Dancing had such a cool part to play in this story, and in talking to the gods, and while Isela was faced with a lot of challenges, she held up her own and made for a very cool character to follow. This book had some really pretty writing, and with such an interesting concept that I couldn't help but keep reading. When these two meet, sparks fly, and I'll let you discover where they lead. In comes Isela, a dancer to the gods, with an unfortunate deteriorating health condition that is threatening her career. Set in Prague (hence the DOSAB comparison) after an event they call the godswar, this was an incredibly interesting story, with all the paranormal beings you need, and a morally gray love interest to match - a mix of urban fantasy and paranormal romance, something I hadn't read in a while.Īzrael - our resident bad-boy love interest - is a possessive, but protective, Necromancer who rules over Europe while residing in Prague, with a close-knit group of loyal guards he has a problem that needs fixing. This isn't a recent series, this first book is from 2016 - but I'm very happy I found it and finally decided to pick it up. So this is what I would call a hidden gem, with only 400 ratings and just under 100 reviews on Goodreads, this first book in a trilogy started off in the best of ways. Quick note: if you liked Daughter of Smoke and Bone, I think you will most definitely like this book. Journey to the magical streets of Prague in an alternate present-day supernatural thriller for lovers of romantic urban fantasy. Dancers and necromancers don't mix for a reason-it turns out there are fates worse than death. As the danger increases with each thrilling discovery, trusting Azrael may be the only way to survive a conspiracy to destroy the fragile peace of a broken world.īut the greatest threat is their growing attraction. Isela is thrown into a world of supernatural creatures-demons after dark, witches in the shadows, shifters running wild in city parks-where the grace of gods can truly infuse the blood of the most mortal-seeming dancer. But why does she have to be so frustratingly stubborn-and intriguing? Azrael can make the dead walk, but he can't make the very much alive Isela toe any line.

The Allegiance of Necromancers is powerful but not omnipotent, and when someone starts murdering his kind, Azrael must enlist a human in order to track down the killer. Though her prospective patron is a formidable necromancer with a heated and infuriating gaze, she can hardly refuse the payday. Then she's offered a job that will set her and her family up for life. Isela Vogel has the power to attract the favor of the gods for anyone who can pay her fee but struggles to hide the degenerative hip condition that will end her career.

Death's Dancer by Jasmine Silvera