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A review by phoenixfaie
Death & Decay by J.A. Welch
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I was very lucky to be approved for an ARC of Death & Decay by JA Welch, now this is the 2nd book in a Trilogy so you do need to read the 1st book Glass & Grim beforehand.
Both Glass & Grim and Death & Decay have serious trigger warnings, so please make sure you read through them before reading the novels.
Death & Decay takes place a couple of months after the events of Glass & Grim, although I would also say its on a dual time frame as we do periodically get flash backs to help move the story and plotline along.
Amri is starting to hone her powers. Her relationship with Zain & Callyx has... evolved. Vincent and Damion are facing their own problems.
Death & Decay definitely has more of the fantasy aspect to it as we are now out of the human world, we are in the underworld so not only do we have more reapers and witches, we are amongst demons of all kinds, yet honestly none of it seems far fetched
I will admit that the hint of a new relationship whilst two of her mates are being held captive did stop me in my tracks for a moment, however the progression was actually very respectful and nothing happened until everyone (all 4 original mates) were OK with the addition of another person.
Because of the dual time frame, this novel is quite fast-paced. It feels like a lot has happened over a short period of time.
Without spoilers, I will say that there is an event that happens within the last 40 pages, and while I knew it was coming, I still had to take a moment for it to sink in.
As for the ending... well, I can't wait for the final instalment because I NEED to know what is in store for Amri and her mates.
Both Glass & Grim and Death & Decay have serious trigger warnings, so please make sure you read through them before reading the novels.
Death & Decay takes place a couple of months after the events of Glass & Grim, although I would also say its on a dual time frame as we do periodically get flash backs to help move the story and plotline along.
Amri is starting to hone her powers. Her relationship with Zain & Callyx has... evolved. Vincent and Damion are facing their own problems.
Death & Decay definitely has more of the fantasy aspect to it as we are now out of the human world, we are in the underworld so not only do we have more reapers and witches, we are amongst demons of all kinds, yet honestly none of it seems far fetched
I will admit that the hint of a new relationship whilst two of her mates are being held captive did stop me in my tracks for a moment, however the progression was actually very respectful and nothing happened until everyone (all 4 original mates) were OK with the addition of another person.
Because of the dual time frame, this novel is quite fast-paced. It feels like a lot has happened over a short period of time.
Without spoilers, I will say that there is an event that happens within the last 40 pages, and while I knew it was coming, I still had to take a moment for it to sink in.
As for the ending... well, I can't wait for the final instalment because I NEED to know what is in store for Amri and her mates.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Physical abuse, Self harm, Torture, Violence, and Murder