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City of Gods and Monsters

House of Devils, Book 1

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City of Gods and Monsters

By: Kayla Edwards
Narrated by: Wen Ross, Zura Johnson
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Summary

Welcome to the city of Angelthene. We hope you survive.

Loren Calla has only ever been ordinary. As a human struggling to survive in a city that caters to the needs of vampires, werewolves, witches, and other supernatural creatures, she always assumed her life would remain simple, predictable, and as safe as her world would allow.

Until she barely escapes abduction at the hands of Darkslayers—supernatural bounty hunters that possess the Sight, a magical tracking ability that allows them to see a person's aura—and one of her friends is taken in her place. The abductors are demanding a ransom: Loren's life in exchange for her friend's safe return. Loren will do whatever it takes to get her friend back—even if it means accepting help from Darien Cassel, the leader of the Seven Devils, the most feared Darkslaying circle in the city.

Darien specializes in tracking down demons and criminals that are better off dead than alive, so when he takes a job to track down Loren and finds out she is human—and couldn't hurt a fly if her life depended on it—he decides to protect her instead of turn her in for a reward. As much as Loren doesn't want to admit it, Darien is her best and only chance at finding her friend alive, if she can somehow manage to get along with him—and not fall head-over-heels in love with him in the process, which is far easier said than done.

When more women start disappearing, and some of them slowly turn up dead, Loren and Darien's search for answers takes them deep into Angelthene's corrupt underbelly, where they discover a dark secret that threatens to unravel their world. And when tragedy strikes, Loren learns that love can make an ordinary person do extraordinary things.

From the author of Dreams of Ice and Iron comes a new fantasy romance perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas, Ilona Andrews, and Cassandra Clare.

©2022 Kayla Edwards (P)2024 Podium Audio
Fantasy Paranormal Magic Fiction
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Okay so, here me out. I get the criticism of Wen Ross (the MMC voice actor). His cadence at first can be a little off putting but, the more the story goes on he actually brings the MMC to life for me. The story itself for me is so gripping that I struggled to put it down, the plot is so interesting and despite this being a long book its really necessary and nothing feels slow at all. It's by far my favourite book Ive ever read in the genre. There isn't much spice in this book until towards the end where there are to 'scenes' and for myself (normally a smut lover) this didn't bother me in the slightest.
I adored this book and wished I had read it sooner, so much so I was only a quarter of the way in and pre-ordered the second audio book.
Read your TW before reading this but if you like good Plots, immersive world building and swoon worthy, broken, brooding MMC's I would recommend.
(I never write reviews but this book is so very very underrated IMO)

This is my Roman Empire

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Ok so the first quarter of the book I wasn’t sold on it as it felt slightly YA & I wasn’t too keen on the narration but then something just clicked & I loved it!! Was it perfect no but I’m here for the story, characters & love / romance!! I’m now in love with Darien & he’s up there with top book boyfriends now!! Loren grew on me as the book went on & their romance is just very sweet & heart warming. Roll on book 2 for more of this hopefully.

After a rocky start I loved it!

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This series holds a special place in my heart. Fantastic story, amazing writing and the narrators have done the best job at bringing Loren and Darien to life. I cannot wait for the next one! It’s a must read/listen to.

City of Gods and Monsters

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Loved this audio, the story is complex and beautifully written as are the characters who you can’t help caring for. The slow burn romance is sublime and can’t wait to start book 2

Love Loren and Darian

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One of the best books i have read in ages the romance and tension was great lots of action i didn’t get bored once highly recommend this series

Amazing

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