Thank you Netgalley for this arc.

Sanctum follows Lily who stumbled into the Underworld as a child and awakened a prophecy that had been waiting for her since the dawn of time.

Now, twenty years later, she unknowingly alerts the realms of her existence, and Hell isn’t the only thing coming for her.

The plot and pace of this book was one of the most memorable things about it. Along with the romance, it made for such a wonderful book to read. The interactions between the characters within this book made for great moments. It allowed you to see how the characters developed individually as well as together and ultimately showed how the author reached the conclusion she did at the end of the book.

Overall, I thought this book was a great one. It kind elements of found family, magic and prophecies and was an altogether interesting one.

Unfortunately this was a dnf, the romance took a turn I didn’t like and I tried to push through it but at 60% it was just too much. It wouldn’t be fair for me to continue to read this and end up giving it a bad rating. I liked the plot and some of the characters but the romance irked me a lot, mainly because of how the fmc was acting with it. The sisters bond was nice and the first 10 chapters had me hooked! Overall I think if I continued it wouldn’t probably get a 2 star rating just because it made me cringe a lot at the behaviour the fmc had.

I understand that this is why choose book but I do wish there was a bit more action and that it started out a quicker pace.

Thank you NetGalley and Kayne Publishing for this eCopy to review

Sanctum by Luna Kayne is an intriguing read. We follow Lily, a young woman who unknowingly awakens an ancient prophecy when she stumbles into the Underworld as a child. Twenty years later, she finds herself caught between celestial forces, a powerful archangel and a formidable archdemon. Who both need her to fulfil her destiny. As war looms between the Celestial Lands and the Underworld, Lily must navigate supernatural politics, her own growing powers, and the weight of a fate she never asked for.

What I really enjoyed about Sanctum was its immersive world-building. Kayne crafts a vivid supernatural realm that feels both expansive and mysterious. The tension between the archangel and the archdemon adds an exciting dynamic, and Lily’s journey of self-discovery kept me engaged.

Sanctum is a compelling urban fantasy with strong themes of destiny and power.

I LOVED this book from the first chapter I was hooked.i loved the unique take on the garden of eden heaven / hell so refreshing. It was such a based paced gripping book I can't wait to read more from the author

At first I was unsure Of what exactly I was going to think of this book after reading the blurb. And I am so glad that I have read this book. I loved the characters within this book, as they had brought a lot to the story. The writing style in this book was very well written and I found it very easy to read. I didn’t want to put the book down once I had started reading it. I loved the story and the character development within this book.

I loved absolutely everything about this book and have added this author to my list of "auto-buy authors." A beautifully constructed slow-burn why choose romance that kept me turning pages late into the night.

I wanted to like this book but I just couldn’t get into it. Personal preference and no reflection on the author! If you like a found family, sort of love triangle/why choose spicy adult fantasy I think this could be up your street!

It is a long time that I was so catched by a fantasy book like I was with this one. If you like Supernatural and have some sympathy for greek mythology you will love this story. It is full packed of action between angels and demons as well as witchery and a good chunk of romance. The characters are well written. No one is ondimensional but you encounter new sides of them at every step. Lily the main hero is no damsel in distress or a mary sue but she is very powerful and at the same time vulnerable and loving. At some points I really had to cry because even some of the side characters like the Pegasus would really be worth to have their own story and make the main story much more rich. I really loved the whole book!

𝐎𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐨 𝐈'𝐦 𝐚 𝐡𝐮𝐠𝐞 sucker for a good why choose romance and Sanctum definitely hit the spot in a lot of ways. The mix of celestial and demonic forces, a prophecy that's been waiting to unfold, and a human (that we know of) thrown into the middle of all of this. This book is a chunky one at about 600 pages but it was really fast paced so for the most part it kept my interest.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝... I had some mixed feelings about the romance. While I enjoyed the tension and the dynamics between Lily and her men, the relationships felt a little rushed. I just wanted some more build-up, more emotional depth before all the spice happened. Now don't get me wrong...I love a good spicy time, I mean sign me up BUT in a fantasy book especially, I want to feel the angst between the love interests and get into the banter. When the spice did hit, it was really good.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐤𝐞𝐩𝐭 me hooked for most of this book was the overall plot. The prophecy, the battle between realms, and Lily's journey from a mortal to something else? That I don't want to give to many spoilers on. I did like the found family aspect. I think the author did well on making you fall for the characters and how they protect one another.

𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥, Sanctum was a good, fast paced read with an unique plot. If you love supernatural adventure with some why choose in there then you'll like this one.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐲𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐦.

Fantasy
Romance
Spicy
Angels & Demons

This book started off really great for me but at some point I started to lose interest. The characters were great there was nothing wrong with the plot, but at some point I just started to lose interest. I did finish the book but it took me ages to get through it. The writing style might be the problem for me.

The book is very spicy and it features a human, a demon and an angel it will definitely be something most romantasy readers look for in a book but unfortunately it was not for me.

A huge thank you to Netgalley for a copy of this e-ARC in exchange for this honest review.

I adored this books!!! I’ve always loved book with a biblical theme and this masterfully blended fantasy and religion into a fast paced high stakes books that left me gagging for more.

One of the highlights for me was the relationships between all the characters and how the grew and moved with the story, but the world building was brilliant too and left me feeling complete immersed.

Overall I thought this was a fantastic book and I’d easily give it 5 stars.

3⭐️ 3🌶️

I really wanted to love this book. It had such a great concept but it didn’t feel polished.

I love a good fantasy with an epic quest, found family, and love. But this book felt a little too long. I found myself putting it down for long stretches of time before eventually coming back to it because I really did want to read it.

I can’t help but feel there was a huge missed opportunity with the lack of sword crossing. The tension between an archdemon and and archangel had the potential to be cataclysmic.

This is such a unique take on the classic angels/demons dynamic. The writing and world building are fantastic and will draw the reader in immediately. Lots of great twists to keep you flipping pages as well. Definitely recommend!

So I was super interested in this story until about 60% when it suddenly became a why choose romance between a demon and archangel. I loved the whole beginning, her life with Finn etc.

I enjoyed this story and all the subplots of each characters background, however I feel this was definitely too long and too layered

I was lost entirely when her grandfather basically started orchestrating her sleeping with either of them in his own house (he is death in physical form though so this is somehow acceptable)

It just all got a bit convenient and confusing toward the end, and we didn’t even see how Hectate was released or what happened to Ragnar? Also would have loved a reunion at the end

Let me start by saying that this book’s cover is gorgeous, and secondly, the plot is absolutely gripping! It’s a fated mate triangle involving an archdemon, an archangel, and a mortal with some powerful mojo who join forces to save the world from evil. It’s a perfect recipe for delightful banter, allegiance, and saving the world.

Lily finds herself in a whirlwind of emotions and an unbelievable destiny that seems far beyond her reach. However, a brooding archdemon, an enlightened archangel, and her trusted and new friends, will sacrifice themselves so she can reach her goal.

Though the first few chapters were slow, things started to pick up, and then I found myself flipping pages more quickly than I expected. I was so enthralled that I actually did some research on characters and certain elements woven into the story.

The world-building is unique, and the characters are fascinating, but I was hoping for more depth. I felt everything was hurried along and jammed into one book when it could have been spread out more in a series. There is also a lot of hot adult spice, but it could have been toned down once it ramped up to the grand finale. Seriously, all I wanted to know was if they made it in the end, not who would get their rocks off in the next chapter.

Whether you’re team archdemon or team archangel, one thing is for sure: Lily and her crew are in for one wild ride. Grab your favorite cozy spot and get ready for some illuminating moments and life-threatening encounters.

Thank you to Ms. Kayne for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.

Stars: 4.5
Review Release: 04/03/25
Review Platform: GR / Amazon
Review: This story sucked me in so well! I love how there were multiple inspirations for the demons; their lore and world was incredible. I loved how we had a chosen one prophecy and a why choose romance to invest in. I do wish we could have been left with a better ending as I feel it was more of a cliffhanger than a conclusion. There are still so many things left unanswered so I do hope the author continues this and allows us to find out what happens with Bowie, Slade and the others.

This was an amazing demon/angel fantasy romance while being a why choose as well. The world building could have been done a bit more structured. Some areas of it felt a little choppy and fell a little short. The characters were well diverse and the growth that they've all been through really shows as the story progresses.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the eARC.

Sanctum by Luna Kaye was an enjoyable paranormal romantasy. While I enjoyed certain aspects of the setting and characters, it didn't leave as strong an impact as expected.

This is an engaging urban fantasy filled with supernatural battles, mythology, and unexpected alliances. Lily’s journey from an unsuspecting mortal to the key figure in a celestial war kept me hooked. I loved her strength, vulnerability, and ability to unite people, especially the reluctant duo of archangel Michael and archdemon Asmodeus. The world-building was immersive without overwhelming, and the twists kept me guessing. While the pacing felt rushed, the character dynamics made up for it. With action, romance, and mythological depth, this book is for any fantasy lovers.