Raphael

Why did it take me so long to read this?I know it's only been out for a couple of months, but the way that I devoured the Hades Hangmen series, I should have been on this much sooner. At the same time, I wish I would've waited because now I just want to read an entire series that hasn't even been written yet.Tillie Cole has quickly become a favorite author of mine. I love how she writes dark romance, it's super fucked up but I LOVE it! Raphael is the pretty boy of the bunch. I'm glad that she went with him first, from reading the prequel I could already tell that he was gonna be one of my favorites. I have to ask though, does anyone else get any Black Dagger Brotherhood vibes from Tillie Cole's writing? This book reminded me a lot of BDB & Flame from [b:Souls Unfractured 22107214 Souls Unfractured (Hades Hangmen, #3) Tillie Cole https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1429054401l/22107214.SY75.jpg 41452434] really reminded me of Zsadist. Not that i'm complaining, I absolutely love both series, just wondering if anyone has the same thoughts?Anywho, I don't really want to write much about this book because I feel that if you go in blind, it's so much better. The ending had me like:Everyone that has read this so far is excited about Michael's book. But he was the character that I didn't really connect with. He was very bland to me, but i'm sure that when his book comes out i'll probably be drooling over him by the end. At this point, i'm most excited for Diel's book, he gives me some serious Flame/Zsadist vibes. I will say that I seriously thought that this was more in the fantasy realm of vampires and fallen angels and it's not. I think that's why I wasn't really looking forward to this book series. If you're wondering if you should read it, DO IT!!! Especially if you're not afraid of reading dark material.

4.5 Stars

As soon as this little number landed on my tablet this morning, I knew I had to stop everything and read it. Four hours later and I have finally come up for air.



I will keep my review relatively vague. I don't want to intentionally give anything away. I also think this is the type of book you just want to go into blind. If you've read the prologue (you have to read that first to know what is going on in this book) then you already know what you are getting yourself in to. It is dark. It is twisted. There are triggers.



I LOVED Raphael's book just as much as I loved the prologue. Same great writing. That said, the pace of this one was a little on the slow side for me. Based on the synopsis I expected a little more action regarding Raphael and his lust killing. It didn't affect my rating at all, but a lot of plot focus is on Raphael and Maria's relationship. Which was fine as it made the connection between them stronger. The plot itself remains unique and wildly intriguing. The sex was hot. We get a little forward movement with the BRETHEN situation. We get to see cameos of the other members of THE FALLEN. I am not sure whose book is up next, but each and everyone one of them hold so much potential. Last, this ended with a satisfying conclusion that sets us up going forward.

So yea, I loved it...bring on the next book!