother reading the other books but I’m definitely going to read 7.5 that’ll give me a short glimpse into this couple’s HEA 🥺 I love them so much 😭
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February 6, 2022
Re-read 2/5/22-first time I read this the power went out for 2 days, my kindle died and I felt like I was adjusting to the snow just like Daman but from inside my house. I liked it even better this time since I was able to binge it like the book junkie I am. I love Daman 💗
MM Romance
Part of a series (Read Galen & Castor first)
Arranged Marriage/Fantasy
5 stars ⭐️
This series keeps getting better and better. I absolutely adored this book. In the past books, Daman has been a bit of a mystery and I couldn’t wait to understand him better. I always love the moody broken ones. Daman’s sin is Envy and while that makes him come across as moody, jealous and bitter most of the time, there is so much more to him. His sin makes him feel the jealousy in other people and hear their thoughts causing him great amounts of pain. However, once he is chosen by Warrin for this arranged marriage that will guarantee Warrin’s dragon army to help in the battle of good vs evil, Daman’s life changes in ways he could have never predicted.
Daman and Warrin together gave me ALL the feels. Gahhh these two just completed each other and made each other better. Anytime Daman’s sin tried to get in his own way, Warrin always calmed Envy down. Watching these two fall in love with each other was everything. 💗 My favorite book in the series so far.
MM Romance
Part of a series (Read Galen & Castor first)
Arranged Marriage/Fantasy
5 stars ⭐️
This series keeps getting better and better. I absolutely adored this book. In the past books, Daman has been a bit of a mystery and I couldn’t wait to understand him better. I always love the moody broken ones. Daman’s sin is Envy and while that makes him come across as moody, jealous and bitter most of the time, there is so much more to him. His sin makes him feel the jealousy in other people and hear their thoughts causing him great amounts of pain. However, once he is chosen by Warrin for this arranged marriage that will guarantee Warrin’s dragon army to help in the battle of good vs evil, Daman’s life changes in ways he could have never predicted.
Daman and Warrin together gave me ALL the feels. Gahhh these two just completed each other and made each other better. Anytime Daman’s sin tried to get in his own way, Warrin always calmed Envy down. Watching these two fall in love with each other was everything. 💗 My favorite book in the series so far.
June 27, 2023
3.5-4 stars
This is my current favorite of the series. While Damon’s hot and cold attitude got annoying at times I got it and Warrin what a guy, loved that he didn’t let Damon’s envy get to him.
Nick J Russo did an amazing job narrating and his accent for Warrin 😘 loved it!
I hope the next audiobook comes out soon because I like to come back to these guys and their mates haha
This is my current favorite of the series. While Damon’s hot and cold attitude got annoying at times I got it and Warrin what a guy, loved that he didn’t let Damon’s envy get to him.
Nick J Russo did an amazing job narrating and his accent for Warrin 😘 loved it!
I hope the next audiobook comes out soon because I like to come back to these guys and their mates haha
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