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Coming November 24, 2026

The Fall of the Crowned King

by Amber V. Nicole

Our rating

Spice 4/5 Darkness 4/5

Spice: high. Darkness: very dark.

Book five of Dianna and Samkiel's saga, out November 24. The series has only gotten bloodier and more explicit since The Book of Azrael, so plan for both.

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Is The Fall of the Crowned King spicy?

Yes, The Fall of the Crowned King is spicy. The scenes are frequent and explicit, and we rate it 4 out of 5. Maybe not one to read over someone's shoulder on the train.

How dark is The Fall of the Crowned King?

We rate The Fall of the Crowned King 4 out of 5 for darkness (very dark). The big content warnings are graphic violence, gore, torture, death of a loved one. The full list is further down the page.

Do you need to read Gods & Monsters in order?

Yes. The Fall of the Crowned King is book 5 of Gods & Monsters, so start with The Book of Azrael.

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Content warnings

Show 4 content warnings for The Fall of the Crowned King
  • Graphic violence
  • Gore
  • Torture
  • Death of a loved one

These are our own notes, not a complete list. If something matters a lot to you, check reviews too.

Details

Series
Gods & Monsters, book 5
Series status
Ongoing
Release date
November 24, 2026
Genre
Romantasy, Dark Fantasy

Gods & Monsters reading order

  1. The Book of Azrael
  2. The Fall of the Crowned King

Full Gods & Monsters series guide

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