After a string of so-so reads—I’m calling out you, Ruin & Neferttitis Heart— Lucifer by Ava Martell left me delighted from beginning to end. It’s a page-turner with a plot that never feels rushed. It made the impossible, totally plausible. And the steamy sex scenes were just the icing on the proverbial cake.
I finished it in a day.
I discovered Lucifer while prowling Bookbub Deals, and am very happy with my decision to purchase. Martell is a wonderfully talented writer. Her prose is effortless and engaging, and it left me smiling stupidly at my phone screen and confusing my husband as to why.
From the get-go, you’ll fall in love with Lucifer’s personality. It reminds me of Netflix’s/DC Comics Lucifer, full of charm and sinfully rakish. Yet, Martell’s Lucifer doesn’t shy away from the personal anguish that is his unique history, and for that, I’m grateful. It gave the plot added depth and made the overall stakes much greater.
Lucifer is a BIG character, but our female protagonist, Grace, is equally show-stealing. Her character development is beautifully balanced and believable within the crazy scenario she finds herself in. Not all authors can achieve what Martell has done with Lucifer, and I admire her work all the more for it. If you’re ready for a new author to dive into, Ava Martell’s Lucifer must go on your TBR list.
Eons ago, the Devil fell from grace.
Now, he might be falling for her.
Grace Celestin is no stranger to sin. Working in a dive bar on Bourbon Street will expose a girl to a lot of nastiness. But when a disturbing prophecy leaves her with more questions than answers, the only man who can provide them is more than just a little sinful. He’s Lucifer, the Devil himself.
Luckily, the Devil’s in New Orleans—Hell’s on hiatus and the tide of damned souls has dried up, leaving him between jobs. From the moment he bumps into Grace Celestin, however, he thinks he may have found a new one. She’s being hunted, and not even voodoo can keep rogue angels off her trail.
More intriguing still is the fact that Grace isn’t just beautiful—it’s that unlike every other human who’s ever lived, Lucifer can’t read her soul. And if he wants answers, and his throne back, he’s going to have to help her get some answers of her own.
For the first time since he fell, the Devil has been drawn to the light. And Grace, despite all she knows, finds herself tempted by the darkness.
Lucifer is a 55,000 word stand-alone novel containing adult content and is recommended for readers age 18+