I've been in the business of writing books for a very long time, and I derive particular enjoyment from visiting different places and then trying to relay the "essence" of those places to my readers. Likewise, I'm very adventuresome regarding trying new things, whether it be exotic and strange foods and/or other more personal "things".
A story of lost civilizations, war, enemies, defeat and revenge using mysterious candle.... Honestly, this is too messy. We are thrown "in media res", not given any introduction or explanation of the world we are in. There are a lot of weird names and references to a society, culture and mystic beliefs but nothing is really explained. The story jumps forward arbitrary, again no explanation given (although as nothing really happens but sordid sex it is not that difficult to follow). I would never consider this a ghost story because there is no ghost and it is not scary. No way this is romance or erotica. I do not know what this story tries to achieve, but if fails. Completely.