The Book of Azrael - Review

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 This book is so good. I really enjoyed re-reading this book! The characters have depth, the story is one that is easy to get hooked into. As an older sibling, I definitely felt the responsibility that Dianna felt when it came to her sister. I think that is something that a lot of people are going to be able to relate to when reading this. I have definitely wanted to be that friend that is always on demon time and Dianna is definitely that. She's the friend who convinces you to do something crazy and is also there to make sure that no one messes with you when the crazy blows up in your face. Getting to know her and seeing her struggles really endears her to you. Then of course we get Samkiel/Liam who is going through a god's version of a mid-life crisis and depression. Getting to see him and all his sadness was also in a way very nice. I loved getting to grow with these characters and then watch them slowly fall for each other. You end up loving the both of them through watching them over come their issues separately and then together as they rub off on each other. If you are looking for characters that will definitely leave an impression on you then this is the book you need to be picking up. Let's not forget about our side characters. They are all very vibrant and make you want to get to know them more. They don't steal the show but they definitely also leave an impression, good or bad. I love the representation in this book as well. So often while reading in this genre it's either or. You either get a book where there are many minorities or you get one where there are no minorities. So having this one be as diverse as it is, is such a breath of fresh air. 

There isn't really any spice in this book. There is one tiny scene but there is no hard core smexy time. So, I gave the spice a 2 out of 5. That wasn't really a bad thing in terms of the story. Usually, I would have been not as keen to continue a series that has no spice but this one...I HAD to continue. I NEED to know what happens after the events of the final pages in this book. Not to mention the promise of the spice was there and I am definitely ready to go on this journey with Samkiel and Dianna. Overall, I gave this book a 5 out of 5. I listened to the graphic audio for this book since this is technically a re-read for me and it was AMAZING! I loved getting to experience this book this way. The cast was great and listening to the ambiance of some of the places and things as they happened was definitely an experience as well. I would HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who has not read it yet. Of course if you have like me, a re-read or re-listen should always be in the cards. This story just gives and gives. I can't wait to continue with the graphic audio for the next book!

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