This book features a morally grey heroine which had me from the start. We always get morally grey men but to see it start with the female. It had me!
This is definitely a book I would reread over and over!

Nothing entertains me more than a morally grey heroine. I feel like we get them a lot in the male characters but hardly at all for women. This story took a little bit to get interesting but once it was I couldn’t put it down.

Dianna is so passionate and it was nice to see it start to extend to Samkiel. That ending though ripped out my heart! Can’t wait for the sequel.

I DNF’d this book after a few chapters. I think the premise was interesting, but I really didn’t vibe with the writing style.

Excellent debut novel. Excited for book two. The cover was what sold me and glad to confirm that it met my expectations with its fantastic writing, superior world building and a storyline that’s original. A page turner, really.

The first 100 pages of this book I found to be quite flat, interesting enough to keep me going but flat.. It suddenly picked up and i couldn't get enough! The characters were fantastic, the plot was so exhilarating & the spice between the 2 characters was to die for!

I am HEAD OVER HEELS IN LOVE WITH THIS BOOK. Amber Nicole absolutely knocked this out of the park and I think it is such an impressive debut novel. Easily 5 stars. Hats off to you Amber, you’ve gained a lifelong fan and an instant buyer of your books.

The Book of Azrael is an absolutely addicting and powerful story of loss, pain, grief, and then growth from the ashes. The setting was so incredibly unique, taking place across worlds with descriptions that made me feel like I could see the intricacies of the mountains on Rashearim, the galaxies in the skies, and so much more. Dianna, our FMC, had a sort of determination that was absolutely inspiring. That determination mixed with a fierce and witty personality and a very not-subtle amount of badassery makes her one of my favorite FMCs of all time. Liam. Samkiel. I’ve never encountered an MMC that made me want to tear the world apart for him quite like Liam. His brokenness was palpable, his pain felt like my own. All I wanted to do with every turn of the page was help him crawl out of the hole he was in…. This character has engrained himself into all of the cells that make up my body. Powerful but not afraid to beg my favorite combo. I love him. End my world Liam, I’m begging you.

Overall, I can’t recommend this book enough. It is everything you could want in a fantasy romance and don’t be like me and push it to the side, because it deserves to be your next read.

not my cup of tea AT ALL. first of all, the book was too long and i mean it☠️, second of all it was dragging so much, it became a chore continuing reading it.

This was a really nice read!! This extensive but captivating tale introduces a compelling interplay between the morally ambiguous fmc and the heroic mmc. Within the intricate layers of the mythical and magical world, the story reveals intermittent revelations while also weaving fresh mysteries. Death's recurrent role propels the narrative forward, particularly leveraging a captivating villainous protagonist. The book's powerful conclusion not only ties up threads but also sets the stage for heightened drama and intense intrigue in the sequel, promising further twists and turns in the ongoing saga.

From the way it was written, the author knew what elements could intrigue the average BookTok reader and doubled down on them. However, a lot of said details eventually got out of hand amid many sloppy efforts to establish a semi-coherent storyline. The writing was decent enough for a book in this genre, but the scattered typos were a clear indication that the book needed more care in editing and formatting. But even when the Book of Azrael was not as I had expected, I have to say I respect the hustle.

I apologise as This was a DNF for me. I found it difficult to get into I think it was more myself getting into a reading slump I will try again at some point but I can see many aspects of this that I would enjoy so looking forward to revisiting again sometime

This was a DNF for me. I found it difficult to get into and never felt particularly invested and ended up giving up at around the 20% mark. But I think it was more an issue of not being in the right mood for it at the time rather than anything to do with the quality of the book. I'll probably give it another chance sometime.

A unique book that features the female lead character as the villain and the male lead character as the hero. I liked how the Nobel was set up and the plot that blew me away. The storylines were well-balanced and I can’t wait to read the next book.

This was a long but good read. The fmc is the morally grey character and the mmc is the 'hero'. It was a nice dynamic to see. The mythical/magical world was layered together and sometimes we got answers and sometimes we just got more questions. Death happens a lot which I think helped progress parts of the story, especially having a villainous main character. The ending was definitely a powerful choice and will definitely cause drama in the next book.

I enjoyed this read but unfortunately it didn’t land quite where I thought it would. I couldn’t really connect to the characters and the worldbuilding felt a little confusing and then just info-dumpy. Definitely a fun read but not one of my favourites

I love a FMC as the villain. SO GOOD. I also love that the MMC is the grump even though he's not the villain. Really great dynamic between the two of them and the cliffhanger is so goooddd. I need the second book asap!

This book quite literally had me at the edge of my seat. I read it in the span of one day. I’m new to dark romances and I felt like this book really sucked me in from the beginning.

"The Book of Azrael" is a captivating fantasy novel that whisks readers away into a world of magic, intrigue, and adventure. From the moment I started reading, I was drawn into the vividly created realms and complex characters that populate this fantastical tale.

The world-building in this book is truly exceptional, with a variety of landscapes and settings brought to life with great attention to detail. The author's descriptive prose transports readers into this immersive world, allowing you to feel the chill of ancient forests and experience the hustle and bustle of bustling cities. The depth and creativity put into crafting this unique universe are impressive.

I'd heard great things about The Book of Azrael, so I was looking forward to reading it. However, the quality of the writing didn't hold up and the story failed to grip me after reading nearly 20% of this long tome. Unfortunately, I decided not to finish it.

An enemies-to-lovers book where the author flips the script with the female lead character. Rather than a main character who is the hero, the MC is the villain instead. This turns the typical story path on its head. With other tropes such as: forced proximity, and a slow burn romance, the book explores the tropes most sought after.

The plot is reveled as the story continues, though is occasionally overshadowed by filler scenes. Yet the cliffhanger still demands a sequel to quench the craziness of the ending.

However, the critique of this book lies in the editing. The wording and grammar were sometimes too distracting from the plot and characters. This book, despite the tropes, was not for me; a writer's style is a huge component to a book, and it deeply effected the experience while reading.

“I didn’t remember how long we talked, but somewhere amidst her laughter and smiles, I decided i would rip the world apart for her.”

Read this now. The TENSION. The BETRAYAL. The ENDING. This book had me gripped from the get go and I cannot wait to see where it goes. I have a feeling it’ll only get better from here. The world building is fantastic. The characters had me invested and kicking my feet in the air like a school girl. This is everything I want in my fantasy/romance novels. This book was an emotional roller coaster but it totally paid off.