Once again Amber V. Nicole sucked me into Dianna and Samkiel's world, leaving me utterly destroyed in all the best possible ways.

Seriously. I wanted to eat, sleep, and breathe thjs book until I was finished and legitimately wondered how necessary it was to feed myself or my children every time I had to put it down. For me, it was THAT good.

The Throne of Broken Gods picks up in the aftermath of book one as Dianna sets off on a warpath of rage and grief, ready to raze worlds and get revenge on those who betrayed her (if you know, you know) while Samkiel desperately tries to pull her back from the edge. First of all, let me just say Dianna was firmly in her villian era and WE LOVED TO SEE IT. One of the things I love the most about her character is that she is unapologetic and unremorseful when it comes to her wrath and her mission to seek vengence. This is no fragile flower, folks, and time and again we're shown exactly how thoroughly she's willing to follow through on every threat and promise made. In the midst of all of this, though, her agony and her heart are so clearly evident. She's not a villian for the hell of it, but because life made her that way. Seeing her slip deeper and deeper into the darkness, not to mention slowly pull back out, was an incredible ride.

And SAMKIEL. Phew. That man. God. King? He's a character who wears so many hats, but above all he cares for Dianna so fiercely and absolutely refused (and I mean REFUSED) to give up on her no matter how many times she committed some other atrocious act. He defended her tooth and nail, chased her across the realm, weathered every emotional blow she sent his way, and perserved in the name of that love. I had tears more times than I could count over his devotion to her and his unwavering belief that she was still her, still so much more than what everyone else believed her to be.

The supporting characters were beautifully integrated into the story, too. We got to see a lot more of Logan, Nev, Imogen, Cameron, Xavier and Vincent this time around which really provided a fuller picture of The Hand and who they are, how they came to be, etc. I was just as touched by their moments with Dianna, Samkiel, and each other as I was the moments between out MC's.

I honestly can't say enough good things about this book. Yet again the lore and world building was richly developed and unique to anything else I've ever read. Yet again Amber ensnared me with Dianna and Samkiel's story while seamlessly weaving their individual trials into the overall plot and then absolutely wrecked me as the plot twists started hitting. The end of this book had me gasping, screaming, cheering, raging, ready to sob and throw my phone across the room all in the next second.

It put me through an emotional meat grinder all the way to the last page and I can't think of a better compliment to give. Any book that can take me in the grip of it so completely that I'm outwardly affected will always be a five star read, and I've just come to accept that anything by Amber V. Nicole will deliver what I'm anticipating.

A huge thanks to NetGalley and Rose & Star Publishing for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This book was fantastic I couldn’t get enough I was sad when I read the whole book wishing that there were more to continue to read so well written everything came together beautifully 10/10 recommended

The first book in the series was one of my favorite books! The second one was even better I can’t wait for the third book to come out!!!

Awesome plot romance is great not to much or to little… I love the fact that the FMC is the misunderstood villain in the book,, nice change of pace from a lot of books in this genre plus she is absolutely badass the emotional growth of the FMC in this book is great I loved watching Dianna grow and learn to love herself and know that she is worth it too. Samkiel❤️ I love his unconditional love for Dianna.

I would hands down read anything this author writes!

# General Thoughts

Since I found “The Book of Azrael” last year -which is a the first book in this series - I was obsessed with it and singing its praises to everyone who would listen. I couldn’t believe that I never heard about it or the author before because both of them deserve way more hype.

So - if you can’t tell - I was starstruck by the first book.

Imagine my amazement when I found the sequel as an ARC on netgalley! At this point, thanks to Netgalley for gifting me this ARC in exchange for an honest rating and review.

I coudn’t have it fast enough. It did everything better that I found lacking in the first book and gave me everything I could have wanted in terms of character development and relationships. If you as a reader by chance are in love with the Inner Circle of the Night Court (ACOTAR, S. J. Maas), have fun reading this sequel.

# Summary

I won’t give a detailed summary here, since it is the second book in a series. Let’s just say that the story took twists and turns that I did not see coming but there also were some predictable moments that could have felt a bi more polished. All in all, it was a very enjoyable experience and I cannot wait until the next book!

# Characters and Viewpoints

There are to main characters - Samkiel and Dianna - and those are also our main POV’s but the story is also told through other viewpoints of minor or supportive characters throughout the book. I often struggle with transitioning from one POV to the other and that I honestly enjoyed this aspect of the storytelling makes this even more special. I loved the different viewpoints and how different every character felt from another. They had fleshed out personalities and individual thinking voices so I never got confused in whose head I was currently in.

# Relationships

This is one of the main things that kept me in love with this series.

Since every character feels so unique, the relationships between them do too. There are so many layers and aspects of communication between the characters depending on how long and how well they know each other and of what nature the relationship is. I really enjoyed exploring this aspect of the authors writing.

And let’s not forget the banter between our main and supporting characters! It was so satisfying, delicious and sometimes mean, I caught myself laughing out loud at the most inappropriate times.

# Plot

Again, I won’t give details here. The plot is twisting and turning in a lot of directions, sometimes predictable, sometimes absolutely not. It is actionpacked - which is important for me as a plotdriven reader - but I mostly relished being along for the ride with those amazing characters.

******Disclaimer:****** There is graphic violence and sexual content in this story and it can get dark at times.

# Final Thoughts

If you are a reader that fell in love with books like ACOTAR (and I really don’t want to compare books or declare “the next ACOTAR” or some bullshit) a few years ago when they were younger and now seek something that falls in the same category but with a more grown up touch and daker vibes, welcome to the Gods and Monsters series byAmber Nicole!

This series is giving me life. I LOVED the first book and The Throne of Broken Gods did not disappoint. This is hands down becoming one of my favorite series and I cannot wait for the next books. I love the characters, the rage, the grief, the world building, literally everything. Firmly believe the author can do no wrong- if Amber V. Nicole writes it, I will read it. 100% would recommend this book and the series.

This book and series are so good, I don't want them to end! It was such a wild emotional ride filled with guilt, grief, rage, and romance!

I would say that this book is split in two different sections. The first part is Dianna's vengeance and the second part is Dianna's acceptance of Gabby's death. This book directly follows how the first book ended. Dianna is on a path of vengeance after losing her sister. She doesn't want to care about Samkiel and focuses her grief on killing all the people responsible in Gabby's death. Samkiel wants to bring her back before she becomes the monster that everyone believes she is. The second part of the book is post all the death and destruction, Dianna stops her vengeance and starts to slowly accept Gabby's death and realizes she might have a family she never thought she might have.

This entire time Samkiel is trying to figure out Kaden's plans and his true identity. As the story progresses Samkiel finds out a lot about his father. He's in the dark about so many things regarding his family, his powers, and even the universe. Up until the very end of the book Samkiel and Dianna keep finding out secrets that shake the foundation of their beliefs.

The thing I especially liked about the book is the multiple character povs from Imogen, Camden, and Logan. They're such important characters in the story and its nice to see in their minds.

Thank you to NetGalley and Rose & Star Publishing for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I can't wait for the next book to come out!

I liked this sequel and am really enjoying the series. It has a lot of action, intrige and amazing characters. That being said I feel like this book could have been half as long and told the same story. There were several times where I felt the story kind of dragged and I found myself skimming a bit to get through some sequences.

Something I did really enjoy though was the fact that this took place over a relatively long period of time. That felt very realistic for a book as this with such high stakes conflicts and emotions. I loved reading about the relationship between Dianna and Samkiel and can’t wait to see how it evolves in the next book.

One thing I wish as a bit different that also goes hand in hand with the length of the book is that I wish Dianna would have been a more active character in this book. It felt like, especially in the second half of the book, she was a very passive character and this started to annoy me a bit towards the end..

My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
Spice rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

It was so good! I loved the first book, and the 2nd one is just as good, if not even better!
All the actions, the fast paced, and all the wholesome moments??? I need my own Samkiel now aaaaaaa
But also to be as unforgiving and unapologetic as Dianna would be a blessing lol
I love Samkiel and Dianna with my whole heart, and the whole gang as well!

But that ending AAAAAA need next book ASAP!

I went through so many stages of emotions reading this...initially hated the turn this book took, and to add to it the choices Dianna made when she was on a rampage...some very questionable decisions and aspects that were mostly brushed off. And just when I came close to giving up it caught me on the hook again. Samkiel & Diana's dynamic leapt off the pages and could not be ignored. I was too invested in these two finding a semblance of a happy ending to give up. It's too late now...I NEED the third book to make it happen. Though this ends on a cliffhanger, it wasn't as terrible as I'd half expected it. I still have hope and can't wait to see how things work out in the next book.

Special thanks to Rose & Star publishing and Netgalley for providing me an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

okay the first 80% of this book had me GAGGED!!!! i was obsessed couldnt stop reading it and liked it better than the first one bc the GROVELING and the way he is so obsessed w her while she is being evil and powerful had me gagged im serious theres no other word to describe it but this book did NOT need to be almost 900 pages. at all. you lost me after the 80% i still finished it and still gasped at all the plot twists but i was less enthusiastic than before. HOWEVER would i recommend this series? yes

I loved the first book so much I honestly didn't think it could get better because it was already amazing but man was I wrong this arthur is amazing and a must read.

5⭐️

<b>“When I burn this world to embers, and you paint me as the villain, remember, I really did try to be good… once.”</b>

Dianna is grappling with the sudden and violent loss of her sister, Gabby, and seeking revenge on everyone who played a part in her betrayal. Samkiel is forced to fight his way to Dianna to try to help her heal her grief, and ultimately face their true feelings for each other.

This book picks up right where TBoA left off and was absolutely everything I wanted in a sequel. I loved seeing Dianna be so blood thirsty and in her true villain era, and Samkiel caring for her despite it all. This book was so fun to read and I honestly loved every minute of it. It’s action packed, sexy, and funny, and Amber Nicole really knows how to leave you with the most epic cliffhangers. I am totally going to die waiting for the third book.

<b>“Regardless of what happens or what you decide, I will stand by your side. I will fight this fight with you. You will not be alone, and I will do all I can to keep you safe.”</b>

I have a habit of picking books based on the cover and nothing else. This was one of those cases. Beautiful cover. I had high hopes going in solely based on that.

I did enjoy this book enough that I kept going and was able to finish, but there was so much going on. So many sun plots, so many characters (which usually isn’t bad) but just added extra onto the already over flowing info dumped into this and it was way too long imo.

The world building and magic system was nice. I enjoyed that. I really did. And sometimes you need to give extra info for important things to come, however, all that info wasn’t really for anything.

The Throne of Broken Gods is an epic and ambitious fantasy novel that follows the fate of four kingdoms that are on the brink of war. Each kingdom is ruled by a different god, who grants their chosen one's special abilities and weapons. However, the gods are not benevolent or omnipotent. They are flawed and corrupted, and their chosen ones are not always loyal or obedient. When a mysterious prophecy foretells the rise of a new god and the fall of the old ones, chaos and conflict ensue.

I liked this book because it was complex and creative. The author built a vast and detailed world with a lot of mythology and politics. The magic system was unique and fascinating, and the battles were intense and thrilling. The characters were diverse and multi-faceted, each with their own goals and motivations. I enjoyed reading about their interactions and conflicts, their alliances and betrayals, their love and hate. The plot was intricate and unpredictable, with a lot of twists and surprises.

However, I also had some complaints about this book that made me deduct a star from my rating. First of all, I felt that the book was too long and dense. There were too many characters, too many subplots, too many details to keep track of. I sometimes got confused or bored by the excessive information and descriptions. I would have preferred a more streamlined and focused narrative. Secondly, I felt that the book lacked emotional depth and connection. I did not care much about the characters or their fates, because they were not very relatable or sympathetic. They seemed too distant and cold, too ruthless and selfish. I would have liked to see more vulnerability and humanity in them.

Overall, The Throne of Broken Gods is an impressive and ambitious read for fans of high fantasy and adventure. It has a lot of scope and scale, intrigue and action, magic and mystery that will keep you engaged and entertained. It is not an easy or flawless book, but it is a remarkable one.


#2

I had high hopes for The Throne of Broken Gods by Amber V. Nicole, the second book in the Gods and Monsters series, but I was disappointed by it. It is a fantasy romance that continues the story of Dianna, a human girl who is possessed by the angel of death, and Liam, a fae prince who is her mate. In this book, Dianna has lost her humanity and is on the verge of becoming a monster, while Liam tries to save her and stop a war between the fae and the angels.

The book has some positive aspects: the premise is intriguing, the cover is beautiful, and the writing style is decent. The book also has some action-packed scenes, some steamy moments, and some surprising twists that keep the reader interested.

However, the book also has many flaws that outweigh the positives. The main problem I had with the book was the characters. I found them to be inconsistent, illogical, and annoying. Dianna was supposed to be a strong and independent heroine, but she acted like a spoiled and selfish brat who made stupid decisions and hurt everyone around her. Liam was supposed to be a loyal and protective mate, but he was a pushover who let Dianna walk all over him and forgave her for everything. The secondary characters were either bland or stereotypical, such as the evil king, the sassy best friend, and the wise mentor.

Another problem I had with the book was the plot. It was too predictable, too convenient, and too repetitive. The book followed the same pattern over and over: Dianna does something reckless or cruel, Liam tries to stop her or save her, they argue or make up, they face some danger or enemy, they escape or defeat them, they have sex or confess their love, rinse and repeat. The book also relied on too many coincidences and deus ex machina to move the story forward. For example, Dianna always found a way to escape from her enemies or to get what she wanted, even when it made no sense or contradicted the rules of the world.

The last problem I had with the book was the world-building. It was vague, confusing, and inconsistent. The book introduced many elements of fantasy, such as magic, gods, angels, fae, demons, etc., but it did not explain them well or how they related to each other. The book also changed or ignored some of the rules or facts that were established in the previous book or earlier in this book. For example, in the first book, it was said that Dianna's possession by Azrael was irreversible and that she would die if he left her body. But in this book, it was revealed that there was a way to separate them and that she could survive without him.

Overall, I think The Throne of Broken Gods is a disappointing sequel that fails to live up to its potential. It has some good moments, but they are overshadowed by its many flaws. I give it 2 stars out of 5.

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?

If I could rate this more than 5 stars, I would. This book had me reading faster than I knew I could read just trying to find out what happened next.

There was violence, heartbreak, betrayal, and all the things a fantasy book thrives on.

I am going to be on the edge of my seat waiting for book three to come out. It can’t come out soon enough!!

Throne of Broken Gods blew the first out of the water. How does that even happen when book one was just short of a master piece? I love that Dianna (MFC) is the villain in this series! It’s such a unique plot point that we don’t get it most fantasy series. Going from enemies to lovers and back to enemies was just what I never knew I needed! It’s got a perfect amount of tension between characters, themes of grief and healing to make it relatable. And the endings are always masterfully done and leaving us wanting more!

I do have to say, honestly, my only quarrel with book two is I feel like it’s a couple hundred pages too long! I enjoyed it but by the last quarter I was ready for it to be wrapping up. The plot was great at the beginning, lagged and dragged in the middle, and then the last hundred pages were like bomb drop one after the other. I felt it could’ve been paced a little better or shortened at the least. If a book gets too long, I start to mentally check out. I want something that will hold my attention well throughout, without sacrificing the message the writer wants to convey.

That aside, this series is my new fantasy obsession. Can’t wait for book three. 🙌🏻 Will update with an Instagram link as soon as I get my review up on there! Thanks for the ARC!!

This is book two in a series. I would suggest reading book 1 so you have context for the overall story. I loved how this had everything you wanted with it being original and unpredictable. I also loved the character development and relationship between Samkiel and Dianna. You get to see more characters and get to know them from different perspectives. I enjoyed everything it had to offer and would recommend if you’re a fan of fantasy. I think this series would be in my top ten reads for this year so far, I would rate a five out of five. This ARC was provided by Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.

#TheThroneofBrokenGods OMG this book is everything! Trust me when I say it will consume you until you finish and you will be begging for more. Please note this is the second in the series and you will want to read The Book of Azrael first. 10/5 stars. And 100% unstoppable once you pick it up.

Thank you to NetGalley for sending me an ARC for an honest review…

The story continues where The Book of Azrael concludes with pain, grief and loss…The twist and turns, the characters with extended POV’s and timeline for reference made for a whirlwind of emotions…So much betrayal, nothing is as it seems, some twists I never saw coming…My heart broke so many times, from betrayal to death to that ending

What a perfect sequel to Book of Azrael! I loved that in this book we explored the FMC’s past more. This was the perfect enemies to lovers where they were true enemies. I’m still loving the change of having a morally grey FMC for once and both the FMC + MMC being almost equal in strength and power. I loved that the grief process wasn’t rushed and it was a bit more realistic in terms of the emotions and different ways in which we process these. I originally felt this series was a 4/5 however since I’ve had time to process this read I have had to increase it to a 5. The author really took the time to give us a lot more depth in this book. I look forward to the next one!