Fantastic start to a new series! The Diabolic is brutal and violent with political intrigue, action, romance, and twists mind games. The characters are incredible - full of complexity and just so compelling. The world-building is outstanding and vivid. You can imagine this galactic empire perfectly. There is no dispute that this would make a blockbuster movie. It perfectly blends the fantasy, sci-fi, and dystopian genres. The description "Game of Thrones in space" is more than accurate. If you've been looking for the next great YA series, this is it. Be sure to check out The Diabolic today!

The Diabolic is one of my favourite YA novels of the year. Set in a galatic setting with Greco-roman influences and a dystopian flair, Nemesis must travel to the Emperor's court in the guise of a Senator's daughter in order to keep said Senator's daughter safe.

I've heard Nemesis being compared to Katniss Everdeen and Celaena Sardothien but I felt there were more similarities with Lada Dragwyla because they are both vicious and I loved reading about every second of their viciousness. I'm simultaneously kicking myself for not discovering The Diabolic earlier and yearning for The Empress.

All I can say is wow! I've been in a bit of a reading funk lately yet I managed 'Diabolic' in one sitting. Nemesis is a diabolic, a genetically engineered humanoid designed to protect her master at all costs. What she shouldn't feel is human emotions beyond devotion to her master but her thoughts about the world and her place in it are challenged when she is sent to the Emperor as a hostage masquerading as her master. Set in space far in the future in a world reminiscent of ancient Rome, 'Diabolic' is a book that will have you riveted from beginning to end.