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chrissiesbooknook 's review for:
The Book of Azrael
by Amber V. Nicole
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Book of Azrael was such an intense and addictive read.
I absolutely loved Dianna. She is fiesty, fierce and loves with such force that she completely leapt off the page. Liam was just as compelling. We all love a tortured soul and he carried his trauma in a way that made him layered and endlessly fascinating. Their dynamic was everything. The banter, the grudging trust, and those subtle shifts that turned enemies into lovers felt so natural and satisfying to watch unfold.
The pacing worked really well overall. There were a couple of slower moments that dragged a little but for the most part the story kept me hooked with its mix of action, emotion and sharp dialogue. The world building felt expansive and dark, filled with gods, monsters and power struggles, which added weight and urgency to the romance and gave the characters’ choices real consequence.
It would have been 5⭐️, if not for the spicy scenes. For me the language Liam used in those moments did not feel authentic to his character, especially when his old fashioned speech was such a defining trait throughout the rest of the book. It pulled me out of the story slightly.
That said, this was still a fantastic start to the series. The morally grey characters, the enemies to lovers slow burn, and the emotional heart of the book made it a story I am really glad I read. I will definitely continue the series.
I absolutely loved Dianna. She is fiesty, fierce and loves with such force that she completely leapt off the page. Liam was just as compelling. We all love a tortured soul and he carried his trauma in a way that made him layered and endlessly fascinating. Their dynamic was everything. The banter, the grudging trust, and those subtle shifts that turned enemies into lovers felt so natural and satisfying to watch unfold.
The pacing worked really well overall. There were a couple of slower moments that dragged a little but for the most part the story kept me hooked with its mix of action, emotion and sharp dialogue. The world building felt expansive and dark, filled with gods, monsters and power struggles, which added weight and urgency to the romance and gave the characters’ choices real consequence.
It would have been 5⭐️, if not for the spicy scenes. For me the language Liam used in those moments did not feel authentic to his character, especially when his old fashioned speech was such a defining trait throughout the rest of the book. It pulled me out of the story slightly.
That said, this was still a fantastic start to the series. The morally grey characters, the enemies to lovers slow burn, and the emotional heart of the book made it a story I am really glad I read. I will definitely continue the series.