If you're about to start the Gods and Monsters series, you're in for 3 books of dark, epic romantasy by Amber V. Nicole. Average spice: 3/5. Total investment: 1,918 pages. Here's the exact reading order.
Publication order — the way Amber V. Nicole intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A dark, epic Adult romantasy built around gods, enemies to lovers, ancient beings. 606 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, epic Adult romantasy built around gods, war, slow burn. 640 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A epic, dark Adult romantasy built around gods, war, enemies to lovers. 672 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
The Book of Azrael is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the dark energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for The Book of Azrael →Read the Gods and Monsters series in publication order: 1. The Book of Azrael, 2. The Throne of Broken Gods, 3. House of Striking Opal. This is the intended reading order by Amber V. Nicole.
The Gods and Monsters series has 3 books totaling 1,918 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
Yes — the Gods and Monsters series averages 3/5 spice, with heat ranging from 3/5 to 3/5 across the series.
The Gods and Monsters series is a romantasy series by Amber V. Nicole with dark, epic, romantic vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with The Book of Azrael — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for The Book of Azrael breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.