Terror at the Gates by Scarlett St. Clair 
Series: Blood of Lilith #1
Genres: Fantasy Romance
Source: ARC, NetGalley
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She is the beginning and the end.
She is peace and chaos.
She is terror knocking at the gates.
Estranged from her powerful family, Lilith Leviathan finds refuge in Nineveh, a district in the city of Eden devoted to sin. There, she uses her magic to steal for a living, attracting the attention of the five governing families as well as the church, which expects women to remain pious and silent. When Lilith comes into possession of a beautiful blade, she thinks all her worries are over . . . until her usual buyer dies while inspecting it.
Frantic, Lilith turns to the only man who can help her: Zahariev, head of the Zareth family and ruler of Nineveh. His currency is information, and his power is extortion, though he's always had a soft spot for Lilith. But when the dagger appears, he isn't sure he can protect her from what's to come.
Together, they embark on a mission to discover the true power running their world. As their lives intertwine, Lilith realizes Zahariev is more than just a friend, but their devotion to each other is a threat—to the truth, to the church, and to those who want to tear it all down.
Terror at the Gates by Scarlett St. Clair was so good!!! This fantasy romance has a rich, well developed world that features a theocracy government and the dangers within.
Lilith was raised in a privileged family that was a powerful force in the theocracy of society. But, she never cared for the church or her mother, so she left and went to Ninevah, a den of sin that all the religious flocked to before returning for Sunday church. She is friends with the ruling family there, and Zahariev is her protector. He is also in love with her, and everyone seems to know it but Lilith. Their relationship builds throughout the story, but the focus is on Lilith’s desire to determine what the church is hiding.
There are lots of side characters that impact the plot and it keeps the book moving quickly. I was so wrapped up in this story I couldn’t wait to get back to it. I cannot wait for book 2!
- POV: dual 1st
- Tears: no
- Trope: opposites attract, religious rebellion
- Triggers: View Spoiler »
- Series/Standalone: series
- Cliffhanger: View Spoiler »
- HEA: View Spoiler »
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Blood of Hercules by Jasmine Mas, Servant of Earth by Sarah Hawley, The House at Watch Hill by Karen Marie Moning…then you will probably like Terror at the Gates!
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This sounds really good! At one time I got an ARC of a second in a series for her I think? So didn’t get to it, think I gave the ARC away. Great review!