It was well written and the plot was captivating. I had a hard time connecting with the characters, but the writing was very well done!

All opinions expressed are my own, I was gifted this book through NetGallery.

I ended up dnfing this. The first book was good but I couldn’t get this to hold my attention and I tried to get through it but I couldn’t. It’s slow not bad but really really slow in my opinion.

And a lock on a door in a house ratted.

The Book of Azrael was a gorgeous painfully amazing debut from Amber Nicole and it took my breath away. I waited impatiently for the sequel, creating all crazy theories and imagining all the wild stuff Amber can write down. As always, with a sequel to an incredible book, there is some worry for the next one not coming through as well. Gods, was I surprised! The Thone of Broken Gods not only delivered on all I wanted from the anticipated book but it surpassed all my expectations.
This book made me feel all the things. It had everything a person could want and more. The main characters, our queen and goddess Dianna and our future and shared book boyfriend Samkiel, were written amazingly. They kept their wild and calm, respectively, energy and kept shinning through hard topics such as grief, loss and loneliness. I appreciated how Amber gave them both time to work through a little of their personal grieving, to heal a little, instead of just shoving them instantly in bed and bury the heavy topics. With the beautiful writing in this book, it was incredibly easy to relate and understand the pain Dianna felt, the helplessness and stuborness in Samkiel, and their love bloomed naturally (and healthily) during them healing on their own and together. It was a beautiful to read them coming together in their own pace and I'm so glad they got the time to stand on their own for a little while more.
The side characters were amazing, again, and I appreciated the different and new POVs we got in this book (although I was very freaked the first time I saw a new narrator, as I was on my toes wanting to see what'll happen with Dianna and Samkiel and had no patience for new entirely new and separate plotlines, sorry not sorry). I adore Cameron and his love subplot, I loved reading about the Hand and I enjoyed (through tears) every single mention of Gabby. Yes, keep breaking my heart, Amber, why not, I don't need it.
I went through painful saddness, felling helpless, laughing and crying with the characters, feeling hot (the spice in this book was *chef's kiss*) and entirely kept on my toes on this roller coast of pain and plot twists and love.
Overall, I loved this book as much as book one and I was so glad to have received and ARC from Amber Nicole, NetGalley and Rose and Star Publishing. I'd love if we do it again next year.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
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What to expect?
• Multi-POV
• Forbidden romance
• Epic world-building
• Found family
• Twist/turns/betrayals
• Slow burn
• Cliffhanger
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“When I burn this world to embers, and you paint me as the villain, remember, I really did try to be good… once.”

"A thousand plus worlds he has seen, yet when he dreams, he dreams of you."

"They wrote stories about us. Me, the Ig'Morruthen, and you, Samkiel, the World Ender. Two creatures destined to spill each other's blood until the cosmos bleed."

“Devil,” he whispered, and to him, maybe I did look like the demons from his legends.
“Actually, it’s Dianna.”

“If he hurt you again, touched you, I'd level the world"
My lips twisted in a smirk. "You're cute when you're homicidal."

“You’ve been doing anything you can to keep moving because you know the second you stop, you’ll fell all of it. So you lash out and attack because anger is better than grief.”

“The way I care for you is vastly different. The lengths I will go to for you are unfathomable. I refuse to let you hurt yourself, no matter how vile or mean you are to me.”

“It won't be easy, and there will be days you will feel like you don't want to get out of bed, but I want to be there for you. Every day if you will let me."
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WARNING: If you haven’t read ‘The Book of Azrael’ do not read the rest! There are spoilers for the first book!
To be honest, I liked this one more than The Book of Azrael. Even though it broke my heart, I loved the way Dianna’s grief, a result of the devastating ending of the first book, was handled. Her grief and inner struggle were presented so well and take a lot which I actually liked but also irritated at some point just a little but given the circumstances I totally get it. I read many books with similar grieving characters that go back to normal in no time which is not realistic to me. The only thing on Dianna’s mind is vengeance on every single one involved in her loss. She is on a killing spree while avoiding Liam (Samkiel) and The Hand. The Hand is determined to stop her one way or another while Liam insists on bringing back her good side. I loved his patience, understanding, and devotion toward Dianna. They are just perfect!
I really enjoyed reading more about the side characters and the dynamics of The Hand. There are so many twists and turns, I found myself gasping more than I expect. I saw a few incidents coming from a mile, I really enjoyed it when they happened nonetheless.
All in all, it was one of the easiest five-star reads for me! I can’t recommend it enough!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 Stars!

"When I burn this world to embers, and you paint me as the villain, remember, I really did try to be good ......once."

Dianna has lost her last shreds of humanity and the whole world is going to pay for her pain. Picking up right where we left Dianna and the aftermath of the devastating events that took place in The Book of Azrael, vengeance is consuming Dianna's every breathe and she is ready to destroy the whole world to get it. Only one person stands in her way, the God King. Samkiel, refuses to believe that Dianna has turned into the monster everyone keeps telling him she is, can he reach her before she is forever lost to her bloodlust and thirst for revenge?

"I always thought of myself as a monster, and now I suppose it's true. You have no idea what I have done. All I will do. I used to hate that part of me. I didn't realize how freeing it would be just not to care and fully embrace it."

This book was so emotional and heart wrenching but somehow was also really funny and fun to read! All of the characters are so well written and fleshed out and there were so many new facets to this follow-up book that I thought made it even better than the first book! The world building continues to be well developed and detailed and the new, found family dynamic that this book explores is EVERYTHING!!! The balance between dealing with serious subject matters and also more lighthearted banter and character relationships was expertly done and helped keep the story moving. I thought at times it felt a little overwritten and probably didn't need to be so long but overall, I really, really enjoyed this book so much!

"I am a creature born of chaos, born to destroy you. You are the protector of all twelve realms and every dimension in between. Shall we be what we were always destined to be. lover?"

Dianna-She is my QUEEN! Dianna absolutely delivered in this book. She was unforgiving, terrifying and lethal. Seeing her unleashed in all her glorious brutality was thrilling but also her pain was palpable, and you couldn't help but feel for her. She is always the most entertaining character on the page and I love her quick wit and her banter with Samkiel is unmatched! Her character development in this book is so beautiful and I loved seeing her make new relationships but it's all about her and Samkiel! 😍 One of the best enemies to lovers I have ever read.

Do it, if you are truly gone, I refuse to live in a world without you, so you'll have to angle it farther to the right. That's where a God's heart lies, and mine already belongs to you, so do with it what you will."

Samkiel-This man is PERFECT. His absolute and unwavering devotion and belief in Dianna was so amazing. Even when she gave him zero hope and is literally stabbing him, this man never falters in his love for her or his determination to save her from herself. He is willing to burn the world for her. The chemistry between him and Dianna is white hot!! I can't get enough of them! 🥰

"We swore that no matter what happened, we would try to bring her back because if Samkiel loved her, she was also ours."

The Hand- Aaah! I love this group of Celestials so much!!! The way this book really leaned into the found family theme with this group was one of my absolute favorite things and really made this book stand apart. I loved every aspect of their dynamic. Cameron and Xavier are my new obsession!! How can they be so perfect? Cameron is the made me laugh the entire book. And Logan and Nev are couple goals. I loved getting to know Imme more and Vincent......(nevermind!) I am so invested in them all and I am scared for all my babies!!!

Sigh, so yes, it does end on another cliffhanger, so we are sentenced to another long torturous wait until we find out the fates of our beloved characters. 😭 I leave you with more quotes I loved in the meantime.

"I am not fond of others touching what's mine"

"If you wanted me on my knees, Dianna, all you had to do was ask."

"There is no place in this world or the next that you could hide from me, akrai."

"I can barely breathe without you Dianna."

"There is no force in this world or the next strong enough to keep me from you."

Thank you NetGalley and Rose and Star Publishing for the gifted arc.

4.5 ⭐️
Amber Nicole is my go to example of an author that is not afraid of ruffling feathers and going against the grain of typical author styles of writing. The Book of Azrael was the definition of this. It caused such a loud discussion in the book community, especially because of that crucial ending, something not a lot of authors have the guts to do. One thing that becomes repetitive in books is similar patterns and safe decisions. No major or favorite character deaths, mild cliffhangers, happy endings or resolutions and agreeable plot points. Well, Amber Nicole threw those out of the window and decided to do her own thing.
The Throne of Broken Gods was highly anticipated by readers and boy it was a ride. The sequel picks up immediately during the aftermath of that whopper of an ending previously. Dianna has gone full on villain mode and Samkiel (Liam) is kind of following her in the hopes he can ground her and bring her back to him because let’s be real, he’s absolutely in love with her. Dianna isn’t having any of it though. She’s out for all sorts of revenge, retribution, blood, payback. Basically all those words. One by one she in hunting down everyone who betrayed or did her wrong and boy that list can go on.
This is definitely the type of book you have to experience for yourself and not ruin it by readings reviews.
There were a few holdups for me that prevented a full five star read. One is that the book is insanely long. At over 800 pages there were points where I was skimming, hoping something would happen already, Secondly, I liked the different points of view from the side characters. Some I didn’t feel were entirely necessary but it was cool seeing someone else’s perspective. But, the timeline was confusing. I felt it was jumping back and forth, then back a little and forward a little. I get the plot requires some time in between to flow but I was lost sometimes.
Thank you for the eARC, but I did end up reading this on Kindle Unlimited and look forward to the next one!

4 stars



This book was very long and I think it could have been shorten down but overall this book got me into a roller coaster ride and i was feeling a bunch of emotions at once! I can feel the connection to the characters and feel their emotions such as rage from Dianna. The book is fast paced but you will be needing few days to read it cause its a thick book HAHHAHA. the action and the story keeps you hooked for sure!



thank you netgalley and Rose and Star publishing for this e-ARC in exchange for a honest review

"If you are going to be a monster, at least be a damn good one."

I loved book two in the Gods and Monster series with my entire heart. Samkiel and Dianna are a balm to my vengeful soul, and this story had me laughing, crying, and screaming at the fates for their cruelty. In The Book of Azrael, we watched as Dianna healed Samkiel's broken heart, and in The Throne of Broken Gods Samkiel returned the kindness. The story followed Dianna's villain era, as she reigns hell down over all her previous 'colleagues' who aided in the murder of her only remaining family member and the tether to her mortality. Samkiel must find a way to break through her grief and destruction to save her life and the mortal world.

There is a lot of hurt in this story. The betrayal and guilt from her sister's murder weighed on Dianna throughout the story, and AFTER THAT FUCKING ENDING who do we even trust anymore? I worry we can only trust the amata bond, but does it even exist? The last 20% was an absolutely wild ride, and the story and world grew tenfold.

Waiting for book 3 will be a study in patience I don't want to participate in... I need these two to get their happily ever after right fucking now. Samkiel is everything a book boyfriend should be ("a thousand worlds he has seen, yet when he dreams, he dreams of you."), and Dianna is one of the most badass FMC out there ("I saw it then. Saw why Samkiel loved her so damned much, even if he refused to say the words. He risked his crown, his throne, and the damned world for her because Dianna was a queen worthy of any king.").

Absolutely marvelous.

Amber has done it again.


This continuation to "the book of Azrael" was everything I wanted it to be. Violent. Gory. Emotional. Angsty. Self reflective. Literally had every trait a good fantasy novel is ought to.

Dianna is and I cannot stress this enough, one of the the BEST fmcs I've read in terms of writing. Her grief, her anger, her survivors guilt - all written to perfection. I've got to give it to Amber - she wrote her to be so realistic, without softening her up or attempting to make her nicer, less brutal, less morally ambiguous. Everything from her rage down to her redemption was so interesting to read about.

Samkiel is written to complete her. He doesn't fear her no matter how brutal she is in her attempts to scare him off. He recognises her for the heartbroken woman she is and refuses to give up on healing her. These two on their own are amazing but together they result in the most powerful fantasy couple I've read of.


The found family in the novel was also so interesting to read of! I loved Diannas interactions with them :)

One star off only due to the ending being more predictable than in the previous book, and some parts feeling over written.

Will DEFINITELY be continuing the series.

Thank you NetGalley for a copy of this book.

Book one was good, this was even better. Everything worked so well, the angst, the tension, the drama, the storyline, THE SPICE. It all just flowed so well.

Dianna has some amazing character development throughout this book, she starts off so broken and alone and ends… I guess technically less broken and less alone? I don’t know we shall see I guess 🙃

I loved getting a glimpse into the other characters too, seeing the dynamics from different perspectives was so interesting and gave a whole new depth to the book. I was also pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed a certain someone’s POV even if I still hate him👀

So many questions were answered in this book and yet I have so many more, I can’t wait to see what happen next even if I’m slightly terrified

This book was so enjoyable and so well paced and I can’t wait for the next instalment🫣

Thank you NetGalley and Rose and Star Publishing for granting me access to this book in exchange for an honest review.

What a fabulous and emotional read!! I absolutely loved it ❤️!! I found myself laughing, smiling, and crying!! It is filled with angst, betrayal, forbidden romance, forced proximity and sizzling chemistry🌶️🔥!! Literally, everything you could possibly want in a book!! Be prepared because it ends on a cliffhanger just like book one did. Now to wait patiently for book three!! I highly recommend this book and it deserves all the stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!!

It’s Not You, It’s Me… 2 Stars

I’m definitely in the minority since so many of my GR friends loved this second installment… but this just was not in any way what I expected, needed, or wanted the sequel to be. It was a bummer because I did really enjoy the first book, even with its imperfections. This definitely will appeal to folks, it’s full of drama and murder and steam (although, concentrated at the end). It just didn’t do anything for me re: plot, character development, the very mess formula/structure, the dialogue, or even the romantic arc. I found this needed a firm, agressive edit, with an eye directed to the dialgoue and formula. It was really stilted and uneven in parts, and I found the plot choices to be very flawed in terms of series arc. We spent too much time with Dianna being the anti-hero and divided from Samkiel, only for her to essentially do a total 180. The worst thing was that I didn’t care about anyone, which was a shocking turn since I loved Diana and everyone else in book 1.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an early copy of this book! Below is my honest review.

Honestly, I forgot what had happened in book one and most of the main characters. But eventually, I figured out who was who and the general gist of how book one ended. I loved seeing villain Dianna. Her grief was so real and raw and I felt it so hard in my heart whenever she cried for her sister. There were a lot of emotional moments in this book, as well as funny ones. I only wish that the Kaden plotline had come by a little bit more quicker.

Would I recommend this book? It’s very long but sure!

A really solid next book! Loved a lot of things about it, and it clenched the thirst I felt after finishing the first book. Can't wait to see what's next!

This was one of my highly anticipated reads for 2023 after I devoured book one! Book one ended on a cliffhanger that literally shocked my world and I couldn't wait to get my hands on book two because I needed to know what Diana's next moves would be.

Amber did an amazing job at writing this plot, the characters, and their growth. The amount of emotions, as a sister and reader, that I felt while reading was OFF THE CHARTS. This book made me cry, smile, laugh, and then cry some more. The book was a medium level of spice for me, and I enjoyed the actual plot of the book much more than anything else, making it so hard to put down once I started it. It was utter perfection. This book moves so quickly, it felt like I was on the best kind of rollercoaster ever, one I have no plans on ever getting off of because I need to know what happens next!

This was a book I stayed up reading until the late hours of the night because I needed to know how it would end. And Amber does an amazing job at ending it all while having me itching for book three. If book two is any indication, I cannot wait until book three comes out!

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

4.5 stars
This book is amazing, I was desperate for more after The Book of Azrael and this hit every spot

My only issue is the length, it didn't need to be as long as it was. Lots of similar scenes and bland filler parts

Overall I can't wait to find out what's next, I did not see that ending coming!

Book Review 📚

A Throne of Broken God's by Amber V. Nicole - 4/5 ⭐

"A thousand plus worlds he has seen, yet when he dreams, he dreams of you".

Oh my. I went into this book with a completely open mind. I loved the Book of Azriel, it was such an intense yet satisfying read. But Throne of Broken God's definitely trumps it. It's a fantastic sequel with a superb storyline that keeps you hooked! It's a BIG book, but it's so easy to read you actually don't find it intimidating.

There is absolutely nothing predictable in the book (actually, neither books). I found myself questioning everything from the get go, but I'd never once figured it out. The depth of the characters is fantastic and I didn't disliking any of them, if anything I adored them all. This book kept me up way later then expected most nights, and even now I find myself thinking about it consistently! It's one of those books you just want to devour, the whole series keeps you on your toes! There are twists and turns in basically every chapter which, for me, just kept me intrigued.

Amber just has a way of writing books that are addictive and you can't stop reading them! There was so much pain and agony through the book that it makes you feel like your living it but it never once made me want to put it down. There are so many beautiful portrayals of anger and grief, it honestly couldn't of been any better to read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Rose & Star Publishing for allowing me to read this ARC - this is an HONEST review from my own personal opinion.

SO SO SO GOOD!!!! I can’t even begin to explain how obsessed I am with this book! A masterpiece that totally tore me apart and pulled me back together with such a crazy and chaotic force. The character, the secrets, the spice, and story are absolutely everything and make this book so addictive! Thank you thank you Amber and NetGalley for giving me a chance to read this incredible novel!

An entertaining sequel to The Book of Azrael full of twists and turns. It was a bit lengthy, though. Just like the first book, it's over 800 pages, but with that book, you flew through the chapters. And with this book, I found myself checking a few times if I was nearing the end. Additionally, I didn't find the extra POVs particularly impactful. But that cliffhanger... Wow. I'm really looking forward to book 3.

I got this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Such a great sequel!! You need to pick this when you're looking for a fantasy book that offers an amazing plot, character, and the villain's POV.

What you will get from this book:

- Revenge
- Epic Fantasy
- Found Family
- Betrayals
- Fated Mates
- Morally Grey Character
- Sizzling Romance

I definitely will pick the next book in the series. Now, I'm waiting for my physical copy so I can start to annotate books 1 & book 2!!

Thank you, Netgalley and Author, for this E-ARC.