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Syd Neben Author Of Antique Roman

From Syd's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

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Syd Neben Why Syd loves this book

Angels & Man is the sequel to Angels Before Man. I adored the first book, so I knew Angels & Man would be an instant favorite.

Whereas Angels Before Man was a queer retelling of the fall of Lucifer, Angels & Man is a queer retelling of the watcher's flood. The book follows two angels, Azazel and Samyaza.

Samyaza is desperate to return heaven to its former glory, where Azazel has only known rejection since the war. Samyaza leads a group of angels down to Earth with the plan of turning humanity back towards God. But not everything goes according to plan when some of the angels start to feel more at home, and more loved, on Earth with the humans. Of course, Lucifer and his band of fallen angels roam the Earth, content to further dissuade the other angels.

The writing in this book is just as good as…

By Rafael Nicolas ,

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1 author picked Angels & Man as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

A Queer Retelling of the Watcher's Flood

The angel Azazel is miserable in Heaven. In the aftermath of Satan's fall, the angels live in the reconstructed ruins of an old utopia, oppressive and paranoid of any new rebellion.

The angel Samyaza is content in Heaven, but he longs for the eternal city's former glory. Watching the feeble humans below, wallowing in sin for centuries after Adam and Eve, he sees opportunity to earn back the Lord’s favor.

On Earth, the Watcher angels arrive to lecture on God's love, but the love of a human soon begins to seem much warmer.


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The High House by James Stoddard,

The Victorian mansion, Evenmere, is the mechanism that runs the universe.

The lamps must be lit, or the stars die. The clocks must be wound, or Time ceases. The Balance between Order and Chaos must be preserved, or Existence crumbles.

Appointed the Steward of Evenmere, Carter Anderson must learn the…

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Charlotte Reagan Author Of Just Juliet

From Charlotte's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

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Charlotte Reagan Why Charlotte loves this book

If you saw my last past (The best gay books where no one dies at the end, and one where they do) you'll know that one of my favorite book series is All For The Game. The first book, The Foxhole Court, was published in 2013. The Sunshine Court was a complete surprise ten years later, following my favorite side characters as we get to embark on their journey! Full of love, hope, and a diverse cast, this is a must read!

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By Nora Sakavic ,

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2 authors picked The Sunshine Court as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

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My name is Jean Moreau. My place is at Evermore. I belong to the Moriyamas.. It is a truth Jean has built his life around, a reminder this is the best he can hope for and all he deserves. But when he is stolen from Edgar Allan University and sold to a more dangerous master, Jean is forced to contend with a life outside of the Nest for the first time in five years. The Foxes call his transfer to California a fresh start; Jean knows it is little more than a golden cage.. Captain Jeremy Knox is facing his…


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