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Necromancer Rising #2
Death Enraptured
Follow my heart and make a mess...
That’s putting it mildly.
My life has really taken a complicated turn here in Oakthorne. I keep hoping some fairy godmother will show up and offer me a nice bit of time reversal. Not too much, just enough to ease this pain.
Yeah. Right.
Anyway, as much as there’s hurt, there’s also Death. He is the complication, but a beautiful one I can’t resist when I really, really should. He consumes my every waking moment, submerges me in raging desire I never want to break free of.
Damn.
On top of that messiness, there’s a mystery to solve, a bad guy to defeat, and other new developments within myself to deal with.
So much to do.
So much danger to face.
Where the hell is that fairy godmother?
Death Enraptured is the second book in an M/M Paranormal Urban Fantasy Romance series packed with mystery, danger, a knitting necromancer, a delectable immortal being, plenty of sizzle, and rather disgusting liquid mushrooms.
This book is not a standalone.
That’s putting it mildly.
My life has really taken a complicated turn here in Oakthorne. I keep hoping some fairy godmother will show up and offer me a nice bit of time reversal. Not too much, just enough to ease this pain.
Yeah. Right.
Anyway, as much as there’s hurt, there’s also Death. He is the complication, but a beautiful one I can’t resist when I really, really should. He consumes my every waking moment, submerges me in raging desire I never want to break free of.
Damn.
On top of that messiness, there’s a mystery to solve, a bad guy to defeat, and other new developments within myself to deal with.
So much to do.
So much danger to face.
Where the hell is that fairy godmother?
Death Enraptured is the second book in an M/M Paranormal Urban Fantasy Romance series packed with mystery, danger, a knitting necromancer, a delectable immortal being, plenty of sizzle, and rather disgusting liquid mushrooms.
This book is not a standalone.
350 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 2023
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Richard Amos
67 books385 followersRichard Amos is an author from England who is constantly lost in the worlds he writes about, and the ones in the queue yet to be written. He also has more books in his house than anything else, and is never without a book (and chocolate) in his hands when he's not writing. He’s a proud nerd who loves to dance. Hard.
Richard writes M/M Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance, all with tons of kick-ass action, adventure, twisty plots, and yummy times.
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Richard writes M/M Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance, all with tons of kick-ass action, adventure, twisty plots, and yummy times.
🔗 https://linktr.ee/richardamosauthor
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May 6, 2024
I've given this an A for narration and a C+ for content at AudioGals (have rounded up to 4 stars because of the narration).
I was on the fence about the story in Death Eternal , book one in Richard Amos’ Necromancer Rising series, but in my review, I said that I would probably listen to the next book because the final reveal and cliff-hanger had me intrigued and wanting to find out what happened next. The four audiobooks in the series are on a monthly release schedule, so I didn’t have long to wait before I could get started on Death Enraptured, which picks up where Death Eternal left off.
Note: This is the second book in a same-couple series with overarching plotlines – there are spoilers for the previous book in this review.
At the end of Death Eternal, Marcel discovered that he and Death have been lovers across the millennia, doomed to find each other, to love each other… and under a curse that brings terrible disaster and many deaths – including Marcel’s – every time. For the last twenty years, Death has been searching for a solution that will allow them to be together without causing any cataclysmic events, and thought he had found it in the form of a magical ruby he had specially made to keep the curse at bay. The downside was that it also kept Marcel from remembering the truth – but when, during a moment of passionate abandon (!) the ruby was ripped from around Death’s neck, all Marcel’s memories of him came flooding back, which means that the curse will find them, too. But while Death is determined to find a way for them to be together without kicking off any natural disasters, Marcel is starting to think that maybe they should do the right thing this go-around and just end things. Death needs to go back to work and Marcel will find a way to deal with the heartbreak and move on. Reluctantly, Death agrees to respect Marcel’s wishes and leave him alone – although he’s not going back to work. “If we can’t be together without all this pain, I won’t perform my duties.”
Marcel very quickly learns that heartbreak is the least of his problems when he discovers that his cheating former fiancé, George, is now engaged again, this time to Robert – who is Marcel’s new work-partner. Worse, Robert and George have been assigned an apartment in the same building as Marcel’s, just two doors down. When he finds out that his boss, Emma, is the one who organised the apartment and didn’t bother telling him, Marcel is angry and upset; she knew he would likely be unhappy about the arrangement but simply doesn’t care about his feelings. All she’s interested in is tracking down Nicholas West, the former High Necromancer of Oakthorne, who was revealed to be a lich – a supposedly long-extinct, undead creature that sustains itself by absorbing the spirits of the dead – who is building an army of rogue necromancers ready to do his bidding for some as yet unknown and nefarious purpose.
Marcel working to track down the lich while Death is trying to find another way for them to be together means they spend a chunk of the book apart, although of course, despite Marcel’s decision they should break up, they can’t stay away from each other for very long. Death goes back to the powerful mage who created the ruby for him, and she agrees to create a spell that will enable him and Marcel to slip into another dimension for short periods of time and prevent them from triggering the curse. Although, of course, such a spell carries an unwelcome price.
I have to give the author credit for his ability to ramp up the tension into an exciting climax and to create cliff-hangers that leave you wanting to know what’s next – but the trouble is that there isn’t too much happening between the cliff-hanger at the end of the first book and the one at the end of this one to make the story really gripping. Death’s search for a way to break or circumvent the curse (which throws up an interesting discovery) and Marcel’s annoyance over George aren’t really enough to keep things moving, and although there are some interesting plot points – the introduction of the mysterious onyx key, which it seems Nick is hunting for, Emma’s machinations, and Marcel’s sudden acquisition of several new powers – they only really come into play late on and the story mostly treads water until the last 20% or so of the book. If there was more chemistry between Marcel and Death and if there’d been some actual relationship development, it would be easier to get invested in their romance, and Death’s determination to find a way for them to ensure that their forbidden love doesn’t bring about any more death and destruction would be way more compelling than it actually is. But clearly, the ‘romance’ is meant to be of the Fated Mates variety, and it’s not a trope I enjoy. I want to listen to two people falling in love, not just be told they fell in love eons ago! The author could, in the previous book, have shown Marcel falling in love with Death again (seeing as he didn’t remember him), but he didn’t, instead relying on what felt like ridiculous levels of insta-lust to try to convince me that they are Meant To Be. (He failed.)
Death is still very underdeveloped as a character, and honestly, comes across as a spoilt brat with his whole ‘not gonna work if I can’t have what I want’ thing. I mean he’s literally condemned millions of spirits to walk the earth rather than find peace just because he wants to be able to shag his boyfriend without the world ending? Sometimes, the needs of the many really DO outweigh the needs of the few. Or the one. (#wisdomofspock) And while I continue to like Marcel and enjoy his dynamic with his family, I really wish he’d grow a backbone. He just meekly accepts the (really suspicious) ban on seeing or talking to Jenn (his former partner), he lets himself be guilted into talking to George when he really doesn’t want to, and he accepts whatever crap Emma throws his way.
Cooper North delivers another excellent performance here, once again employing an impeccable English accent for both narrative and character dialogue. The voices he’s given to the recurring secondary characters are consistent with their portrayals in the previous book (Marcel’s family, Emma, Nick etc.) and he differentiates clearly and expertly between them all. Given that he’s voicing the undead, witches, ghosts and the like, Mr. North gets to play around with a variety of ‘spooky’, from gravelly, angry poltergeists to breathy spirits, crafty witches and lots in between. When it comes to the humans, I liked the contrast between Marcel and Robert – Robert’s voice is deeper and there’s an element of brashness in the delivery – the female voices are good, and the French accent he gives Marcel’s mother is spot on. Oh, and speaking of accents, he does a much better job with the West Country one this time around. (Possibly because there are fewer speaking parts that requrie it, but whatever the reason, it’s an improvement!)
I’m ending this review still on the fence about this series. The finale is exciting, the cliff-hanger definitely has me intrigued and the narration is strong enough to have me considering listening to the next book, but if I do, I’ll need to adjust my expectations for the romance, which doesn’t seem as though it’s going to develop any further. I’m also hoping that the plot will pick up in Death Unbound, seeing as there’s not a great deal going on with that here. I’m clearly in a minority though – reviews on Amazon and Goodreads for Death Eternal and Death Enraptured are overwhelmingly positive (4.05 and 4.31 on GR), so while I can’t give Death Enraptured a total thumbs up, if the Fated Mates trope is one you’re into, then you may well enjoy the series a bit more than I have so far.
This review originally appeared at AudioGals .
I was on the fence about the story in Death Eternal , book one in Richard Amos’ Necromancer Rising series, but in my review, I said that I would probably listen to the next book because the final reveal and cliff-hanger had me intrigued and wanting to find out what happened next. The four audiobooks in the series are on a monthly release schedule, so I didn’t have long to wait before I could get started on Death Enraptured, which picks up where Death Eternal left off.
Note: This is the second book in a same-couple series with overarching plotlines – there are spoilers for the previous book in this review.
At the end of Death Eternal, Marcel discovered that he and Death have been lovers across the millennia, doomed to find each other, to love each other… and under a curse that brings terrible disaster and many deaths – including Marcel’s – every time. For the last twenty years, Death has been searching for a solution that will allow them to be together without causing any cataclysmic events, and thought he had found it in the form of a magical ruby he had specially made to keep the curse at bay. The downside was that it also kept Marcel from remembering the truth – but when, during a moment of passionate abandon (!) the ruby was ripped from around Death’s neck, all Marcel’s memories of him came flooding back, which means that the curse will find them, too. But while Death is determined to find a way for them to be together without kicking off any natural disasters, Marcel is starting to think that maybe they should do the right thing this go-around and just end things. Death needs to go back to work and Marcel will find a way to deal with the heartbreak and move on. Reluctantly, Death agrees to respect Marcel’s wishes and leave him alone – although he’s not going back to work. “If we can’t be together without all this pain, I won’t perform my duties.”
Marcel very quickly learns that heartbreak is the least of his problems when he discovers that his cheating former fiancé, George, is now engaged again, this time to Robert – who is Marcel’s new work-partner. Worse, Robert and George have been assigned an apartment in the same building as Marcel’s, just two doors down. When he finds out that his boss, Emma, is the one who organised the apartment and didn’t bother telling him, Marcel is angry and upset; she knew he would likely be unhappy about the arrangement but simply doesn’t care about his feelings. All she’s interested in is tracking down Nicholas West, the former High Necromancer of Oakthorne, who was revealed to be a lich – a supposedly long-extinct, undead creature that sustains itself by absorbing the spirits of the dead – who is building an army of rogue necromancers ready to do his bidding for some as yet unknown and nefarious purpose.
Marcel working to track down the lich while Death is trying to find another way for them to be together means they spend a chunk of the book apart, although of course, despite Marcel’s decision they should break up, they can’t stay away from each other for very long. Death goes back to the powerful mage who created the ruby for him, and she agrees to create a spell that will enable him and Marcel to slip into another dimension for short periods of time and prevent them from triggering the curse. Although, of course, such a spell carries an unwelcome price.
I have to give the author credit for his ability to ramp up the tension into an exciting climax and to create cliff-hangers that leave you wanting to know what’s next – but the trouble is that there isn’t too much happening between the cliff-hanger at the end of the first book and the one at the end of this one to make the story really gripping. Death’s search for a way to break or circumvent the curse (which throws up an interesting discovery) and Marcel’s annoyance over George aren’t really enough to keep things moving, and although there are some interesting plot points – the introduction of the mysterious onyx key, which it seems Nick is hunting for, Emma’s machinations, and Marcel’s sudden acquisition of several new powers – they only really come into play late on and the story mostly treads water until the last 20% or so of the book. If there was more chemistry between Marcel and Death and if there’d been some actual relationship development, it would be easier to get invested in their romance, and Death’s determination to find a way for them to ensure that their forbidden love doesn’t bring about any more death and destruction would be way more compelling than it actually is. But clearly, the ‘romance’ is meant to be of the Fated Mates variety, and it’s not a trope I enjoy. I want to listen to two people falling in love, not just be told they fell in love eons ago! The author could, in the previous book, have shown Marcel falling in love with Death again (seeing as he didn’t remember him), but he didn’t, instead relying on what felt like ridiculous levels of insta-lust to try to convince me that they are Meant To Be. (He failed.)
Death is still very underdeveloped as a character, and honestly, comes across as a spoilt brat with his whole ‘not gonna work if I can’t have what I want’ thing. I mean he’s literally condemned millions of spirits to walk the earth rather than find peace just because he wants to be able to shag his boyfriend without the world ending? Sometimes, the needs of the many really DO outweigh the needs of the few. Or the one. (#wisdomofspock) And while I continue to like Marcel and enjoy his dynamic with his family, I really wish he’d grow a backbone. He just meekly accepts the (really suspicious) ban on seeing or talking to Jenn (his former partner), he lets himself be guilted into talking to George when he really doesn’t want to, and he accepts whatever crap Emma throws his way.
Cooper North delivers another excellent performance here, once again employing an impeccable English accent for both narrative and character dialogue. The voices he’s given to the recurring secondary characters are consistent with their portrayals in the previous book (Marcel’s family, Emma, Nick etc.) and he differentiates clearly and expertly between them all. Given that he’s voicing the undead, witches, ghosts and the like, Mr. North gets to play around with a variety of ‘spooky’, from gravelly, angry poltergeists to breathy spirits, crafty witches and lots in between. When it comes to the humans, I liked the contrast between Marcel and Robert – Robert’s voice is deeper and there’s an element of brashness in the delivery – the female voices are good, and the French accent he gives Marcel’s mother is spot on. Oh, and speaking of accents, he does a much better job with the West Country one this time around. (Possibly because there are fewer speaking parts that requrie it, but whatever the reason, it’s an improvement!)
I’m ending this review still on the fence about this series. The finale is exciting, the cliff-hanger definitely has me intrigued and the narration is strong enough to have me considering listening to the next book, but if I do, I’ll need to adjust my expectations for the romance, which doesn’t seem as though it’s going to develop any further. I’m also hoping that the plot will pick up in Death Unbound, seeing as there’s not a great deal going on with that here. I’m clearly in a minority though – reviews on Amazon and Goodreads for Death Eternal and Death Enraptured are overwhelmingly positive (4.05 and 4.31 on GR), so while I can’t give Death Enraptured a total thumbs up, if the Fated Mates trope is one you’re into, then you may well enjoy the series a bit more than I have so far.
This review originally appeared at AudioGals .
February 11, 2024
MY. GOD.
what the fuck??
the first half of the book was devastating and then the ending??
i hate emma so so much.
that's all i'm going to say...
what the fuck??
the first half of the book was devastating and then the ending??
i hate emma so so much.
that's all i'm going to say...
April 9, 2023
The Possibility of a Chance at Happiness
‘He cupped my face with one hand. “You are an amazing man, Marcel. You are brave, you are resilient, you are beautiful.” His voice came at me as a soft, warm wind. His eyes sparkled with golden starlight. “And you don’t have to do anything you don’t want to. We can wait. We can talk. We can sit and watch trash TV. We can lay in this bed, and I’ll hold you through your pain. I’ll always hold you. I’ll always be here for you, no matter what.” Death broke me down again.’
I can’t truly find adequate words to describe the angst that Richard Amos brings to Death and Marcel, in Death Enraptured, book 2 in his wonderful Necromancer Rising series. As each chapter unfolds, these two men long for something, a connection they have had many times in the past, yet repeatedly come up against obstacles that crush their chances of surviving together.
There are characters in this book that you will either want to hug (Louise) or crush under your heel (Nick). Plus many mysteries yet to unravel, as a key artifact is needed to help balance humanity’s well-being. Death has such heart, for humans, but especially for his Necromancer.
This is a journey of magic, mayhem, and most of all…love!
‘He cupped my face with one hand. “You are an amazing man, Marcel. You are brave, you are resilient, you are beautiful.” His voice came at me as a soft, warm wind. His eyes sparkled with golden starlight. “And you don’t have to do anything you don’t want to. We can wait. We can talk. We can sit and watch trash TV. We can lay in this bed, and I’ll hold you through your pain. I’ll always hold you. I’ll always be here for you, no matter what.” Death broke me down again.’
I can’t truly find adequate words to describe the angst that Richard Amos brings to Death and Marcel, in Death Enraptured, book 2 in his wonderful Necromancer Rising series. As each chapter unfolds, these two men long for something, a connection they have had many times in the past, yet repeatedly come up against obstacles that crush their chances of surviving together.
There are characters in this book that you will either want to hug (Louise) or crush under your heel (Nick). Plus many mysteries yet to unravel, as a key artifact is needed to help balance humanity’s well-being. Death has such heart, for humans, but especially for his Necromancer.
This is a journey of magic, mayhem, and most of all…love!
April 9, 2023
"Our love was forbidden, and I never knew why. But I did know we had to break the cycle this time, stop before we took the town of Oakthorne down because of our hearts. God, I loved him so much."
I do love jumping into a world that Richard has created 🥰 he just has a talent for world building and has amazing characters.
I do love jumping into a world that Richard has created 🥰 he just has a talent for world building and has amazing characters.
April 15, 2023
I was excited for this second book in this series as I love Death and Marcel. In this latest, Marcel is trying to do the right thing, but he is having a hard time with it. Add to that the surprise new partner who himself has a surprise partner, this was a great addition to the series. I was a little surprised and not surprised by the reveal of a bad guy, but I went with the flow. The end was a surprise, too, and I’m wondering how they are all going to do from here. Poor Marcel and Death, but I am hoping for the best. LOL! Recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
December 12, 2023
I have hopes for the moving forward of both this series and the love story as a whole.
October 11, 2025
4 deadly stars
RTF... soon.
RTF... soon.
April 9, 2023
"Death Enraptured" is the second book in Marcel and Death's story, and the author managed to get me up to speed with the storyline again real quick. This is one of the most fascinating storylines about star-crossed lovers I've ever read, with tragedy constantly looming above them. But more than that, I'm truly fascinated with the worldbuilding and thinking about what it would be like to live (or exist) in a world like this...
In this second book, Marcel and Death keep on fighting for a chance to be together, while also fighting outside forces who seem determined to make their lives even harder. There are characters within this series I like, others I feel the possibility to like in the future. There are characters I'm not a fan off, and then there are some who really rub me the wrong way. Let's just say I hope karma will show Emma all the ways she's been wrong so far...
I'm truly fascinated with the "Necromancer Rising" series, and looking forward to find out what will happen next!
In this second book, Marcel and Death keep on fighting for a chance to be together, while also fighting outside forces who seem determined to make their lives even harder. There are characters within this series I like, others I feel the possibility to like in the future. There are characters I'm not a fan off, and then there are some who really rub me the wrong way. Let's just say I hope karma will show Emma all the ways she's been wrong so far...
I'm truly fascinated with the "Necromancer Rising" series, and looking forward to find out what will happen next!
May 6, 2023
Okay this book was awful. In a way I like that the destruction and suffering is because of how selfish Death and Marcel are but at the same time, it’s getting old.
What this book needs is a hefty dose of actual development and emotional maturity. I doubt it will get it because these books feel like they’ve been written by a bored, horny teenager. There’s so much potential here but it all gets swallowed up by the selfish actions of the MCs. And everyone else in there too.
I think I’m disappointed that book two actually seemed worse, like all opportunity for development, for growth and some valuable lessons learned was wasted. I mean, you can’t honestly tell me that Marcel’s mum wouldn’t thwap him upside the head and call him on his self-centred bullshit?
The only reason I gave this 2 stars and not 1 is because I finished it.
What this book needs is a hefty dose of actual development and emotional maturity. I doubt it will get it because these books feel like they’ve been written by a bored, horny teenager. There’s so much potential here but it all gets swallowed up by the selfish actions of the MCs. And everyone else in there too.
I think I’m disappointed that book two actually seemed worse, like all opportunity for development, for growth and some valuable lessons learned was wasted. I mean, you can’t honestly tell me that Marcel’s mum wouldn’t thwap him upside the head and call him on his self-centred bullshit?
The only reason I gave this 2 stars and not 1 is because I finished it.
April 18, 2025
2.5 stars
Warning: This ends on a cliffhanger with absolutely nothing resolved and things much worse than in the beginning.
I don’t think I’m the right audience for this book. I do think Death is selfish. I do think he’s doing a terrible thing just so he can have love with a mortal. There’s nothing that said he couldn’t find love with an immortal. (Marcel is getting close to immortal himself.) The souls are horribly suffering and they don’t need to. People are being killed by crazy souls. And his plan as to why he’s not doing his job isn’t working. For most of the book, he doesn’t seem to care except when he sees child who’s turned into something evil from her rage. Other than that, nothing until about an eighth from the end. And even then he was pretty matter-of-fact about it.
Instead his emotion is about Marcel. The two go on and on and on about how much they love each other and that they couldn’t handle being without the other, etc. ad nauseum. We got the point early on. One scene went for ages and ages with them saying the same thing over and over.
I never quite got their relationship. Death has been around since the dawn of time it sounds like. He should know almost everything. His magic allows him to be in millions of places at the same time. How did he meet a mortal long enough to fall in love? Why did they fall for one another? What do they have in common, what do they enjoy together other than sex? Which they have over and over and over and over again.
I got to the point that I couldn’t stand them. They whined and whined again and again as if they hadn’t already established that they were in a terrible position. When they were together, all they did was have sex. I don’t know if it was even interesting sex because I finally had to speed through them at 2.5x because I couldn’t stand it. It made me lose focus of the other plot, which I played at 1.5x speed, and I just didn’t enjoy what I was hearing.
I think the rest was probably good. There was a lot of excitement and danger, fighting and protecting, betrayals and revelations, all kinds of good stuff. But as I said, it was completely overshadowed by the love story.
I’ll of course have to read the next one but I don’t want to right now. The problem is that I will probably have forgotten a lot of the details by then given how much I read daily.
***Sigh***
The reader, Cooper North, was excellent. His voices were varied and there was a clear distinction between both MCs even when they weren't speaking. When even narrating their own experience, they sounded like themselves. A lot of readers don't do this.
Warning: This ends on a cliffhanger with absolutely nothing resolved and things much worse than in the beginning.
I don’t think I’m the right audience for this book. I do think Death is selfish. I do think he’s doing a terrible thing just so he can have love with a mortal. There’s nothing that said he couldn’t find love with an immortal. (Marcel is getting close to immortal himself.) The souls are horribly suffering and they don’t need to. People are being killed by crazy souls. And his plan as to why he’s not doing his job isn’t working. For most of the book, he doesn’t seem to care except when he sees child who’s turned into something evil from her rage. Other than that, nothing until about an eighth from the end. And even then he was pretty matter-of-fact about it.
Instead his emotion is about Marcel. The two go on and on and on about how much they love each other and that they couldn’t handle being without the other, etc. ad nauseum. We got the point early on. One scene went for ages and ages with them saying the same thing over and over.
I never quite got their relationship. Death has been around since the dawn of time it sounds like. He should know almost everything. His magic allows him to be in millions of places at the same time. How did he meet a mortal long enough to fall in love? Why did they fall for one another? What do they have in common, what do they enjoy together other than sex? Which they have over and over and over and over again.
I got to the point that I couldn’t stand them. They whined and whined again and again as if they hadn’t already established that they were in a terrible position. When they were together, all they did was have sex. I don’t know if it was even interesting sex because I finally had to speed through them at 2.5x because I couldn’t stand it. It made me lose focus of the other plot, which I played at 1.5x speed, and I just didn’t enjoy what I was hearing.
I think the rest was probably good. There was a lot of excitement and danger, fighting and protecting, betrayals and revelations, all kinds of good stuff. But as I said, it was completely overshadowed by the love story.
I’ll of course have to read the next one but I don’t want to right now. The problem is that I will probably have forgotten a lot of the details by then given how much I read daily.
***Sigh***
The reader, Cooper North, was excellent. His voices were varied and there was a clear distinction between both MCs even when they weren't speaking. When even narrating their own experience, they sounded like themselves. A lot of readers don't do this.
April 14, 2023
A love story for the ages......literally
Poor Marcel - most people would be thankful for a romance that spanned the ages. But when your partner is literally named Death, well, that puts a definitely wrinkle in time of things.
First of all - if this is the first book iin Richard Amos's 'Necromancer Rising' series, STOP. You gotta read book 1 ('Death Eternal') first. This is definitely not a standalone book - but it is an amazing sequel to an amazing beginning. Richard Amos really knows how to put the romance in necromance. I'm not gonna give away anything - but this story continues the riveting tale of a chap named Marcel who's caught up in time warps, multi-planar politics, mad love, and, well, a lot of plain old madness and violence in and of themselves. This book starts off with a bang (literally) and only gains accelaration from there. No one can spin a supernatural tale like Mr. Amos. He has nearly convinced me that graveyards would make excellent camp grounds.
Read this story - it's a roller coaster sprinkled with a lot of tenderness, heartache and moments of hope and aspiration.
Now I can't wait for book 3.
Poor Marcel - most people would be thankful for a romance that spanned the ages. But when your partner is literally named Death, well, that puts a definitely wrinkle in time of things.
First of all - if this is the first book iin Richard Amos's 'Necromancer Rising' series, STOP. You gotta read book 1 ('Death Eternal') first. This is definitely not a standalone book - but it is an amazing sequel to an amazing beginning. Richard Amos really knows how to put the romance in necromance. I'm not gonna give away anything - but this story continues the riveting tale of a chap named Marcel who's caught up in time warps, multi-planar politics, mad love, and, well, a lot of plain old madness and violence in and of themselves. This book starts off with a bang (literally) and only gains accelaration from there. No one can spin a supernatural tale like Mr. Amos. He has nearly convinced me that graveyards would make excellent camp grounds.
Read this story - it's a roller coaster sprinkled with a lot of tenderness, heartache and moments of hope and aspiration.
Now I can't wait for book 3.
May 5, 2023
I enjoyed the first book in this series, and the author ups the ante still further with this one. I love the idea of Death and a Necromancer in a cursed relationship trying to get their HEA. The worldbuilding is fabulous as always, and the plot is action packed. And there’s knitting.
I love Marcel’s relationship with his family. It’s obvious they care about each other, and I like how they check in on him and his mother sends care packages. I liked how someone from his past turns up in this story too. I felt sorry for Death, loving and losing over and over, yet not prepared to take the solution offered unless Marcel agrees. These two are sweet together, and I hope they get their HEA.
The bad guy steps up his game. He’s a nasty piece of work, and the degree of that nastiness keeps rising. I like that he’s a formidable enemy and they’re going to have to work to bring him down. I like Robert but his fate isn’t looking good either. Emma is horrible. I hope she gets a good dose of karma before this series is done.
I found this a fast read with plenty of action and twists. I stayed up late needing to find out what happens next, and am now hanging out for book 3!
I love Marcel’s relationship with his family. It’s obvious they care about each other, and I like how they check in on him and his mother sends care packages. I liked how someone from his past turns up in this story too. I felt sorry for Death, loving and losing over and over, yet not prepared to take the solution offered unless Marcel agrees. These two are sweet together, and I hope they get their HEA.
The bad guy steps up his game. He’s a nasty piece of work, and the degree of that nastiness keeps rising. I like that he’s a formidable enemy and they’re going to have to work to bring him down. I like Robert but his fate isn’t looking good either. Emma is horrible. I hope she gets a good dose of karma before this series is done.
I found this a fast read with plenty of action and twists. I stayed up late needing to find out what happens next, and am now hanging out for book 3!
April 25, 2023
I couldn't wait to read book 2 of the series, and it didn't disappoint. Marcel and Death's forbidden love is like a heavy burden on their shoulders. Especially Marcel's. He is such a kind and compassionate guy. I loved how he adored his family. His French mother called him Mon papillion. It's so cute. Apart from the conundrum of how to break a curse, haunting this unconventional but adorable couple, they have their hands full with rogue ghosts, a villainous leech, and an extremely irritating Marcel's boss who I like less and less as the story continues. There are interesting developments happening in this book, which are laying the ground for the future events. It was amazing to immerse into the atmosphere of a small town inhabited by people and ghosts. It's so vividly depicted that I felt being there and roaming those streets with Marcel on patrol. There is quite a lot of action in this book. And some serious steam. Dare I say Death is hhhhot😋. If you read the first book, this one is even more gripping. Enjoy this ride. It's a true delight.
April 30, 2023
Death Enraptured is the second book in Richard Amos’s Necromancer Rising series. Readers who enjoyed book one are going to devour book two. Marcel is back, and his problems are piling up. The lich is still on the loose, and plotting only who knows what. The curse still stands strong that holds Death and Marcel in it’s sway. To be together is to mean destruction on a major scale. But trouble is about to multiply in spades for Marcel as danger now lurks around every corner. Oh and his past? Yeah, that’s going to make a comeback in a big way. Unfortunately, his boss apparently has an ax to grind and he will find himself caught in a whirlwind that could threaten everything that he loves.
This book is a page-turner from beginning to end. The author brings together a variety of characters, situations, and a hint of romance to create a unique balance that keeps you coming back for more. Prepare for a cliffhanger as new revelations are laid bare that will leave you eagerly anticipating what comes next. Things are about to get wild.
5 out of 5 stars.
This book is a page-turner from beginning to end. The author brings together a variety of characters, situations, and a hint of romance to create a unique balance that keeps you coming back for more. Prepare for a cliffhanger as new revelations are laid bare that will leave you eagerly anticipating what comes next. Things are about to get wild.
5 out of 5 stars.
April 20, 2023
Say what now?
What just happened? How? Why? I have a theory and now I'm dying to discover if it's right.
I really love this story. Everything is cloaked in a bit or suspense and mystery. Marcel and Death seemed to find a bit of happiness in this installment of their story. With questionable decisions and shocking events all around, I wonder if our lovely couple are going to get an HEA.
Emma... Oh that woman needs to go. I don't like her at ALL. Is it fair of me to put her in the same category as Nick? They seem like 2 peas in a pod. Evil in different ways.
I love Marcel. This poor man is trying to do the right thing, trying to be good, trying to not break into pieces, but fate is against him. I wasn't expecting the ending. What happened and how? What will this mean going forward? I don't know how I am going to wait for the next book, but I have no choice. So, I shall wait and ponder on my questions.
What just happened? How? Why? I have a theory and now I'm dying to discover if it's right.
I really love this story. Everything is cloaked in a bit or suspense and mystery. Marcel and Death seemed to find a bit of happiness in this installment of their story. With questionable decisions and shocking events all around, I wonder if our lovely couple are going to get an HEA.
Emma... Oh that woman needs to go. I don't like her at ALL. Is it fair of me to put her in the same category as Nick? They seem like 2 peas in a pod. Evil in different ways.
I love Marcel. This poor man is trying to do the right thing, trying to be good, trying to not break into pieces, but fate is against him. I wasn't expecting the ending. What happened and how? What will this mean going forward? I don't know how I am going to wait for the next book, but I have no choice. So, I shall wait and ponder on my questions.
May 4, 2023
Death Enraptured, the second book in the Necromancer Rising series by by Richard Amos was a fabulous continuation of Marcel’s and Death’s story and a captivating paranormal MM urban fantasy romance full of intrigue, mystery, danger and tons of hot steamy chemistry!
This second installment takes us back once again to the sweet little town of Oakthorne with Marcel still trying to come to terms with everything in his own way—including his off the charts attraction to Death himself. The question is can they overcome everything coming their way or are they doomed once again? When more secrets and treachery are revealed, and with enemies lurking at every corner, this story will definitely keep you entertained till the very end!
And while we got some questions answered and mysteries resolved, in true Amos fashion he once again left us with so many more we desperately need answers too and I can’t wait for the next book!
This second installment takes us back once again to the sweet little town of Oakthorne with Marcel still trying to come to terms with everything in his own way—including his off the charts attraction to Death himself. The question is can they overcome everything coming their way or are they doomed once again? When more secrets and treachery are revealed, and with enemies lurking at every corner, this story will definitely keep you entertained till the very end!
And while we got some questions answered and mysteries resolved, in true Amos fashion he once again left us with so many more we desperately need answers too and I can’t wait for the next book!
April 21, 2023
This is the 2nd book in this series and the action never stops as Marcel and Death's journey progresses. The price of their love is soo high; like a phoenix rising again and again. Both are venerable but can't help coming back to each other. Electric emotional threads weave throughout this plot's evolving convolution that held my attention throughout this entire book. This author, true to his marvelous creating great personas, has even made the secondary characters appealing even if Marcel's ex-boyfriend George was such a douchebag. George's fitting reward was more than well deserved. Robert, George's present hookup and Marcel's newly assigned necromancer partner Robert, is an interesting character and one I hope to see more of. This is a continuing trek and I look forward to whatever comes next. This is my voluntary review of the ARC I received.
April 26, 2023
Uhmmm… Wow. That’s about as coherent as I feel at the end of this book. There are so many twists and turns, revelations and double-crosses. My heart broke for Marcel with every new challenge he faced. It was all too easy to get caught up in his pain and longing for his One True Love and his almost overblown sense of responsibility for all the people he’d been tasked with protecting. After all the surprises this story contains, I can safely say that I don’t have the faintest inkling of what might be coming next. (I’m not even going to try to guess, either.) What I do know for certain is that I’m completely desperate to get my hands on it to find out.
I received a complimentary advance copy of this book from the author.
I received a complimentary advance copy of this book from the author.
May 1, 2023
I'm so excited for book 3!! Ok..this book had me on the edge of my seat. I want Death and Marcel to finally have a HEA but the question is will they? So much suspense with Nick and so much mystery with Leon. And the game changer in the end??!! Priceless.
Death and Marcel's relationship is bittersweet but but it is also cursed. They both find each other over and over again but how long will that last? Their love is so strong, you can't help but root for them to be together. But Death also ran from his position to be with the man he loves and ghosts are paying for it. They are trying their best to defeat Nick at his game. But they are always about 2 steps behind. Leon tries his best to help but he can only help so much.
Overall, great book and can't wait for the next one!
Death and Marcel's relationship is bittersweet but but it is also cursed. They both find each other over and over again but how long will that last? Their love is so strong, you can't help but root for them to be together. But Death also ran from his position to be with the man he loves and ghosts are paying for it. They are trying their best to defeat Nick at his game. But they are always about 2 steps behind. Leon tries his best to help but he can only help so much.
Overall, great book and can't wait for the next one!
June 19, 2023
I love when books start off right when the first one leaves off. Death and Marcel are finally together, and are trying to ensure that they stay that way without destroying the world around them. However doing this is not easy, especially when Nick, the lich and former High Warden of Oakthorne, does everything he can to tear them and Oakthorne apart. Marcel finds out that he has some abilities that other necromancers don't have, and does his best utilize them for his sake and for those he loves. Death, on the other hand, is experiencing some inner and outer struggles about whether his choices are the right ones. This series just keeps getting better and better. I can't wait for the third installment.
December 12, 2024
An exciting urban fantasy adventure, marred a bit by a cliffhanger ending. I had to reread the last book to remember what happened with this one, and I was glad I did, because I’d completely forgotten what the twist was, and this book does pick up right where the last one left off. Star-crossed lovers haunted by death and fate, dealing with an unkillable foe who seems to be everywhere at once, as well as endless droves of his manic minions, and now they have an extremely dangerous macguffin to acquire while they’re at it. I wish at least one of these plot threads would’ve been resolved by the end of book 2, but instead, more were tacked on. I’m not disappointed enough that I won’t be reading the rest of the series, but it is a shame.
April 28, 2023
Death Enraptured is book two in the Necromancer Rising series and you definitely need to have read book one before picking this one up.
Death Entaptured is full of mystery, suspense and more twists and turns than a Welsh country road. Poor Marcel is just trying his best - to do the right thing, to make the right decisions, to find a little bit of happiness with his one true love but fate is against him. With characters you love (Louise) and characters you love to hate (Emma) and a surprise ending Death Enraptured is a fun read. I have no idea how the series is going to end, but I know I can’t wait to find out.
Death Entaptured is full of mystery, suspense and more twists and turns than a Welsh country road. Poor Marcel is just trying his best - to do the right thing, to make the right decisions, to find a little bit of happiness with his one true love but fate is against him. With characters you love (Louise) and characters you love to hate (Emma) and a surprise ending Death Enraptured is a fun read. I have no idea how the series is going to end, but I know I can’t wait to find out.
April 30, 2023
This is the second book in the series, you need to read Death Eternal first.
I was super excited for this second book and had no trouble falling back into this world! It is such an interesting and original story. We learn more about Marcel and Death's history and why they are struggling. I really hope they get their happily ever after! But, there are so many twists and turns, as well as shady characters that who knows what could happen next.
Richard Amos is a fabulous story teller. The world building and characters are amazing. Right about the time you think you have everything figured out, it all changes. I can't wait for the next book!!!
I was super excited for this second book and had no trouble falling back into this world! It is such an interesting and original story. We learn more about Marcel and Death's history and why they are struggling. I really hope they get their happily ever after! But, there are so many twists and turns, as well as shady characters that who knows what could happen next.
Richard Amos is a fabulous story teller. The world building and characters are amazing. Right about the time you think you have everything figured out, it all changes. I can't wait for the next book!!!
May 6, 2023
The cursed, volatile, yet charged with chemistry relationship between Marcel and Death continues in the second book of the series, with plenty of twists in all possible areas - after all, Nick is not dead and determined to cause trouble, George is back in Marcel's life with a new boyfriend, and there is a spark of hope for the cursed lover to find a solution how to cheat the curse. Necromancy is a tough job, which clearly shows in the never ending conflicts with the rogues, yet emotions could be equally hard on some. I enjoy the suspense and emotional strain in the story and am looking forward to see more of this world and its two main protagonists.
April 9, 2023
Death Enraptured is the second book in this series and the tone of this book is definitely darker than the first. Marcel and Death are still trying to find a way to be together, all while dealing with a psycho lich trying to burn the world to the ground around them. I am rooting for Marcel and Death so hard but it feels like everything is going against them. Be warned: this book with make you feel a lot of things, anxiety and anger were top of that list for me. Be prepared for the unexpected. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book.
April 10, 2023
You know it's good when the book makes you mad 😂. I really want to know who Marcel and Death pissed off enough to get cursed so badly. I love them, I really do but if they could move their thoughts above the waist that would be great. Just until they took care of that pesky lich problem and maybe drop a house on Emma because she has gotten on my last freaking nerve. I can't wait to see how Marcel and Death deal with this latest fallout, book three can't come soon enough.
*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*
*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*
April 27, 2023
Death Enraptured is the second book in the Necromancer Rising series. It is not a standalone and should be read after Death Eternal. All I can say is Richard Amos has done it again with great world building and character development, I couldn't put the book down. This book has plenty of action and surprises to keep your attention. I love Marcel and Death, they are both written so wonderfully. I love the new characters we are introduced to in this book like Marcel's new partner Robert and I hope we see more of him. I would definitely recommend this book and series.
April 28, 2023
Sexy and involving!
Richard brings us another sexy and involving installment of the Necromancer Rising series! Marcel and Death's story continues with Marcel and Death trying to destroy the Lich, Nick, and save the world from their love and rogue necromancers. Well written with complex characters and plot twists that keep you guessing and turning pages throughout, this book ends in a wicked cliffhanger! I loved reading this story and highly recommend the series. Don't miss out on this book¡
Richard brings us another sexy and involving installment of the Necromancer Rising series! Marcel and Death's story continues with Marcel and Death trying to destroy the Lich, Nick, and save the world from their love and rogue necromancers. Well written with complex characters and plot twists that keep you guessing and turning pages throughout, this book ends in a wicked cliffhanger! I loved reading this story and highly recommend the series. Don't miss out on this book¡
April 28, 2023
Such an enthralling story where the author effortlessly draws you into their written world. I always love diving into this authors work as you seem to get great world building and imaginative tales plus complex characters that are hard to shake off. I love Marcel and death, they really don't have it easy to get some hard won stability in their relationship due to drama and their outside surrounding influences. Their deeply ingrained on my heart and one I'm looking forward to reading more from. Steamy, mysterious and a bliming good plot.
May 4, 2023
Marcel and Death are trying to figure out how to make their relationship work and how to be together even though Marcel knows it’s not a good idea. And this series definitely needs to be read in order. I want to growl at certain characters and possibly hit some. There’s a good amount of action in the story that kept me entertained though it starts off slow and ramps up. There’s some very good development in the relationships shops which was very good. I really want Marcel and Death to get their happy ending. Excited to see what’s going to happen next in the series.
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