Beck Grey goes dark fantasy with Vengeance. A new fantasy world with a story of an assassin seeking revenge and the man he falls for. Zayd is ready to return to Amagi. It’s time to avenge Kas.
From the blurb:
They’re wrong.
I know because I was one of them—an assassin trained to kill without question and then vanish without a trace. Five years ago, on a mission with my closest friend, Kas, the unthinkable happened. We were ambushed by one of our own. I still see Kas’s blood on my hands and the confusion in his eyes as he died. Like a coward, I ran.
Now I’m back.
Amagi hasn’t changed. Same powerful Guilds, same rot beneath the surface. But I’m not the same man who fled. I’ve spent five years planning—waiting for the right moment to strike. I’ll figure out who was responsible, and every name on that list will pay. Slowly. Painfully. They took my brother-in-arms. They took my peace. I’ll take everything from them in return.
The Shabah think they buried their secret. They believe I’m gone.
They’re about to learn that ghosts don’t always stay dead.
Vengeance is an LGBTQ+ fantasy romance featuring a morally gray assassin sworn to avenge the past, a charming merchant unaware of the secrets in his own, and the dangerous connection that binds them. It's a standalone introduction to the Amagi Chronicles universe.
SNik's review:
An Amagi Chronicles novel. Fantasy. Single POV. Heed content warnings.
Zayd is on a mission of revenge for the death of his friend and lover, and after five years he finally has the names of the people responsible. As a trained assassin Zayd is ready for anything, except falling in love with a handsome merchant, which he can’t let derail his plans.
This book is a really interesting introduction to a new fantasy world, filled with political intrigue and a group of highly trained protectors and assassins. I really enjoyed how competent and deadly Zayd was and how committed he was to his revenge, and how Nico immediately accepted Zayd’s purpose. These two had super steamy chemistry and falling for each other seemed a little too easy especially for a hardened assassin like Zayd, but their relationship worked in the story bringing a sweet side to the darker overall theme. Overall, a good introduction to a new planned series, and I look forward to seeing some additional stories in this world.
Molly Otto's review:
This is definitely a new style for Beck Grey, and I am all for it. He puts out beautiful contemporary work, and it was nice to see his take on this darker style fantasy. The world building was top notch that draws you in wanting for more from this universe. Zayd competency in his need for revenge of the wrongs done to him was a thing of beauty to see and the way Nico accepted him immediately for who he was and what his mission was. Their easy love brought a lightness to this darker themed story even if it was maybe a little to easy for Zayd, and that’s only because of his past that it surprised me how easy he fell for Nico. Just goes to show when two people were made to be together, the circumstances don’t change how quickly you are able to fall if the person is your match.
Lori C's review:
Amagi is a world of magic and politics. Zayd is an assassin, raised in the ways of the Shabah. When his partner and lover is murdered, he vows revenge. He wasn’t expecting to find love again.
This is a new world created by Beck Grey. It is an exciting and thrilling read. To me it feels like an interesting start to something new. We know that Zayd and Nico come together in this story, but the work that they start is far from finished. There will be more to come and those stories will tie up the political intrigue yet still have that fantastic romance storyline. I really enjoyed the saving magical people of earth via a new world. Let me also nerd out a bit saying that I absolutely loved the maps, glossary, and character list. It was nice to be able to see that pre planning of how the world is set up and who the story will be about. My first thought was this book is going to be intense with all that information. It is, but it is also a layered world that it was good to have the information there. Then when I read the last chapter, it made me believe that there would definitely be more books (I asked, there will be) because look at the depth in creation. So now it is time to wait, semi-patiently, for the next story. My favorite question that comes at the end of a series read…what happens next?
Wlf_forest's review:
Amagi - a new world created by Beck. Amongst the world building of assassins and their rules and vengeance, a happily ever after relationship for both Nico and Bello!
Got drawn into the world of Amagi and Beck managed to cover all bases as to why Zayd was on Earth and needed to go back. Intrigued by the action and plans of vengeance, you are compelled to keep reading and see the relationship between the two main characters develop from a one night to many nights. As usual hot scenes and emotional scenes abound but not too much angst.
Definitely recommend a read and delve into this new world Beck is taking us. Can’t wait to see what lies ahead.
Vengeance is currently available as an e-book and paperback
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