Fallens First – Kassidy Coursey

Its head tilted to the side, answering in a tired but curious tone, “Years of seeing your kin come and go, but Neyu is your equal and partner, different and above the others. Why did you avoid her?” Saer’s jaw worked, the line of questioning digging at his insides while at the same time a spark of his innate sin ignited to have someone—even an invisible spirit—acknowledge what Neyu and he meant to one another.

Still, he didn’t owe any explanation to Ruki’s soul about his vow to his maker, nor the danger it suspended over Neyu’s head. And his. “That’s not your concern.” “Neyu said you’ve been gone for a while. She meant you hadn’t returned to the burning place, didn’t she?” Saer blinked, trying to remember when that particular conversation with Neyu took place.

Weeks ago, when she’d first arrived. His stomach clenched. “How in frenzied Hells—?” “I’ve gotten better at hiding.” “It would have been better if you’d stayed quiet.” “Really?” Saer grunted and refocused on sorting through another pile of parchments. He already warred with distracting himself away from Neyu’s absence and fate. He had no patience left for the spirit.

“Seeing the two of you together was interesting.” “Watch yourself,” he hissed between clenched teeth. Ruki’s essence pushed itself from the side of the hut—as if it had physical form—and approached him. “Or what? You’ll take me to the burning place as you took my father?” “It would be a pleasure to take you there,” Saer lied. “Then do it.” Ruki’s soul threw its hands out from its sides. “I’m ready!”

Saer’s lip curled. “You don’t know what you’re asking for.” “Anything is better than this!” Huffing a sharp breath from his nose, Saer cleared off the rest of the papyrus from the desk, storing rolled parchments in his pockets. “You haven’t gone back since you took my father.” Saer’s fingers spasmed, his only tell that it surprised him for Ruki’s spirit to have noticed. The soul’s voice persisted at his back. “I’ve gotten to know all your kin through the decades.

One of them comes in at the last minute, every time, to take…what do you call them? Your harvests? But you don’t return anymore, do you? And I can’t follow them when I’m dedicated to you.” Saer strode through the hut’s exit and slammed the door behind him. He gestured with a harsh wave of his hand, setting the shelter aflame.

This book eviscerated me in the best way. FALLEN’S FIRST is at the same time an origin story, a love story, a revenge story, and a dysfunctional found(ish) family story, all while following our quasi-antihero in a simultaneous redemption and corruption arc. Contradictory? Maybe. But it’s true, and Coursey navigates this so expertly I cannot believe this is her debut novel. -Aspen Andersen, author of The After Hours Coursey’s debut is a thrilling, flaming rollercoaster ride through the Hells and back. Weaving a tale of betrayal, revenge, tragic love and what it means to be human, servant, and demon, Coursey offers a fresh take on the Seven Deadly Sins, and takes readers on an unforgettable journey of the demon of Pride’s dark and compelling origin story.

-C.W. Rose, award-winning author of Oceansong Kassidy Coursey offers a masterful take on the seven deadly sins’ origin story. With an expert hand, Coursey weaves in a delicious cast of unique characters who grow and transform throughout the story in unexpected ways. Clever and chilling, heartbreaking and rebellious, this dark fantasy enthralls with its shocking twists and turns. At the heart of this story is a convincing journey through emotions that reside in our core.

Fallen’s First will keep readers turning the page and begging for the sequel. -Courtney Collins, co-author of the Vows & Valor Trilogy A debut novel that is both breathtaking and damning. Coursey’s writing intrigues as she leads readers to the depths of hell and the many layers of human emotion that are given to the seven deadly sins.

Readers will find themselves sympathetic, laughing, crying and loving Lucifer’s demon children and their experiences with humanity. Fallen’s First presents the start of a multi-layered and deeply satisfying world with more stories desperate to be told, so much so it almost feels sinful. – Erica Rose Eberhart, author of The Elder Tree Trilogy Grab a blanket and snuggle in for the delicious journey that is FALLEN’S FIRST.

This genre straddling dark fantasy reads like your favorite mini series that will have paranormal fans cheering in delight.

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