The Nephilim's Fate by Eliza Hampstead, the first book in the War of the Nephilim series, is a fantasy romance that centers around forbidden love and supernatural conflicts. The story follows Alissia, a scientist who discovers she is a witch after a dramatic encounter with vampires. Her rescuer, Nate, is a Nephilim (a being with angelic and human ancestry), whom she has dreamed about for years. However, ancient laws prohibit their union, placing their relationship at the center of a dangerous, hidden world of angels, demons, witches, and vampires.

The plot is driven by high-stakes conflicts, with Nate and Alissia’s love threatening to ignite a celestial war. The setting juxtaposes contemporary London with age-old magical traditions and battles, blending modern elements with ancient conflicts. Readers are drawn into a complex world where different supernatural beings—like Nephilim, witches, vampires, and demons—navigate power struggles, personal motives, and deeply embedded grudges.

The book’s themes include fate, forbidden romance, and self-discovery, appealing to fans of dark fantasy with strong emotional and romantic elements, similar to Shadowhunters but with more mature content that readers will love.

The Nephilim's Fate by Eliza Hampstead was a lovely read! Such a good book to read on a cosy evening. Loved every single second of it.

Great read, lots of action, suspense. Supernatural creatures fighting for domination. It is a cliffhanger. When a woman finds out she’s a witch, she falls in love with forbidden species.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you for allowing me to review

Big thanks to NetGalley for giving me the chance to read The Nephilim's Fate - A Forbidden Love Fantasy Romance by Eliza Hampstead! This book is such a fun ride, blending fantasy and romance with a unique twist on Nephilim and angelic lore. The forbidden love story between the main characters is intense and heartwarming, and the world-building really pulls you in. It’s the kind of book that keeps you hooked from start to finish, with just the right mix of action, passion, and emotion. Definitely a must-read for anyone who loves a little magic and a lot of heart! I’m excited to see what Hampstead has in store next!

This was my first experience with this author and I did enjoy it. The book was very fast-paced and interesting. While the action keeps you engaged, there are moments when the pacing feels rushed. A bit more breathing room for character development would enhance the emotional impact. I enjoyed the forbidden aspect to the story and loved all the different creatures.
Overall, I liked the concept but I had a hard time getting fully into the story.

Loved the plot, I thought it was novel and interesting.
I had trouble with some of the phrasing, not sure if it was editing issues or the fact that the story is written in British English. Some examples:
"The witch screamed authority and respect, but in a good way. Like when you had enough, you could be kind."
"Everybody can watch you are mine."
It was hard for me to really get into this story at the beginning. Lots of potential but it felt like a huge story was pretty rushed. The fight scenes were lacking in intensity and didn't seem to flow well. However, the ending came together nicely though and I enjoyed the last fight scene. A bit of a cliffhanger.
Features: voyeurism, fated mates, love at first sight, mentioned orgies, description of torture, mention of rape (not of the mc)

Y'all, The Nephilim's Fate was a wild ride from start to finish! Imagine discovering you’re a witch and that your rescuer is a Nephilim—a half-angel, half-human warrior who’s got a mysterious past. That’s exactly where Alissia finds herself after a vampire attack. Alissia and Nate’s story hooked me hard; there’s this intense forbidden love vibe between them that’s totally swoon-worthy and yet darkly complicated.

What’s unique about this book is how it blends the whole angels-vs-demons setup with genuine, relatable character moments. Alissia isn’t just thrown into this world; she’s got real doubts, strengths, and growth. Nate? Chef’s kiss. He’s stoic, powerful, but there’s this softness underneath that peeks through every time he’s around Alissia. Their chemistry? Fire! You can feel it in every glance and every moment they have to pull away from each other because of all the crazy ancient rules keeping them apart. It’s the ultimate "can’t-have-you" tension, and it’s sooo good.

The side characters add a lot too, making the world feel rich and lived-in. Every twist was unexpected, and just when I thought I had it all figured out, Hampstead threw in more surprises. The ending was satisfying, but it leaves enough open for the next book, and you know there’s going to be even more drama and tension in the sequel.

Would I recommend it? Absolutely, especially if you’re into forbidden romance with a dash of supernatural danger. If you love stories with a dark edge and a mix of action and romance, this one’s for you. Can't wait to see what happens next!

I’m trying to decide how I feel about this book!
While I really liked the plot, it was interesting and the story the spice was pretty off putting to me personally.

Kinda wish orgies and voyeurism were in the description, so I’m adding to it mine that way people know going in. It’s just not my style.
It made the romance odd to me, a whole species who will do anything, with anyone, at anytime and never care, never have feelings about sex but then fall in love due to having it? Doesn’t seem likely. But hey if that’s your thing, you might dig it .
There is also a pregnancy trope and it just don’t know how I felt about that either