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Monsters. Fighting. And naps. Cursed with the deadly sin Sloth, Gray helps protect mankind, all while taking nap breaks. His sleepy world shifts when he saves a man from a demon attack.
Mason Hawk, former sharp shooter turned hunter. After his eyes are opened to the supernatural in the worst possible way, he dedicates his life to hunting monsters. While on a job to take out a man-eating demon, he finds himself in trouble and is saved by a black-winged half-angel with the sweetest brown eyes. And his dark world gets a little brighter despite him having no clue why.
Soulmates. Gray feels the connection instantly. But this human with his distrust of everything supernatural has guarded his heart, and Gray wonders if he’ll ever be able to reach him.
When monsters are released, wreaking havoc on mankind, it’s up to Gray and his brothers—with the help of Mason and his force of hunters—to stop the attacks.
Love is complicated. Even more so when the fate of the world rests in your hands.
Gray is an urban fantasy MM romance featuring an adorably sleepy Nephilim and the protective human who falls for him. You’ll find fated mates, banter, heat, and swoony romance when grumpy meets sunshine in this fourth exciting installment in the Sons of the Fallen series.
Each book features a different main couple, but the series must be read in order. HEA guaranteed.
Mason Hawk, former sharp shooter turned hunter. After his eyes are opened to the supernatural in the worst possible way, he dedicates his life to hunting monsters. While on a job to take out a man-eating demon, he finds himself in trouble and is saved by a black-winged half-angel with the sweetest brown eyes. And his dark world gets a little brighter despite him having no clue why.
Soulmates. Gray feels the connection instantly. But this human with his distrust of everything supernatural has guarded his heart, and Gray wonders if he’ll ever be able to reach him.
When monsters are released, wreaking havoc on mankind, it’s up to Gray and his brothers—with the help of Mason and his force of hunters—to stop the attacks.
Love is complicated. Even more so when the fate of the world rests in your hands.
Gray is an urban fantasy MM romance featuring an adorably sleepy Nephilim and the protective human who falls for him. You’ll find fated mates, banter, heat, and swoony romance when grumpy meets sunshine in this fourth exciting installment in the Sons of the Fallen series.
Each book features a different main couple, but the series must be read in order. HEA guaranteed.
334 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 3, 2022
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Jaclyn Osborn
50 books1,774 followersAs an avid reader and coffee addict, Jaclyn Osborn can always be found with either a book in her hand or one being written on her laptop. The men in her stories mean the world to her, and she's thankful for each day she's able to do this as a career.
She writes M/M romance across all genres and worlds, including contemporary, historical, fantasy, and paranormal.
She writes M/M romance across all genres and worlds, including contemporary, historical, fantasy, and paranormal.
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February 6, 2022
This would be what I wanted from the necessary evils series.
I know I can’t exactly compare the two but I’m going to. Both the series have the exact plot going on and yet I’m here, it doesn’t feel like it. The characters are very different and the romance and storyline don’t feel as repetitive to me, which is one reason to keep going.
Another reason to keep going : Alastair
The family moments here were so very. I snorted and laughed out loud in several occasions.
“Want me to kick his fucking ass?” Galen projected into my head. “I’ll do it. Gladly.”
“I’ll help,” Bellamy said.
Raiden cracked his knuckles. “Anyone who upsets my Smalls gets a fisting.”
“For fuck’s sake, Raiden.” Alastair pinched the bridge of his nose. “That’s… that’s not what that means.”
Gray was without a doubt the cutest of the bunch and that didn’t change here. He was the most precious thing I’ve ever read about and I was smitten with him from page one. He was a ball of sunshine and his relationship with the Grumpy Mason was everything I excepted. Did I want a daddy kink? Yup. But I’m not disappointed.
Being cursed with sloth made him all the more cuter. Especially when he fell asleep on people 🥺
“How’s that going by the way?” The bed creaked as I bounced in place again. “I tried to eavesdrop on your meetings but fell asleep.”
The book was not angsty at all and was probably a form of insta love. Gray was attached to Mason the moment they met and latched on to him every chance he got.
“Nothing more romantic than this, right?” I beamed up at him.
“Cuddling with you in a graveyard? Yeah. Nothing beats it.”
These characters were the most relatable to me. If you guys didn’t know, here’s a fun fact about me : I cry all the time. And seeing Gray here cry when he gets too emotional made me understand the situation more.
“I made you cry again.”
“Nuh-uh.” He hastily wiped at his tears. “I cry when I’m frustrated too. Not only when I’m sad.”
And not only that, I think Mason had the most reasonable reactions in this whole series. Seeing a completely different and going against his past morals and everything he ever believed in is not easy and the author wrote that in perfectly. We read about how much of a skeptic Mason was and how his disbelief hurt Gray.
“If you can’t trust us, there’s no point in you being here.” My irritation from earlier spread through me again. But so did the ache in my chest. I didn’t want him to leave, but I couldn’t jeopardize our mission. “We have a freaking war to fight, Mason. We don’t have time to worry about you stabbing us in the back.”
Though a little annoying, Grays failures in killing his father felt real to me. The pain he was going through since he still loved his dad was written well and now writing this review, I realize how much I enjoyed this.
“I love when you take naps with me. I love when you call me angel. Most of all, I love your heart. I can’t wait to spend forever with you, Mason Hawk.”
I know I can’t exactly compare the two but I’m going to. Both the series have the exact plot going on and yet I’m here, it doesn’t feel like it. The characters are very different and the romance and storyline don’t feel as repetitive to me, which is one reason to keep going.
Another reason to keep going : Alastair
The family moments here were so very. I snorted and laughed out loud in several occasions.
“Want me to kick his fucking ass?” Galen projected into my head. “I’ll do it. Gladly.”
“I’ll help,” Bellamy said.
Raiden cracked his knuckles. “Anyone who upsets my Smalls gets a fisting.”
“For fuck’s sake, Raiden.” Alastair pinched the bridge of his nose. “That’s… that’s not what that means.”
Gray was without a doubt the cutest of the bunch and that didn’t change here. He was the most precious thing I’ve ever read about and I was smitten with him from page one. He was a ball of sunshine and his relationship with the Grumpy Mason was everything I excepted. Did I want a daddy kink? Yup. But I’m not disappointed.
Being cursed with sloth made him all the more cuter. Especially when he fell asleep on people 🥺
“How’s that going by the way?” The bed creaked as I bounced in place again. “I tried to eavesdrop on your meetings but fell asleep.”
The book was not angsty at all and was probably a form of insta love. Gray was attached to Mason the moment they met and latched on to him every chance he got.
“Nothing more romantic than this, right?” I beamed up at him.
“Cuddling with you in a graveyard? Yeah. Nothing beats it.”
These characters were the most relatable to me. If you guys didn’t know, here’s a fun fact about me : I cry all the time. And seeing Gray here cry when he gets too emotional made me understand the situation more.
“I made you cry again.”
“Nuh-uh.” He hastily wiped at his tears. “I cry when I’m frustrated too. Not only when I’m sad.”
And not only that, I think Mason had the most reasonable reactions in this whole series. Seeing a completely different and going against his past morals and everything he ever believed in is not easy and the author wrote that in perfectly. We read about how much of a skeptic Mason was and how his disbelief hurt Gray.
“If you can’t trust us, there’s no point in you being here.” My irritation from earlier spread through me again. But so did the ache in my chest. I didn’t want him to leave, but I couldn’t jeopardize our mission. “We have a freaking war to fight, Mason. We don’t have time to worry about you stabbing us in the back.”
Though a little annoying, Grays failures in killing his father felt real to me. The pain he was going through since he still loved his dad was written well and now writing this review, I realize how much I enjoyed this.
“I love when you take naps with me. I love when you call me angel. Most of all, I love your heart. I can’t wait to spend forever with you, Mason Hawk.”
December 28, 2022
Aww....Gray is just too precious and must be protected at all costs. His story was adorable, moving and so romantic.
Gray and Mason are so perfect for each other. I loved seeing their grumpy/sunshine dynamic in action.
Cannot wait for Bellamy's story next!!!
Gray and Mason are so perfect for each other. I loved seeing their grumpy/sunshine dynamic in action.
Cannot wait for Bellamy's story next!!!
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October 7, 2025
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Well, this was definitely very.. cute.
The main thing I have to say about this book is that I absolutely adore Gray. He is the literal embodiment of a sunshine cinnamon roll, and I just wanted to take him into a big hug and not ever let go. He was so sweet, bubbly, innocent, happy and, well, cute. I never thought I could melt from someone taking a literal nap, but here we are.
Although I do have to wonder how much use in a fight he really is, since he seems to be a complete liability with the way he just falls asleep during battle.
The romance was, once again, very cute.
Mason is an ex-marine, who now spends his days hunting monsters. He's lost his ex-lover and best friend due to a monster attack, and since then he's been closed off from his emotions and generally, life seems to completely pass him by. The only thing he does is kill monsters, and he feels nothing but numbness and darkness.
However, once he meets Gray, it's like the sun comes out for the first time. He is immediately enamoured with his vibrant and adorable personality, and he is quickly charmed by his overall preciousness.
Their relationship takes off from there, and although it's sweet, I wouldn't call it an epic love story or anything. Something was missing for me to call it such.
Unfortunately I have to say that the storyline here disappointed me a little. It was surprisingly uneventful; nothing much happened aside from them hunting monsters, and that honestly became slightly repetitive. Sure, there was a big battle at the end, but I found it to be a bit rushed, and was lacking most of the flair and badass vibe from the previous book.
It's a shame, because Gray's book had the potential to make for such a cool and interesting plot. After all, Gray's dad is the only one who is still alive from all the original Fallen Angels, and since he is one of the main bad guys the brothers are fighting, I thought there would have been more about his and Gray's relationship. Especially since his dad still loves and cares about him. I was expecting some juicy stuff, but I didn't get much of it. Gray's dad was really only present for a scene or two. Wasted potential, if you ask me.
Anyway, I definitely enjoyed this book, but it could have been a little better.
Long story short; I loved Gray, I found the romance often times sweet, yet the plot was a bit lacklustre.
'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
Well, this was definitely very.. cute.
The main thing I have to say about this book is that I absolutely adore Gray. He is the literal embodiment of a sunshine cinnamon roll, and I just wanted to take him into a big hug and not ever let go. He was so sweet, bubbly, innocent, happy and, well, cute. I never thought I could melt from someone taking a literal nap, but here we are.
Although I do have to wonder how much use in a fight he really is, since he seems to be a complete liability with the way he just falls asleep during battle.
The romance was, once again, very cute.
Mason is an ex-marine, who now spends his days hunting monsters. He's lost his ex-lover and best friend due to a monster attack, and since then he's been closed off from his emotions and generally, life seems to completely pass him by. The only thing he does is kill monsters, and he feels nothing but numbness and darkness.
However, once he meets Gray, it's like the sun comes out for the first time. He is immediately enamoured with his vibrant and adorable personality, and he is quickly charmed by his overall preciousness.
Their relationship takes off from there, and although it's sweet, I wouldn't call it an epic love story or anything. Something was missing for me to call it such.
Unfortunately I have to say that the storyline here disappointed me a little. It was surprisingly uneventful; nothing much happened aside from them hunting monsters, and that honestly became slightly repetitive. Sure, there was a big battle at the end, but I found it to be a bit rushed, and was lacking most of the flair and badass vibe from the previous book.
It's a shame, because Gray's book had the potential to make for such a cool and interesting plot. After all, Gray's dad is the only one who is still alive from all the original Fallen Angels, and since he is one of the main bad guys the brothers are fighting, I thought there would have been more about his and Gray's relationship. Especially since his dad still loves and cares about him. I was expecting some juicy stuff, but I didn't get much of it. Gray's dad was really only present for a scene or two. Wasted potential, if you ask me.
Anyway, I definitely enjoyed this book, but it could have been a little better.
Long story short; I loved Gray, I found the romance often times sweet, yet the plot was a bit lacklustre.
'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 12, 2022
First Reread: August 12, 2022
this book makes me wanna watch Peter Pan so I know what I'm gonna do tonight
💙 Crying at the amoujt of juicy Alastair content we got
💙 Lazarus is such a dick, I FUCKING LOVE HIM
🖤 Me reading this review: 🤧🤧🤧🤧 omg, this is Mariam's PEAK era of reviews!!
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I cried. I choked. I sobbed. I grinned so hard my face fucking hurt. I screamed and then I really screamed. Therefore I DIED and lived my best life reading this book.
I just... loved this book. Wholeheartedly, and soul-deep. I wish I could come up with the a word powerful enough to describe this book, this series and what each and every character mean to me, but there isn't, so I'll settle for the one word I cherish most. This series, each and every book, every character, their light and their darkness, are precious
Andddddd that's as much as spoiler free you'll get folks. 🤭🤭 I had almost 300 count of annotations and I just can't stop myself from screaming about every second I has with this book. Start this series and come back to me 😉
Rating: 4.5 ✨
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‼️ SPOILERS ‼️
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Fuck. I love this author, THIS SERIES and my Nephilim Warriors so. damn. much. I choked down on my own tears watching this gang grow and the DINNER SCENE! MA'AM THE DINNER SCENE! ✋✋✋✋ When there weren't enough chair to fit the growing family ✋🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧 someone CALL AN AMBULANCE TO RESTART MY HEART.
FUCK. There aren't enough words, isn't enough time nor is there enough dedications to the way my heart yearned for this family, nothing and I mean NOTHING beats found family than this series. You can go argue with the damn wall.
I was a bit... not going to lie, scared going into this book because if you've seen my past reviews, you'll know my #7 (aka last place) of favorite character's and yup. Gray won every time 🤡 and it was not because I didn't adore him, (if someone does, ma'am you need to see someone, respectfully.) But more on, he just didn't give me MAIN CHARACTER ENERGY y'know? I like my characters arrogant, rude and prideful as fuck. Throw my against a wall PuhLEASE. Not soft and adorable like the little munchkin that is Gray.
Everyone,
Bow down before Jaclyn Osborn.
Also, go in and give a nice good slap for good ole' past stupid Mariam.
Jaclyn perfectly complimented Gray's character without straying as overeager of making him look super tough or whatever unbelievable shit. He still remained the bubbly, adorable and absolutely smitten and soft Gray we've known all along, and now just a little bit deeper.
We all know Gray as his absolute ball of adorableness and someone who must be protected at all cost. (yes, he still remains to be one even after this book). But I adore how Jaclyn showed that, THAT wasn't all of what build Gray together. He is after all, thousands of years old. And not everyone can remain as innocent and soft hearted as he always had been. She showed us what was underneath all the goofy smiles and dino-pete jokes, how sloth may be his sin and how he may be powerless against his curse, he was a warrior regardless. A deadly assassin who was lethal holding a weapon.
[ we are not going to talk about how Jaclyn PLAYED ME into actually caring for Belphegor. That woman is lethal folks and I might have appreciated him a little or two more now ]
And Mason.
Mason, Mason... Mason.
✋🤧
My precious broken warrior.
I did not expect his character, (well, no shit) as he wasn't mentioned or even hinted in any of the books, which is why I was surprised Gray's book would be # 4 (hell I'm still surprised Gray has a book)and I was skeptical as to how his character would play out.
Past Mariam was too dumb for her own good, friends.
I just... loved him. Every second. From the beginning of the entry of his character and the depth of the scars that scarred his soul, the pain and guilt and loneliness he carried everyday until one day he grew numb, my heart broke for his gut wrenching pain. It was like reading his soul cry and my heart shed a tear or two.
And mates, his ✨ character development ✨ is unbeatable. immaculate. show-stopping. magnificent. in-fucking-credible. He grew and he fucking thrived each and every chapter. The way he opened his heart little by little to Gray, the way he reopened his wounds to be a better man for Gray, the way he broke down before rebuilding himself a brilliant warrior and a greater man, was nothing short of breath taking.
And what I of course, loved the most, was how brilliantly Mason and Gray just clicked like pieces together. They brought the brightest part of each other out. Made the dim soul of theirs, not so heavy. They brought light and life to both of their soul and watching how their eyes reflect the happiness they build together made this stupid bitch ugly cry okay.
They were each other's beacon, and I fucking loved it.
And despite my whole hearted adoration and soul deep love for Mason and Gray, nothing and absolutely nothing beat my absolute favorite part of this book, My Nephilim Warriors and the Found Family that is tighter and stronger than steel. Reading how this family was just so protective for each other, how there was nothing another wouldn't do for the other, how they held each other's back, how they argued and came together in the end...
It was in the little moments, when Alastair couldn't help even himself when it came to his family, when there was nothing but satisfaction in Raiden's gaze when he watched his family eat the food he made, how he pushed everyone, that yes; the world was fucking shit, a war was raging and monsters lurked in the shadows, family was the most important and spending time together, even more.
It was how Bellamy flirted with everyone's mate just to get a rise out of his brother, how Galen was a fierce and grumpy asshole who did everything to protect his brother's from harm (also can we talk about HIS CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT and how he balanced out being Galen and Wrath at the same time???🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧) It was Castor, who may have taken a back seat but was still a greedy fucker and loved his husband even more selfishly and wasn't afraid to show it.
Also this:
And the love of my life, the light of my soul, the demise of my meltdown at his every appreance, my lil moody diva, Daman and his glorious self who stole the fucking limelight as his every mention. I swear I screamed at his every mention and ugk, when he finally came back my Russia and reading his on screen, together with Warrin, my heart trembled.
There is nothing quite greater than this family, and I long, I beg to belong to it because it's just THAT good and my soul was complete watching them together. Eating together. Laughing together and Fighting together.
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My ranking of the couples
4. Castor and Kyo
3. Gray and Mason
2. Galen and Simon
1. Damon and Warrin
My ranking of my Nephilim Warriors:
7. Castor
6. Gray
5. Raiden
4. Galen
3. Bellamy
2. Alastair
👑 1. Daman 👑
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Let's pray a quiet prayer for the heartbreak yours truly faces as the next book in the series is 2/3 months away 😫😫🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 Bellamy and Phoenix are going to ruin me and I am SO READY FOR IT, SOMEONE STOP ME FROM SCREAMING AT JACLYN TO RELEASE IT SOONER. Andddd With each and book y'all, my love for Alastair is growing and fuck me but that prideful bastard is stealing the show with his every word.
Initial reactions:
I bow down before this author.
Reactions before review:
The way my soul yearns for this book.
💙 Crying at the amoujt of juicy Alastair content we got
💙 Lazarus is such a dick, I FUCKING LOVE HIM
🖤 Me reading this review: 🤧🤧🤧🤧 omg, this is Mariam's PEAK era of reviews!!
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I cried. I choked. I sobbed. I grinned so hard my face fucking hurt. I screamed and then I really screamed. Therefore I DIED and lived my best life reading this book.
I just... loved this book. Wholeheartedly, and soul-deep. I wish I could come up with the a word powerful enough to describe this book, this series and what each and every character mean to me, but there isn't, so I'll settle for the one word I cherish most. This series, each and every book, every character, their light and their darkness, are precious
Andddddd that's as much as spoiler free you'll get folks. 🤭🤭 I had almost 300 count of annotations and I just can't stop myself from screaming about every second I has with this book. Start this series and come back to me 😉
Rating: 4.5 ✨
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‼️ SPOILERS ‼️
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.
Fuck. I love this author, THIS SERIES and my Nephilim Warriors so. damn. much. I choked down on my own tears watching this gang grow and the DINNER SCENE! MA'AM THE DINNER SCENE! ✋✋✋✋ When there weren't enough chair to fit the growing family ✋🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧 someone CALL AN AMBULANCE TO RESTART MY HEART.
Seven Nephilim, one water dragon, four ice dragons, a witch, and two humans. The dining table wasn’t big enough for all of us, but we made do. Extra chairs were pulled up, and everyone squeezed in together, piling their plates high with food and talking.
FUCK. There aren't enough words, isn't enough time nor is there enough dedications to the way my heart yearned for this family, nothing and I mean NOTHING beats found family than this series. You can go argue with the damn wall.
I was a bit... not going to lie, scared going into this book because if you've seen my past reviews, you'll know my #7 (aka last place) of favorite character's and yup. Gray won every time 🤡 and it was not because I didn't adore him, (if someone does, ma'am you need to see someone, respectfully.) But more on, he just didn't give me MAIN CHARACTER ENERGY y'know? I like my characters arrogant, rude and prideful as fuck. Throw my against a wall PuhLEASE. Not soft and adorable like the little munchkin that is Gray.
Everyone,
Bow down before Jaclyn Osborn.
Also, go in and give a nice good slap for good ole' past stupid Mariam.
Jaclyn perfectly complimented Gray's character without straying as overeager of making him look super tough or whatever unbelievable shit. He still remained the bubbly, adorable and absolutely smitten and soft Gray we've known all along, and now just a little bit deeper.
Father said I was special. I didn’t feel special though.
I just felt sleepy
We all know Gray as his absolute ball of adorableness and someone who must be protected at all cost. (yes, he still remains to be one even after this book). But I adore how Jaclyn showed that, THAT wasn't all of what build Gray together. He is after all, thousands of years old. And not everyone can remain as innocent and soft hearted as he always had been. She showed us what was underneath all the goofy smiles and dino-pete jokes, how sloth may be his sin and how he may be powerless against his curse, he was a warrior regardless. A deadly assassin who was lethal holding a weapon.
[ we are not going to talk about how Jaclyn PLAYED ME into actually caring for Belphegor. That woman is lethal folks and I might have appreciated him a little or two more now ]
And Mason.
Mason, Mason... Mason.
✋🤧
My precious broken warrior.
I did not expect his character, (well, no shit) as he wasn't mentioned or even hinted in any of the books, which is why I was surprised Gray's book would be # 4 (hell I'm still surprised Gray has a book)and I was skeptical as to how his character would play out.
Past Mariam was too dumb for her own good, friends.
I just... loved him. Every second. From the beginning of the entry of his character and the depth of the scars that scarred his soul, the pain and guilt and loneliness he carried everyday until one day he grew numb, my heart broke for his gut wrenching pain. It was like reading his soul cry and my heart shed a tear or two.
I hopped out, dried off, and shaved, trying not to look at my reflection too deeply. Mainly because I hated what I saw staring back at me—a man who’d let fear hold him prisoner when others needed him most.
“Caging the shit in my head is safer than letting it run free. Better to lock it away. Don’t dwell on it.” He pulled out his wallet and tossed some bills on the table for a tip. “If that means being numb to everything, so be it.”
And mates, his ✨ character development ✨ is unbeatable. immaculate. show-stopping. magnificent. in-fucking-credible. He grew and he fucking thrived each and every chapter. The way he opened his heart little by little to Gray, the way he reopened his wounds to be a better man for Gray, the way he broke down before rebuilding himself a brilliant warrior and a greater man, was nothing short of breath taking.
“Now you’re dealing with it.” Galen squatted down beside me. When he spoke again, his voice was kinder. “Once you can, get back up and keep fighting. That’s the only way to stop it from crushing you.”
And what I of course, loved the most, was how brilliantly Mason and Gray just clicked like pieces together. They brought the brightest part of each other out. Made the dim soul of theirs, not so heavy. They brought light and life to both of their soul and watching how their eyes reflect the happiness they build together made this stupid bitch ugly cry okay.
“Sorry Galen kidnapped you.”
Mason barked out a laugh.
It surprised me, and I smiled up at him. The rich sound of his laugh was warm, much like his eyes as they flickered down to mine. Beneath his distrust of everyone, I bet he had a gentle heart. Just my impression of him as we stood under the stars, the dying echo of his laugh hanging between us.
Ever since the moment I met Gray, strange feelings had swirled in my chest. He didn’t feel like a stranger to me. He felt like the sun on my skin after a week of dark skies and rain. Like that first drink of cold water after being in the stifling heat all day, dressed head to toe in combat gear.
He slowed his pace when we reached the staircase, but he didn’t release my hand. His palm was warm. Everything about him was. And it felt like I’d been freezing for so long—for two years to be exact.
Maybe that’s why I was so drawn to him. Gray was like the first break of sunlight after a long dark night you thought would never end.
They were each other's beacon, and I fucking loved it.
And despite my whole hearted adoration and soul deep love for Mason and Gray, nothing and absolutely nothing beat my absolute favorite part of this book, My Nephilim Warriors and the Found Family that is tighter and stronger than steel. Reading how this family was just so protective for each other, how there was nothing another wouldn't do for the other, how they held each other's back, how they argued and came together in the end...
It was in the little moments, when Alastair couldn't help even himself when it came to his family, when there was nothing but satisfaction in Raiden's gaze when he watched his family eat the food he made, how he pushed everyone, that yes; the world was fucking shit, a war was raging and monsters lurked in the shadows, family was the most important and spending time together, even more.
It was how Bellamy flirted with everyone's mate just to get a rise out of his brother, how Galen was a fierce and grumpy asshole who did everything to protect his brother's from harm (also can we talk about HIS CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT and how he balanced out being Galen and Wrath at the same time???🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧) It was Castor, who may have taken a back seat but was still a greedy fucker and loved his husband even more selfishly and wasn't afraid to show it.
“You look like shit,” Bellamy said, meeting me there. “Better than being ripped into pieces though. So you have that going for you at least.”
“Yeah, remind me to thank Simon later.”
Also this:
Galen was with Simon. They were on a date to celebrate their one-year anniversary. They had first met exactly one year from today.😫😫😫😫🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧
And the love of my life, the light of my soul, the demise of my meltdown at his every appreance, my lil moody diva, Daman and his glorious self who stole the fucking limelight as his every mention. I swear I screamed at his every mention and ugk, when he finally came back my Russia and reading his on screen, together with Warrin, my heart trembled.
“Call Envy,” Lazarus told Alastair, “so I can speak to all of you at once.”
Alastair pulled out his phone and tapped the screen.
“What?” Daman’s raspy voice answered seconds later over speakerphone. “It’s like 2:00 a.m. here.”
“What the hell do you want?” a raspy voice answered after a few rings. “I haven’t even finished my first cup of coffee yet.”
“Be nice, kotya,” another voice said. By the strong Russian accent, I concluded he must’ve been Warrin. The other one was Daman, then.
I then looked at Warrin. He had silver hair with light blue undertones, just like a glacier on a sunny day. Despite his size—which nearly equaled Galen’s—he had a quiet demeanor. Icy, almost. But one look at Daman and that ice melted.
There is nothing quite greater than this family, and I long, I beg to belong to it because it's just THAT good and my soul was complete watching them together. Eating together. Laughing together and Fighting together.
“Look at all the bad you’ve done! You’re nothing but a monster.”
“Perhaps. Yet monsters can love too, can they not?”
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My ranking of the couples
4. Castor and Kyo
3. Gray and Mason
2. Galen and Simon
1. Damon and Warrin
My ranking of my Nephilim Warriors:
7. Castor
6. Gray
5. Raiden
4. Galen
3. Bellamy
2. Alastair
👑 1. Daman 👑
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Let's pray a quiet prayer for the heartbreak yours truly faces as the next book in the series is 2/3 months away 😫😫🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 Bellamy and Phoenix are going to ruin me and I am SO READY FOR IT, SOMEONE STOP ME FROM SCREAMING AT JACLYN TO RELEASE IT SOONER. Andddd With each and book y'all, my love for Alastair is growing and fuck me but that prideful bastard is stealing the show with his every word.
Initial reactions:
I bow down before this author.
Reactions before review:
The way my soul yearns for this book.
April 22, 2022
4 Stars
I should begin by saying that Sons of the Fallen is probably my favourite M/M series of the year (so far).
I love the themes, the characters, the love stories, and the good vs evil epic-ness of it all. It’s sexy and it’s fun, which is why fantasy/paranormal stories are proving to be my biggest point of interest in these trying times.
I’ve enjoyed all the books in this warrior-angel series, but I did find Gray’s story a little less on the exciting side than some of his brother’s stories, which honestly wasn’t all that surprising, considering he’s the embodiment of one of the least compelling of the seven deadly sins: SLOTH.
I love Gray as a character, don’t get me wrong. With his sleepy nature, his charming humour and his cuddly vibe, Gray is the very definition of adorable, and he lived up to his character here in every sense of the word.
But knowing and witnessing Gray’s sin play out across the series so far, with constant naptimes needed, I anticipated how this would slow things down while he was the lead character of his own story, as opposed to how cute and amusing it was every time he fell asleep as a secondary character in his brother’s stories.
Where I ranted and raved about the intensity of the previous battle scenes, here, it was hard to engage in the dangerous moments, where life and death where literally hanging in the balance, simply because our lead character was constantly hit with sleepy spells, often passing out in the middle of the action, unable to physically do more or stay consciously present.
There wasn’t much to be done about this. It made for a less exciting story, sure, but it definitely remained in character in terms of what we’d seen in and expected from previous instalments.
Gray’s love interest, ex-military-turned-monster-hunter, very human Mason Hawk, was also not quite as compelling as previous love interests in the series, which isn’t his fault at all—not everyone can be a badass, sexy, dragon-shifter named Warrin. But I digress…
Mason was complex and broody, battling his own personal demons and holding some serious anger inside for the world of the supernatural, due to past trauma. But where characters like Galen were surly and dark in an appealing way, Mason kind-of lacked the personality oomph he needed to be one of the greater characters in this series. I’ve decided this is completely okay by me, because regular dudes like Mason just make it easier to worship the more compelling characters with ardour.
In terms of couple compatibility, Gray and Mason fit together well, complementing one another's personalities, flaws and strengths, and, most importantly, their emotional and physical needs with ease. They may be no Daman and Warrin, but they’ll do very nicely indeed.
When it come to the plot, the larger battle-for-humanity arc is growing in intensity and excitement, and as we now pass the half-way mark of the series, things are getting more high stakes for all involved.
At this point in time, the remaining three books are my most highly-anticipated releases of 2022. I’m just trying to play it really cool, calm and collected, like I’m not bursting at the seams to read on, to see how it all ends…. is it working!?
I should begin by saying that Sons of the Fallen is probably my favourite M/M series of the year (so far).
I love the themes, the characters, the love stories, and the good vs evil epic-ness of it all. It’s sexy and it’s fun, which is why fantasy/paranormal stories are proving to be my biggest point of interest in these trying times.
I’ve enjoyed all the books in this warrior-angel series, but I did find Gray’s story a little less on the exciting side than some of his brother’s stories, which honestly wasn’t all that surprising, considering he’s the embodiment of one of the least compelling of the seven deadly sins: SLOTH.
I love Gray as a character, don’t get me wrong. With his sleepy nature, his charming humour and his cuddly vibe, Gray is the very definition of adorable, and he lived up to his character here in every sense of the word.
But knowing and witnessing Gray’s sin play out across the series so far, with constant naptimes needed, I anticipated how this would slow things down while he was the lead character of his own story, as opposed to how cute and amusing it was every time he fell asleep as a secondary character in his brother’s stories.
Where I ranted and raved about the intensity of the previous battle scenes, here, it was hard to engage in the dangerous moments, where life and death where literally hanging in the balance, simply because our lead character was constantly hit with sleepy spells, often passing out in the middle of the action, unable to physically do more or stay consciously present.
There wasn’t much to be done about this. It made for a less exciting story, sure, but it definitely remained in character in terms of what we’d seen in and expected from previous instalments.
Gray’s love interest, ex-military-turned-monster-hunter, very human Mason Hawk, was also not quite as compelling as previous love interests in the series, which isn’t his fault at all—not everyone can be a badass, sexy, dragon-shifter named Warrin. But I digress…
Mason was complex and broody, battling his own personal demons and holding some serious anger inside for the world of the supernatural, due to past trauma. But where characters like Galen were surly and dark in an appealing way, Mason kind-of lacked the personality oomph he needed to be one of the greater characters in this series. I’ve decided this is completely okay by me, because regular dudes like Mason just make it easier to worship the more compelling characters with ardour.
In terms of couple compatibility, Gray and Mason fit together well, complementing one another's personalities, flaws and strengths, and, most importantly, their emotional and physical needs with ease. They may be no Daman and Warrin, but they’ll do very nicely indeed.
When it come to the plot, the larger battle-for-humanity arc is growing in intensity and excitement, and as we now pass the half-way mark of the series, things are getting more high stakes for all involved.
At this point in time, the remaining three books are my most highly-anticipated releases of 2022. I’m just trying to play it really cool, calm and collected, like I’m not bursting at the seams to read on, to see how it all ends…. is it working!?
February 5, 2022
Caution:
75% of this review is me gushing about Gray. You've been warned 😌
I need to wipe my memory just so I can experience this gem all over again 😭 This was a ball of swoon worthy moments and I feel like I've been wrapped in a warm blanket.
Gahh, how do I describe Gray (a.k.a the latest love of my life)?
He's the cutest out of the bunch with his blond curls, sunshine personality, and short stature; loves sugary sweet foods, and making jokes that have me cackling my ass off; loves cuddles, cocooning himself in a blanket, and making movie references. He also weirdly likes to steal Mason's phone when he's on a call 😂 don't know why that cracks me up!
You may think he's some blushing virgin, but don't be fooled he knows what he's doing between the sheets! He doesn't like to be treated like a child but I will say (and don't tell him I told ya) he's very child-like. I mean think about it, he tends to fall asleep alot (re: sloth) and has always been surrounded by his 6 protective brothers 🥲
Basically, if a nephilim could be a Disney princess, it'd be Gray. Mason Hawk was the perfect mate for him, they complimented each other so well, and ALL THE DAMN CUDDLES WE GOT IN THIS BOOK 😩👌🏾 swooooon
Edit: omg their ship name is totally Grayson!! 😂
"Ever since the moment I met Gray, strange feelings had swirled in my chest. He didn’t feel like a stranger to me. He felt like the sun on my skin after a week of dark skies and rain. Like that first drink of cold water after being in the stifling heat all day, dressed head to toe in combat gear."
SAME 🙃
_Mason had his own demons and issues he had to work through. There was a lot of stubbornness on his part but I appreciated it so much because his struggles weren't glossed over, or swept under the guise of the Fated Mates insta-attraction piece 👏🏾 I also loved so much how we see a small part of him bonding with Galen over their semi-shared struggle.
The epic war that has overshadowed this series really took a drastic turn in this book. The scenes that were described is stuff from my nightmares, and the last 15% of this book stressed me tf out 👀
!!! Gray in the last battle scene tho 🥵🥵🥵
I don't think it's necessary for me to be nit-picky about anything, because I thoroughly enjoyed this book; it was a perfect balance of PNR elements and romance, and it didn't disappoint! And my appreciation for Alastair grew 10 fold in this book. I'm so intrigued by him!
Also, that ONE scene with Bellamy and Pheonix has me THIRSTY af. I need book 5 🥲
I need to wipe my memory just so I can experience this gem all over again 😭 This was a ball of swoon worthy moments and I feel like I've been wrapped in a warm blanket.
Gahh, how do I describe Gray (a.k.a the latest love of my life)?
He's the cutest out of the bunch with his blond curls, sunshine personality, and short stature; loves sugary sweet foods, and making jokes that have me cackling my ass off; loves cuddles, cocooning himself in a blanket, and making movie references. He also weirdly likes to steal Mason's phone when he's on a call 😂 don't know why that cracks me up!
You may think he's some blushing virgin, but don't be fooled he knows what he's doing between the sheets! He doesn't like to be treated like a child but I will say (and don't tell him I told ya) he's very child-like. I mean think about it, he tends to fall asleep alot (re: sloth) and has always been surrounded by his 6 protective brothers 🥲
Basically, if a nephilim could be a Disney princess, it'd be Gray. Mason Hawk was the perfect mate for him, they complimented each other so well, and ALL THE DAMN CUDDLES WE GOT IN THIS BOOK 😩👌🏾 swooooon
Edit: omg their ship name is totally Grayson!! 😂
"Ever since the moment I met Gray, strange feelings had swirled in my chest. He didn’t feel like a stranger to me. He felt like the sun on my skin after a week of dark skies and rain. Like that first drink of cold water after being in the stifling heat all day, dressed head to toe in combat gear."
SAME 🙃
_Mason had his own demons and issues he had to work through. There was a lot of stubbornness on his part but I appreciated it so much because his struggles weren't glossed over, or swept under the guise of the Fated Mates insta-attraction piece 👏🏾 I also loved so much how we see a small part of him bonding with Galen over their semi-shared struggle.
The epic war that has overshadowed this series really took a drastic turn in this book. The scenes that were described is stuff from my nightmares, and the last 15% of this book stressed me tf out 👀
!!! Gray in the last battle scene tho 🥵🥵🥵
I don't think it's necessary for me to be nit-picky about anything, because I thoroughly enjoyed this book; it was a perfect balance of PNR elements and romance, and it didn't disappoint! And my appreciation for Alastair grew 10 fold in this book. I'm so intrigued by him!
Also, that ONE scene with Bellamy and Pheonix has me THIRSTY af. I need book 5 🥲
June 12, 2022
While in Daman's book, his sin was well crafted and included, I feel like in here Gray's sin had the reverse effect.
Gray slept a lot, I still don't understand how he is considered the killer of the group when he just falls asleep, I thought the adrenaline of the fight will keep him moving through it, but nope, he fell asleep while fighting too.
And in a lot of important moments so we didn't get to meet him much, wich made this a little boring.
Daman's still my favorite, but I have hope for Bellamy's book. 🥰🥰
Gray slept a lot, I still don't understand how he is considered the killer of the group when he just falls asleep, I thought the adrenaline of the fight will keep him moving through it, but nope, he fell asleep while fighting too.
And in a lot of important moments so we didn't get to meet him much, wich made this a little boring.
Daman's still my favorite, but I have hope for Bellamy's book. 🥰🥰
March 20, 2022
~3.5~
Horrible things happened to humans in this book, so the "saving the world from demons" plot was pretty intense. However, Mason and Gray aren't my favorite couple.
Gray is a sweetheart, what with his love of all things cuddly and cute. Gray needs someone protective, and Mason is that. But Mason is also kind of a dick and doesn't tolerate non-humans, even when Gray explains that not all supernatural creatures are evil.
Mason tries to resist Gray, but it's futile. Gray is adorable, a little stubborn, and persistent. He gets under Mason's skin in no time.
The Sloth sin is boring, though, not gonna lie. Gray doesn't go all badass on people like Wrath or slither in dark corners like Envy. He just falls asleep.
I always like seeing all the brothers together. They are each other's ride or die, and that's a beautiful thing.
I want Asa to die already, but he needs to stick around for at least three more books.
Now I have to wait a month for Bell and Redemption much?
Horrible things happened to humans in this book, so the "saving the world from demons" plot was pretty intense. However, Mason and Gray aren't my favorite couple.
Gray is a sweetheart, what with his love of all things cuddly and cute. Gray needs someone protective, and Mason is that. But Mason is also kind of a dick and doesn't tolerate non-humans, even when Gray explains that not all supernatural creatures are evil.
Mason tries to resist Gray, but it's futile. Gray is adorable, a little stubborn, and persistent. He gets under Mason's skin in no time.
The Sloth sin is boring, though, not gonna lie. Gray doesn't go all badass on people like Wrath or slither in dark corners like Envy. He just falls asleep.
I always like seeing all the brothers together. They are each other's ride or die, and that's a beautiful thing.
I want Asa to die already, but he needs to stick around for at least three more books.
Now I have to wait a month for Bell and Redemption much?
February 29, 2024
2.5 stars
Gray was really disappointing for me. It's my least favourite so far (and hopefully overall). Reading about Gray from the other books had me excited to read his romance. He's cute and quirky, and we get that in this book but it's overshadowed by a lacklustre romance. This book felt like filler and not even enjoyable filler.
One of the things that annoyed me the most, So it was just meaningless and felt like a waste of time.
Speaking of Mason. I wasn't a fan. He was used to introduce the hunters and flesh out the world a bit to show that there are others involved in the angels vs demons fight. He felt like an unnecessary character, and so did the hunters for that matter. Gray and Mason didn't fit for me. I wasn't invested in their romance and was mainly reading to see how the plot progresses.
The next book is Bellamy, which I'm looking forward to as I know is going to be better.
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
Gray was really disappointing for me. It's my least favourite so far (and hopefully overall). Reading about Gray from the other books had me excited to read his romance. He's cute and quirky, and we get that in this book but it's overshadowed by a lacklustre romance. This book felt like filler and not even enjoyable filler.
One of the things that annoyed me the most, So it was just meaningless and felt like a waste of time.
Speaking of Mason. I wasn't a fan. He was used to introduce the hunters and flesh out the world a bit to show that there are others involved in the angels vs demons fight. He felt like an unnecessary character, and so did the hunters for that matter. Gray and Mason didn't fit for me. I wasn't invested in their romance and was mainly reading to see how the plot progresses.
The next book is Bellamy, which I'm looking forward to as I know is going to be better.
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 24, 2025
worse than book one. also, sleepy dude is just creepy! and since when is a 5’9 grownass man considered small and cute? that’s very tall in my country lmao!!!
February 5, 2022
2.5 rounded down
Continuing with my ill-advised decision to read all of these even though they're not that good. Partially because there's *just* enough that's decent to have hooked me in, LOL. I was looking forward to this one, as Gray is adorable and the summary seemed promising, and because the last book was the best one so far IMO, but unfortunately, this didn't quite work for me. I found Gray to be a little *too* child-like in kind of a creepy way, and the insta-love, which par for the course in this series, was frustrating. Especially because Mason understandably needed a minute, and then Gray kept crying about it and all the brothers were protective dickheads and it just made me not like anybody but Mason, LOL. I felt frustrated by the dynamics here, and the most interesting bit was continuing to get movement on Bellamy's plotline, which is the next book and I'm definitely curious about how that's gonna resolve itself...
Continuing with my ill-advised decision to read all of these even though they're not that good. Partially because there's *just* enough that's decent to have hooked me in, LOL. I was looking forward to this one, as Gray is adorable and the summary seemed promising, and because the last book was the best one so far IMO, but unfortunately, this didn't quite work for me. I found Gray to be a little *too* child-like in kind of a creepy way, and the insta-love, which par for the course in this series, was frustrating. Especially because Mason understandably needed a minute, and then Gray kept crying about it and all the brothers were protective dickheads and it just made me not like anybody but Mason, LOL. I felt frustrated by the dynamics here, and the most interesting bit was continuing to get movement on Bellamy's plotline, which is the next book and I'm definitely curious about how that's gonna resolve itself...
December 16, 2022
I love Gray 🥰 pretty sure he's my spirit animal - Sloth is kind of similar to my being a parent/carer to a hyper kid with a ton of additional needs, that sleepiness just keeps creeping up all the time 😂
Dino-pete just makes me giggle every time.
I'm so ready for Asa to be taken out now, maybe he'll accidentally confine himself to a bracelet next 🤔
Excited for Bellamy's book next, I've grown to like him more and more with every book and I can't wait for him and Phoenix.
I'm even starting to tolerate Lazarus - love how the brothers keep calling him Daddy!
Dino-pete just makes me giggle every time.
I'm so ready for Asa to be taken out now, maybe he'll accidentally confine himself to a bracelet next 🤔
Excited for Bellamy's book next, I've grown to like him more and more with every book and I can't wait for him and Phoenix.
I'm even starting to tolerate Lazarus - love how the brothers keep calling him Daddy!
October 1, 2023
As with all of the books in this series - entertaining, but not quite perfect.
It’s actually more of an 3.5 star read (rounded up because… you know… Nick J Russo narrating…) but I feel like after binging through 4 books, I might need a break now.
Why, you ask, knowing that I loved Gray before and -again- NJR can do no wrong?
It’s because - while entertaining and well written - I find myself getting bored with the book formula: the fated mates meet, are immediately attracted to each other, might or might not give in to said attraction immediately, then they do (while MC2 realises that the wing slits are oh so erogenous for nephilim), the nephilim bites to mark, then the evil that’s low-key brewing until that point is suddenly getting intense (usually involving Lazarus popping in and being an asshole). Then one or both of the MCs almost die.
And then they mate for real, joining souls and lives yadda yadda.
When I tell it like that, I know it sounds boring. It’s not, at least not when you leave a bit of time in between reading the books. But for the first time here, I found myself switching to actually reading (from listening) just to get through faster. And that’s a shame, because it doesn’t do the book and the series justice.
As for this book: we have Gray, the sweet twinky “Sloth”, getting his HEA with Mason, a human ex Marine who’s a Hunter who spent the last years killing “monsters” after losing his bff/lover to a ghoul.
Gray is being… Gray. Sweet, lovable, but not as innocent as you might assume. And I always love a character in pnr romances who is a “normal” human and who discovers the pnr universe for the first time. They’re cute together, and I loved the cameos from previous couples.
And I’m really sad in a way that I need to postpone reading about Bellamy and Phoenix, but I feel like I need to switch to something else now in order to appreciate their book properly.
It’s actually more of an 3.5 star read (rounded up because… you know… Nick J Russo narrating…) but I feel like after binging through 4 books, I might need a break now.
Why, you ask, knowing that I loved Gray before and -again- NJR can do no wrong?
It’s because - while entertaining and well written - I find myself getting bored with the book formula: the fated mates meet, are immediately attracted to each other, might or might not give in to said attraction immediately, then they do (while MC2 realises that the wing slits are oh so erogenous for nephilim), the nephilim bites to mark, then the evil that’s low-key brewing until that point is suddenly getting intense (usually involving Lazarus popping in and being an asshole). Then one or both of the MCs almost die.
And then they mate for real, joining souls and lives yadda yadda.
When I tell it like that, I know it sounds boring. It’s not, at least not when you leave a bit of time in between reading the books. But for the first time here, I found myself switching to actually reading (from listening) just to get through faster. And that’s a shame, because it doesn’t do the book and the series justice.
As for this book: we have Gray, the sweet twinky “Sloth”, getting his HEA with Mason, a human ex Marine who’s a Hunter who spent the last years killing “monsters” after losing his bff/lover to a ghoul.
Gray is being… Gray. Sweet, lovable, but not as innocent as you might assume. And I always love a character in pnr romances who is a “normal” human and who discovers the pnr universe for the first time. They’re cute together, and I loved the cameos from previous couples.
And I’m really sad in a way that I need to postpone reading about Bellamy and Phoenix, but I feel like I need to switch to something else now in order to appreciate their book properly.
February 5, 2022
5 sweet angel stars 🥰
If I had to describe Gray & Mason's relationship in one word, that would be - WARM!
From the very beginning till the end of this book their relationship was warm. Of course, it was also more than that. It was hot as hell, sweet, emotional, breathtaking, and painful at times too.
Gray - such a sunshine, sweet and loving! 🥰 I wanna cuddle with him sooooo much! I don't have enough words for him! He always had to be touching someone... and isn't this so adorable and sweet!? If I'm being honest, I wondered how we will see him here, because in the previous books we saw him as a child. Well, forget this word! Shoo! If you're worried you will see Gray as a child, don't be! And this book shows us so much of him! Yes, he loves to sleep and to cuddle, but he is so much more!
What I loved was that we get to learn more about Gray and Belphegor (Gray's father)! My heart broke
And I just must mention DINO-PETE!!!!!! OMG it was 👏🤣
Mason - wasn't you a big surprise!? I fell fast and hard in love with you. Mason is a former Marine, who hunted monsters for the past two years. Always changing cities, moving a lot and never settling. The monsters he hunts? He does it with a purpose, facing them bravely. But the monsters in his head? These are the monsters he tries to run away but doesn't seem to be capable of. And sometimes fighting with the monsters in your head is harder than facing real monsters.
Mason Hawk was a complex hero, and I loved every part of him. The part of him that was broken and the part of him that was restless. The growth he went through was something that warmed my heart. It wasn't rushed, it felt real!
The protectiveness was sooooo good too.
The fierce protection of the Nephilim brothers over Gray!? OMG I LOVED THIS!
The plot - I LOVED EVERYTHING! We get cuddles, more cuddles, again cuddles, amazing love story, characters growth, development with the war and Lucifer's son Asa, did I mention cuddles? I don't think I will forget how on the prologue I cried and in the next moment on the first chapter I laughed so hard! This book was a sweet, emotional and wild at times ride swooped with a lot of CUDDLES! I was so happy we got to see all of the 7 brothers too! This book was different from the others, but it was so, so good!
Some other favorite quotes:
While reading this I almost raised my hand and screamed can we switch places Clara? Pretty please?
Rating of the Nephilim warriors after Gray's book:
1. Daman ⭐
2. Bell
3. Gray
4. Castor
5. Galen
6. Raiden
7. Alastair
Rating of the Nephilim couples:
1. Daman & Warrin ⭐
2. Castor & Kyo
3. Gray & Mason
4. Galen & Simon
P.S. I can't wait for Bell's book! It will be soooo good!!!
Also the reason for Alastair being on the last place... he was going be higher if he didn't do that! And don't get me wrong, I love him and I want so much to see who his mate is and I want to read what is going on in this head of his, BUT I love you know who more, so I can't forget that.....
And BIG Gray vibes right now... can barely hold my eyes open!
Initial reaction before release:
OMG ONE more day!!!
I CAN'T WAIT!!!
If I had to describe Gray & Mason's relationship in one word, that would be - WARM!
From the very beginning till the end of this book their relationship was warm. Of course, it was also more than that. It was hot as hell, sweet, emotional, breathtaking, and painful at times too.
He felt like the sun on my skin after a week of dark skies and rain
He was too precious.
Gray - such a sunshine, sweet and loving! 🥰 I wanna cuddle with him sooooo much! I don't have enough words for him! He always had to be touching someone... and isn't this so adorable and sweet!? If I'm being honest, I wondered how we will see him here, because in the previous books we saw him as a child. Well, forget this word! Shoo! If you're worried you will see Gray as a child, don't be! And this book shows us so much of him! Yes, he loves to sleep and to cuddle, but he is so much more!
Would they ever see me as more than sleepy little Gray?
“Because I have darkness inside me.”
“You? Having darkness? I don’t believe that for a second.”
What I loved was that we get to learn more about Gray and Belphegor (Gray's father)! My heart broke
He then knelt in front of me, a gentleness in his eyes he never showed to anyone else.
And I just must mention DINO-PETE!!!!!! OMG it was 👏🤣
Mason - wasn't you a big surprise!? I fell fast and hard in love with you. Mason is a former Marine, who hunted monsters for the past two years. Always changing cities, moving a lot and never settling. The monsters he hunts? He does it with a purpose, facing them bravely. But the monsters in his head? These are the monsters he tries to run away but doesn't seem to be capable of. And sometimes fighting with the monsters in your head is harder than facing real monsters.
Mason Hawk was a complex hero, and I loved every part of him. The part of him that was broken and the part of him that was restless. The growth he went through was something that warmed my heart. It wasn't rushed, it felt real!
It fucking haunted me, both awake and asleep.
“To be honest, I don’t really feel anything these days.”
“That’s even worse.”
The protectiveness was sooooo good too.
“You’re scared. Where you go, I go. End of discussion.”
The fierce protection of the Nephilim brothers over Gray!? OMG I LOVED THIS!
If you hurt him, I swear to all the gods I will tear you limb from limb.”
The plot - I LOVED EVERYTHING! We get cuddles, more cuddles, again cuddles, amazing love story, characters growth, development with the war and Lucifer's son Asa, did I mention cuddles? I don't think I will forget how on the prologue I cried and in the next moment on the first chapter I laughed so hard! This book was a sweet, emotional and wild at times ride swooped with a lot of CUDDLES! I was so happy we got to see all of the 7 brothers too! This book was different from the others, but it was so, so good!
Some other favorite quotes:
“How does it feel to be surrounded by so many hot dudes?” Bellamy asked Clara. “It’s like your own harem.”
While reading this I almost raised my hand and screamed can we switch places Clara? Pretty please?
Rating of the Nephilim warriors after Gray's book:
1. Daman ⭐
2. Bell
3. Gray
4. Castor
5. Galen
6. Raiden
7. Alastair
Rating of the Nephilim couples:
1. Daman & Warrin ⭐
2. Castor & Kyo
3. Gray & Mason
4. Galen & Simon
P.S. I can't wait for Bell's book! It will be soooo good!!!
Also the reason for Alastair being on the last place... he was going be higher if he didn't do that! And don't get me wrong, I love him and I want so much to see who his mate is and I want to read what is going on in this head of his, BUT I love you know who more, so I can't forget that.....
And BIG Gray vibes right now... can barely hold my eyes open!
Initial reaction before release:
OMG ONE more day!!!
I CAN'T WAIT!!!
August 17, 2022
I adore Gray with all my heart. He is the reason for the 3 stars, really. 😅
Mason was fine, I understand his past. That Galen helped him was good.
But the romance didn't convince me.
World-building continues to grow. I liked it. But not much really happens.
Mason was fine, I understand his past. That Galen helped him was good.
But the romance didn't convince me.
World-building continues to grow. I liked it. But not much really happens.
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February 3, 2022DNF @40%
This is not working for me.
Maybe I'll revisit later.
Just know that I'm very very disappointed 😞
This is not working for me.
Maybe I'll revisit later.
Just know that I'm very very disappointed 😞
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August 26, 2022
MM Romance
Fated Mates/Fantasy
Book 4 of a series that should be read in order
3.5 Stars ⭐️
I feel very mehhhhhh about this book and it makes me sad because I absolutely adore Gray. Gray is pure sunshine, rainbows and everything good in the world. He’s been my favorite part of the past 3 books because he’s like this snuggly cat and the cuteness is just too much sometimes. I smile to myself in all of his scenes and reading his book was no different, I smiled A LOT, swooned and loved learning more about his sin, Sloth, but when it came to his romance with Mason, I just couldn’t get there. Mason was a perfectly fine character, I didn’t hate him and he needed a man like Gray in his life to help break up the darkness, but I just never fully connected with him which is weird because I love the broken ones. He was just so damn judgmental and I understood why but I hated the way he acted and thought about other creatures. I just struggled to pay attention when I was in his POV. 🥱😴
Before reading this, I worried that because Gray was so cute and childlike, it would make the sex awkward but that wasn’t the case at all. Gray may have a childlike way about him but that didn’t carry over into the bedroom. I’m also not usually a fan of men who constantly giggle or cry a lot but it was Gray and I knew how sensitive he was from previous books so I accepted him the way he was. Had this been the first book I read in this series though, I can’t say I would have felt the same so kudos to the author for making her characters so damn likable that they just get better and better with each book. I loved all the cameos from the past couples and the banter between family members and it’s those things that made me give it 4 stars over the 3 I would have given it had I based my rating on the couple and not the whole book.
Lastly, I liked how Gray proved himself to his family and Lazarus during the battle, but I wanted to see more scenes with Gray and his dad. Gray’s dad is the only dad that wasn’t killed when the Nephilim came of age thousands of years ago and that had the potential to really make this book sing but I just felt like the author could have done so much more than the two scenes we got. I’m not sure what I wanted done but I just expected more. Does that make sense?
Overall though, I enjoyed being in Gray’s POV and seeing the previous couples, loved that there were a few heart stopping scenes that had me on edge and I can’t wait to read the rest of this series. 💗💗
Fated Mates/Fantasy
Book 4 of a series that should be read in order
3.5 Stars ⭐️
I feel very mehhhhhh about this book and it makes me sad because I absolutely adore Gray. Gray is pure sunshine, rainbows and everything good in the world. He’s been my favorite part of the past 3 books because he’s like this snuggly cat and the cuteness is just too much sometimes. I smile to myself in all of his scenes and reading his book was no different, I smiled A LOT, swooned and loved learning more about his sin, Sloth, but when it came to his romance with Mason, I just couldn’t get there. Mason was a perfectly fine character, I didn’t hate him and he needed a man like Gray in his life to help break up the darkness, but I just never fully connected with him which is weird because I love the broken ones. He was just so damn judgmental and I understood why but I hated the way he acted and thought about other creatures. I just struggled to pay attention when I was in his POV. 🥱😴
Before reading this, I worried that because Gray was so cute and childlike, it would make the sex awkward but that wasn’t the case at all. Gray may have a childlike way about him but that didn’t carry over into the bedroom. I’m also not usually a fan of men who constantly giggle or cry a lot but it was Gray and I knew how sensitive he was from previous books so I accepted him the way he was. Had this been the first book I read in this series though, I can’t say I would have felt the same so kudos to the author for making her characters so damn likable that they just get better and better with each book. I loved all the cameos from the past couples and the banter between family members and it’s those things that made me give it 4 stars over the 3 I would have given it had I based my rating on the couple and not the whole book.
Lastly, I liked how Gray proved himself to his family and Lazarus during the battle, but I wanted to see more scenes with Gray and his dad. Gray’s dad is the only dad that wasn’t killed when the Nephilim came of age thousands of years ago and that had the potential to really make this book sing but I just felt like the author could have done so much more than the two scenes we got. I’m not sure what I wanted done but I just expected more. Does that make sense?
Overall though, I enjoyed being in Gray’s POV and seeing the previous couples, loved that there were a few heart stopping scenes that had me on edge and I can’t wait to read the rest of this series. 💗💗
February 7, 2022
probably my least favorite in the series, but i know a lot of friends who will enjoy this one.
i think the beauty of series like this one is that there’s something for everyone, and i’m still highly invested in the overarching plot of the series - as well as the upcoming books!
i think the beauty of series like this one is that there’s something for everyone, and i’m still highly invested in the overarching plot of the series - as well as the upcoming books!
January 31, 2022
It’s finally here!! Happy new release to Gray - the book that many, many fans of this series have been waiting for!
I absolutely love this series - I love all the brothers and their personalities, I love the overall story building, and I love the men that each fallen angel falls for.
The wait was worth it for Gray’s book. I was curious at how Jaclyn would expand on him as more than just the adorable sleepy sloth we have seen in previous stories. I think she did an amazing job and I just loved him and Mason together!
I really loved how sweet Gray could be, and also how Sloth controlled him, as well as his past. I think Jaclyn did a great job showing that he can be as tough and fearsome as his other brothers when the time calls for it, and how his deadly sin affects him.
Mason - sometimes I wanted to slap some sense into him, but I also had to realize that he needed time to realize that what he had been told and seen in regards to "monsters" wasn't so black and white - there are good and bad vampires/demons/etc just like humans. I loved how sweet their romance was, how they both fell so quickly and hard for each other, and how sweet all the butterflies and early feels were.
NOW I need Bellamy's story! EEEK, this one is going to be fire, yall, I can just tell!
I received an arc in exchange for an honest review.
I absolutely love this series - I love all the brothers and their personalities, I love the overall story building, and I love the men that each fallen angel falls for.
The wait was worth it for Gray’s book. I was curious at how Jaclyn would expand on him as more than just the adorable sleepy sloth we have seen in previous stories. I think she did an amazing job and I just loved him and Mason together!
I really loved how sweet Gray could be, and also how Sloth controlled him, as well as his past. I think Jaclyn did a great job showing that he can be as tough and fearsome as his other brothers when the time calls for it, and how his deadly sin affects him.
Mason - sometimes I wanted to slap some sense into him, but I also had to realize that he needed time to realize that what he had been told and seen in regards to "monsters" wasn't so black and white - there are good and bad vampires/demons/etc just like humans. I loved how sweet their romance was, how they both fell so quickly and hard for each other, and how sweet all the butterflies and early feels were.
NOW I need Bellamy's story! EEEK, this one is going to be fire, yall, I can just tell!
I received an arc in exchange for an honest review.
September 11, 2023
All I have to say is, if I had a mate like Gray, I'd never let him go. A little crazy, cute as all get out and with a sense of homour that had me laughing out loud at night! Not to mention deadly and ADORABLE!
I really cannot wait for Alastair's book! 🤧
I really cannot wait for Alastair's book! 🤧
February 3, 2022
Since brothers treated Gray like a kid I was afraid it will be hard to see him as a man in relationships. But Jaclyn Osborn pulled her magic and not once Gray was less than an adult while keeping his adorable self. And Mason was a perfect match for him.
Daman still remains my favorite and my excitement for Bellamy skyrocketed even more
Daman still remains my favorite and my excitement for Bellamy skyrocketed even more
July 22, 2022
My least favourite from the series
August 31, 2023
reread August 2023
4/5 stars
4/5 stars
August 4, 2022
Even though Gray's behaviour is a complete mindfuck when it comes to the content of this series (seriously, I was picturing Sprite from the Eternals; how Gray was characterized made so little sense and definitely broke my brain on multiple occasions) this was a better instalment than book three. So we're back into our rounding up game, I guess? Even though most of my criticisms mentioned still count. This series is ridiculous and silly (none of which is bad, time and a place and all that) and, for me, inspires much side-eye.
At this point, I'm on the hook for the how of the plot resolving (even though this world is a little weird I'm still curious how Osborn intends to wrap it up) and mostly book five because Bellamy is about to have the most chaotic and (likely) angsty of all the instalments -- though I suppose Alastair's might eventually take the cake.. or he's just being saved for last because he's the leader. Either way, we aren't far from the end now.
At this point, I'm on the hook for the how of the plot resolving (even though this world is a little weird I'm still curious how Osborn intends to wrap it up) and mostly book five because Bellamy is about to have the most chaotic and (likely) angsty of all the instalments -- though I suppose Alastair's might eventually take the cake.. or he's just being saved for last because he's the leader. Either way, we aren't far from the end now.
dnf
February 4, 2022DNF @ 42%
I’m really sad about this one bc Gray has been one of my faves since the very first book but my god was this book NOT it.
Gray is very infantilised in this series. It never bothered me in the other books bc I just thought he was adorable. But now that he’s the MC of a smutty romance it just feels icky to that one minute he’s acting like a hyper 9 year old then having detailed sex in the next chapter. Idk. Just felt gross to me.
He also constantly complains about being treated like a child by his brothers but… that’s exactly how he acts. How can you complain about being treated like a child when you basically are one mentally lol? He really just started to piss me off.
I didn’t care for his love interest either. Kinda boring and their situation read somewhat similar to the very first book in this series, eg: Oh no, you’ve discovered we fallen angels exist! Now you need to come live with me in my mansion because of reasons.
I loved that in the first one. Don’t appreciate it being reused because now there’s hardly any plot, just a half baked romance.
Honestly looking back I didn’t particularly enjoy book 2 or 3 in this series that much either (I think they were both 3 stars). My favourite couple is still Simon and Galen from the first book and I liked the plot in that one the best.
I think I’ve just fallen out of love with this series, which is a shame but I really don’t have the energy or time to waste on a series I’ll probably keep giving 3 stars. It was good while it lasted.
I’m really sad about this one bc Gray has been one of my faves since the very first book but my god was this book NOT it.
Gray is very infantilised in this series. It never bothered me in the other books bc I just thought he was adorable. But now that he’s the MC of a smutty romance it just feels icky to that one minute he’s acting like a hyper 9 year old then having detailed sex in the next chapter. Idk. Just felt gross to me.
He also constantly complains about being treated like a child by his brothers but… that’s exactly how he acts. How can you complain about being treated like a child when you basically are one mentally lol? He really just started to piss me off.
I didn’t care for his love interest either. Kinda boring and their situation read somewhat similar to the very first book in this series, eg: Oh no, you’ve discovered we fallen angels exist! Now you need to come live with me in my mansion because of reasons.
I loved that in the first one. Don’t appreciate it being reused because now there’s hardly any plot, just a half baked romance.
Honestly looking back I didn’t particularly enjoy book 2 or 3 in this series that much either (I think they were both 3 stars). My favourite couple is still Simon and Galen from the first book and I liked the plot in that one the best.
I think I’ve just fallen out of love with this series, which is a shame but I really don’t have the energy or time to waste on a series I’ll probably keep giving 3 stars. It was good while it lasted.
February 2, 2023
(La portada me parece fea y siento que no hace justicia a la historia, aunque el fondo es bonito…)
Objetivamente: 2 estrellas.
Entretenimiento+subjetivamente: 3 estrellas.
“You know how you said once I was like the sun ? Well, I think you’re like a lighthouse. For many years I have this darkness inside me. Nothing could touch it. But you did. It’s like I was ship lost at sea, and you guide me home. ”
Bueno, a decir verdad, esta cuarta parte ha sido un poco decepción para mí, supongo que me esperaba que me ocurriese lo mismo que el tercer libro.
En esta entrega se nos presenta a Gray que encarna el pecado de Pereza. Me encantaban sus apariciones como personaje secundario y sus ocurrencias, sin embargo, ver su punto de vista me ha dejado un poco con ganas de más. Esto no quiere decir que me haya disgustado la novela, no, Hunter y él hacen una pareja muy tierna pero bueno, con estos libros tampoco puedo pedirle peras al olmo. Hasta el momento, Daman, sigues siendo mi favorito.
“You give me butterflies”.
Objetivamente: 2 estrellas.
Entretenimiento+subjetivamente: 3 estrellas.
“You know how you said once I was like the sun ? Well, I think you’re like a lighthouse. For many years I have this darkness inside me. Nothing could touch it. But you did. It’s like I was ship lost at sea, and you guide me home. ”
Bueno, a decir verdad, esta cuarta parte ha sido un poco decepción para mí, supongo que me esperaba que me ocurriese lo mismo que el tercer libro.
En esta entrega se nos presenta a Gray que encarna el pecado de Pereza. Me encantaban sus apariciones como personaje secundario y sus ocurrencias, sin embargo, ver su punto de vista me ha dejado un poco con ganas de más. Esto no quiere decir que me haya disgustado la novela, no, Hunter y él hacen una pareja muy tierna pero bueno, con estos libros tampoco puedo pedirle peras al olmo. Hasta el momento, Daman, sigues siendo mi favorito.
“You give me butterflies”.
October 21, 2023
The ultimate cinnamon bun finds his mate
Well that was super cute and Gray is simply the cutest cinnamon bun Nephilim on the planet.
I liked that his mate was a human who'd suffered from a great loss and held his own trauma inside because it worked perfectly for them both to help the other find a way back to the light.
Big plot developments in this one and confirmation of what we all knew was coming with Bellamy and Phoenix!
Well that was super cute and Gray is simply the cutest cinnamon bun Nephilim on the planet.
I liked that his mate was a human who'd suffered from a great loss and held his own trauma inside because it worked perfectly for them both to help the other find a way back to the light.
Big plot developments in this one and confirmation of what we all knew was coming with Bellamy and Phoenix!
December 31, 2023
Audiobook = ***4.5 Stars***
Story = ***3 Stars***
Story = ***3 Stars***
February 8, 2022
This was my least favorite and I still love it.
Not gonna lie Gray annoyed the shit out of me sometimes. I really don’t like characters too happy all rainbow colored. they stressed me out. but still loved gray and mason the love just took longer to appear.
This book left me emotional. I love these seven and their mates too much.
Galen and simon one-year anniversary😭✋🏽
Seven nephilim, one water dragon, four ice dragon, a witch, and two humans. The dining table wasn’t big enough for all of us, but we made do.
I’M NOT CRYING YOU ARE.
anyway, i’m gonna cry now because bellamy’s book is just in april.
I NEED NOW. LIKE NOW IN THIS MINUTE.
Here goes nothing with my ranking:
🥇Daman
🥈Alastair
🥉Bellamy
Galen
Raiden
Castor
Gray
Not gonna lie Gray annoyed the shit out of me sometimes. I really don’t like characters too happy all rainbow colored. they stressed me out. but still loved gray and mason the love just took longer to appear.
This book left me emotional. I love these seven and their mates too much.
Galen and simon one-year anniversary😭✋🏽
Seven nephilim, one water dragon, four ice dragon, a witch, and two humans. The dining table wasn’t big enough for all of us, but we made do.
I’M NOT CRYING YOU ARE.
anyway, i’m gonna cry now because bellamy’s book is just in april.
I NEED NOW. LIKE NOW IN THIS MINUTE.
Here goes nothing with my ranking:
🥇Daman
🥈Alastair
🥉Bellamy
Galen
Raiden
Castor
Gray
December 29, 2022
Gray reads as a child to me so this made me wildly uncomfortable. Mason also sucked. What a boring, stupid human to mate with a Nephilim. Zzzz.
I had to skip the sex scenes altogether because I swear Gray was 2000 going on 8 years old. The use of the Sloth sin was …awful. Gray falls asleep mid battle. Yeesh. What a liability. How he helped restrain Lucifer is beyond me. There was also a significant underuse of Gray’s relationship with his dad.
I didn’t love this but I did love Gray in the battle scene so a good ol’ fist bump for that.
I had to skip the sex scenes altogether because I swear Gray was 2000 going on 8 years old. The use of the Sloth sin was …awful. Gray falls asleep mid battle. Yeesh. What a liability. How he helped restrain Lucifer is beyond me. There was also a significant underuse of Gray’s relationship with his dad.
I didn’t love this but I did love Gray in the battle scene so a good ol’ fist bump for that.
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