Thank you to the publisher Franklin Publishing Group LLC for providing this book for review purposes via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

I have read many books with Lucifer in, the fallen angel and tormented soul, I have a weakness for tormented and tortured souls so I have been toying with with reading this book for a few weeks until today when I finally decided to go for it. This was a creative reimagining of Heaven vs Hell, I really enjoyed it as it was different. The ending was unexpected but completely brilliant, until that point this book was averaging 4 stars for me but the ending took it into the stratosphere taking it up to 5 stars as that was genius. I really did not see that twist coming. Overall I though this book was really enjoying and well written, I read the preview on Goodreads and that was what made my mind up read it. The books is just over 200 pages so was a quick and enjoyable read.

Torment of the Divine: Original Sin is a vivid and imaginative reimagining of the Heaven versus Hell mythos, delivered with an ambitious blend of science fiction, cosmic lore, and theological intrigue. Eric Adams takes familiar archetypes and reshapes them into something wholly his own, layering ancient questions like the fall of Lucifer, the nature of creation, and the origins of darkness with energetic worldbuilding and cinematic pacing.

The story opens with an intense, cinematic prologue that immediately sets the stakes. Scenes featuring Elohim, Sapien, the Nephilim, and the Weavers unfold with a sense of scale that feels almost operatic. Adams’ decision to intertwine genetic experimentation, star-forged weapons, and metaphysical warfare gives the narrative a refreshing science fantasy edge, especially for readers who enjoy lore-heavy universes with big questions at their core.

Adams writes with clear enthusiasm for the genre, and his inspirations from anime, games, and mythology come through in the best way. The book positions itself as an origin story and succeeds at laying the foundation for a larger saga. It offers enough resolution to be satisfying while still opening the door for future installments.

The cover deserves special praise. It’s striking and atmospheric, immediately signaling the tone of the story. The dark, intricate artwork and the celestial motifs perfectly capture the book’s fusion of divine conflict and cosmic darkness. It’s the kind of cover that stands out on a shelf and accurately represents the epic nature of the tale inside.

Perfect for readers who enjoy reimagined biblical lore, science-fantasy hybrids, and stories that aren’t afraid to tackle both the cosmic and the intimate.

As someone who grew up enthralled by Paradise Lost and Milton’s sweeping portrayal of Lucifer as a tragic, conflicted being, I approached Torment of the Divine: Original Sin with both curiosity and caution. It didn’t take long for that curiosity to turn into genuine delight. Eric Adams leans fully into the fallen-angel archetype, but he does so with such cinematic flair and emotional drive that I found myself grinning like a longtime fan finally getting the “other side” of a myth I’ve loved for years.

This novel is not trying to be Milton, nor should it. It is unapologetically fantastical, with worldbuilding that stretches from cosmic warfare to intimate garden scenes. Yet there is something deeply satisfying about seeing Lucifer rendered as a fully dimensional character again: devoted, lonely, passionate, and caught in an impossible conflict between duty and desire. Moments like his tender care for the Garden or his devastation over Lilith’s fate echo the emotional gravitas that makes Milton’s Lucifer so enduring, while still carving an identity unique to this story.

By the end, I felt the same spark I felt reading Paradise Lost for the first time—this sense of witnessing a larger-than-life figure falling not from malice, but from heartbreak, loyalty, and tragic conviction. And I would absolutely love to see this adapted for the screen; the imagery, the battles, and the emotional stakes practically beg for a visual medium.

For fans of fallen-angel lore, tragic rebels, and cosmic mythmaking, this is a wonderfully indulgent and engaging read.

I loved this book!!! I was fully invested from the very first page.

Torment of the Divine: Original Sin explores the gaps in the traditional origin of sin narrative, offering a compelling and deeply thought provoking interpretation of Lucifer's fall. The author sets out to answer a question many of us with a religious background have wondered: why did Lucifer truly fall? While we're often told it was simply pride and a desire to be equal to God, this story creates a rich, harrowing chain of events that explains why it happened. I was genuinely impressed by the nuance and imagination behind it.

Some readers may prefer a longer, more emotionally expansive novel, but for me the pacing was perfect. I will be buying copy.

The cover and title immediately caught my attention (both 10/10), and as someone who loves stories involving angels, devils, and celestial conflict, I requested the ARC as soon as I read the description.
The ending is brutal, as expected in a retelling of Lucifer's fall and transformation into Satan, but the final twist left me with a genuine "woah" moment. I absolutely did not see it coming.

I would highly recommend this book.

Thank you to Franklin Publishing Group LLC and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed "Torment of the Divine: Original Sin!" From the first page, I was hooked. Eric Adams takes Lucifer and Lilith and gives them new life, blending angels, demons, cosmic battles, and even a little science-fantasy into a story that feels big and personal at the same time.

Lucifer comes across as tragic, conflicted, and surprisingly human, and his relationship with Lilith adds a nice emotional layer. The action, intrigue, and moral dilemmas keep things moving, and the ending completely blew me away—I did not see that twist coming.

A really fun, fast read with great worldbuilding, flawed but compelling characters, and plenty of surprises.

Thank you to NetGalley, Eric Adams, and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This story has me hooked from the (almost) beginning to end.

This story of God and Lucifer, good vs. evil, light vs. dark was full of action and emotion. I've never really considered Lilith's role in the story too much even though I knew of her existence.

A new take on the Original Sin and creation. I really enjoyed it.