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ms_deelicious 's review for:
The Book of Azrael
by Amber V. Nicole
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Did AI write this?
Starting this review by saying this book was not for me. Perhaps I expected something more/different from the description but the story, writing, style, editing and overall the language is simply disappointing. I understand that from a business pov, publishers are aiming to put out the next script for streaming so I’m choosing to believe that I’m simply not the target audience for this TV series script created to please and feed the algorithm. On a personal note, I also do not understand how male using violence against female can still be the main plot, it doesn’t matter if it’s gods, monsters or anything other.
There’s the classic love triangle but make it monster-queen + her dominant, sadistic and abusive ancient maker + a PTSD-suffering god/man. They’re all physically powerful yet in dire need of therapy to balance their mental well-being and thus that of their world. Add to that a sparkle of good vs bad, family drama and some attempt at world building. There are different creatures but it seems that the LGBTQIA+ box was ticked by the fact that characters all had female & male lovers and orgies in the past which appears beyond shallow. The dialogue between the characters felt very superficial without any depth or even an attempt to use words in an eloquent way. The story reveals itself thru flashbacks of the main characters, however their present day conversations and internal monologues are beyond misogynistic. Additionally, there is a lot of very explicit violence that at times felt like a splatter movie.
This book creator should have been given professional support from their editors & publishers.
Starting this review by saying this book was not for me. Perhaps I expected something more/different from the description but the story, writing, style, editing and overall the language is simply disappointing. I understand that from a business pov, publishers are aiming to put out the next script for streaming so I’m choosing to believe that I’m simply not the target audience for this TV series script created to please and feed the algorithm. On a personal note, I also do not understand how male using violence against female can still be the main plot, it doesn’t matter if it’s gods, monsters or anything other.
This book creator should have been given professional support from their editors & publishers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Abandonment
I think this book should be rated 18+