Wicked Believer was a great second book in a series. The audio narration was fantastic. The story I felt was a little longer than it should be and Charlotte definitely aggravated me immensely in this one compared to book 1. Her character seemed to regress instead of develop more. I loved the addition of Az but could have done without the relationship between him and Lucifer. It just felt pushed to please the lgbtq community instead of genuine. This is definitely a 3.5 star read for me. Almost a 4 but not quite.

𝙰𝚞𝚍𝚒𝚘𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚁𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠
🌟🌟🌟
If you like the show Lucifer, but mix it with a love triangle, family drama, and lots of spice. While I devoured and enjoyed the first book, this book wasn't my favorite at all, and honestly, I should have DNF'd at 67% when the new love interest was introduced. It just didn't do it for me, unfortunately! I don't think I will continue this series.

The audiobook is once again done with a multi-narrator, and they did a good job and were easy to listen to. I listened at 2x speed.

Thank you, NetGalley, and Brilliance Publishing for the audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

3.75 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 The first couple of chapters summarized the ending of book one, which was a VERY pleasant surprise! Finally! The first part of this book I could feel like we were going to see some betrayals and I wasn’t sure who to trust. Learned an interesting little plot twist of how Charlotte was brought back and this only fuels what happens with Asriel. Charlotte struggles to find her place in the limelight and her immortality and there is some tension between her and Lucifer at some times. Lucifer is going through his own “turmoil” (couldn’t really think of a better term) and I’m surprised he allowed Michael to do what he did. We near the apocalypse and what Charlotte thinks was a great idea quickly becomes way more than an agreement. The cliffhanger will leave you reeling!!! I don’t know what’s fixing to happen but I don’t know if I can continue, due to personal preference. ****spoiler at the end******do not read if you don’t want a spoiler!!! I don’t normally give spoilers but I feel like some people may need this heads up******
Spice 3.5/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Narrators, Ethan Reid is an absolute dream I could listen to him talk alllllll the time!!! Troy Duran was a nice touch for Asriel. Isabelle Turner was once again perfect as Charlotte.

Thank you NetGalley and Brilliance Audio for the ARC Audiobook.












SPOILER!!!!!












I was shocked that Asriel is brought in as a 2nd (not triangle, but 2nd) love interest to potentially make this MMF (and there would be sword crossing) I typically do not read ANY books with more than “one and one” I even have a hard time with love triangles. I also don’t read MM or FF. As noted previously, this is a personal preference.

Wicked Believer by Kait Ballenger
Original Sinners series #2. Contemporary mythology romantic erotica. Dark romance. Alternating 1st person POV. Can be read as a stand-alone but better in series order. Cliffhanger.
Charlotte and Lucifer may have set up a fake engagement for the paparazzi but their relationship is beyond that now. They need each other. Without limits.

🎧 I alternated between an ebook and an audiobook. The narration is performed by Isabelle Turner, Ethan Reid and Troy Duran, the first two the same from the prior book. All do a fantastic job with keeping the reader’s attention and making emotions front and center. The story and playback is dark and sensual and these actors bring their A game.
I did listen at 1.5 and slightly higher so I could read along at the same time.

I feel this story is a bit more mature and less traumatic. Slightly. Still plenty of triggers to be aware of. Charlotte may not be fully human anymore but nothing has changed in their lust for each other. Now there is an added challenge from his family and Charlotte is right in the middle of it all. Azrael, though not the intended, is Charlotte’s choice for their third.
Major drama, sex, lies and manipulation. And then more consensual kinky sex.
Twisted, and romantic. As long as you’re on the right side of the games. The war is just beginning. Cliffhanger.
4.25

I received a copy of this from NetGalley and publisher Brilliance Audio.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes:
* Love triangle
* Family drama
* BDSN
* Menagé à trois
* Newly engaged
* Fated
* Sharing and voyeurism
* She has new powers and immortality
* He will burn the world for her

Thank you the NetGalley, Kait Ballenger, and Brilliance Audio for this eALC! I was very excited to read the next book in this sexy series!

This picks up right where the first book left off, and while I was a little bummed at how she was struggling to come to terms with things with Lucifer, I could understand her frustrations for things being against her will. Ballenger does well with making this book still so provocative and thrilling, while also showing a different side to their relationship with the new changes that have happened to her.

I also really liked this new love triangle with Azrael! It’s messy and sexy and I am here for that additional steaminess!! 👏🏻

This ended on quite a cliffhanger so readers beware! But it’s a good one and I’m looking forward to reading how this plays out in the next book!

The narration is great in this! Lucifer’s voice is especially so seductive and sultry. I am grateful for having multiple narrators for the 3 POV’s and how well they fit together both with their steady pacing and emotive performances.

I devoured this book (call in Gluttony or Greed if you will)!!

Thank you Kait Ballenger for expanding your world and giving us a tremendous sequel to Original Sinners.

*Note Spoilers for Book 1 Original Sinners*


We pick up in book 2 where we left off at the end of Original Sinners. Charlotte has now become a celestial and is learning what this means, how to navigate the world of the Original Sinners, and how does this change her relationship with Lucifer. Wicked Believer is a fast paced dark romance that will keep you guessing and begging for more as this story and celestial conflict unfolds.

I loved learning more about Charlotte and Lucifer's story and life in NYC.
It was hot and steamy, while also heartwarming to see Charlotte come into her own as a now celestial immortal being! It was so entertaining and I gobbled this up in about 24 hours!!!


Also the narrators of the audio book knocked it out of the park again on this sequel!

Thank you to NetGalley, Montlake, and Brilliance Publishing | Brilliance Audio, and for the Advanced Reader and Listener Copies!

#WickedBeliever #NetGalley

If you like the show Lucifer I think anyone would love this series. I feel like it gives everything and more to the love that Lucifer can give.

The writing was great and I’ll I can say is I’m ready for the next book.

⭐️ 4.25/5 stars 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4 chili peppers)
Wicked Believer by Kait Ballenger came in hot—literally and figuratively. The beginning felt fueled with a lot of anger, but honestly, that only made me more intrigued. The story pulled me in and didn’t let go.
I loved watching Charlotte continue to step into her voice and power—it gave the story such a strong heartbeat. And can we talk about Azriel?? What a fun, unexpected addition that kept things fresh and exciting.
Of course, Book 2 had to leave us dangling off a cliffhanger (rude but effective 😅). Now I’m impatiently waiting for what’s next in this world.
If you like spice, drama, and a heroine finding her strength, this one’s definitely worth picking up!

I listened to this ALC in 1 sitting absolutely yes .

Fallen angels - messy family business - fated mates - 🥵 spicy - sub/dom - mafia vibes.

I will most definitely be carrying on this series

Wicked Believer by Kait Ballenger
If you like dark romance in a paranormal setting with lot's of spice and the seven deadly sins, this might be for you.
It's giving dark Olympus vibes but with a mordern Christian twist.
The audiobook was great! The story intriging enough to continue and the spice was spicy!
3,5 stars and a thanks to NetGalley for the audiobook ARC!

3.75 ⭐'s rounded up

Charlotte is the human fated mate for Lucifer. You get to really see Charlotte grown and learn about being celestial. Lucifer also faces some challenges of dealing with coping to function without his powers. There are some strong BDSM but I think that some of it was just Lucifer being demeaning to Charlotte. I do feel like there was a lot of miscommunication going on and the book could have been shorter if they had just dealt with their issues and communicated with one another.

Azrael was probably my favorite character of this book. It will be interesting to see what happens with Lucifer, Charlotte and Azrael in the next book because Azrael definitely was stirring the pot. Although Daddy Death would be a close second because 🤤🔥🔥🔥.

Isabelle Turner, Ethan Reid and Troy Duran did a wonderful job on the audiobook. I really enjoyed their voices and was able to get through this in one sitting.

Thank you NetGalley, Montlake and Brilliance Publishing for allowing me to read and listen to this story. All my opinions are my own.

Wicked Believer by Kait Ballenger is the tantalizingly spicy SEQUEL to book 1, Original Sinner

If you haven't read book one, do not read this!

Continuing from book one, mini recap- after innocent Charlotte runs away from her toxic and abusive holy roller preacher father and the man she was forced to marry, she escapes to NYC, and her life takes on a very different path. Once she catches the devil's eye and his heart, there is no turning back for this once innocent Christian girl. Her life now is wicked, dangerous, filthy, and she wouldn't want it any other way. Lucifer was wealthy beyond imagination, powerful, deadly, and had no weaknesses, until Charlotte crossed his path. When his old friend Death came to collect her soul, the Devil made a pleading deal with Death himself. 

Now, however, she is no longer quite human. The devil made a deal with death, and now they both need to navigate her new life, powers, and his divine family. Lucifer and his other dangerous siblings (the 7 deadly sins) and his mother Lilith are a lot to deal with. Although she is immortal, there still is a way for them to die, and someone still has their eye on her. Lucifer will burn the world down to keep her safe, and he puts his own life at risk to do it. She doesn't know who to trust: his family, his immortal friends, or the man who comes to her in her dreams? When the first seal is broken and the world starts to succumb to the beginning of the apocalypse, they are all on high alert, and Lucifer calls on two people he trusts most to help train Charlotte to defend herself and prepare for war. She now has a piece of Lucifer in her, and she is the key to so much now, and they will need her in the upcoming battle. 

Well, things are really moving in this crazy world, and book three is going to be quite a ride. Especially with the tease of what is to come with Daddy Death, Azrael. Read this book and you will know what I mean (wink). 

I shouldn't have to warn anyone about the contents of this book if you read book one. It has similar triggers, so if you don't like that, do yourself and the author a favor and just don't read it. You aren't doing anyone a favor by bashing a book you know full well you will not enjoy. Leave it to the depraved that will have a wicked good time reading it.  

What to expect?

- He will burn the world for her
- She likes to press his buttons
- Wedding Plans
- Family Secret Revealed
- Past relationship revealed
- Sharing & Voyeurism
- New Powers revealed
- Family Drama
- Lucifer's Mom is insane
- Daddy Death
- Lots of Spice
- BDSM
- Ménage à trois

I'm not positive how many books will be in this series, but book two opens one of the seals. There is definitely going to be more spice in Charlotte's future now that she can choose what and who she wants (I'm here for it), and it seems like Lucifer's brother Michael got his hands on something none of the siblings want him to have. The worst part of getting an advanced copy of a book is reading it so soon ahead that it feels like forever when the next book releases. (insert whining here). 

A huge thank you to the author Kait Ballenger for sending me a physical ARC of this book and NetGalley and Brilliance Publishing | Brilliance Audio for the ALC in exchange for an honest review.

It was magically delicious, and I devoured this book. 

Audiobook narrated by the wonderfully talented Isabelle Turner, Ethan Reid, and Troy Duran 
This book is available on September 9th, 2025

What full, lush, crazy story. I love stories about Lucifer and this one is wonderful. Charlotte is becoming a badass and Lucifer is finding new ways to create drama while still being redeemable. There was so much spice and Azrael being added to the mix is just perfect. I hope this continues one for many books to come.
The narrators did a phenomenal job with these characters and truly did this story justice.

Story 3,75⭐
Performance 4,5⭐

About the story

I really enjoyed the first book, but this one was difficult to finish! The age old apocalypse storyline was interesting enough for me to keep going.

This is a dark and very spicy fantasy where Lucifer has fallen for a human woman, Charlotte, who is his fated mate. What I disliked the most about this book was the lack of growth/progress, both individually for Charlotte and Lucifer, and as a couple.

Oh, but Charlotte...is so meh as a character in one chapter she loves him, then after a second she hates him… Like make it make sense somehow…. It’s not how trauma mechanisms works… NOPE!!!! I see no reason to root for her. NOPE!!! She is just another character who gives up her beliefs, convictions, and herself because she's too horny to do anything else.

And the worst thing!!!! She has a mate, but wants to try things with another one…. Is there a trope that I am missing?????

The book ends on a cliffhanger, but I won’t be continuing with the series. Although the story has a potential...

About the ALC

The narrators, Isabelle Turner, Ethan Reid and Troy Duran, deliver a clear, steady, and inviting performance that draws the listener effortlessly into the story. Their voices enhance every moment of action, making the suspense and tension come alive. Each character is distinct, with unique voices that feel authentic and memorable. A truly engaging and skillful narration that elevates the book to another level. Although the speed is a bit to slow and it could be better if it would be performed as duet.


Thank you Netgalley and Brilliance Audio for this ALC!

⭐️4.25
🌶️ 3.5

Holy hellfire! Kait you nailed book 2 👏🏼. The tension, banter, brattiness, spice and new characters left me on the edge of my seat.

I loved how the book picked up where we ended Original Sinner (book 1). Charolette is coming to terms with her immortality and how someone else’s choice has shaped her life. Lucifer is surprisingly more protective, devious and dare I say vulnerable. I really enjoyed getting more time with Az and Mimi and finally getting to meet Lilith!

I was so enthralled with the introduction of the heavenly siblings. They are just as devious, manipulative, and sinful as their hellish ones. Things start to get reallll by the second act and take off like a bat 🦇 outta hell (pun intended).

I enjoyed Charolette stepping into her own and seeking her wants. The introduction of a new (yes, I said NEW) love interest was not on my bingo card, but I am here👏🏼for👏🏼it 👏🏼. I felt that the BDSM and Power Play kinks were beautifully and respectfully represented. 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Daddy death 💀 Azrael can train me anytime. I loved the banter between him and Charolette… and sometime Lucifer. The spicy history between Lucifer and Azrael is alluded to and has left me wanting a novella or more in book 3 (🙏🏼 please KAIT!!). I really hope these three can make it work…. I love me a why choose 🫶❤️‍🔥🫶

🎧 The audiobook was perfection 👌🏼 Isabelle Turner is once again an amazing Charolette. Her range of characters is incredible. I loved how she captured frustration, passion and yearning. Ethan Reid again does a phenomenal job as Lucifer. I thoroughly enjoyed his silky, sultry and hypnotic voice, he made me want to say ‘yes, sir’. Troy Duran brings a smoky, dark and forbidding presence to Azrael that has me weak in the knees for daddy death. These three did such an amazing job!

I really enjoyed this book even with the cliffhanger of all cliffhangers for an ending👀. Book 3 … can you come out tomorrow!?

Thank you author Kait Ballenger, NetGalley, Brilliance Audio and Montlake publishing for this ARC and ALC opportunity.

Experiencing Wicked Believer as an audiobook was entirely different from reading the book itself. Dark, filthy, and charged with tension, the audio brings the trauma, kink, and sinful allure of Lucifer to life in a way that left me breathless. A wickedly addictive dark romance.