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Throne in the Dark

Book 1 in the series:Villains & Virtues

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'Throne in the Dark' by A.K. Caggiano is a fantasy novel with a mix of lightheartedness and dark elements. The book follows the story of Damien, an evil half-demon who starts softening for a human named Amma. The writing style is praised for its humor, entertaining dialogue, and well-paced plot, keeping readers engaged from the very beginning. The relationship between Damien and Amma is described as a delightful slow burn that feels genuine, with a blend of humor that adds depth to the prose.

Amma, the lead character, is portrayed as kindhearted and unapologetically herself, which makes her endearing to readers. The book is noted for its interesting worldbuilding and the chemistry between the main characters, Damien and Amma. The author successfully creates a fantasy world filled with adventure, banter, and engaging interactions that leave readers eagerly anticipating the next book in the series.

Characters:

The characters are well-rounded, with Amma as a sweet, strong female lead and Damien as a complex, initially villainous male lead who reveals his soft side.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is witty and humorous, with a light-hearted tone that incorporates clever banter and occasional self-deprecating humor.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot combines fantasy and romantic comedy, centering on a half-demon mage's quest to free his father and a human woman who inadvertently interferes, resulting in a series of adventures.

Setting:

The setting is a whimsical and imaginative fantasy world that supports a blend of adventure and humor.

Pacing:

The pacing is slow, particularly regarding the romance, allowing for extensive character development and evolving relationships.

Notes:

Throne in the Dark is a part of the Villains & Virtues trilogy by A.K. Caggiano.
The story features a half-demon mage named Damien and a human woman named Amma.
The book combines humor and heart throughout its pages, making readers laugh out loud.
Amma and Damien are described as lovable characters that readers often fall in love with.
The series is a fantasy romance with a grumpy x sunshine trope, emphasizing character growth and development.
It's regarded as light-hearted and is compared to a romantic comedy with fantasy elements.
Readers have mentioned that the romance is a slow burn, adding tension and anticipation throughout the trilogy.
The story includes adventures, quests, and humorous situations reminiscent of Dungeons & Dragons.
The first book took some time to get into, but readers found it worth it in the end.
Many comments highlight the clever, tongue-in-cheek writing style of the author, likening it to works by Terry Pratchett.

Has Romance?

The book has a prominent romantic subplot, focusing on the evolving relationship between the main characters.

From The Publisher:

His dark destiny awaits, and nothing will stand in his way. Except her.

Dark lord, demon spawn, prophesied realm destroyer.

With a demon for a father, Damien Maleficus Bloodthorne's destiny could be nothing but nefarious, and with the completion of his most vicious spell, Damien is on the cusp of fulfilling the evil inevitability all of his dark machinations have led to.

And then, her .

Bubbly, obnoxious, blonde.

Harboring secrets of her own, a tiny yet troublesome thief calling herself Amma completely upsets Damien's malevolent plans when she mistakenly gets chained to his side through magic, forcing him to drag her across the realm. Killing her would fix things, of course, but the nauseatingly sweet Amma proves herself useful on Damien's unholy crusade and then proves herself the source of something even more sinister: feelings .

Will Damien be forced to abandon his villainous birthright to help the tender thorn in his side? Or will he manage to overcome the virtue Amma insists on inspiring and instead cut it out at the heart?

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10 months

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