Monday, December 30, 2024

#BookReview: A Secret Shared with Death (Gods from the Oblivion, #1) by Ariella Isabella



“Sometimes it's the people who hurt us the most that turn out to be our greatest love.”

After watching my village be burned to the ground by elves, I feel the darkness stir below my skin and bones. This deep itch, and voiceless whisper tells me that there’s a way to get my revenge, if I only take the hand that’s offered to me. What I didn’t expect was for that hand to be attached to the Lord of Death, and come at the expense of my sanity and heart.

Accepting help from Death was only the first plunge into the magical world of the Oblivion, and following him to the Fae kingdom of NĂ¡dine certainly won’t be the last. King Caspian rules over the Glass Court, a gilded cage where I am trapped with beasts who’s eyes roam over me with disdain. When the king takes an interest in me beyond my strange powers, the target on my back grows.

My abilities have drawn the attention of King Silas, the elf responsible for the inferno that engulfed my home. He’ll stop at nothing to capture me, and use my powers for his crusade across the continent.

Strange dreams haunt me, and I can't help the confusion that plagues me when I think of the two males who would burn the world for me. The dark power inside of me is alluring, and it promises to satiate my lust for retribution, but at what cost? How long can I conceal my magic? A secret I’ve only ever shared with Death.

A Secret Shared with Death is the first book in the Gods from the Oblivion Series that's perfect for those who like a dash of romance with their trauma. Great for readers who enjoyed The Book of Azrael, The Plated Prisoner Series & the Blood and Ash Series.









RAITING: ⭐⭐⭐
REVIEW: 
A Secret Shared with Death is a mixed bag. The world-building is impressive, and the premise promises an epic tale of gods, secrets, and betrayal. However, the pacing drags in the first half and rushes in the second, leaving little room for the characters to truly shine. While the story has potential, the execution feels uneven, and the romance falls flat. It’s an okay start to a series but didn’t fully hook me. If you love dark fantasy and don’t mind a few rough edges, give it a shot—but it’s not a must-read.


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