This book is dark, moody, and beautifully gothic. We follow Asteria, a 400-year-old seer cursed with terrifying visions of death that never quite tell her the full truth. When she’s suddenly marked by Nox, the god of death, she’s pulled into the Immortal realm where nothing is as it seems—identities shift, secrets unravel, and her destiny becomes entangled with a god’s.

What I loved most is how atmospheric it feels—dreamlike forests, shadowy magic, and a heroine who’s both powerful and vulnerable. The romance simmers slowly, building with tension instead of rushing. It’s perfect if you enjoy morally gray gods, haunting prophecy, and mythic vibes.

Death & Divination is a book that will draw you in & not let you put it down. I devoured this read! This is a dark fantasy romance with immersive world building, curses & prophecies, a unique magic system, an eerie almost gothic setting, & an excruciating slow burn.

Our FMC, Asteria, is a seer plagued by visions of death with a dark past she can’t seem to remember. Shes curious, & sassy, but sometimes a little melancholy, which I loved. She’s taken by the god of death & thrown into this new world where she has to do a lot of self discovery regarding what & who she truly wants, her past, & her powers.

Our MMC, Nox, is the mysterious god of death who has an interesting bond with Asteria. I loved that this man pinned for her. Very “Darcy hand flex”.

Thank you so much to NetGalley & Jadis Moon for the ARC. I absolutely can’t wait for book two!

This was pretty enjoyable for the most part. I really liked the FMC & MMC and am definitely curious what will happen next with them. There are some frustrating time jumps throughout and I wish this had been just a bit longer with more detail to fill in those gaps. This does end in a cliffhanger and it WILL make you face palm but I am interested in reading a second book. Thank you Netgalley for the ARC.

𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰
𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
𝐛𝐲 𝐉𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧
𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

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Read this if you like:
□ enemies to lovers
□ forced proximity
□ fated mates
□ elemental magic
□ shifting
□ slow-burn romance

Thank you, Netgalley, for the ARC.

I finally got the time to finish this book.

The beginning was quite slow-paced, and I really struggled to get into the story. But around 20 % in the book, something unexpected happened, and it broke my heart. I'm not going to spoil anything! I felt really flabbergasted.

One thing I really loved, that made me laugh out loud, was the bickering between the main character and one of the minor characters. I always looked forward to these two being in the same room. Never a dull moment!

The romance in this story is really a slow burn. I was a bit bummed out. I really was hoping for more romance. The male main character set my standards really high, like a shadow god threatening the enemies that if they touch you, he'll pull the limbs from their bodies. Such a green flag!

I was so frustrated when the book ended on a cliffhanger like no, don't end the book like? I need answers. What's going to happen now?! This whirlwind of emotions is not good for my health. Please, give me the next book!

Thank you so much, Cranthorpe Millner and Netgalley, for the amazing chance to read this book!

This was such an amazing read! It had so many magical and fantasy elements I love, especially anything with Elves, Fae, Fairies, and Dragons.

I love that Asterin had a unique and beautiful power that others would see as a curse, creating a sense of unsureness about her place in the world. Pairing her with the shadow daddy Nox and giving them the slowest burn you could imagine was everything!!

The dark vibe the book gave was wonderful and was absolutely full of tension and anticipation! And the plot twist!! Who doesn't love a book with a good plot twist!!

I did, however, feel thier would have been so more world building and character development to help completely immerse myself as the reader in the story and help connect with the characters.

I can't wait for the next one!

I really enjoyed this book and was hooked from page one. I thought the magic system and world was very unique. I would definitely recommend to anyone who likes fated mates. I’m planning to continue the series.

I really enjoyed this! The world building really got you into the story, and the characters were intriguing. It’s really difficult to create a unique magic system for fantasy books and this one did it. I loved seeing the ins and outs.

I love a lot the cover! And more the atory that goes along perfectly with! It was the perfect amount of everything that keeps you hooked every page

4⭐
Our fmc Asteria, home among the mortals, different from all the prophets, long out lived her ancestors as a seer. No one could understand why she was different, but everyone around her felt it blatantly obvious. except for her 3 main companions, Saryah, Tolith & Haryk. Until one day, she had a vision, which led her down a path she never envisioned for herself. A chosen one by the gods. Where she is then taken to the immortal world with her new companions Nox, the lord of the night realm, and his right hand man Nox. It is here where Asteria begins to learn the truth of her differences, her past memories, her true power. But what does it all mean for her? what is her true destiny?

I fell in love with Asteria, her wonder, her curiosity, her feeling as if she never belonged, I found her very relatable, I cannot wait to see how her growth continues. That being said I also quickly grew fond of Nox, his tentativeness towards Asteria, his calm to her storm, his mystery, but do not be fooled, it was evident he would burn the world for her. And lastly Drystan, Nox's right hand man, he grew on me so much through the story. he actually had me laughing out loud with his sarcasm towards the end. I love the banter and back and forth between him and Asteria, I look forward to how their relationship builds.

This book had me completely INVESTED.The ending actually made me cry out loud in horror and frustration 😂 I NEED ANSWERS.

I was sucked into this story from the beginning. It is a great beginning of a new series and I have so much that I still want to know. Asteria is an interesting character, she sees visions of darkness where other seers are adored, she is definitely not. Nox, is the God of Death and he claims Asteria, I will say I definitely added him to the book boyfriend list. The burn between them two is so dang slow. There is tension, intrigue and suspense (in knowing who Asteria really is especially). The politics are also interesting as well as all of the gods.

The world building for me was confusing at times and I feel like some things needed to be elaborated on more. A lot of the story is about Asteria finding out exactly who she is. Overall I really enjoyed the story and I will definitely pick up the next book to see where this story goes.

Thank you NetGalley and Cranthorpe Millner Publishers for the advance copy. All my opinions are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc!
I was a little skeptical of this book - but was SO pleasantly surprised at with this fantastically dark story. The characters felt real and mature - and each showed fantastic growth. I was hooked from the first chapter and am SO excited to fangirl with the world when this comes out.

From the poetic prologue to the final pages, this book pulled me in. Asterea is a layered, cautious heroine, and her dynamic with Nox and Dystan kept me invested. I loved the dark, gothic feel of the Night Realm and the slow-burn tension between characters.

Some reveals were dragged out longer than needed, but the worldbuilding and writing made up for it. I’m hoping we explore more realms in future books and finally get answers about Dystan’s true role.

A rich, immersive read with divine politics, secrets, and slow-burn tension.

First impression, I was immediately drawn in. The prologue is poetic and sets a beautiful tone that the author continues in major moments. The FMC Asteria is a seer who takes psychedelic concoctions to force visions and I found that to be an interesting premise. She is 492 years old which is a refreshing break from our typical 19 year old. I also really enjoyed that the trope of “fae can’t lie” in this world is actually, yes they can lie but it causes such immense pain that they “can’t lie”.

The MMC is the ruler of the Night Realm, God of Death and Darkness, the Reaper, Nox. He is 643 which is technically an age gap, but Asteria thinks they are shockingly close in age. Just goes to show how little a century and a half is for these almost immortal beings. It was a tongue in cheek moment that I found entirely humorous.

This is a TRUE SLOW BURN. Do not go into this book thinking you’re getting a quick romance. You will be disappointed 😹 I however was not in any way shape or form. I loved the pacing. I dominated this book, reading it in 2 days. It’s the first book in a series (ugh the cliffhanger 😭) and I’m excited to continue the series.

If you enjoyed books such as Given or The North Wind, but with even darker themes, I think you’ll really enjoy this book.

My critiques:

There are some repetitions that I could not ignore. Nox’s power of smoke being calming is one example, but what truly pushed me over the edge is describing Drystan as “the brunet god”. 40 times according to my kindle this was mentioned, in a 400 page book. That amount of times had to be an intentional decision, but I just did not vibe with it. Also the thing that drew me in and made me want to burn through this book, the prologue, was repeated verbatim, and that took a little of the magic and beauty away from me.

Thank you NetGalley, Cranthorpe Millner, and Jadis Moon for the eARC. This is my honest review and opinions are all my own.

The premise of this book sounds amazing. And while I did enjoy the world building and the characters. It took me a while to get into the writing style. And a lot of the book just fell flat for me. I do believe there’s a lot of potential and I’d enjoy the direction at the story went. I do think others will really enjoy the story. I’m just not sure it’s for me.

Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC

Asteria is different from others in the realm, she lacks arcane power and is the seer that sees death.
She has stalked death for decades, but as the veil between worlds thins she is the one marked for death.

It is so refreshing to see a main female character who is older than 20!
Once I started reading I did not want to stop. The prologue really pulled me in, and I loved the magic system and worldbuilding.
I am already looking forward to the next book.

Asteria's visions are plagued by death and destruction. Finding that her visions are showing the death of the Marked, souls who are destined to be sacrificed to the gods, only to discover that she too bears a Mark.
I was intrigued by the premise and initially swept along with the character and world building. However two thirds through I began to feel the the pacing was a bit off and the slow burn romance did not seem to be developing. I was also given the distinct impression that I had read the book before as the theme towards the end was so similar to previous work I have read, ultimately leading to a rather predictable cliffhanger.
Overall it was a good story, hopefully the next book will be more punchy.

I am absolutely baffled that this is Jadis Moon’s debut novel! I’m so grateful to have received this ARC. This was a 5-star read for me, and I hope that it gets the recognition it deserves!

Death & Divination introduces you to Asteria, an awkward outsider in a kingdom full of prophets, fae, dracons, and other magical beings! The world building was so good, I felt like I was transported wherever Asteria was.

You’ll venture into different worlds and realms. You’ll encounter elixirs, prophecies, and all sorts of other magic! Betrayal and secrets are everywhere, but the found family is so sweet. Don’t let me forget to mention that there are gods!

If all of my previous words weren’t enough to convince you, let’s talk about the romance! As a romance reader, that was my FAVORITE part. It’s a slow burn, but it’s so, so good. The yearning? Shadow daddy? Morally grey? I couldn’t get enough of it all!

The ending has left me REELING. I need the next book ASAP!

An intriguing world and great atmosphere. The slowest of the burns that only gave me crumbs. A powerful FMC that doesn't quite just how big she can make her presence is always a fun read. Cannot believe the last page was where it was. I am obsessed with Nox and have a desperate need to know more.

Witchy, mysterious, and quietly romantic—Death and Divination is full of moody magic and soft ache. The atmosphere is everything, the magic system is super cool, and the romance had me all in.

*ੈ✩‧₊˚Rating*ੈ✩‧₊˚
3.5/5 Stars

˗ˏˋ ♡ ˎˊ˗Tropes˗ˏˋ ♡ ˎˊ˗
💀Slow Burn
🕯Found Family
💀Revenge
🕯Political Intrigue (Amongst The Gods Mostly)

𓂃🖊Notes and Highlights-

ˋ°•*⁀➷” For anyone who does more thinking than speaking.”

ˋ°•*⁀➷” ‘Are you going to make me beg?’
For the first time in an hour, he smirked.
‘Don’t tempt me.’”

ˋ°•*⁀➷” I cared for the God of Death and darkness.”

ˋ°•*⁀➷” I wanted the darkness.”

💭 Thoughts-

-ˋˏ✄┈┈Wanted more world building, definitely.

-ˋˏ✄┈┈Was literally so good yet so mid all at the same time.

-ˋˏ✄┈┈I will say I was not as entrapped as I wanted to be and still not able to stop reading at the same time, sort of thing that I like in books sometimes.

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