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The Throne of Broken Gods (Gods & Monsters, #2)

by Amber V. Nicole

🌶️🌶️🌶️moderate·Gods & Monsters #2
3.0 on MoodReads (2 ratings)4.2 on Goodreads (104,098)

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Why Read This?The one-sentence sell. What do you get for showing up to this book, even when it's hard?

Dianna's grief-to-monster arc is genuinely devastating, and Samkiel refusing to give up on her even as she embraces destruction makes this the kind of romantasy that lives in your head rent-free. 700+ pages and you'll want more.

Synopsis

The global phenomena and bestselling romantasy saga continues as amid the Etherworld’s ancient battles and wrenching betrayals, the lines between villains and heroes, enemies and lovers, right and wrong, begin to blur. For where there are Gods, there are also Monsters . . . ***DELUXE SPECIAL EDITION with stenciled edges, exclusive design with full-color illustrated endpapers including character art, designed hardcover case, chapter headers, and an EXCLUSIVE BONUS SCENE!*** Descended into darkness . . . Wronged beyond comprehension, and grieving, Dianna is hellbent on revenge against those who betrayed her. As a legendary Ig'Morruthien, she thirsts for blood and can take any form. But her true form is the most terrifying of all. As the last shred of her humanity is ripped from her, she decides to embrace her monstrous side and set the worlds alight. Only love can bring her back . . . Samkiel, an immortal God, was once the sworn enemy of Dianna and her kind. Yet now he alone refuses to believe that the woman he loves has become the monster whom everyone else sees—and he'll do anything in his power to save her from herself, even if it means losing her forever. With every realm now at risk from Kaden's army, and a myriad of new threats on the horizon, Samkiel can't afford to let his guard down. Only he can pull Dianna back from the brink of damnation. And as Dianna's thirst for blood only increases, he is running out of time to save them both.

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At a Glance

Book 2 picks up right after The Book of Azrael's gut-punch ending. Dianna has fully embraced her Ig'Morruthien nature and is out for blood while Samkiel—a literal god—fights to save her from herself. Multiple POVs including The Hand (Samkiel's warrior family) add depth. The spice takes a while to arrive but delivers. Massive cliffhanger ending. Amber V. Nicole is a Black indie author whose worldbuilding spans realms of gods, monsters, and everything in between.

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Book Details

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Goodreads RatingThe crowd's verdict. Take it with salt, though. Some masterpieces are polarizing.

4.20 ★ (104.1k)

Page CountHow long the commitment is.

728 pages

PublishedWhen this hit shelves. Helpful for tracking vibes by era.

2023

Primary GenreWhat type of book this is. Romance? Fantasy? A 400-page therapy session disguised as a thriller?

Romantasy

PairingWho's falling in love? The gender makeup of your main romance. Helps you find your specific flavor of love story.

M/F

POVWhose head are you in? First person = deep in the feels. Third = watching from above. Dual = emotional whiplash (affectionate).

Multi-POV

Romance PacingHow long until they kiss? Slow burn = 300 pages of tension. Insta-love = page 12 and it's already chaos.

Slow Burn

AudiobookCan you experience this book while driving? Washing dishes? Working out while emotionally destroyed? Check here.

AvailableCan you experience this book while driving? Washing dishes? Working out while emotionally destroyed? Check here.

Yes

FormatHow fancy is the audio? Standard = one narrator. Full cast = theater kids went off. GraphicAudio = a MoViE iN yOuR mInD.

GraphicAudio (full Cast + SFX)

NarratorThe voice in your ears.

GraphicAudio Full Cast

Narrator Count

Full Cast

TropesPlot devices and story situations that drive the romance. These are the circumstances that throw characters together or create conflict, not how they personally relate.

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fated matesdark romanceforced proximitycaptive romancemonster romanceforbidden lovesacrifice/martyrdomsecret relationshipwho hurt you
RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
Theme Constellation

Mood & Vibe

MoodWhat you felt reading this. Swoony? Gutted? Deliciously unhinged? The emotional fingerprint.

darkintenseangstyromanticepicunhingedchaoticemotionaldangerousmythic

Writing StyleHow the author writes - prose style, dialogue approach, and narrative voice. This is about craft and delivery, not emotional effect.

cinematicimmersivepunchydramaticdarkepic

Story PacingDoes the story sprint or saunter? Fast = you'll miss sleep. Slow = you'll savor every word. Medium = balanced chaos.

medium

Emotional WeightHow much are you gonna cry? Light = fun feels. Moderate = real stakes. Heavy = bring tissues. Devastating = call your therapist.

heavy

Energy RequiredCan you read this on a Tuesday after work, or do you need a full Saturday and three cups of coffee? Low/Medium/High.

high

VibesOne perfect sentence that captures the essence. Like: 'Fae politics meets forbidden romance with zero chill.'

gods at wargrief-fueled ragelove vs monstrousnessdivine found family

Characters

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FMC ArchetypeWho is she? The female main character's core identity/role. Assassin? Healer? General Badass?

morally gray FMCferal/unhingedvengeful / revenge-drivenvillain protagonistshapeshifter

MMC ArchetypeWho is he? The male main character's core identity/role. Your exact flavor of book boyfriend.

god/deitywarrior/fightercinnamon rollsecretly softimmortal/ancient

Relationship DynamicsThe interpersonal dynamic between the main characters. How do they relate to each other? This is about character energy and connection style, not plot situations.

fated matesforbidden loveslow burnmutual piningpower imbalancebetrayal to trustferal devotiononly one who understands themhe falls first

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Spice StyleNot just how much spice, but what kind. Emotional intimacy? Explicit but vanilla? Plot-driven heat? Know your flavor.

intense / passionateprimal / feral styleslow burn with late spicepossessive / claiming styleemotional / loving

Getting SteamyGentle kinks. Fun but nothing too crazy. The appetizer, so to speak.

rough but consensualteasing controlplayful bantertouch starvationgrowling / possessive soundseye contact intensity

Bringing the HeatFor those who know exactly what they came for. This is where you find your exact brand of chaos. The good stuff.

bonding/claiming/markingrough/aggressive intimacypossessivemarkingdominance
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World & Setting

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World TypeWhat kind of world are you stepping into? High fantasy = full secondary world. Urban fantasy = magic in modern cities. Portal = starts here, goes there.

high fantasymythologicalmulti-realm / dimension-hopping

Primary SettingWhere does the story physically take place? Court intrigue = palace. Dark academia = campus. Cozy witch vibes = small town. This is about location, not world rules.

war front / rebellionunderground / underworldroyal court / palace

Fantasy CreaturesWhat supernatural beings populate this world? Fae courts, vampire covens, dragon riders, or just regular humans doing their best.

gods/deitiesmonstersdemonsangelsshifters

RepresentationIdentity representation in the book. LGBTQ+, race/ethnicity, disability, neurodivergence, body type, age and more.

BIPOC MCBIPOC LI

Reading Context

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Emotional PayoffWhat you get for showing up. The catharsis, the growth, the 'I'm a different person now' moment. This is why the hard books are worth it.

the angst deliveredobsessedaddictive readbook hangover incomingferal brain activated

Best Time of YearSeasonal mood rings for books. Summer romance reads different than winter gothic.

anytime

When & Where to ReadContext matters. Some books are Beach Trip energy, others are 3am Bedtime spiral-reads. Trust.

summer eveningat nightvacationrainy weekend

Gods & Monsters

The Book of Azrael

#1 The Book of Azrael

The Throne of Broken Gods (Gods & Monsters, #2)

#2 The Throne of Broken Gods (Gods & Monsters, #2)

The Wrath of the Fallen

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Quick Facts

Spice LevelThe heat scale. 0=wholesome, 1=kisses, 2=fade-to-black, 3=tasteful spice, 4=explicit, 5=you need a cold shower. Know thyself.🌶️🌶️🌶️moderate
PagesHow long the commitment is.728
PublishedWhen this hit shelves. Helpful for tracking vibes by era.2023
GoodreadsThe crowd's verdict. Take it with salt, though. Some masterpieces are polarizing.4.20 ★ (104.1k)
EndingEnding type: HEA = forever happy (you'll cry happy). HFN = happy for now (open to interpretation). Bittersweet = complicated feelings. Know what you're signing up for.reveal ending

SeriesThe series this book belongs to and where it falls in the reading order.

Gods & Monsters #2
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