I received this ARC in an exchange for an honest review.
Fallen’s First by Kassidy Coursey is a dark fantasy retelling of the biblical story of Adam and Eve but using the Seven Deadly Sins of Hell instead. The story follows Saer, the demon of Pride, and his siblings as they carry out Lucifer’s command: to harvest human souls that will fuel the creation of his infernal army. Each demon is bound to serve Lucifer without question, and to love and worship him above all others. But Saer begins to defy that order when he falls for Neyu (Lust) and enters a forbidden relationship that threatens not only the two of them, but their entire demonic kin if Lucifer discovers the betrayal.
I was lucky enough to beta read this book back in 2023, and I loved it then. Reading it again now, I love it even more. The writing is tight, the characters are vivid, and the emotional depth lingers long after you’ve put the book down.
At its core, Fallen’s First explores the question of blind loyalty. It asks that when someone holds authority over you, should it bring with it your obedience, even when a command goes against your conscience. The story also digs into how people tend to shift blame downward, often targeting the powerless instead of holding those at the top accountable.
As for the banter, there’s so much of it. Watching the dynamics between the demons is a highlight, especially the twins Alus and Arek, who love to get under Saer’s skin.
Overall, I truly loved this book. It’s the first in a trilogy, and I highly recommend you read it if you love dark fantasy, forbidden romance, and a “found family” of colourful demons.
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