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Sons of the Fallen #5
Bellamy
What happens when your enemy is your fated mate?
Anger. Denial. Bellamy’s felt both since the day he learned a demon was his soulmate. Mostly denial. Cursed with the deadly sin Lust, he’s used to no-strings-attached hookups. Love is a different story. He’s never wanted it. Romance is a waste of time when he’s dedicated his life to protecting the world.
A world his fated mate is trying to destroy.
Phoenix isn’t a hero. He’s self-serving, a bit wicked, and devious. He’s also the king of the underworld’s right-hand demon. So when a Nephilim he’s been waging war against turns out to be the one destiny chose for him, things get… complicated.
The understatement of the century.
As the war between angels and demons intensifies, circumstances force Bellamy and Phoenix together in an oh so close proximity. And the sizzling connection between them becomes an inferno of carnal desire. A beautiful disaster waiting to happen.
Or is it?
Bellamy is an urban fantasy MM romance featuring enemies to lovers, fated mates, wing slits and the fun things you can do with them, banter, warriors cursed with the seven deadly sins, and found family. Each book features a different main couple, but the series must be read in order. HEA guaranteed.
Anger. Denial. Bellamy’s felt both since the day he learned a demon was his soulmate. Mostly denial. Cursed with the deadly sin Lust, he’s used to no-strings-attached hookups. Love is a different story. He’s never wanted it. Romance is a waste of time when he’s dedicated his life to protecting the world.
A world his fated mate is trying to destroy.
Phoenix isn’t a hero. He’s self-serving, a bit wicked, and devious. He’s also the king of the underworld’s right-hand demon. So when a Nephilim he’s been waging war against turns out to be the one destiny chose for him, things get… complicated.
The understatement of the century.
As the war between angels and demons intensifies, circumstances force Bellamy and Phoenix together in an oh so close proximity. And the sizzling connection between them becomes an inferno of carnal desire. A beautiful disaster waiting to happen.
Or is it?
Bellamy is an urban fantasy MM romance featuring enemies to lovers, fated mates, wing slits and the fun things you can do with them, banter, warriors cursed with the seven deadly sins, and found family. Each book features a different main couple, but the series must be read in order. HEA guaranteed.
359 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 30, 2022
About the author
Jaclyn Osborn
49 books1,638 followersAs an avid reader and coffee addict, Jaclyn Osborn can always be found with either a book in her hand or one being written on her laptop. The men in her stories mean the world to her, and she's thankful for each day she's able to do this as a career.
She writes M/M romance across all genres and worlds, including contemporary, historical, fantasy, and paranormal.
She writes M/M romance across all genres and worlds, including contemporary, historical, fantasy, and paranormal.
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June 28, 2022
This book made me feel every emotion under the sun: grief, shock, sadness, affection, anger, adoration, frustration, dread, love, even more sadness, shock, proud, happy, bliss and so much more.
How the fuck did so much happen in one book???
Christ, this book was everything I wanted it to be and everything I didn't expect it to be.
💗💗💗💗[special place honor for my bestie @magic_of_darkness_and_books for always being there when I had to scream and send you a bunch of wtf spam.]💗💗💗
‼️‼️‼️‼️ SORRY Folks. This entire review will be spoiler filled. I cannot for the life of me convey the thread of my heart's existence without spoiling all the deeds. This review will contains enough quotes to translate this entire book. This Is My FAVORITE SERIES of the YEAR and I will protect it ALL COSTS. DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE SERIES/BOOK‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
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My heart fell for the Demon and his Dummy, the banter our Nephilim softies continue to have and just the love shared at that beautiful mansion of theirs, has my heart so incredibly full.
→ I guess I should start this review by saying how Phenoix always drew me in, well, that didn't intensity until the 2nd book of course, but I never hated Nix. I didn't fear him or thought much about him really. I read through my annotations for Galen's book and my crass ass ovaries said: wow he's hot. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀
And Bell... Oh my sweet Bellamy. To me, he was always the strength of the group, making people laugh with his horny jokes but protecting him with his entire soul. The way he cared for his brothers was evident with each book in this series and that didn't change here. But fuck, I didn't realize how with those smiles and jokes Bell threw at them, when he fillfilled his sin's duties, Bellamy to me was kinda the brightest of them all, as bright and gorgeous as his beauty, but fuck... I didn't realize how beneath all he was hurting and broken and had felt incomplete for so long. I didn't see how much of a burden he'd been carrying this entire series.
What a disaster our Demon and his Dummy was. At first glance, they couldn't be more opposite, but the more I got to know them, the more I felt like they were kinda too similar to be true. How both of their past continued to hurt the barriers of their heart, how protective they are of the said heart, how trust doesn't come easily for them both but my god, when they do? When they find someone to trust? That level of loyalty is impenetrable.
Also, THE. SEXUAL. TENSION.
Phenoix was something else. I've said it one and I'll say it again, who needs a hero when you have a Phenoix, the damn anti-hero! The way he said, fuck the world, I just want you Bell. Nix didn't give one shit about the world, he just wanted to protect his dummy and seeing that unravel throughout the book? I am weak. After every damn character in this book having a heart too big for humanity, it felt so damn good to read a character that held me captive by his 'dubious' ass morality.
Can we talk about Daman and Bellamy? WE SAW THEIR FIRST MEETING and HOLY FUCK MY HEART IS NOT OKAY HOW DAMAN ALWAYS SMILED IN BELL'S PRESCENE!!!! Honestly, this book made me see how my precious Diva honestly got soft. His mornings are still so grumpy but I swear it's like my diva has found peace. 🤧🤧
Yes I had to restart my heart when my nickname for Daman appeared in the book, and no, I'm not okay.
Nowwwwww. Let's talk about the big mind fuck of this book. Lucifer? Nah, fuck him. LAZARUS AND ALASTAIR BABY!!!!!!!!!!!
SCREAMING. CHOKING. SOBBING. WHEEZING!! (No I don't want to talk about how I have to wait 6-7 months for this book)
Lakshmi and Kris, if you're reading this. I bet your fucking ass is mind damn blown. It was one hell of a mind fuck when I told you about the fan theories (also who tf predicted this??? Dm me PLEASE) and now that we have pieces of puzzles that confirms that???? BITCHES, YOU BETTER BOW DOWN TO ME. 😛😘
Holy fuck, I love Bell and Nix, my heart was dun-dun-dun the entire this book and mny stomach was a mess of fluttering, but 😩😩😩😩 Al and Laz thooooo. Those two, those fucking two UNMANNED ME.
Now, shoot me if I'm wrong but Asa though???? Why do I feel like he'll get a redemption arc ESPECIALLY after when Nix said??? Because what Nix said made too much damn sense, my mind melted. Especially after the betrayal, I feel like that would be the point where Asa matures and hardens in a way. If he is alive, he'll be different from the immature boy we all know, and I'm half scared for my Nephilim warriors because of that.
Not a single complaint, ACTUALLY. Yes I have one. Jaclyn, Jacky, jac... MA'AM WHAT HAPPENED TO THR SMUT???? THIS. IS. BELL'S. BOOK. WE'RE. TALKING. ABOUT. Lust. Sex. Smut. Hanky panky. WHAT HAPPENED HERE??? y'all, the smut in this book was HOT don't get me wrong, (horns and tails will be on my yearbook quote, I swear), but I dunno, something didn't felt complete with their smut and Jaclyn doing fade to black DID NOT HELP.
Oh well, these moments mended my broken heart of not having enough spicy scenes.
My heart already had a big spot just for Raiden, but I've been curious about Alastair and who his damned mate would be and fuckkkk I just want his book NOW. 😩😩😩😩
Last but not the least, the collar and key scene was TOP TIER, it had no right to be the damn last scene of this book.
I kinda wanna reread this already....
Favorite Characters
7. Gray
6. Castor
5. Galen
4. Raiden
3. Bellamy
2. Daman
👑 1. Alastair 👑
Favorite Couples
5th Placer: Castor and Kyo 🔥🐲
4th Placer: Gray and Mason 🦖 🔫
3rd Place: BELLAMY and Phenoix 🧡💛🧡💛🧡💛🧡💛🧡
2nd Place: Alastair and Lazarus (y'all I don't fucking care they don't have a book, THEIR SINGLE PARAGRAPH SLAYED AND UNMANNED ME) 🗡️⚔️🗡️ 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
1ST PLACE: Daman and Warrin 💚💙💚💙 True love Always 💙💚💙💚
Initial thoughts:
I am..... unmanned!!!!!!!!✋✋��✋✋✋✋✋✋✋✋✋✋😭😭😭😭😭😭
first reread June 24-25, 2022
You DON'T UNDERSTAND how I NEED Alastair's book right now. Like you fuckin DON'T. I would crave my heart out if it meant I got their story right now. I AM NOT OKAY.
How the fuck did so much happen in one book???
“Not all of us get happy endings. Some of us are destined to crash and burn. You and me? We’re a disaster waiting to happen.”
Christ, this book was everything I wanted it to be and everything I didn't expect it to be.
💗💗💗💗[special place honor for my bestie @magic_of_darkness_and_books for always being there when I had to scream and send you a bunch of wtf spam.]💗💗💗
‼️‼️‼️‼️ SORRY Folks. This entire review will be spoiler filled. I cannot for the life of me convey the thread of my heart's existence without spoiling all the deeds. This review will contains enough quotes to translate this entire book. This Is My FAVORITE SERIES of the YEAR and I will protect it ALL COSTS. DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE SERIES/BOOK‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
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.
.
.
...
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My heart fell for the Demon and his Dummy, the banter our Nephilim softies continue to have and just the love shared at that beautiful mansion of theirs, has my heart so incredibly full.
→ I guess I should start this review by saying how Phenoix always drew me in, well, that didn't intensity until the 2nd book of course, but I never hated Nix. I didn't fear him or thought much about him really. I read through my annotations for Galen's book and my crass ass ovaries said: wow he's hot. 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀
I hadn’t felt anything in a long time.
Not since the day my soul reached out for a certain blond-haired Nephilim. One I could never have. One who was my sworn enemy.
And one I had no choice but to someday destroy.
The truth? I dared not even speak it into existence. It was better for both of us that way. Better to live in the safety of denial than to jump freely into a life that would only end in tragedy.
And Bell... Oh my sweet Bellamy. To me, he was always the strength of the group, making people laugh with his horny jokes but protecting him with his entire soul. The way he cared for his brothers was evident with each book in this series and that didn't change here. But fuck, I didn't realize how with those smiles and jokes Bell threw at them, when he fillfilled his sin's duties, Bellamy to me was kinda the brightest of them all, as bright and gorgeous as his beauty, but fuck... I didn't realize how beneath all he was hurting and broken and had felt incomplete for so long. I didn't see how much of a burden he'd been carrying this entire series.
I thought back to the night Lazarus came for me. Beneath his cold exterior, I had sensed kindness, albeit small. “He saved me.”
My brothers made everything better, making me smile even when I didn’t feel like it. Just like they’d made it better thousands of years ago when we were young boys. I’d been so lost. Hollow. They had given me a home—a family—and filled that emptiness in my chest.
What a disaster our Demon and his Dummy was. At first glance, they couldn't be more opposite, but the more I got to know them, the more I felt like they were kinda too similar to be true. How both of their past continued to hurt the barriers of their heart, how protective they are of the said heart, how trust doesn't come easily for them both but my god, when they do? When they find someone to trust? That level of loyalty is impenetrable.
Also, THE. SEXUAL. TENSION.
My eyes found Bellamy’s. He glared at me with the fire of a thousand suns. So much scorn in that one glare. Something else lingered in those depths too. Something neither of us could deny but both of us refusing to accept. A thing we couldn’t accept.
I tore my gaze from his and followed Asa from the cell.
“What do you want me to say?”
“The truth.”
“And what might that be?”
Bellamy grabbed the wedge of bread and took a bite, gaze unwavering on mine as he chewed. “You tell me.”
“When I eventually get free, you better run, demon.”
“Me? Run from you?” I leaned in closer. “Never.”
Bellamy’s scent crashed into me, like rich bourbon mixed with the citrusy notes of bergamot. His lips softly parted, though his gaze remained hard. Piercing. He wanted me and hated that he did.
Well, that made two of us.
Phenoix was something else. I've said it one and I'll say it again, who needs a hero when you have a Phenoix, the damn anti-hero! The way he said, fuck the world, I just want you Bell. Nix didn't give one shit about the world, he just wanted to protect his dummy and seeing that unravel throughout the book? I am weak. After every damn character in this book having a heart too big for humanity, it felt so damn good to read a character that held me captive by his 'dubious' ass morality.
“I’ll tear you apart,” he said, voice low with a raspy edge. His warm breath feathered across my mouth.
“I look forward to seeing you try.”
“So you see? I don’t save people. I hurt them.”
“You saved me,” Bellamy whispered.
“I’ll always save you.” My chest got tight with the confession. “Only you. I don’t care about anyone else.”
Can we talk about Daman and Bellamy? WE SAW THEIR FIRST MEETING and HOLY FUCK MY HEART IS NOT OKAY HOW DAMAN ALWAYS SMILED IN BELL'S PRESCENE!!!! Honestly, this book made me see how my precious Diva honestly got soft. His mornings are still so grumpy but I swear it's like my diva has found peace. 🤧🤧
He nodded to the mug in his hands. “This is a bribe for Daman.” His Russian accent was thick as he spoke. “Coffee in the morning makes him less grumpy.”
Bellamy snorted. “He’s such a damn diva.”
Yes I had to restart my heart when my nickname for Daman appeared in the book, and no, I'm not okay.
Nowwwwww. Let's talk about the big mind fuck of this book. Lucifer? Nah, fuck him. LAZARUS AND ALASTAIR BABY!!!!!!!!!!!
SCREAMING. CHOKING. SOBBING. WHEEZING!! (No I don't want to talk about how I have to wait 6-7 months for this book)
Lazarus spun around, whip in hand, and didn’t hesitate before hurling it toward Asa. Something in his expression stopped me in my tracks. He looked… terrified. I had never seen him like that before.
Lakshmi and Kris, if you're reading this. I bet your fucking ass is mind damn blown. It was one hell of a mind fuck when I told you about the fan theories (also who tf predicted this??? Dm me PLEASE) and now that we have pieces of puzzles that confirms that???? BITCHES, YOU BETTER BOW DOWN TO ME. 😛😘
Holy fuck, I love Bell and Nix, my heart was dun-dun-dun the entire this book and mny stomach was a mess of fluttering, but 😩😩😩😩 Al and Laz thooooo. Those two, those fucking two UNMANNED ME.
Alastair stared at them in stunned silence.
Now, shoot me if I'm wrong but Asa though???? Why do I feel like he'll get a redemption arc ESPECIALLY after when Nix said??? Because what Nix said made too much damn sense, my mind melted. Especially after the betrayal, I feel like that would be the point where Asa matures and hardens in a way. If he is alive, he'll be different from the immature boy we all know, and I'm half scared for my Nephilim warriors because of that.
Not a single complaint, ACTUALLY. Yes I have one. Jaclyn, Jacky, jac... MA'AM WHAT HAPPENED TO THR SMUT???? THIS. IS. BELL'S. BOOK. WE'RE. TALKING. ABOUT. Lust. Sex. Smut. Hanky panky. WHAT HAPPENED HERE??? y'all, the smut in this book was HOT don't get me wrong, (horns and tails will be on my yearbook quote, I swear), but I dunno, something didn't felt complete with their smut and Jaclyn doing fade to black DID NOT HELP.
Oh well, these moments mended my broken heart of not having enough spicy scenes.
“Has the regret kicked in yet?” he asked against the top of my shoulder.
“The regret kicked in the second I kissed you.” But damn if I wouldn’t do it again. I knew I’d always choose that kiss. Always choose this moment, even if everything that came next destroyed me.
“Don’t make me teleport you into a volcano and leave your ass there.”
I snorted. “I have wings, dummy. I’d just fly out. But nice try.”
“The lava melting away your flesh would hurt like hell though, even if you could instantly heal yourself. So I’d still win.” Then he added, “Dummy.”
He braced an arm on the cage for support as he got to his feet. “Don’t expect me to save your ass next time.”
Yet, I knew he would. Just as I’d always save him.
It was our curse to bear.
“You’re an idiot,” he said, his voice cracking. “Self-sacrifice isn’t like you at all. Where’s that annoying, cocky-as-fuck demon I love to hate?”
“He died that day on the beach when you held a blade to his throat,” I said. “I still remember the way you looked, covered in blood and sweat. Messy bangs falling into your face. You were beautiful and devastating. I knew right then you’d be my undoing.”
And I had been right.
My heart already had a big spot just for Raiden, but I've been curious about Alastair and who his damned mate would be and fuckkkk I just want his book NOW. 😩😩😩😩
Last but not the least, the collar and key scene was TOP TIER, it had no right to be the damn last scene of this book.
I kinda wanna reread this already....
Favorite Characters
7. Gray
6. Castor
5. Galen
4. Raiden
3. Bellamy
2. Daman
👑 1. Alastair 👑
Favorite Couples
5th Placer: Castor and Kyo 🔥🐲
4th Placer: Gray and Mason 🦖 🔫
3rd Place: BELLAMY and Phenoix 🧡💛🧡💛🧡💛🧡💛🧡
2nd Place: Alastair and Lazarus (y'all I don't fucking care they don't have a book, THEIR SINGLE PARAGRAPH SLAYED AND UNMANNED ME) 🗡️⚔️🗡️ 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
1ST PLACE: Daman and Warrin 💚💙💚💙 True love Always 💙💚💙💚
Initial thoughts:
I am..... unmanned!!!!!!!!✋✋��✋✋✋✋✋✋✋✋✋✋😭😭😭😭😭😭
first reread June 24-25, 2022
You DON'T UNDERSTAND how I NEED Alastair's book right now. Like you fuckin DON'T. I would crave my heart out if it meant I got their story right now. I AM NOT OKAY.
August 23, 2022
Ok did i give 5 stars? Yes. but I expected more from the book, from the couple actually. but with the plot twist and phoenix I couldn't give less than five stars honestly.
Phoenix my top 1. all the characters and he’s at the top.
We need to seriously discuss Alastair's mate. Seriously. In shock. I don’t know what to think.
Raiden’s mate I kind expected.
ok maybe my ranking for the brothers changed little..
🥇daman
🥈bellamy
🥉alastair
raiden
galen
castor
gray
now the mates? yea i don’t care enough for them just war and phoenix sorry
Phoenix my top 1. all the characters and he’s at the top.
We need to seriously discuss Alastair's mate. Seriously. In shock. I don’t know what to think.
Raiden’s mate I kind expected.
ok maybe my ranking for the brothers changed little..
🥇daman
🥈bellamy
🥉alastair
raiden
galen
castor
gray
now the mates? yea i don’t care enough for them just war and phoenix sorry
June 25, 2024
|| 3.0 stars ||
This is an impossible romance between two sworn enemies.
The word 'enemies' is not used lightly here. They are, at first glance, absolute and complete enemies: Phoenix is one of the 'leaders' in the demonic war against humanity, while Bellamy is one of humanity's main protectors. Thus they are obviously at complete odds with each other.
They shouldn't work together as a couple, and they totally wouldn't, if it weren't for the bone-deep fated mates connection they have with each other. This 'mates' stuff is what forces them to keep saving each other from certain death time and again even though they despise one another and what each of them stands for.
Eventually they can no longer run away from their connection, which means that they start to give in to their emotions, and they basically fall in love from there.
Obviously the 'enemies-to-lovers' trope is very popular, so I'm sure this relationship will blow a lot of people's minds. In my opinion, though, I felt like.. it wasn't all that well developed. Basically from the very beginning of the book, these two already know that they are 'mates', which then results in them not truly treating each other as an enemy. Sure, Bellamy mistrusts Phoenix at the beginning, and Phoenix needs a minute to completely leave his former allegiance for Bellamy, but their relationship itself didn't ever show much animosity towards each other and therefore lacked any kind of true growth.
I do have to give this romance some credit, though, because I definitely appreciated the complete devotion they felt towards each other. Once they were in, they were all in, and I kind of love how Phoenix would have done anything to keep Bellamy safe. It definitely resulted in some pretty swoon-worthy confessions.
This book was definitely more on the smuttier side, which really isn't something I liked, but I do know a lot of people feel differently about that, so it's truly more a subjective thing.
I suppose the plentiful amount of sex was to be expected with Bellamy having the Sin of Lust, yet that didn't stop me from finding it a bit boring and superficial when most of their interactions consisted of them having sex or something akin to that. There weren't many actual conversations between them, which led me to wonder if they were truly even a good fit together as people. I honestly wouldn't know, since we haven't really been shown that.
This also leads me to my other point of critique, which was the lack of characterization. I genuinely feel like we didn't really get to know either of these characters, even though they should have very distinct personalities in theory.
For example, Bellamy's personality didn't seem to be affected by his Sin of Lust in any way. Honestly, his Sin hardly played a role in this story at all. It was completely irrelevant, and it wouldn't have made much of a difference if he hadn't had that Sin in the first place.
Phoenix should be super complex and morally grey (or even dark), yet what we got instead was a sad and maybe almost pathetic 'villain', who really wasn't much of a villain in the end. His allegiance to the war was weak from the very beginning, and he was very easily sold on the idea of staying with Bellamy instead.
They weren't strong characters in my opinion.
The plotline was once again pretty cool when it came to the action and war stuff; lots is happening and there are quite a few twists and turns.
However, I have noticed that most of these books follow the exact same format with a few meaningless fights in the middle and then a big battle at the end where they either win or lose.
I also have to say that some of it was a bit dumb. I somehow feel like the ‘brothers’ are getting worse at actually being good fighters and making logical decisions in this war.
Also, the way they just continue to flirt, babble and joke while being in literal battle is very eye-roll inducing for sure.
And don’t even get me started on them refusing to ever use their powerful abilities, because they would feel like they’d be ‘evil’ for using them: like, come onnn now. Just kill the bad guys with your powers and be done with it.
I also feel like the book dragged in a few places and my heart wasn’t always in it.
Anyway, if anything, this book made me damn happy that I never liked Galen or Castor. God, how I hated the way they treated Bellamy here: such hypocritical arseholes. They honestly can just go lie in a ditch somewhere. Ugh.
On a positive note, Alistair really grew on me here: I actually like him a whole lot now. I’ve also gone from feeling neutral about Raiden to loving the gentle giant.
But, truly, Gray and Daman are forever my favourites. I was also so glad they stuck by Bellamy’s side throughout the whole ‘Phoenix being his mate’ thing. I would have especially been so disappointed if Daman had turned on Bellamy: their relationship is without a doubt the best to me out of all the brothers.
Seriously Galen, go fuuuuuuck yourself.
Anyway, as my review might have suggested, I'm having mixed feelings about this book. It's not that I didn't like it, because I did. It's just that I had at least some issues with almost everything about this book.
I mean, Phoenix and Bellamy were okay characters, but I didn't care a lot about them. The romance had its moments (as shown by the many quotes I've used in this review), but there was a lot of depth and development missing for me to actually love it. The plot was entertaining, but flawed.
So yea.. Mixed feelings.
'Sons of the Fallen' series:
1. Galen - 2.5 stars
3. Daman - 4.5 stars
4. Gray - 3.5 stars
5. Bellamy - 3.0 stars
6. Raiden - 2.5 stars
7. Alastair - 3.0 stars
This is an impossible romance between two sworn enemies.
The word 'enemies' is not used lightly here. They are, at first glance, absolute and complete enemies: Phoenix is one of the 'leaders' in the demonic war against humanity, while Bellamy is one of humanity's main protectors. Thus they are obviously at complete odds with each other.
“Don’t flatter yourself, sweetheart,” he said, voice low. “I don’t care about you. My soul might reach out for yours, but you’ll never have my loyalty or my heart.”
“Your heart? Fine with me.” A pang hit my chest for some reason. “I have no use for it.”
They shouldn't work together as a couple, and they totally wouldn't, if it weren't for the bone-deep fated mates connection they have with each other. This 'mates' stuff is what forces them to keep saving each other from certain death time and again even though they despise one another and what each of them stands for.
“You saved me.”
“I’ll always save you. Only you. I don’t care about anyone else.”
Eventually they can no longer run away from their connection, which means that they start to give in to their emotions, and they basically fall in love from there.
“You know, I’ve heard stories of men burning down entire cities… worlds… just for one last kiss.” Phoenix ghosted his lips over mine. “I think I get it now.”
Obviously the 'enemies-to-lovers' trope is very popular, so I'm sure this relationship will blow a lot of people's minds. In my opinion, though, I felt like.. it wasn't all that well developed. Basically from the very beginning of the book, these two already know that they are 'mates', which then results in them not truly treating each other as an enemy. Sure, Bellamy mistrusts Phoenix at the beginning, and Phoenix needs a minute to completely leave his former allegiance for Bellamy, but their relationship itself didn't ever show much animosity towards each other and therefore lacked any kind of true growth.
I knew I wouldn’t lift a finger to save the world. But I would burn everything down to save him.
I do have to give this romance some credit, though, because I definitely appreciated the complete devotion they felt towards each other. Once they were in, they were all in, and I kind of love how Phoenix would have done anything to keep Bellamy safe. It definitely resulted in some pretty swoon-worthy confessions.
“I would destroy anyone for you. Anyone and everyone who hurt you. I’d kill them all and not think twice about it. Your enemies are now mine.”
This book was definitely more on the smuttier side, which really isn't something I liked, but I do know a lot of people feel differently about that, so it's truly more a subjective thing.
I suppose the plentiful amount of sex was to be expected with Bellamy having the Sin of Lust, yet that didn't stop me from finding it a bit boring and superficial when most of their interactions consisted of them having sex or something akin to that. There weren't many actual conversations between them, which led me to wonder if they were truly even a good fit together as people. I honestly wouldn't know, since we haven't really been shown that.
“Out of everyone in this world, you’re the only one I don’t ever want to hurt.”
This also leads me to my other point of critique, which was the lack of characterization. I genuinely feel like we didn't really get to know either of these characters, even though they should have very distinct personalities in theory.
For example, Bellamy's personality didn't seem to be affected by his Sin of Lust in any way. Honestly, his Sin hardly played a role in this story at all. It was completely irrelevant, and it wouldn't have made much of a difference if he hadn't had that Sin in the first place.
Phoenix should be super complex and morally grey (or even dark), yet what we got instead was a sad and maybe almost pathetic 'villain', who really wasn't much of a villain in the end. His allegiance to the war was weak from the very beginning, and he was very easily sold on the idea of staying with Bellamy instead.
They weren't strong characters in my opinion.
I couldn’t give two shits about the fate of mankind. But walking away from him now would crush me.
The plotline was once again pretty cool when it came to the action and war stuff; lots is happening and there are quite a few twists and turns.
However, I have noticed that most of these books follow the exact same format with a few meaningless fights in the middle and then a big battle at the end where they either win or lose.
I also have to say that some of it was a bit dumb. I somehow feel like the ‘brothers’ are getting worse at actually being good fighters and making logical decisions in this war.
Also, the way they just continue to flirt, babble and joke while being in literal battle is very eye-roll inducing for sure.
And don’t even get me started on them refusing to ever use their powerful abilities, because they would feel like they’d be ‘evil’ for using them: like, come onnn now. Just kill the bad guys with your powers and be done with it.
I also feel like the book dragged in a few places and my heart wasn’t always in it.
Anyway, if anything, this book made me damn happy that I never liked Galen or Castor. God, how I hated the way they treated Bellamy here: such hypocritical arseholes. They honestly can just go lie in a ditch somewhere. Ugh.
On a positive note, Alistair really grew on me here: I actually like him a whole lot now. I’ve also gone from feeling neutral about Raiden to loving the gentle giant.
But, truly, Gray and Daman are forever my favourites. I was also so glad they stuck by Bellamy’s side throughout the whole ‘Phoenix being his mate’ thing. I would have especially been so disappointed if Daman had turned on Bellamy: their relationship is without a doubt the best to me out of all the brothers.
“It’s too late for me to walk away from him. Not without tearing my heart from my goddamn chest.”
“Then I suggest you learn to live without it,” Galen said.
Daman walked over to me, shooting Phoenix a cautious look. He then hugged my side. “We’re not abandoning you, B. When I struggled with my feelings for War, you were there for me. I’m gonna be here for you too.”
I pulled him into a full hug. “Thanks.”
“Aw, you guys.” Raiden jumped up from the couch and wrapped his arms around both me and Daman. “Family hug.”
“Get off me, you big ape.” Daman tried to wiggle free. He was like a cat that only liked to be touched on his terms.
“Me next!” Gray pounced on my back and leaned his head on mine. “I love you, Bell. Sorry we hurt your feelings.”
“Yeah.” Daman’s arms tightened around me. “This isn’t your fault, and we’re all assholes for not seeing that sooner.”
Galen met my eyes from across the room. “I’m not hugging you.”
Seriously Galen, go fuuuuuuck yourself.
Anyway, as my review might have suggested, I'm having mixed feelings about this book. It's not that I didn't like it, because I did. It's just that I had at least some issues with almost everything about this book.
I mean, Phoenix and Bellamy were okay characters, but I didn't care a lot about them. The romance had its moments (as shown by the many quotes I've used in this review), but there was a lot of depth and development missing for me to actually love it. The plot was entertaining, but flawed.
So yea.. Mixed feelings.
'Sons of the Fallen' series:
1. Galen - 2.5 stars
3. Daman - 4.5 stars
4. Gray - 3.5 stars
5. Bellamy - 3.0 stars
6. Raiden - 2.5 stars
7. Alastair - 3.0 stars
May 6, 2022
~4.25~
Angels and demons mingle together about as well as oil and water. They repel and separate because they fight for different sides: good vs. evil, peace vs. war.
Neither Bellamy not Phoenix wants to accept that they are fated mates. But they've saved each other time and again. When Bellamy is captured by Asa and tortured for information, Phoenix comes to his aid. But Phoenix is hiding something, and Bell isn't sure he can trust him.
I wasn't sure how Phoenix could ever redeem himself, and he didn't, not fully. He's a morally ambiguous character who cares more about himself than others and who'll fight for his mate (and eventually Bellamy's brothers) but doesn't give a shit about humans.
Obviously, the brothers do not take kindly to Phoenix being Bellamy's mate. Wrath tries to kill him; Pride does too. Honestly, I didn't blame them. Phoenix hasn't exactly been nice, and I don't think he apologized enough for the pain he caused the Nephilim and their mates (especially poor Simon).
But Nix (as Bell calls him) and Bell are so good (and so HOT!) together. They're both smartasses who hide behind sarcasm and denial.
The ongoing plot thickens, with Belphagor and the fallen angels scheming to take over the underworld and destroy humanity. The story is fast-paced and intriguing, with bits of humor (RIP Dino-Pete).
I don't want to wait for the final two books, especially because it's pretty obvious now who's Alastair's fated mate and I am so here for it.
Raiden, my very favorite brother, is up next!
Angels and demons mingle together about as well as oil and water. They repel and separate because they fight for different sides: good vs. evil, peace vs. war.
Neither Bellamy not Phoenix wants to accept that they are fated mates. But they've saved each other time and again. When Bellamy is captured by Asa and tortured for information, Phoenix comes to his aid. But Phoenix is hiding something, and Bell isn't sure he can trust him.
I wasn't sure how Phoenix could ever redeem himself, and he didn't, not fully. He's a morally ambiguous character who cares more about himself than others and who'll fight for his mate (and eventually Bellamy's brothers) but doesn't give a shit about humans.
Obviously, the brothers do not take kindly to Phoenix being Bellamy's mate. Wrath tries to kill him; Pride does too. Honestly, I didn't blame them. Phoenix hasn't exactly been nice, and I don't think he apologized enough for the pain he caused the Nephilim and their mates (especially poor Simon).
But Nix (as Bell calls him) and Bell are so good (and so HOT!) together. They're both smartasses who hide behind sarcasm and denial.
The ongoing plot thickens, with Belphagor and the fallen angels scheming to take over the underworld and destroy humanity. The story is fast-paced and intriguing, with bits of humor (RIP Dino-Pete).
I don't want to wait for the final two books, especially because it's pretty obvious now who's Alastair's fated mate and I am so here for it.
Raiden, my very favorite brother, is up next!
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December 19, 2023
4.5***** stars
I Couldn’t put this down!
Admitted, these two and their love story were definitely not what I expected and for having gotten the best trope in the romance universe, the (true) enemies-to-lovers wasn't as intense or lasting as I had hoped for so I can see why readers might be disappointed with what they got with Bellamy (Lust) and Phoenix (a high ranked demon and the sworn enemy). But, I loved them anyway. Hard.
💀💀💀
And god, it got sappy from time to time as in all the other books. *lol But other than that I had a great time with this book. Not only with the romance but also with the overall plot that was imo the strongest or at least the most exciting one so far. It was nice getting some intel on the underworld.
Despite him being the villain I found Phoenix entertaining as hell and loved his thoughts and banter with others. So here’s my best-of Phoenix :
This def won’t be the last time I listened to their story. Can’t wait to see them again in the remaining books.
But for now tho, I’m taking a break with the series. First, because I think I need it and second, I’ll def wait for the last audios to release. I’m really looking forward to Raiden’s and Titan’s story.
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Sons of the Fallen Series
Book 1 - Galen - 4.25 stars
Book 2 - Castor - 3.5 stars
Book 3 - Daman - 4.25 stars
Book 4 - Gray - saved for later
Book 5 - Bellamy - 4.5 stars ♡
Book 6 - Raiden - 3.75 stars
Book 7 - Alastair - 4.0 stars
Book 7.5 - Beyond the Storm - wait for audio
I hadn’t felt anything in a long time. Not since the day my soul reached out for a certain blond-haired Nephilim. One I could never have. One who was my sworn enemy. And one I had no choice but to someday destroy.
I Couldn’t put this down!
Admitted, these two and their love story were definitely not what I expected and for having gotten the best trope in the romance universe, the (true) enemies-to-lovers wasn't as intense or lasting as I had hoped for so I can see why readers might be disappointed with what they got with Bellamy (Lust) and Phoenix (a high ranked demon and the sworn enemy). But, I loved them anyway. Hard.
As Bellamy moved from my neck and kissed me, the taste of my blood on his lips, I knew I wouldn’t lift a finger to save the world.
But I would burn everything down to save him.
💀💀💀
And god, it got sappy from time to time as in all the other books. *lol But other than that I had a great time with this book. Not only with the romance but also with the overall plot that was imo the strongest or at least the most exciting one so far. It was nice getting some intel on the underworld.
Despite him being the villain I found Phoenix entertaining as hell and loved his thoughts and banter with others. So here’s my best-of Phoenix :
“What are you waiting for, a fancy invitation? Stick it in or I’ll find someone else who will.”
“Someone else? They won’t fuck you like I can.”
Humor danced in his eyes. “Prove it.”
“They’ll know I’m yours. My mark is on you, but yours is on my soul.”
“You’re such a damn cheeseball.”
“But who saves the hero?”
“I save myself.”
“You don’t have to.” […] “You can stay with me and watch everything burn.”
“Would it be corny for me to say my heart’s desire is always where you are?”
Phoenix rolled his eyes. “Extremely corny. Don’t say it again.”
“But if you die, I’ll never forgive you.”
“And if you die, I’ll find a way to resurrect you and then kill you myself for pissing me off.”
“You’ll marry me?”
“I must be out of my goddamn mind, but yes,” Phoenix said. “I’m not saying cheesy shit in front of your brothers at the wedding though. That’s where I draw the line.”
This def won’t be the last time I listened to their story. Can’t wait to see them again in the remaining books.
But for now tho, I’m taking a break with the series. First, because I think I need it and second, I’ll def wait for the last audios to release. I’m really looking forward to Raiden’s and Titan’s story.
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Sons of the Fallen Series
Book 1 - Galen - 4.25 stars
Book 2 - Castor - 3.5 stars
Book 3 - Daman - 4.25 stars
Book 4 - Gray - saved for later
Book 5 - Bellamy - 4.5 stars ♡
Book 6 - Raiden - 3.75 stars
Book 7 - Alastair - 4.0 stars
Book 7.5 - Beyond the Storm - wait for audio
May 12, 2022
Have I not written a review for this??? Bitch whaattt?? I’ve been studying for my exams and I forgot to write my review? My priorities🤦🏽♀️
I’m pretty sure no one is surprised by the fact that I liked this book. I’ve enjoyed every instalment in this series and I’ve always enjoyed how the interactions between the couple are always different.
“Is that supposed to flatter me?” Phoenix pushed against my chest, and I sunk back down on the mattress. “You want me to think I’m special?”
“You’re a special pain in my ass. Does that count?”
I knew Bellamy and phoenix would be much much more entertaining and I was here for it🤌🤌🤌 you know the good kind of push and pull? The one you live for. You actually get that here. The back and forth. The confusion and forbidden factor. Ughhhh. SLAYYYYYY
Oh and spoiler ❤️
And can we please. PLEASE talk about Alastair???? EX-FUCKING-CUSE me?? Lazarus?? I can practically see Mariam laughing at me. It’s not fair😭😭😭
I did like this. Probably not as much as Daman and WARRIN but a close second.
“I’m busy.”
“Are you seriously gonna fuck in Clara’s backyard?”
“Damn right I am.”
“Classy.” Alastair joined the conversation.
“They’re having makeup sex!” Gray interjected. “We gotta give them privacy.”
“Do you have lube?” Raiden asked. “I can bring ya some.”
“Jesus fucking Christ, all of you, get out of my head. You’re killing the mood.”
I’m pretty sure no one is surprised by the fact that I liked this book. I’ve enjoyed every instalment in this series and I’ve always enjoyed how the interactions between the couple are always different.
“Is that supposed to flatter me?” Phoenix pushed against my chest, and I sunk back down on the mattress. “You want me to think I’m special?”
“You’re a special pain in my ass. Does that count?”
I knew Bellamy and phoenix would be much much more entertaining and I was here for it🤌🤌🤌 you know the good kind of push and pull? The one you live for. You actually get that here. The back and forth. The confusion and forbidden factor. Ughhhh. SLAYYYYYY
Oh and spoiler ❤️
And can we please. PLEASE talk about Alastair???? EX-FUCKING-CUSE me?? Lazarus?? I can practically see Mariam laughing at me. It’s not fair😭😭😭
I did like this. Probably not as much as Daman and WARRIN but a close second.
“I’m busy.”
“Are you seriously gonna fuck in Clara’s backyard?”
“Damn right I am.”
“Classy.” Alastair joined the conversation.
“They’re having makeup sex!” Gray interjected. “We gotta give them privacy.”
“Do you have lube?” Raiden asked. “I can bring ya some.”
“Jesus fucking Christ, all of you, get out of my head. You’re killing the mood.”
August 20, 2022
5 Stars
As far as I’m concerned, the gold standard of enemies-to-lovers in romance was set way back when Pacat blessed the world with Daman and Laurent, and although there are a dime a dozen M/M books released every year that claim to have this trope on lock, in my experience, it’s actually really rare to find romance reads that have an enemies-to-lovers set-up as good as Osborn created here.
Over the course of this addictive M/M PNR series, Phoenix has been the high-level ranking demon that has helped wreak havoc, over and over, for our Nephilim (half-angel immortal) heroes. He’s been heavily present, always “blinking” in and trading sharp barbs (and many a fatal/not fatal wound) with our seven sin-cursed warriors, but this time around he’s put in the spotlight as the love interest… and I f*cking loved it!
Bellamy, the literal embodiment of lust, realised (a few books ago), to his horror, that Phoenix, one of his sworn enemies, was his fated-mate. Denial has been a friend of Bellamy’s ever since, but one wrong move on a nightly hunt, leads to Bell’s capture, and in the underworld, Phoenix—who feels the same fated pull—might just be Bell’s only hope of survival.
There was a lot of push and pull here and I enjoyed every minute of it. With only one book to really focus on this complicated pairing, I thought Osborn did a great job highlighting the obstacles these two characters were up against to actually be together—and to even WANT to be together.
I appreciated the pacing and how the relationship progressed. There was no quick fix. Trust wasn’t easily given or gained. Phoenix didn’t suddenly become a “good guy” overnight. Everything transpired in slow, emotionally arduous steps—sometimes with one step forward and two steps back—but, eventually, these two, who literally represented two sides of a moral compass, finally found a common ground, merging their personal missions with their personal need for each other.
I might be bias in my love for Phoenix’s character because I will admit I loved reading about this guy even when he was getting all violent and stabby-stabby with our heroes. I found him intriguing; he was complex and layered in a way that was compelling. And I’m very happy that finally getting his story ticked all the boxes and delivered in a way I dreamed it would.
I’d honestly never been a huge fan of Bellamy’s across the series—not particularly disliking him, but certainly not adoring him in a secondary role in the way I have with Gray, Alastair and Raiden (OBSESSED!). But I was very pleased with how much I was won over by his story. I loved his backstory and enjoyed seeing a deeper complexity to the sex-crazed, cocky angel we’d seen before. His anguish and dilemma over caring for Phoenix, despite everything he stood for, made him more relatable and more likeable. And the way he eventually gave over to his feelings, treasuring his connection to Phoenix as the gift it was (and most certainly not a mistake), was gratifying and heartwarming.
When it comes to the larger arc, with the battle between good and evil/heaven and hell, I’m still stunned (see: impressed) the stakes manage to get higher and higher with each book. Each battle/fight scene gets more intense and brutal as the books play out, and I have no doubt whatever Osborn has in store for the final two books will be new levels of epicness.
For now, I’ll sit impatiently in a corner and endure this dreadfully long wait until I finally get to read my favourite brother’s book… Raiden!
As far as I’m concerned, the gold standard of enemies-to-lovers in romance was set way back when Pacat blessed the world with Daman and Laurent, and although there are a dime a dozen M/M books released every year that claim to have this trope on lock, in my experience, it’s actually really rare to find romance reads that have an enemies-to-lovers set-up as good as Osborn created here.
Over the course of this addictive M/M PNR series, Phoenix has been the high-level ranking demon that has helped wreak havoc, over and over, for our Nephilim (half-angel immortal) heroes. He’s been heavily present, always “blinking” in and trading sharp barbs (and many a fatal/not fatal wound) with our seven sin-cursed warriors, but this time around he’s put in the spotlight as the love interest… and I f*cking loved it!
Bellamy, the literal embodiment of lust, realised (a few books ago), to his horror, that Phoenix, one of his sworn enemies, was his fated-mate. Denial has been a friend of Bellamy’s ever since, but one wrong move on a nightly hunt, leads to Bell’s capture, and in the underworld, Phoenix—who feels the same fated pull—might just be Bell’s only hope of survival.
There was a lot of push and pull here and I enjoyed every minute of it. With only one book to really focus on this complicated pairing, I thought Osborn did a great job highlighting the obstacles these two characters were up against to actually be together—and to even WANT to be together.
I appreciated the pacing and how the relationship progressed. There was no quick fix. Trust wasn’t easily given or gained. Phoenix didn’t suddenly become a “good guy” overnight. Everything transpired in slow, emotionally arduous steps—sometimes with one step forward and two steps back—but, eventually, these two, who literally represented two sides of a moral compass, finally found a common ground, merging their personal missions with their personal need for each other.
I might be bias in my love for Phoenix’s character because I will admit I loved reading about this guy even when he was getting all violent and stabby-stabby with our heroes. I found him intriguing; he was complex and layered in a way that was compelling. And I’m very happy that finally getting his story ticked all the boxes and delivered in a way I dreamed it would.
I’d honestly never been a huge fan of Bellamy’s across the series—not particularly disliking him, but certainly not adoring him in a secondary role in the way I have with Gray, Alastair and Raiden (OBSESSED!). But I was very pleased with how much I was won over by his story. I loved his backstory and enjoyed seeing a deeper complexity to the sex-crazed, cocky angel we’d seen before. His anguish and dilemma over caring for Phoenix, despite everything he stood for, made him more relatable and more likeable. And the way he eventually gave over to his feelings, treasuring his connection to Phoenix as the gift it was (and most certainly not a mistake), was gratifying and heartwarming.
When it comes to the larger arc, with the battle between good and evil/heaven and hell, I’m still stunned (see: impressed) the stakes manage to get higher and higher with each book. Each battle/fight scene gets more intense and brutal as the books play out, and I have no doubt whatever Osborn has in store for the final two books will be new levels of epicness.
For now, I’ll sit impatiently in a corner and endure this dreadfully long wait until I finally get to read my favourite brother’s book… Raiden!
May 1, 2022
A lifetime of only looking out for myself, and now, I’d die tomorrow if it meant not living a single day without him.
I finished this hours ago and I have not been the same. Immediately went back to reread my favourite parts. I feel like I've been waiting my entire life for this book. The only way I can describe how I feel is that feeling you get when you're eating a good meal and you have to restrain your self from practically inhaling it because not only will you choke, but the food will be gone faster than you want it to. This was the good-est food 🤌🏾🤌🏾
Do I have the words to write a proper review?! No. I don't. Maybe later. Maybe not. Brain = mush.
I'll just be in the corner crying because Bellamy. Because Pheonix. Because this:
“In the thousands of years I’ve lived, I’ve given my body but never my heart,” Bellamy said, his gaze softening. “But today, tomorrow, and long after I draw my final breath, I give my heart to you and only you. I never want a day to pass where you’re not beside me.”
I finished this hours ago and I have not been the same. Immediately went back to reread my favourite parts. I feel like I've been waiting my entire life for this book. The only way I can describe how I feel is that feeling you get when you're eating a good meal and you have to restrain your self from practically inhaling it because not only will you choke, but the food will be gone faster than you want it to. This was the good-est food 🤌🏾🤌🏾
Do I have the words to write a proper review?! No. I don't. Maybe later. Maybe not. Brain = mush.
I'll just be in the corner crying because Bellamy. Because Pheonix. Because this:
“In the thousands of years I’ve lived, I’ve given my body but never my heart,” Bellamy said, his gaze softening. “But today, tomorrow, and long after I draw my final breath, I give my heart to you and only you. I never want a day to pass where you’re not beside me.”
December 30, 2022
2nd reread: I love Bell and Nyx. Somehow, I loved them even more during my second reread. Maybe because I knew what they will go through in the next books, or maybe because I payed more attention to little details of their relationship. I love these two just as much as I love Daman and Warrin. If you read my first review you will see that I didn't like some things in Bellamy's book... well, scratch that. I adore their book now and changed my thoughts about most of the things (not all) I didn't like during my first reading and first reread. 🙇
After I finished Alastair's book I decided to reread Bellamy since I missed these two so much! That being said I read that we see Laz wearing a shirt during Bell and Phoenix's wedding so there was no way Al didn't see him. Those who have read Alastair will know what I'm talking about. 😅
Anyway, Bellamy and Phoenix are one of my favourite couples! They deserve all the happiness in the world! I already miss them again! 💙🖤
1st reread: 06/26/22 - 06/29/22
I enjoyed rereading this book more than the first time I read it. Somehow I felt Phoenix and Bell's feelings stronger this time. The first time I read this book, I wasn't feeling very well, so there's that. I saw that one of the reasons for lowering my rating was the sex scenes. Well, during the reread, I thought it was HOT!
But there were still things I didn't like and wished were different, so my rating stayed the same. For example, I wanted to see a bit more of Phoenix. I loved him and felt like he didn't get the attention he deserved. What bothered me was that we got one paragraph for Phoenix's father, and that was it. Why not deepen this? I get what the purpose was behind this, but while Bell talked about his life, his family... Nix never did. Also, the second reason for lowering my rating before (see the original review. Still, it contains significant spoilers) stays the same.
Even though there were things I didn't like, I LOVED this book. The enemies-to-lovers, the hate-love, their chemistry, Bell's vulnerability, their feelings... and that ending!!!!! LOVED IT ALL!!! I miss these Nephilim brothers and can't wait for Rai and Al's books.
Original review:
This book broke my heart and then pieced it back together. 💘❤️ I laughed and sobbed and swooned. Before reading Bellamy, I thought he and Nix may be able to replace Daman and Warrin, but nope, it didn't happen.
💕💕{special place of honor to my bestie @Mariam. You made reading Bellamy even more amazing!!! All of our comments, screaming, sobbing, and just sharing it all together with you after we finished Bell was something I can't express how much I cherished. Love u, you're the best!!!}💕💕
This is the fifth book in the series, and the books should be read in order. Bellamy's book is enemies-to-lovers, but it's so much more. We have a big family, couples from previous books, so many new revelations and plot twists, and other characters besides the main couple that will blow your mind. If you haven't read this series, you should do it!!!! Every book is unique and AMAZING, and so much more I can't find words to describe!!!! From here on, my review will contain major spoilers, so please DON'T read if you haven't finished Bellamy's book!!!!
🔥 Nix and Bell were on FIRE. 🔥 I think what I loved the most was that Bell never, not even once, tried to change Phoenix. And Nix stayed the same. He didn't change. At the beginning of the series, he was this anti-hero, and he didn't turn into the good guy.
⚠️⚠️⚠️MAJOR SPOILERS BELOW:⚠️⚠️⚠️
First, Bellamy. In the previous books, we saw Bell as the cocky sex god, who always laughed, made jokes, and so on. But here, we see so much more. We see who Bell truly is. I didn't expect it and absolutely loved when Bell said, 'fuck them all, you're mine.' 🙌
I was cheering for him and being angry together with him at his brothers. I understood their point of view, but mostly I understood Bell. He was suffering for a year, fighting this, and none of them knew. And it wasn't like they didn't know what it felt like to have a mate. So, yep, Bell, I was right there with you when you were angry. But I also loved the reaction of Bell's brothers. It was normal for them not to accept Phoenix. What made my heart clench was how hard all of them tried for Bell. They showed us how much he means to them and how much they love him. Ughh, all these moments were so emotional!!! And Bell's childhood and the way he felt... I was SOBBING while reading this!!!!! 😭😭😭
Now let's talk about: PHOENIX!!! Ugh, I love this guy!!!! Like seriously, who wouldn't? I can't even describe how much I love him. From all the mates to our Nephilim boys, I love Warrin the most; after him is PHOENIX! He was like, "everything be damned, the world can burn for all I care, but no one touches Bell"!!!! 🙌I loved how he didn't care about anything besides Bell (and all the Nephilim boys, even though he didn't want to admit it).
🧡Phoenix is a special kind of character, and this proves it:🧡
And can we talk about how Nix once called Bell "you beautiful idiot" in his mind!? 😌🥰
Third, let's talk about 👑 Daman 👑 and Bell. My heart melted every time we saw Daman and Warrin (favorite couple) and during every scene between Bell and Daman. Their friendship and support are just everything. And this made me smile like a fool:
Reasons for lowering my rating: (which are probably more 'it's me, not the book')
- Maybe I had really high expectations, I don't know. Or it can be that I wasn't really in a good mood, maybe? I don't know, but I felt something was missing, especially in the smut part. Since Bell is Lust, I was like - this will be the hottest sex, but umm... it wasn't (at least for me).
- Also, why did Phoenix have to lie and Bell to understand the truth like that? I didn't mind that. What bugged me the wrong way was that I knew it too, and it was sooo predictable what would happen. He lies, Bell learns from someone else, bam Bell is hurt, he doesn't trust him, more inner struggle... It took away from the enjoyment while reading. I was like waiting for that blow, and yep it came. Yet again, this can be because I wasn't in a good mood, so there's that too.
However, after that, I FREAKING LOVED the last few chapters!!!
I was like, holy shit, this is EVERYTHING!!!!🧡🗝️🧡
And I must talk about: 🤍💜🤍💜🤍💜 ALASTAIR AND LAZARUS!!!! 🤍💜🤍💜🤍💜 Ughhh, all the moments between them!!!! 😍😍😍 I was screaming, jumping, screaming more. The first thing me and my bestie did after both of us finished Bellamy wasn't to talk about Bell and Nix, nope... it was to talk about Al and Laz!!!! We spent probably an hour talking about them. Then we were like, "Ops, Bell and Phoenix, sooo," and we started commenting on everything about them. (Yes, we loved Bell and Nix, but Alastair and Lazarus just stole my heart).
Even days after I finished Bellamy, I can't stop thinking about Al and Laz. I need their book like I need air. 😩🥺❤️ Every time I think about them and talk about them with my bestie (yes, we still talk about them. Can't stop, won't stop.), it's torture just thinking about how long we will have to wait. But I know the waiting will be worth it.
❤️ My ranking of the Nephilim brothers after reading Bellamy: ❤️
7. Gray
6. Galen
5. Castor
4. Raiden
3. Bellamy
2. 👑 Daman 👑
1. 👑 Alastair 👑
Yep, that's right, you see it correctly. I, who LOVE AND ADORE with all of my heart Daman who is btw EVERYTHING, put Alastair in the first place. He just stole my heart little by little, it wasn't love at first sight, but it's powerful. I feel like I can relate to Al and this makes me love him even more. I know the next book is Raiden's, and I love him too, but ALASTAIR...😍😭🤍💜❤️
Lastly, I'll end this review with a few quotes:
P.S. I tried so hard this review not to turn into me blabbering about Al and Laz... like this is supposed to be Bell and Phoenix's book, and all I can think about is Al and Laz... 🤍💜🤍💜🤍💜
Initial reaction:
Not enough words!!!!!!! 🧡💙🧡💙🧡💙
This book was soooo good!!!!! 😭😭😭🤌🤌🤌
RTC
I need sleep. I feel like Gray right now. 😂
After I finished Alastair's book I decided to reread Bellamy since I missed these two so much! That being said I read that we see Laz wearing a shirt during Bell and Phoenix's wedding so there was no way Al didn't see him. Those who have read Alastair will know what I'm talking about. 😅
Anyway, Bellamy and Phoenix are one of my favourite couples! They deserve all the happiness in the world! I already miss them again! 💙🖤
“I hate you, Phoenix.” Another tear fell. "But I need you."
"Yeah." I swallowed hard. "I need you too."
"I need you," he repeated. "I don't want to. But I do."
"We're both screwed, then. Because I feel the same."
I rarely laughed. I wasn’t sure I knew how to.
I felt empty on the inside. Hollow.
1st reread: 06/26/22 - 06/29/22
I enjoyed rereading this book more than the first time I read it. Somehow I felt Phoenix and Bell's feelings stronger this time. The first time I read this book, I wasn't feeling very well, so there's that. I saw that one of the reasons for lowering my rating was the sex scenes. Well, during the reread, I thought it was HOT!
But there were still things I didn't like and wished were different, so my rating stayed the same. For example, I wanted to see a bit more of Phoenix. I loved him and felt like he didn't get the attention he deserved. What bothered me was that we got one paragraph for Phoenix's father, and that was it. Why not deepen this? I get what the purpose was behind this, but while Bell talked about his life, his family... Nix never did. Also, the second reason for lowering my rating before (see the original review. Still, it contains significant spoilers) stays the same.
Even though there were things I didn't like, I LOVED this book. The enemies-to-lovers, the hate-love, their chemistry, Bell's vulnerability, their feelings... and that ending!!!!! LOVED IT ALL!!! I miss these Nephilim brothers and can't wait for Rai and Al's books.
Original review:
This book broke my heart and then pieced it back together. 💘❤️ I laughed and sobbed and swooned. Before reading Bellamy, I thought he and Nix may be able to replace Daman and Warrin, but nope, it didn't happen.
💕💕{special place of honor to my bestie @Mariam. You made reading Bellamy even more amazing!!! All of our comments, screaming, sobbing, and just sharing it all together with you after we finished Bell was something I can't express how much I cherished. Love u, you're the best!!!}💕💕
This is the fifth book in the series, and the books should be read in order. Bellamy's book is enemies-to-lovers, but it's so much more. We have a big family, couples from previous books, so many new revelations and plot twists, and other characters besides the main couple that will blow your mind. If you haven't read this series, you should do it!!!! Every book is unique and AMAZING, and so much more I can't find words to describe!!!! From here on, my review will contain major spoilers, so please DON'T read if you haven't finished Bellamy's book!!!!
🔥 Nix and Bell were on FIRE. 🔥 I think what I loved the most was that Bell never, not even once, tried to change Phoenix. And Nix stayed the same. He didn't change. At the beginning of the series, he was this anti-hero, and he didn't turn into the good guy.
"What would I do if I did stay, Bellamy? I'm not like you. I'm not a hero."
"I'm not asking you to be." He pulled back to meet my gaze. "All I'm asking is for you to stay by my side."
⚠️⚠️⚠️MAJOR SPOILERS BELOW:⚠️⚠️⚠️
“I break beds, not hearts.”
First, Bellamy. In the previous books, we saw Bell as the cocky sex god, who always laughed, made jokes, and so on. But here, we see so much more. We see who Bell truly is. I didn't expect it and absolutely loved when Bell said, 'fuck them all, you're mine.' 🙌
If they hurt a single hair on his head while I was gone, I'd bash all their skulls in.
I was cheering for him and being angry together with him at his brothers. I understood their point of view, but mostly I understood Bell. He was suffering for a year, fighting this, and none of them knew. And it wasn't like they didn't know what it felt like to have a mate. So, yep, Bell, I was right there with you when you were angry. But I also loved the reaction of Bell's brothers. It was normal for them not to accept Phoenix. What made my heart clench was how hard all of them tried for Bell. They showed us how much he means to them and how much they love him. Ughh, all these moments were so emotional!!! And Bell's childhood and the way he felt... I was SOBBING while reading this!!!!! 😭😭😭
Now let's talk about: PHOENIX!!! Ugh, I love this guy!!!! Like seriously, who wouldn't? I can't even describe how much I love him. From all the mates to our Nephilim boys, I love Warrin the most; after him is PHOENIX! He was like, "everything be damned, the world can burn for all I care, but no one touches Bell"!!!! 🙌I loved how he didn't care about anything besides Bell (and all the Nephilim boys, even though he didn't want to admit it).
My entire life, I'd looked after myself because it wasn't like anyone else gave a damn about me.
"I would destroy anyone for you." I touched his cheek. "Anyone and everyone who hurt you. I'd kill them all and not think twice about it."
🧡Phoenix is a special kind of character, and this proves it:🧡
Strange how I'd destroyed so much in my life, but he was the one thing I never wanted to break. The one thing I wanted to protect.
And can we talk about how Nix once called Bell "you beautiful idiot" in his mind!? 😌🥰
Third, let's talk about 👑 Daman 👑 and Bell. My heart melted every time we saw Daman and Warrin (favorite couple) and during every scene between Bell and Daman. Their friendship and support are just everything. And this made me smile like a fool:
Me: Hey, bitch.
Daman: Love you too
I needed more coffee. One cup wasn't enough to deal with this bullshit. God, I sound like Daman. (I'm the same phahaha)
Reasons for lowering my rating: (which are probably more 'it's me, not the book')
- Maybe I had really high expectations, I don't know. Or it can be that I wasn't really in a good mood, maybe? I don't know, but I felt something was missing, especially in the smut part. Since Bell is Lust, I was like - this will be the hottest sex, but umm... it wasn't (at least for me).
- Also, why did Phoenix have to lie and Bell to understand the truth like that? I didn't mind that. What bugged me the wrong way was that I knew it too, and it was sooo predictable what would happen. He lies, Bell learns from someone else, bam Bell is hurt, he doesn't trust him, more inner struggle... It took away from the enjoyment while reading. I was like waiting for that blow, and yep it came. Yet again, this can be because I wasn't in a good mood, so there's that too.
However, after that, I FREAKING LOVED the last few chapters!!!
I was like, holy shit, this is EVERYTHING!!!!🧡🗝️🧡
And I must talk about: 🤍💜🤍💜🤍💜 ALASTAIR AND LAZARUS!!!! 🤍💜🤍💜🤍💜 Ughhh, all the moments between them!!!! 😍😍😍 I was screaming, jumping, screaming more. The first thing me and my bestie did after both of us finished Bellamy wasn't to talk about Bell and Nix, nope... it was to talk about Al and Laz!!!! We spent probably an hour talking about them. Then we were like, "Ops, Bell and Phoenix, sooo," and we started commenting on everything about them. (Yes, we loved Bell and Nix, but Alastair and Lazarus just stole my heart).
Even days after I finished Bellamy, I can't stop thinking about Al and Laz. I need their book like I need air. 😩🥺❤️ Every time I think about them and talk about them with my bestie (yes, we still talk about them. Can't stop, won't stop.), it's torture just thinking about how long we will have to wait. But I know the waiting will be worth it.
❤️ My ranking of the Nephilim brothers after reading Bellamy: ❤️
7. Gray
6. Galen
5. Castor
4. Raiden
3. Bellamy
2. 👑 Daman 👑
1. 👑 Alastair 👑
Yep, that's right, you see it correctly. I, who LOVE AND ADORE with all of my heart Daman who is btw EVERYTHING, put Alastair in the first place. He just stole my heart little by little, it wasn't love at first sight, but it's powerful. I feel like I can relate to Al and this makes me love him even more. I know the next book is Raiden's, and I love him too, but ALASTAIR...😍😭🤍💜❤️
Lastly, I'll end this review with a few quotes:
“Dummy.”
"You know, I've heard stories of men burning down entire cities… worlds… just for one last kiss." Phoenix ghosted his lips over mine. "I think I get it now."
When he kissed me, a small, pained whimper escaped me. Unstoppable, just like this ache in my chest.
And then he disappeared.
"I feel nothing for humans and don't care about their fate. But you can always trust me to be by your side. I'll always protect you."
He looked… terrified. I had never seen him like that before.
P.S. I tried so hard this review not to turn into me blabbering about Al and Laz... like this is supposed to be Bell and Phoenix's book, and all I can think about is Al and Laz... 🤍💜🤍💜🤍💜
Initial reaction:
Not enough words!!!!!!! 🧡💙🧡💙🧡💙
This book was soooo good!!!!! 😭😭😭🤌🤌🤌
RTC
I need sleep. I feel like Gray right now. 😂
October 18, 2023
Don’t we all love an anti-hero? Well I most certainly do 🥰
This is the story of Bellamy, the nephilim with the curse of lust, whos mate is Phoenix, the demon who fights at the side of Asa (Lucifer’s son) and who already attacked and almost killed some of the nephilim brothers and their mates. Not the nicest person, as you might imagine, but a very interesting one, and one who’s pov I’ve been most interested in of all the characters so far.
And he didn’t disappoint: even though he felt the undeniable connection to Bellamy, he fought it tooth and nails, because he’s always only been looking out for one person so far: himself.
And yet, he can’t help himself - when Bellamy is caught (and tortured in the underworld), Phoenix the one who looks after him, bringing him food, and caring for him, even though under the pretence of only trying to gain Bellamy’s trust.
And when the tide turns, it’s just beautiful to see these two fall for each other, even though there doesn’t seem to be a happy end waiting for them.
Some of the tropes were a bit predictable (I mean: HOW ON EARTH didn’t they suspect Belphagor’s true motives???), and the book itself still follows a similar pattern like the previous ones (with a big battle at the end, followed by a mating ceremony), but I absolutely LOVED the romance, the relationship and the character buildup, that’s why I’ll make it the first book in this series that I’ll rate with 5 stars 🥰
I admit, I’m not as excited for Raiden and Alistair’s books, but I’ll still listen to them when the final audio is released 🙂
This is the story of Bellamy, the nephilim with the curse of lust, whos mate is Phoenix, the demon who fights at the side of Asa (Lucifer’s son) and who already attacked and almost killed some of the nephilim brothers and their mates. Not the nicest person, as you might imagine, but a very interesting one, and one who’s pov I’ve been most interested in of all the characters so far.
And he didn’t disappoint: even though he felt the undeniable connection to Bellamy, he fought it tooth and nails, because he’s always only been looking out for one person so far: himself.
And yet, he can’t help himself - when Bellamy is caught (and tortured in the underworld), Phoenix the one who looks after him, bringing him food, and caring for him, even though under the pretence of only trying to gain Bellamy’s trust.
And when the tide turns, it’s just beautiful to see these two fall for each other, even though there doesn’t seem to be a happy end waiting for them.
Some of the tropes were a bit predictable (I mean: HOW ON EARTH didn’t they suspect Belphagor’s true motives???), and the book itself still follows a similar pattern like the previous ones (with a big battle at the end, followed by a mating ceremony), but I absolutely LOVED the romance, the relationship and the character buildup, that’s why I’ll make it the first book in this series that I’ll rate with 5 stars 🥰
I admit, I’m not as excited for Raiden and Alistair’s books, but I’ll still listen to them when the final audio is released 🙂
April 30, 2022
OMG.
this book meets my expectations about the couple and their relationship is so well built I felt all their emotions.
I laughed and cried with them.
There are also steamy scenes and packed ones full of adventures.
It is always good to meet all the previous characters and see how well they interact.
Waiting for Raiden.
Ps I have a feeling about Alistair and someone else....
this book meets my expectations about the couple and their relationship is so well built I felt all their emotions.
I laughed and cried with them.
There are also steamy scenes and packed ones full of adventures.
It is always good to meet all the previous characters and see how well they interact.
Waiting for Raiden.
Ps I have a feeling about Alistair and someone else....
December 16, 2022
Bellamy's story is definitely my favourite so far, sorry Daman! I cried way too much throughout this whole book. One of the reasons I love binge reading a whole series is the story is fresh and my feelings about each character are always building. So glad it's only over a week til Alastair's story!
I like how we see more of Bellamy, his childhood and how he hides his sadness behind Lust's actions, and I love how close he is with Daman. Both of these boys have made me cry so much, the emotional investment in this family is high for me 🥰
I also actually really liked Phoenix, he's been a character I've been interested in since book 1 and I love him and Bellamy together, even though I did want to knock their heads together so many times! I really like how they took care of each other and I'm looking forward to seeing how Phoenix becomes part of the family going forward.
The only thing that's bugging me is that they still haven't defeated the bad guys or even come close really, for how powerful the Nephilim and Angel's are. I get that there's 7 brothers, 7 books, but surely they should have the bad guys on the back foot and desperate by now 😂
I like how we see more of Bellamy, his childhood and how he hides his sadness behind Lust's actions, and I love how close he is with Daman. Both of these boys have made me cry so much, the emotional investment in this family is high for me 🥰
I also actually really liked Phoenix, he's been a character I've been interested in since book 1 and I love him and Bellamy together, even though I did want to knock their heads together so many times! I really like how they took care of each other and I'm looking forward to seeing how Phoenix becomes part of the family going forward.
The only thing that's bugging me is that they still haven't defeated the bad guys or even come close really, for how powerful the Nephilim and Angel's are. I get that there's 7 brothers, 7 books, but surely they should have the bad guys on the back foot and desperate by now 😂
May 1, 2022
A bit conflicted...so I shall sleep on it.
Edited to add:
I'm very disappointed in this book. I have been waiting for Bell and Phoenix's book since the very beginning but... I was expecting more.
More intensity
More angst
More push and pull.
More everything really.
Even the sex scenes were repetitive and boring.
After Gray's book I was wanting a win in this series...something like Daman's book. But sadly, this series is going downhill for me.
Edited to add:
I'm very disappointed in this book. I have been waiting for Bell and Phoenix's book since the very beginning but... I was expecting more.
More intensity
More angst
More push and pull.
More everything really.
Even the sex scenes were repetitive and boring.
After Gray's book I was wanting a win in this series...something like Daman's book. But sadly, this series is going downhill for me.
February 29, 2024
3.5 stars
Bellamy is the enemies to lovers book for Bellamy and Phoenix's romance. This one seems to be a lot of peoples favourite of the series so I was pretty hyped for it, even if I didn't like Phoenix in the previous books.
Sadly I was a little let down with it. My problem was that Phoenix did some heinous things in the previous books and at no point did I like him or want him get with Bellamy. And I think that's the issue, with villainous character's that are apart of an enemies to lovers romance you tend to like them and most of the time they never do anything truly irredeemable. With Phoenix, I never liked him and he did some stuff that I wouldn't be able to forgive. I was doomed to not vibe their romance.
Now I didn't hate them together. If I closed my eyes and pretended I didn't know what he did, I could enjoy them together. They have some nice banter and angst.
However, the plot was the main thing I enjoyed with Bellamy. Things are ramping up even more and getting tense and exciting!
Sons of the Fallen
Book 1: Galen - 4 stars
Book 2: Castor - 3 stars
Book 3: Daman - 4.5 stars
Book 4: Gray - 2.5 stars
Book 5: Bellamy - 3.5 stars
Book 6: Raiden - 4 stars
Book 7: Alastair - 4 stars
Book 7.5: Beyond the Storm
Bellamy is the enemies to lovers book for Bellamy and Phoenix's romance. This one seems to be a lot of peoples favourite of the series so I was pretty hyped for it, even if I didn't like Phoenix in the previous books.
Sadly I was a little let down with it. My problem was that Phoenix did some heinous things in the previous books and at no point did I like him or want him get with Bellamy. And I think that's the issue, with villainous character's that are apart of an enemies to lovers romance you tend to like them and most of the time they never do anything truly irredeemable. With Phoenix, I never liked him and he did some stuff that I wouldn't be able to forgive. I was doomed to not vibe their romance.
Now I didn't hate them together. If I closed my eyes and pretended I didn't know what he did, I could enjoy them together. They have some nice banter and angst.
However, the plot was the main thing I enjoyed with Bellamy. Things are ramping up even more and getting tense and exciting!
Sons of the Fallen
Book 1: Galen - 4 stars
Book 2: Castor - 3 stars
Book 3: Daman - 4.5 stars
Book 4: Gray - 2.5 stars
Book 5: Bellamy - 3.5 stars
Book 6: Raiden - 4 stars
Book 7: Alastair - 4 stars
Book 7.5: Beyond the Storm
April 26, 2022
~4.5
"As Bellamy moved from my neck and kissed me, the taste of my blood on his lips, I knew I wouldn't lift a finger to save the world. But I would burn everything down to save him"
Loved Bell and Nix. The story wasn't perfect (some small niggles) but their connection, enemies to lovers dynamics, all the feels - was top notch. Loved that acceptance was a process and not happened instantly despite the mates bond. And that we got to see how it was a process for the brothers as well. And that Phoenix stayed who he is and didn't become an angel just because he fall for one.
The bond between the brothers was as strong as ever and I can't get enough of this found family.
Raiden is next and I'm pretty sure Titan is his mate. And I have a wild guess about Alasteir's mate.
So now I need everyone to read the book so that I could discuss it with all of you who share my love for the Nephilim brothers.
Paperback was worth every dollar.
"As Bellamy moved from my neck and kissed me, the taste of my blood on his lips, I knew I wouldn't lift a finger to save the world. But I would burn everything down to save him"
Loved Bell and Nix. The story wasn't perfect (some small niggles) but their connection, enemies to lovers dynamics, all the feels - was top notch. Loved that acceptance was a process and not happened instantly despite the mates bond. And that we got to see how it was a process for the brothers as well. And that Phoenix stayed who he is and didn't become an angel just because he fall for one.
The bond between the brothers was as strong as ever and I can't get enough of this found family.
Raiden is next and I'm pretty sure Titan is his mate. And I have a wild guess about Alasteir's mate.
So now I need everyone to read the book so that I could discuss it with all of you who share my love for the Nephilim brothers.
Paperback was worth every dollar.
May 1, 2022
“I do want to kill you. Someday.”
“But right now? I want to fuck you.”
I can’t imagine how many times I giggle reading this, like a psycho on a killing spree, because I was so in love with Bellamy since book one and this book was well delivered! And Pheonix, GAH DAMN, boy aren’t you hot!
Pheonix is nothing like I expected. Firstly, he’s HOT AF! I love the way he was so over protective of Bellamy since the beginning. He’s so grumpy but so loving when it comes to Bellamy. Always has a soft spot for him, I loved that so much. I ache for him for his past, but I am so proud and happy that he got his HEA. Oh, and Phoenix has a tail 👀 and lemme tell you, he did put it for good use… *drool*
Bellamy had stolen my heart since book one. With his Sin of Lust, of course I’d be attached. I wanted to devour this book for so long since I’ve known him. And hell, I devoured. Him, mostly *smirks* Bellamy’s personality has always been what I’ve expected so, loving him was easy. His prologue destroyed me and my heart breaks for him too. Love isn’t something he look forward to because of his Sin, and I never thought that his Sin made him feel unsatisfied with his life, so that was like a stab to the heart for me. I loved Bellamy as much as I loved Phoenix. His charms stole my breath away. Oh, and HIS SEX APPEAL IS EVERYTHING I DIDNT EXPECT, VERY HAWT!
Pheonix and Bellamy fit like no other couple would. Their trope is super different than the other brothers and I think that was what makes this story more enjoyable. The enemies-to-lovers in this one was written so well. The banters and arguments were just perfect. I love the sex too, it was hot and fucktastic lmaoo ;) I also loved how Phoenix was so overprotective of Bellamy and how he couldn’t control himself because of that.
Asa chuckled… and then backhanded him across the face. My fucking heart leapt into my throat. Worse? My body moved forward on an impulse. Not far. But enough for Belphegor to notice.
Gosh, Pheonix was down bad for Bellamy, he can’t even fake it that he didn’t care 🤣🥵
Their love was developed really well, I was so amazed. It was not too fast and not too slow. Just perfect. Their attraction towards each other was instant because of the “fated mates” thingy and because of that, the tension in this one was soo yummy. Let’s just say I couldn’t breathe at some point reading this🤣
The storyline was so enjoyable I couldn’t put it down. I’ve giggled, swooned and grinned so hard from the beginning, middle and towards the end. Never once I’ve felt bored. I was so happy to get into this book because of how much I’ve enjoyed this series and I am so happy this didn’t turn out to be disappointing. I am also so excited that this turns out to be one of my favs in 2022 <3
I talked about how perfect their love development, but mostly I wanted to talk about how painful it felt reading it. Being fated mates didn’t help their differences in purpose of being soldiers. The pain that they had to go through because of that was so heart-wrenching. They knew they couldn’t do anything about it, but they can’t help being so obsessed with each other.
My eyes found Bellamy’s. He glared at me with the fire of a thousand suns. So much scorn in that one glare. Something else lingered in those depths too. Something neither of us could deny but both of us refusing to accept. A thing we couldn’t accept.
”When I was ready to die down there, you wouldn’t let me give up. So how can I let you?”
As you can see there were tons of highlights I’ve made in this book, but I can’t help putting this one particular conversation in my review:
“Before I throw everything away, I needed to know.”
“Needed to know what?” My voice broke on the last word.
“What it was like to taste you,” he whispered. “To feel you.”
My heart broke reading that…
Okay, enough about the adorable MCs. Now of course I am so happy I could see the brothers again. Nothing has really changed, Galen is still grumpy, Mason is still so protective over Gray, and Gray still manage to steal my heart in this one. Gosh, he’s cute. And Daman, being so caring with Bellamy just makes me smile the whole time. I don’t think I could ever say goodbye to these guys :(
Not only the romance was amazing, the plot too! (not too late to talk about the plot right?) I enjoyed the plot in Gray’s book as much as this one. It is so much better in this because we get to learn more about Asa’s army side because of Phoenix’s POV and it was so entertaining. Can’t wait to see what happens next because “someones” awake now.
favourite moments:
(might have minor spoilers)
🖤 “Dont…leave.”
🖤 Pheonix fed him food😭😭
🖤 Tail scene WAS SO FKING HOTT IM DEAD
🖤 Bellamy protected Phoenix from Galen, “Fuck off, Wrath.” “I said fuck off!” THAT WAS HOT.
🖤 Nicknames 😭😭😭
🖤 The banter
🖤 CONFESSIONS😭😭😭😭
🖤 bottom-for-you *heart eyes*
🖤 “Baby”
🖤 The wedding gift 😭😭😭😭😭😭
This book is taking over my whole shelves on GR and I'm not even complaining.
November 3, 2023
4.5 Stars
May 1, 2022
DNF ~47%
I was so looking forward to this one, but the author basically gave me the opposite of what I wanted in terms of dynamics, and the weird power imbalances here just feel a bit gross to me. I think I'm gonna have to pass on the rest of the series, as it just seems to be getting worse, and it honestly wasn't that great to start with.
I was so looking forward to this one, but the author basically gave me the opposite of what I wanted in terms of dynamics, and the weird power imbalances here just feel a bit gross to me. I think I'm gonna have to pass on the rest of the series, as it just seems to be getting worse, and it honestly wasn't that great to start with.
May 2, 2022
I really think the story could have been better developed. Like, it felt very condensed to me. Actually, that's what I felt about the whole series.
I'm not sure about Raiden and Titan but I'm sure looking forward to Alastair's story.
I'm not sure about Raiden and Titan but I'm sure looking forward to Alastair's story.
June 8, 2022
This series is amazing!! Yasss five stars all the way!! I can’t wait for Raiden’s book!!
I binged read this series as I’m sure you could tell 🤣.
I loved each couple. Every time I thought I’ve had a favourite couple, the next book proved me wrong. Sigh 😂 so why choose? I love them all!! Although Phoenix and Bellamy does have a slightly higher ranking coz enemies to lovers duh and you know I love my villains and together with lust personified they’re just scorching hot and there are sweet moments too!!
I binged read this series as I’m sure you could tell 🤣.
I loved each couple. Every time I thought I’ve had a favourite couple, the next book proved me wrong. Sigh 😂 so why choose? I love them all!! Although Phoenix and Bellamy does have a slightly higher ranking coz enemies to lovers duh and you know I love my villains and together with lust personified they’re just scorching hot and there are sweet moments too!!
May 17, 2022
Dear Jaclyn Osborn, I know there is another Damian in you, and until then I can't give more than three stars. Sorry about that, but I know you can do it!!
I'm sorry but I expected so much of this book and it didn't deliver.
First issue for me: I expected a lot more tension, Sexual, physical, aggressive. Didn't happen, they fucked at 20% 🙄
Second issue: I expected more longing... Again they fucked at 20% and got together soon after. WTF 😐😐😐
Third issue: both main characters read as the same person a lot.
Four issue: I expected the brothers to be opposed in other ways, they know what the fuck is a mate for them, so I expected a: ok you can have him, just out of this house. Something like that.
Fifth issue: Too long, wasn't necessary, cut half of the sex scenes and I would have been happy.
Sixth issue! I expected mind-blowing sex, Bellamy is the avatar of lust, LUST!!! That fact translating to his come making a person orgasm another time didn't impress me.
It needed more, Damien had that, so everytime I read about him being present I just smile. Not with this one, but I have hopes.
Because Alastair.... GURRRRRRRRLLLLLLLLL I swear to God I didn't see that coming because they have known each other for soooo long, so dear book gods make that shit epic!!!!
Dunno if I would like gluttony's book, seems is gonna be a lot like Gray's, but I'll try.
Cause ALAISTAIR YA'LLLLLLLLLL 😧😧😧😧😧
I'm sorry but I expected so much of this book and it didn't deliver.
First issue for me: I expected a lot more tension, Sexual, physical, aggressive. Didn't happen, they fucked at 20% 🙄
Second issue: I expected more longing... Again they fucked at 20% and got together soon after. WTF 😐😐😐
Third issue: both main characters read as the same person a lot.
Four issue: I expected the brothers to be opposed in other ways, they know what the fuck is a mate for them, so I expected a: ok you can have him, just out of this house. Something like that.
Fifth issue: Too long, wasn't necessary, cut half of the sex scenes and I would have been happy.
Sixth issue! I expected mind-blowing sex, Bellamy is the avatar of lust, LUST!!! That fact translating to his come making a person orgasm another time didn't impress me.
It needed more, Damien had that, so everytime I read about him being present I just smile. Not with this one, but I have hopes.
Because Alastair.... GURRRRRRRRLLLLLLLLL I swear to God I didn't see that coming because they have known each other for soooo long, so dear book gods make that shit epic!!!!
Dunno if I would like gluttony's book, seems is gonna be a lot like Gray's, but I'll try.
Cause ALAISTAIR YA'LLLLLLLLLL 😧😧😧😧😧
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 12, 2023
This book was beautiful, painful, heart-wrenching, funny, tear-inducing, soft-smiles evoking... you name it, the seven brothers, their mates, Clara, along with Lazarus and his army of angels make you through an emotional roller-coaster. Add enemies-to-lovers troupe into that with childhood abuse and trauma, duty and ASA and you are guaranteed to have, what I call a teary good time! 👍. Bellamy deserved the happily ever after he got with Phoenix and I'm very very excited to get the sneak-peek into their happily ever after. (I refuse to believe Lucifer wins.)
One complain I do have though, please get rid of Purah. That creepy-zombiester is giving me nightmares!
One complain I do have though, please get rid of Purah. That creepy-zombiester is giving me nightmares!
August 10, 2022
reread: 10/8/22
this stupid book always breaks my stupid heart. i’m not sure it puts it back together at the end, because at this point i’m always a sobbing mess.
i love them so much.
original review:
nobody is surprised about the five stars.
i always loved bellamy, so i was sure to love him more after reading this. i wasn’t wrong.
phoenix surprised me so so so much. a villain with a beautiful heart.
i am so excited for raiden’s book, i love my gente giant.
if you haven’t read this series PLEASE do because it’s one of the best out there. you won’t regret it.
this stupid book always breaks my stupid heart. i’m not sure it puts it back together at the end, because at this point i’m always a sobbing mess.
i love them so much.
original review:
nobody is surprised about the five stars.
i always loved bellamy, so i was sure to love him more after reading this. i wasn’t wrong.
phoenix surprised me so so so much. a villain with a beautiful heart.
i am so excited for raiden’s book, i love my gente giant.
if you haven’t read this series PLEASE do because it’s one of the best out there. you won’t regret it.
June 13, 2023
MM Romance
Fated Mates Enemies To Lovers
3 Stars ⭐️
I dont know if it’s the slump I’ve been in forever or that Bellamy has never been an angel I’ve been drawn to but this book bored the absolute hell out of me. I used to love enemies to lovers but it’s a trope that disappoints me most of the time now. These two were actual enemies, on different sides of a war FFS and I hated how fast they gave into each other. Part of what makes enemies to lovers such a great trope is the unresolved sexual tension between the couple while fighting their attraction to each other and when they can’t fight it anymore? Swoon. I didn’t find myself swooning once they gave in because while we’ve seen their connection in the other books leading up to this one, I wanted to experience it through them. I wanted the angst of finding your fated mate and being unable to be with them and I wanted to feel the pining. I did love the banter between them but the author chose to make them give into each other too quickly and it made the middle part dragggggg due to the repetitive sex scenes and lack of anything else happening. Because Bellamy is the embodiment of lust I just expected the sex scenes to be red hot but they were so lackluster after the first few times. I guess I expected Bellamy to be a bit more kinky? I hoped Phoenix’s tail would have been used as a probing device 😂 There was just so much potential there and I felt like it was wasted.
This did pick up for me once the war plot line came back into focus but by then I was just kind of over it 🤷🏻♀️. I have to say for a group of deadly angels they sure do get their asses handed to them quite often. I did enjoy the plot twist this had initially but then I realized this wasn’t a surprise at all. I’ve always felt like this series reads like Supernatural the tv show, the gay version, and honestly I’d have LOVED Dean and Cas together or even a brocest between Sam/Dean so it’s made me love these books even more but I digress 😂. However, this “twist” is so similar to the Lucifer and Son of Lucifer plot line in that show that I’m not as excited to keep reading this series because I’m pretty sure I know everything that’s about to happen. 🤷🏻♀️ It doesn’t help that Raiden and Alastair are just kind of blah characters for me. I like Raiden but am I excited to read about two himbos? Not exactly. Alastair has definitely grown on me but I could take or leave Lazarus so I’m undecided if I will continue on with this series.
The reason I’m even giving this more than two stars is because despite thinking Phoenix/Bellamy gave in too fast, they had quite a special relationship. I didn’t realize how hard it would be to be the embodiment of lust, have everyone want you and your body but only for the night. For Bell to have to see his partners true desire through lust covered glasses sounded so incredibly lonely and Phoenix’s situation wasn’t much better so the fact these two found solace in each other made me happy. The eye change thing was just a really special moment and I absolutely adored Bell’s nickname for Phoenix. This had a lot of sweet tender moments between Nix and Bell and I enjoyed the hurt/comfort vibe between them. I also loved seeing my favorite couples from the other books just being happy and possessive with their mates. I absolutely adored the first 3 books in this series and loved reuniting with my boys. I seem to be the only person who loves Simon and Galen together. The part when Simon calmed Galen’s wrath while Phoenix was in the cage made me swoony. I could feel wrath purring through the book while his wings wrapped around Simon. 💗
Lastly, even though I wasn’t enamored with Gray’s book, I still absolutely adore him and I loved all the Dino-Pete & now Dino-Steve references. They never fail to make me laugh. 😂 🦕🍆
Fated Mates Enemies To Lovers
3 Stars ⭐️
I dont know if it’s the slump I’ve been in forever or that Bellamy has never been an angel I’ve been drawn to but this book bored the absolute hell out of me. I used to love enemies to lovers but it’s a trope that disappoints me most of the time now. These two were actual enemies, on different sides of a war FFS and I hated how fast they gave into each other. Part of what makes enemies to lovers such a great trope is the unresolved sexual tension between the couple while fighting their attraction to each other and when they can’t fight it anymore? Swoon. I didn’t find myself swooning once they gave in because while we’ve seen their connection in the other books leading up to this one, I wanted to experience it through them. I wanted the angst of finding your fated mate and being unable to be with them and I wanted to feel the pining. I did love the banter between them but the author chose to make them give into each other too quickly and it made the middle part dragggggg due to the repetitive sex scenes and lack of anything else happening. Because Bellamy is the embodiment of lust I just expected the sex scenes to be red hot but they were so lackluster after the first few times. I guess I expected Bellamy to be a bit more kinky? I hoped Phoenix’s tail would have been used as a probing device 😂 There was just so much potential there and I felt like it was wasted.
This did pick up for me once the war plot line came back into focus but by then I was just kind of over it 🤷🏻♀️. I have to say for a group of deadly angels they sure do get their asses handed to them quite often. I did enjoy the plot twist this had initially but then I realized this wasn’t a surprise at all. I’ve always felt like this series reads like Supernatural the tv show, the gay version, and honestly I’d have LOVED Dean and Cas together or even a brocest between Sam/Dean so it’s made me love these books even more but I digress 😂. However, this “twist” is so similar to the Lucifer and Son of Lucifer plot line in that show that I’m not as excited to keep reading this series because I’m pretty sure I know everything that’s about to happen. 🤷🏻♀️ It doesn’t help that Raiden and Alastair are just kind of blah characters for me. I like Raiden but am I excited to read about two himbos? Not exactly. Alastair has definitely grown on me but I could take or leave Lazarus so I’m undecided if I will continue on with this series.
The reason I’m even giving this more than two stars is because despite thinking Phoenix/Bellamy gave in too fast, they had quite a special relationship. I didn’t realize how hard it would be to be the embodiment of lust, have everyone want you and your body but only for the night. For Bell to have to see his partners true desire through lust covered glasses sounded so incredibly lonely and Phoenix’s situation wasn’t much better so the fact these two found solace in each other made me happy. The eye change thing was just a really special moment and I absolutely adored Bell’s nickname for Phoenix. This had a lot of sweet tender moments between Nix and Bell and I enjoyed the hurt/comfort vibe between them. I also loved seeing my favorite couples from the other books just being happy and possessive with their mates. I absolutely adored the first 3 books in this series and loved reuniting with my boys. I seem to be the only person who loves Simon and Galen together. The part when Simon calmed Galen’s wrath while Phoenix was in the cage made me swoony. I could feel wrath purring through the book while his wings wrapped around Simon. 💗
Lastly, even though I wasn’t enamored with Gray’s book, I still absolutely adore him and I loved all the Dino-Pete & now Dino-Steve references. They never fail to make me laugh. 😂 🦕🍆
April 12, 2023
Rating: IDK. 3 stars I guess.
Didn't love it, didn't hate it, Meh.
Maybe I'm just tired of this story arc??
Maybe I'm just tired of immature behavior and irritating side characters??
Maybe this is why I usually avoid series >3 books...
Maybe it’s Maybelline 🎶🎶
Anyway…
I like Bellamy and his lust archetype was interesting. I like Phoenix and never really found him to be that bad/dark. I also really like the dynamic between them and the attraction is great when they give in to their need to be together.
I DON'T like the hypocritical behavior of all the other Nephilim toward their mate status and find it unforgivably obnoxious.
Coupled with the fact that this whole war/battle/conflict/struggle thingy feels endless and like it's all the same?? Color me bored, annoyed, and over it with this series.
Didn't love it, didn't hate it, Meh.
Maybe I'm just tired of this story arc??
Maybe I'm just tired of immature behavior and irritating side characters??
Maybe this is why I usually avoid series >3 books...
Maybe it’s Maybelline 🎶🎶
Anyway…
I like Bellamy and his lust archetype was interesting. I like Phoenix and never really found him to be that bad/dark. I also really like the dynamic between them and the attraction is great when they give in to their need to be together.
I DON'T like the hypocritical behavior of all the other Nephilim toward their mate status and find it unforgivably obnoxious.
Coupled with the fact that this whole war/battle/conflict/struggle thingy feels endless and like it's all the same?? Color me bored, annoyed, and over it with this series.
June 11, 2023
4.5/5 stars
May 1, 2022
4.5 🌟
May 3, 2022
Another installment I enjoyed a lot. I do wish we’d gotten a bit more of the pining and angsting, but oh well. Bellamy and Phoenix were still great.
Raiden is up next and I think his story will be pretty sweet. Not sure why he’s so oblivious to his mate though; I feel bad for Titan. 😂
But, the best thing to come out of this, I think, is Alastair’s mate reveal!!! I died. That is gonna be some complicated shit forreal!
PS: Saw someone else say it, and I’m feeling like it might happen - Asa redemption arc…??? Not sure how on board I am, but we’ll see what happens.
Raiden is up next and I think his story will be pretty sweet. Not sure why he’s so oblivious to his mate though; I feel bad for Titan. 😂
But, the best thing to come out of this, I think, is Alastair’s mate reveal!!! I died. That is gonna be some complicated shit forreal!
PS: Saw someone else say it, and I’m feeling like it might happen - Asa redemption arc…??? Not sure how on board I am, but we’ll see what happens.
May 2, 2022
3.5 - 4 stars!
This is the fifth book in the Sons of the Fallen series and features Bellamy and Phoenix. Was I expecting more from this enemies-to-lovers story? Absolutely. But I'm rating this book for Phoenix because he was the perfect anti-hero.
Asa, Lucifer's son is closer to the weapon he needs to defeat the Nephilim and destroy the world. Bellamy and his brothers are unsure of the outcome of the coming battles and the war as a whole especially when they discover that Bellamy's mate is none other than the demon Phoenix. Phoenix has hurt Bellamy's brothers and their mates and he is also Asa's follower and right hand in some ways.
Phoenix and Bellamy fight their fated mate bond but when Bellamy is captured and tortured by B, Gray's dad, things change and Phoenix's life is about to spiral out of control into territory he is not familiar with.
Neither Bellamy or Phoenix trust each other and Bellamy's brothers definitely don't trust Phoenix. But Phoenix is a survivor and his reasons for doing things are his own. In a world of good and evil, everyone must choose a side to survive even if that comes at a cost. Phoenix's self preservation is admirable and while some of his decisions aren't great, I get why he is the way he is and I can't fault him. Bellamy is part angel so I understand his need to be the hero but I also struggled with his reaction or rather non-reaction to how his brothers treated Phoenix initially. Bellamy was also a little too self pitying for me.
Call me crazy but I just felt so much for Phoenix. He's a born demon and as such has a demon nature. He was in an impossible position in many ways and it seemed as if he made all the sacrifices and apologies despite his nature where Bellamy and his brothers who are supposed to be these more forgiving beings were just...well...assholes.
With a battle coming, loyalties are tested, betrayals are revealed and new allies are made. Asa has fallen...or has he...and Lucifer has risen. The war is coming...
Will Phoenix and Bellamy burn together or burn to ashes? I know where Phoenix stands.
This was good but it was nowhere near as good as Daman's book. Coming off of Gray's story I was hoping for more with this one but it missed the mark for me just a bit. But my issues mainly were with Bellamy and his underdevelopment and the way that the other brothers treated Phoenix. The steam in here was good but I would have liked to have more and with more switching. I wish Bellamy had had a little more passionate depth like Phoenix. I am interested in seeing what is next in this world because there are still some brothers that need their mates and there is still a world to save.
This is the fifth book in the Sons of the Fallen series and features Bellamy and Phoenix. Was I expecting more from this enemies-to-lovers story? Absolutely. But I'm rating this book for Phoenix because he was the perfect anti-hero.
“I would destroy anyone for you.” I touched his cheek. “Anyone and everyone who hurt you. I’d kill them all and not think twice about it.”
Asa, Lucifer's son is closer to the weapon he needs to defeat the Nephilim and destroy the world. Bellamy and his brothers are unsure of the outcome of the coming battles and the war as a whole especially when they discover that Bellamy's mate is none other than the demon Phoenix. Phoenix has hurt Bellamy's brothers and their mates and he is also Asa's follower and right hand in some ways.
Phoenix and Bellamy fight their fated mate bond but when Bellamy is captured and tortured by B, Gray's dad, things change and Phoenix's life is about to spiral out of control into territory he is not familiar with.
"As Bellamy moved from my neck and kissed me, the taste of my blood on his lips, I knew I wouldn’t lift a finger to save the world. But I would burn everything down to save him.
Neither Bellamy or Phoenix trust each other and Bellamy's brothers definitely don't trust Phoenix. But Phoenix is a survivor and his reasons for doing things are his own. In a world of good and evil, everyone must choose a side to survive even if that comes at a cost. Phoenix's self preservation is admirable and while some of his decisions aren't great, I get why he is the way he is and I can't fault him. Bellamy is part angel so I understand his need to be the hero but I also struggled with his reaction or rather non-reaction to how his brothers treated Phoenix initially. Bellamy was also a little too self pitying for me.
Call me crazy but I just felt so much for Phoenix. He's a born demon and as such has a demon nature. He was in an impossible position in many ways and it seemed as if he made all the sacrifices and apologies despite his nature where Bellamy and his brothers who are supposed to be these more forgiving beings were just...well...assholes.
With a battle coming, loyalties are tested, betrayals are revealed and new allies are made. Asa has fallen...or has he...and Lucifer has risen. The war is coming...
Will Phoenix and Bellamy burn together or burn to ashes? I know where Phoenix stands.
“You know, I’ve heard stories of men burning down entire cities… worlds… just for one last kiss.” Phoenix ghosted his lips over mine. “I think I get it now.”
This was good but it was nowhere near as good as Daman's book. Coming off of Gray's story I was hoping for more with this one but it missed the mark for me just a bit. But my issues mainly were with Bellamy and his underdevelopment and the way that the other brothers treated Phoenix. The steam in here was good but I would have liked to have more and with more switching. I wish Bellamy had had a little more passionate depth like Phoenix. I am interested in seeing what is next in this world because there are still some brothers that need their mates and there is still a world to save.
October 21, 2023
I changed my mind, this is the best one so far
Okay so there's something delicious about an enemies to lovers romance, especially when they really are "kill or be killed" level like here.
It's been obvious for a couple of books now that there's something going on between Bellamy and Phoenix and now we get their story.
And it's a right doozy! Full on enemies, not even a hint of just dislike, they're on opposite sides in a war between good and evil and they've almost killed each other a few times.
I loved how Jaclyn slowly unfurled their relationship in this one, letting us see the deep conflicts they were facing because of their attraction.
Of course, it's way more complicated than that, but no spoilers here! Just pick it up and enjoy the ride.
Also, I'm seriously getting vibes of something possibly involving Simon and the Light Bringer sword, I don't think Asa's vision is going to be quite what he thought.
Okay so there's something delicious about an enemies to lovers romance, especially when they really are "kill or be killed" level like here.
It's been obvious for a couple of books now that there's something going on between Bellamy and Phoenix and now we get their story.
And it's a right doozy! Full on enemies, not even a hint of just dislike, they're on opposite sides in a war between good and evil and they've almost killed each other a few times.
I loved how Jaclyn slowly unfurled their relationship in this one, letting us see the deep conflicts they were facing because of their attraction.
Of course, it's way more complicated than that, but no spoilers here! Just pick it up and enjoy the ride.
Also, I'm seriously getting vibes of something possibly involving Simon and the Light Bringer sword, I don't think Asa's vision is going to be quite what he thought.
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