The Book of Azrael

Amber Nicole published The Book of Azrael, the first installment in her dark fantasy series Gods & Monsters, in 2022. Nicole’s debut novel features morally gray characters and complex world building; its title references Azrael, the angel of death in Islamic tradition, reflecting the novel’s deep engagement with mortality, power, and destiny. Set in a world ruled by gods, monsters, and ancient magic, The Book of Azrael follows the tortured alliance between Dianna, a powerful immortal bound by her love for her sister, and Liam, a fallen demigod burdened by his dark past. The narrative delves into themes of grief, loyalty, identity, and the delicate balance between love and destruction. The Book of Azrael sets the stage for a series that challenges the boundaries of morality and explores the enduring cost of power.

This guide refers to the 2022 Rose & Star e-book edition.

Content Warning: The source material and guide feature depictions of graphic violence, death, death by suicide, suicidal ideation, emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual violence, sexual content, and cursing.

Plot Summary

A thousand years before the events of The Book of Azrael, a war erupted among the gods of Rashearim (the realm of the gods) and their immortal creations, the celestials.