I ended up liking this book sooo much more than I thought I would. I was really invested at the beginning, but must admit I found Allie a bit immature and frustrating. I totally loved Simon! (Although it felt like he bounced around emotionally at first…understandable as I read on). Unfortunately, I was worried it was going to be torture to finish the book once I hit part two because I absolutely did not like Rebecca. She grew as a person and eventually on me though. It’s tough to explain without spoilers but essentially, her growth to the ending made her be more of the person I wanted her to be, and the epilogue made me smile so freaking hard. I love that this was a stand alone because I think the story was told very well and ended on a very positive note.

ARC REVIEW
If you are looking for a quick cute read this is a great choice! This fantasy of Allie Graves and her beloved Simon is one that keeps you guessing. The romance between them is cute and the readers are definitely met with some plot twist. This is something I believe would be a hit with a younger audience. Personally it was not one I was in love with, the spice levels were minimal and I had a hard time getting interested in the FMC story. I always acknowledge that fantasy is not my go to genre so where it may lack for me, it may be the perfect read for another. If this author were to venture into a more romance based book I would love to read it.

This was a spellbinding urban fantasy that took me into a world where the consequences of deals with angels are anything but heavenly. Allie Graves, the protagonist, is a compelling character whose journey is filled with challenges as she tries to navigate the complexities of a life intertwined with both celestial forces and a mysterious stranger.

The narrative is marked by dark magic, family secrets and unexpected twists that kept me intrigued. The author's writing style was engaging, and the pacing was well-balanced. The world-building was immersive and I found myself lost in the realm of angels and magic. The end of the novel did a nice job of tying up loose ends and leaving room for future novels.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ //5

Grave Secrets
by: Cassandra Aston

THOUGHTS:

I want to thank NetGalley, the publisher and the author for giving me the opportunity to read this e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

Do you love a book that:

-Dark Fantasy/Paranormal Romance
-Magic
-Supernatural Beings
-Slow Burn
-Enemies To Lovers

This will be for you and it has even more within!

I gobbled up this book! I fell in love with this amazing urban fantasy, the setting/plot/characters were so well written. I moved through this book quickly and didn’t want to put this book down until the very end. If you are looking for a book that pulls you into its dark allure with magic and secrets, twists and turns and give you the feels through the book—this book is for you! I cannot wait for the next book to come out so I can dive right in and get lost in this world once more. I will forever purchase/read/recommend anything by Cassandra.

I enjoyed this book and with a few tweaks it could easily be a 5 star read.

I thought that this book had a good plot overall, but it was a little confusing in places to keep up with who was who as there was a lot of detail in the book. Luckily it didn’t bog down the story too much but I did skip some of the pages and I was pleased when the story picked back up.

The book had magic and romance.

It is 4 stars from me for this one – a little too much detail in places but a great read overall!

Grave Secrets is book 1 in the Prophecies of Angels and Demons series by Cassandra Aston.
A dark fantasy angels & demons romance novel that captivated me from the very beginning.
A phenomenal urban fantasy novel that will leave readers on the edge of their seats.
I loved Aston’s writing was engaging and descriptive.
I thought the world building was fantastic.
And the characters were fascinating and well written.
The storyline is unique and intriguing with a lot of action, suspense and twist and turns.
I’m ready to start book two!

I would like to thank NetGalley and Victory Editing for the opportunity to read this ahead of its publication date in return for my honest review.

I loved this book! This is one of my favorite books of the year. Creepy house, demons, dead people, mystery and a love story. What more could you want?! The story is complex without being confusing and dramatic without being soul crushing. This is a GREAT read and I need the second book yesterday.