I loved this book! I was absolutely hooked on the entire story, and, despite this being a very long book, I flew through it in just a couple of days. Samkiel and Dianna are excellent characters with so much depth, and I truly enjoyed being back in their world and learning more about them and the conflict they are facing.

Shoutout to Amber Nicole for including a brief recap of The Book of Azrael in the beginning of the book in such a creative format - it was such a great way to be introduced back to the characters and the storyline without simply writing a summary. Truly I think every book in a series should do this!! So helpful!! And the end?? Another cliffhanger?? I need the next book yesterday 😅

The only thing that I didn’t love about this book was that it felt long in a few places. Eventually the Samkiel/Dianna conflict got a little bit too repetitive, and I wish we could’ve gotten a little more of time with them together instead of apart. However, I think this conflict did a great job of showcasing Dianna’s grief and the way that she processed it, so that was a plus.

I highly recommend this series!! A great fantasy romance with a unique magic system, great character development, and excellent plot twists. I’m very much looking forward to the next one!

Thank you to NetGalley and Rose & Star Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The Throne of Broken Gods finally delivers on the Samkiel/Dianna relationship, albeit about 50% of the way through after Dianna goes on a slaughter revenge spree to answer for the murder of her sister. I enjoyed many aspects of the emotional healing journey of the book with some of the best passages being Samkiel and the Hand's refusal to give up on Dianna and the final scenes with Gabby. The smut definitely delivered on the glimpses of it we got in book 1.

My biggest gripe was with the length of the book itself (similar to the length of book 1). There were perspectives and passages I just didn't care about (I didn't need a single Kaden chapter because I don't want to have him humanized). My second biggest gripe was about all the time Dianna spent without her powers and didn't really spend much time retaining any training or muscle to be able to pull some of the stunts she did in the end. I'd have love to get more training content with Samkiel or even the Hand. All in all though this book was predictable in plot, longer than it needed to be, but delivered on everything it promised.

After reading the first book I was excited to start this one, but for me it was a slow start since reading slump started to hit me hard. Good thing I managed to finish it. I really liked it, the story was very captivating and I was a little sad that it was over. The characters were really interesting.

"The Throne of Broken Gods" by Amber V. Nicole is a gripping and intense second installment in the Gods & Monsters series that continues to explore themes of power, darkness, and the battle between good and evil.

In this sequel, the story delves deeper into Dianna's transformation and the consequences of her choices. The narrative is dark and emotionally charged, as Dianna grapples with her loss of humanity and the growing darkness within her. The author skillfully portrays the internal struggles of the characters, particularly Dianna, as she navigates her newfound powers and the overwhelming grief that threatens to consume her.

The dynamics between characters are complex and nuanced, adding depth to the story. The budding relationship between Dianna and Liam faces numerous challenges as they navigate Dianna's inner demons and the external threats that endanger their world. The tension and chemistry between the characters contribute to the overall intensity of the narrative.

Amber V. Nicole's writing is evocative and vivid, effectively conveying the emotions and atmospheres of the different scenes. The pacing is well-executed, with a good balance between action-packed sequences and moments of introspection. The world-building continues to expand, offering readers a richly imagined setting where gods and monsters shape the fate of the world.

"The Throne of Broken Gods" excels in its exploration of moral dilemmas, the consequences of choices, and the battle between light and darkness. The plot keeps readers engaged with its twists and turns, and the ending leaves them eager to know what happens next in the series.

Overall, this book is a thrilling continuation of the Gods & Monsters series that delves deeper into its characters' struggles and the challenges they face. Fans of dark fantasy with intricate world-building, complex characters, and a mix of action and introspection will find "The Throne of Broken Gods" to be a captivating read.

This book exceed all expectations!! Samkiel and Dianna’s relationship in this book is just so well written! I loved their banter, the ups and the downs.

I am a sucker for side characters and this book didn’t disappoint! The relationships were heartwarming and the way Amber wrote this book was incredible! It’s not very often I actually feel like I’m in a scene of the book but this book make me grin from ear to ear! And oh my goodness I can’t not mention the plot twists!!!!! Ladies and Gents, this book is epic. Cancel all of your plans and go read this book!

"The Throne of Broken Gods" flawlessly continues the story from "The Book of Azrael," immersing readers in an emotionally charged journey that explores themes of grief, vengeance, and navigating profound loss. The sequel expands upon its rich world-building and provides insight into previously sidelined characters, adding depth to the narrative.

Dianna's path takes an enthralling turn as she embraces a phase of villainy driven by vengeance and betrayal. Her struggles with trust and grief are vividly portrayed, and her relationship with Samkiel adds a sensual layer to the story.
While the novel excels in many aspects, it occasionally drags due to its length. Some parts, like Dianna's journey of revenge, can feel repetitive. The extensive groundwork can lead to predictability in certain plot twists.

Overall, "The Throne of Broken Gods" is a compelling continuation that delves into complex emotions, character development, and a multifaceted world. Despite its occasional pacing issues, it captures the reader's attention and emotions, making it a worthwhile read.

Oh wow, this book was good! For a long book, it took me a surprisingly short amount of time to read.

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!

I have never read a book so fast in my life. I am more mad at myself that I’ve had this ARC for MONTHS and didn’t read it. This book is PHENOMENAL. Amber V Nicole expertly uses romance as such a key part of this story and plot. Yes, it’s a fantasy romance, but it’s so much more than that. It focuses on anxiety, communication, trauma of all kinds and the issues that strive from all those unresolved issues. For someone who struggles with mental health and some other topics our FMC has gone through, SINCE BOOK ONE, it is so easy to put yourself not only in Dianna’s shoes, but Samkiel, Logan, Cameron, Gabby and more. I thoroughly enjoy any book that provides me the emotions of a character. It means it was written well and with reference to the pain these characters go through. The pain is yours but easy to disguise as the characters. But what you feel is yours. I think that’s art. I LOVED the different point of views and I loved the bread crumbs left throughout this entire book, which then led to the cliff hanger at the end of this novel. There are just way too many good things to say. I cannot believe I have to wait a year for the next installment, but this book has made my TOP 10 books of all time. Super recommend, don’t even think just buy the entire series.

The Throne of Broken Glass is book 2 in the Gods & Monsters series.
A well constructed morally grey, unique world of Gods, Monsters & Humans.
A slow burn scenario of enemies to lovers with plenty of action, twists & turns throughout both books 1 & 2.

With book 1’s cliffhanger we leap right into book 2. It is emotionally heart wrenching and subsequently a great and easy read.
The characters are well written and have fantastic development coming from book one.
The otherworldly world building has true skill and is so expertly done, you are transported into a dark and fantastical world with relatable characters. The dialogue is well executed and deals with many serious subject matters.

All in all a fantastic series.
I absolutely loved this second book. Simply excellence.

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy.
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I was so happy to continue with the story of Dianna Samkiel!

Love, patience, found family, twists and turns were a pleasure to read! A little more romance built in the second book as tends to be the case.

I really enjoy books with multiple POV’s so this was another way this book was one I couldn’t put down!

A special thanks to NetGalley and Rose & Star Publishing; Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA); and Members' Titles for the ARC!

3 out of 5⭐ as the book really needed a mean, thorough editor to go through it before publishing, because 93 chapters is super excessive for how little happened in a third of the book. It was so long and uneventful that I am incredibly resentful that I slugged through it only to receive the dastardly criminal cliffhanger we were given at the end of the novel.

The story continues where The Book of Azrael lets off: Diana's sister is dead, and Diana's whole world, sense of self, and control of the monster inside shattered instantly in the wake of Gabby's murder on screen. The persona of Liam is retired, and Samkiel stops pretending and finally takes on the responsibility of kinghood he'd been ignoring the past millenia as he scrambles to search and perform damage control on the multitude of disasters Diana leaves behind on the revenge murder spree she throws herself into. Questions raised in the first novel are eventually answered, but we are left with more due to an unsatisfactory cliffhanger.

Some positives that I enjoyed are the character development we see in members of the Hand and the return of Roccurem.

Whew, that was... devastatingly beautiful. I swear this author is trying to kill me.

This book takes a more somber approach than the first, The Book of Azrael, and expands on side characters' experiences through multi-POV. There is still some humor and it still hits every time, but because of the circumstances of the storyline, it's bittersweet.

Some authors tend to over do it on the distress and woe-is-me internal dialogue; however, I never felt like "omg, pls stop having a pity party." I felt alongside each character even when they were revoicing events that had been repeated multiple times. I was constantly torn between reading more and setting the book down (to give my heart a break lol). In all seriousness, I had to take my time reading it because I was so emotionally invested and my poor heart was just aching the entire time. If you're in one of those pockets after reading a heavy/emotional book, I would not start this one. Nothing terribly traumatic happens (until the climax, of course) but the anguish of all the characters is just a lot if you're an empathetic reader. BUT once you're out of that pocket, you HAVE to read this jewel.

Don't be dissuaded by how many pages it is. This book will keep you wanting more, wishing it will never end. Like The Book of Azrael, I strongly recommend this read for NA readers. This story will have you believing in unconditional love, redemption arcs, and forgiveness. There are more intimate scenes than the first book for those that would like to know.

TDLR; I don't even need to read the remaining books in this series, I will be buying them for my shelves. 100%. I recommend the same for you.

I received this title as an eARC in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley, Rose & Star Publishing, and Amber Nicole for the opportunity to read this treasure!

TTOBG's blew all my expectations for how this world was going to go, and while I was able to guess at a couple of the reveals that played out in this sequel, I can say for sure that there are going to be MANY more playing out in the books that follow. The world has only expanded exponentially, with so many characters to dive into now that we have introduced more POVS. I have cried so many times because of this book, my heart broke for Dianna, Samkiel and the Hand.

Update: "Eventually, we get tired of pretending to be something we aren't"
The book was great! Still leaving me on a cliffhanger and I cant wait till book 3. Plot was perfection!
Plot: 5 stars
Spice; 3 stars
(I think all the spice is gonna be in book 3(; )
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Resurrection's comes with a price, I should've seen it coming that it would be her mark. Also knew I didn't like Vincent for a reason but thats not the reason I seen coming

This book... You just keep breaking my heart. I'm going to have to come back to this review because I'm just a little broken right now....

Recieved E-ARC copy from Netgalley! My honest review will come later. Too busy crying right now.

I loved it. I was nervous (as I always am) about the second book in a series when I loved the first so much, but Nicole absolutely did not disappoint with this follow-on and next book in the series.

This is not a book you can hop right into. You do need to read the first to understand the second, and while I haven’t read the first since last year, I was able to jump right back into the world. I loved Dianna even more in this novel than in the first and the way Samkiel just adores her is so beautiful.

Something that a lot of authors do that I think makes novels shallower, is make characters extremely old (500-1000 years) and then not give them the maturity and understanding that comes with that age. Nicole however absolutely does not do this, in fact her characters demonstrate their wisdom gleaned from those eons of time beautifully.

The only issue I have is that there were entirely too many flashbacks in the beginning of the novel. I was overwhelmed in a not so good way. Once we got over the halfway point, those seemed to disappear.

I literally cannot wait for the next novel.

I don’t think I have the word to describe just how amazing this book really was! One of my top reads if the year!

First of all, this is THE sexiest book I’ve ever read in more ways than one. The spicy scenes… *chef’s kiss.* The redemption arc… *chef’s kiss.* The deep dive into trauma and grief…*double chef’s kiss.*

I absolutely love this series. I am DEVASTATED that it ended on a cliff-hanger because I will not know peace until the next book comes out.

This book is action-packed and FAST PACED. There was not a boring moment in this book, and the ratio of sad moments to heartwarming moments was perfect.

The FMC’s internal battle between her own happiness and revenge was very believable (minus the murder…hahaha), and the grieving process felt very raw. I absolutely ate this up, and I cannot wait for the next one.

Thank you to this series for getting me out of the reading slump that Carissa Broadbent's Serpent and the Wings of Night put me in.

I haven't loved a FMC like this in a really long time. She doesn't cower, she doesn't apologize, and she loves harder than most.

That being said, I also love her because of how imperfect she is.

I also love the world building/world Amber creates. I'm looking forward to the third installment of this series and will have to keep myself occupied by rereading Gods and Monsters #1 and #2 in the mean time.

I finished this book last week and I don’t think I’ll ever be okay again…
This story is harrowing from start to finish, it cracked my heart only to rebuild it and then absolutely shatter it again.
It started where The Book of Azrael finished and it progressed beautifully with twists and turns galore.
It depicted trauma and MH so amazingly I can’t say enough good things about this series

I will never get enough of these, I will reread, reread and reread until I know the book by heart so I can recite it in my sleep 💜 that is how obsessed I am with Amber V. Nicole’s words

This book has everything I could ask for in a romantasy series! A world-ending battle, a romance that will bring you to your knees, and all of the defining moments in between.