“Mother. Of. All. Angst. This book is not for the faint of heart. It is rip-your-hair-out frustrating and full of depth and emotion.” – Lana, DG Romance.From #1 Amazon Bestseller L.J. Shen comes a new, emotional standalone about first love, second chances, and overcoming breathtaking losses at a young age.Vaughn Spencer. They call him an angry god. To me, he is nothing but a heartless prince. His …
To me, he is nothing but a heartless prince.
His parents rule this town, its police, every citizen and boutique on Main Street.
All I own is a nice, juicy grudge against him for that time he almost killed me.
Between hooking up with a different girl every weekend, breaking hearts, noses and rules, Vaughn also finds the time to bully little ole’ me.
I fight back, tooth and nail, never expecting him to chase me across the ocean after we graduate high school.
But here he is, living with me in a dark, looming castle on the outskirts of London.
A fellow intern. A prodigal sculptor. A bloody genius.
They say this place is haunted, and it is.
Carlisle Castle hides two of our most awful secrets.
Vaughn thinks he can kill the ghosts of his past, but what he doesn’t know? It’s my heart he’s slaying.
Angry God is a stand-alone, DARK High School Romance. It deals with sensitive subjects some may find triggering.
★★★★★
“Buckle up and enjoy the ride, because you’re not coming out the same way you went in. A top 2020 read hands down.” Helena Hunting, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author
★★★★★
“Heartbreakingly beautiful, awe-inspiring, and gut-wrenching, Angry God is a unique masterpiece that will leave you gasping for air and crying for more. LJ Shen is in a league of her own and this book and series will forever leave a mark on your soul.” Rachel Brookes, Bestselling author
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I don’t honestly know what else I could say that hasn’t already been said about this book…It’s FANTASTIC, it’s GREAT, it’s GOT ALL THE FEELS…I agree with all the wonderful comments people, more poetic than me, have left about Angry God. It is that GOOD.
Someday, I want to meet the person behind these words! READ THE BOOK!!!!!
“She was beautiful and I was nothing but a collection of flaws.”
Leigh has this ability to make me a fly on the wall when I start one of her books. I’m so engrossed into the story that I forget I’m reading. It’s magical.
Poetic. Dark. Haunting. Beautiful. Flawed.
Angry God is not just a simple story between a girl and a boy. It is so complex.
Vaughn and Lenora are such beautifully flawed humans. Each have a story that is hidden in the shadows.
“She made ugly things beautiful. I was going to show her my soul was marred beyond repair.”
Leigh is and forever will be my favorite author. Her writing is unlike anything I’ve ever read. She always has me hanging on to every word and when ‘The End’ finally shows it’s ugly face, I am left begging for more. I never want her words to end. I did my best to savor Vaughn’s story as long as I could, but I just couldn’t put the book down.
If I could use one word to describe Leigh’s writing, it would be addicting.
Easily my favorite read of 2020 and my favorite book of Leigh’s. I am sad to see this world come to a close but I am so happy that we got their stories.
Thank you Leigh, for giving me a world that I could lose myself in. SOS and ASH may be over but they will live on forever and I truly believe that. ALL of these characters are unforgettable.
LJ Shen blew this book way out of the park! It was absolutely brilliant! I was completely stunned. From one mind blowing scene to the next I was at a loss for words. Her books are like a labyrinth that you have to try and navigate because everything is so strategically weaved into place. Loved this entire story.
I am honestly out of words and have no idea what I could write that would describe my feelings for the way that L.J.Shen writes her stories.
There are so many things I would never touch when it comes to plots – trust me I have tons of triggers. Sometimes even I have no idea about them until I read something and think “Nope – NO WAY” – But then comes an author like this one here and I am not even blinking when I read about things that go so far beyond the point of “normal” that they should be located in another dimension. And I already define normal loosely by the standards of “hey this is a novel so its fiction right”
Bad things happen in this world and where you think “HOW?… I could never” … and then you read a plot like this and think … “YES … I understand!” sometimes even to the point of “I would help you with that” and no matter how dark something seems to be you really understand the motivation that moves the characters – you relate with them in some more or less twisted way.
I am not usually a person for dark romances as they would be called – again it’s only something I touch when an author that is special to me writes them. L.J. Shen is such an author .. She is a one-click for me to the point that I would not even check the plot before.
Her way with words is so rare and beautifully dark,
the way she digs her finger into the bottom of everything that humans are made of … it seems she is never afraid of anything. And every time you think there is no possible way she could find something new to push you out of your comfort zone – she does it again … and again…
I wish I had the chance to meet her – I would hug her and thank her for bringing things out in the open – showing them from all sides and pushing you ask yourself uncomfortable questions …
Given how much I loved Vicious there was no way I wasn’t going to love this book just as much. What an incredible read the truly roped me in, ripped my heart and left me begging for more. The characters and their relationship were so intense and the feelings and emotions were raw and somehow endearing. And there was nothing to do but love the characters and how truly broken they were. Truly a magnificent read and I only wish I could re-read this for the first time forever as much as I loved it
I thought I was ready for Vaughn Spencer.
I wasn’t.
L.J. Shen absolutely wrecked me with Angry God.
I had as much of a hate-love relationship with Vaughn as Lenora did. He was crude and arrogant. Demanding and passionate. A fighter and an artist. Vengeful and thoughtful. Every bit his fathers son.
The one thing he didn’t bet on was Lenora and her indifference. That no matter how hard he pushed, and she ignored, he couldn’t get her out of his head. I adored that girl and her backbone of steel. How she battled for who and what she believed in. And at the top of that list was herself and her art. I hated all she endured at the hands of Vaughn and the ‘mean girls’. But I loved how she brushed it off and did what needed to be done.
There was so much going on behind the scenes. So many tangled threads that from one chapter to the next I had no clue what was going to happen. And when everything came out, my heart shattered. For innocence lost. For pain. For the suffering. For how the actions of one man changed the course of some many peoples lives.
L.J. Shen didn’t hold back with Angry God and it showed. Vaughn and Lenora’s journey was harrowing. Bold. Unrelenting. I couldn’t put it down. I was holding my breath and trying to read faster than my eyes would allow because I just had to know! And that ending…it was everything they deserved and so much more than I knew I wanted.
Angry God was a beautiful masterpiece, the audiobook was very good narrated and the story is one that you will keep forever. LJ Shen did an amazing story for these two, I loved the way she managed to tell the story with all the twists and things that happened in the story. A remarkable read.
I don’t really know where to start with this review. Angry God is the story of Vaughn Spencer and Lenora Astalis. You know from the very beginning that Vaughn is tortured. You don’t find out until late in the book exactly why. His story is absolutely heart-breaking. Lenora is exactly the strong heroine he needs to heal. Their story is full of emotion and heat and angst. The chemistry between the characters blew me away. There was so many times while reading I wanted to throw my phone and scream at the pain the characters were facing. And just when I thought everything was over, Shen pulled it all together with a very satisfying ending. I loved every single thing about this book. From the first page to the last, my heart was completely stolen. I will definitely be telling everyone to read this book.
VICIOUS 2.0
Like everyone else in the book world, I was more than excited to finally get to read ANGRY GOD..I mean, it’s Vaughn, the son of Vicious, who is one of my favorite book boyfriends of all time…I knew it would be dark…again, the son of Vicious…but, that’s a big part of why we love Vicious..so, now, we have more than enough reason to love Vaughn, too…and the apple doesn’t fall far..
Gorgeous, angry, Vaughn Spencer, is intelligent and an art prodigy….and it appears, his parents have, pretty much, let him live his life as he sees fit…he’s been treated like an adult, given every opportunity available, and he’s, obviously, very very loved…..And he rules All Saints High like a heartless prince…
Aside from his parents, Vaughn doesn’t really want or need love…at least he never had, before the strong, quirky artistic, Lenora Astalis moves to Todos Santos and All Saints High…..it’s not the first time Vaughn has seen Lenora, but it’s the first time she’s been close enough to turn his orderly world upside down…Of course, with Vaughn, falling in love is not an option (says he), so his confusing feelings manifest themselves in hate, disgust, taunting…..just all kinds of bullying and cruelty to Lenora…and he can be…well…vicious!!! (See the resemblance??)…
But, Lenora…Lenny, now, is not the same girl she was, and she’s not taking any $#it from Vaughn or his mean friends….The relationship between Vaughn and Lenora is intense and dark….and so hot….you could burn your fingers turning pages…
This book is, obviously, dark and twisted, but life is not always neat and tidy….and Vaughn, for the first time in his life, wants the messy….he’s just not sure why…..Until he is…
I loved Vaughn and Lenora…And I really loved seeing Vicious ride in like the bada$$ father he is, to help his boy…..I loved ANGRY GOD…
Vaughn Spencer is everything you’d expect him to be. He’s cruel, bitter, cynical and above all angry as all hell.
Imagine Big Daddy Vicious but on steroids.
I mean who else gets a blowie in public except to spite the girl he sooo “does not have a crush on” (yeah right) Ohhh that’s right it’s baby Spencer!!!
Not gonna lie it was hard to like Vaughn first, from the last 2 books in the ASH series he seems to be a dick who has an attachment on some level to his family and Knight, Daria & Luna so he’s almost human. But In Angry God he’s an ever bigger dick, but we get such a deeper, more insightful look into his brain. Still was hard to like him at first but after his interactions with Lenny came more often I liked him more. He’s certainly intense and like I said cruel so be warned. He’s damaged goods but god it’s going to make you love him more and want to hug him.
I LOVED Lenora Astalis, Angry Goddess to Vaughn’s God. Girl did her thang and took no shit from this guy and even gave him a run for his money in some situations. I almost died at the janitor scene and then the Carlisle bedroom scene. Whoah, I was sooo happy she wasn’t scared to put Vaughn in his place. She was exactly what he needed and vice versa
But what was even more amazing about Lenny? It was her undeniable loyalty to Vaughn as a person. She was one of the few on his team even when she “hated” him and even when he gave her good reasons too, though he didn’t see it and without her his character wouldn’t have grown or developed the way he did (amazing job LJ btw). We see him grow throughout the book and it was such a treat to see the real him behind his mask of pain and self loathing.
This book is not for the faint of heart. It’s darker and grittier. There’s some touchy subjects but over all it’s what was needed to show who Vaughn Truly is and WHY!!! Because the WHY is what we’ve all been waiting for.
Don’t go reading spoilers, just dive in. Angry God is one of those books you just have to experience it for yourself. Everyone’s experience will be different so don’t go letting reviews taint your thoughts. It has some rough stuff but some really heart (& panty) melting stuff too.
Plus we get to see more Millie & Vicious and who doesn’t want that !?
Way over 5 stars !
This is not just a story. This is not simply a romance. Because no fiction can hurt and burn this much. Angry God is heartbreak and healing wrapped in most phenomenal storytelling by L.J.Shen ever. Be ready to say goodbye to your heart. L.J.Shen wrecked me completely and created the most delicious emotional chaos. Angry God proved once again that no one can deliver a more devastating injury to my soul like her.
Angry God has been the most anticipated romance to me since L.J.Shen announced All Saints High Series. I have been waiting for the all consuming darkness and emotional tornado called Vaughn Spencer. But nothing, I mean nothing could prepare me for this raw, gritty and surreal journey. Something changed Vaughn into this cold, heartless, agitated, cruel and vindictive person. He is ready for vengence and Lenora Astralis is standing in his way. Or is she? You need to go in blind to feel the full impact. Just trust me. Because L.J.Shen has gone dark to the core here. Things I never expected. Things those will push your boundary like never before. And trust me I have read some really depraved things over the years. Even then I was shocked and surprised.
This story spans across time and space. Some part is set in Todos Santos where Vaughn mercilessly bullied and made Lenny’s life hell. The major part is set in Carlisle Castle in England where secrets hide in every corner and pain seeps out from the dark walls. Vaughn and Lenny’s chemistry is probably the strongest and most intense one I have ever read. Lenny has gone through phases of emotional sufferings and Vaughn is the toxic pleasure she cannot ignore. This story is definitely the darkest LJ shen has ever written. And my dark soul loved every moment of it. I cannot even begin to understand the depth of my feelings for Vaughn. I cried. I ached. I cursed .I screamed in denial and disbelief. I was ready to do anything to stop pain of this misunderstood, broken, desolate, hopeless, helpless and shattered boy. He will be in my heart forever as he claimed a piece permanently. Lenny is absolutely brilliant. She is the fearless light. She is the resilience in brutally broken heart. She is the power to bring redemption and soothing touches to Vaughn’s scars. Even if it means she has to bend, break, fight and bleed till the very last breath.
I have stopped reading so many times just to process the overwhelming feelings in every page of Angry God. The tears and the very real ache in my chest show only the tip of everything I am going through emotionally. I won’t try to tell you this is a masterpiece because honestly Angry God is above all these. L.J.Shen has magic in her pen that brings out the most beautiful emotions effortlessly and with ruthless finesse. Angry God took me through an unparalleled and unforgettable ride of love, hate, sensuality, heartache, mystery and pure human emotions of every kind.
Received ARC for honest review.
Angry God was everything it was hyped up to be plus a thousand percent more. The characters are uniquely their own. Lenora and Vaugh are two people who has gone through much in their young lives, no one should ever have to go through that. Their story will break you down until you can’t take anymore. It’s emotional and will leave you with a book hangover for days. With that being said, Angry God is well worth the read. To say that Leigh Shen has done it again, it is an understatement.
Copy was received for a honest review.
MINDBLOWING !!!!!!
I’m not usually a part of the hype when a book is about to be released… I don’t even like to read blurbs, but this time I followed it and entertained it because I thought greatness was coming my way again. I was wrong. I had no friggin’ clue!!! I was not prepared!!! This was like no other and on a whole other level…. thus was way beyond greatness !!! Leigh just grabs you and slams you against the wall with her words and you love it as you are torn apart!!! Vaughn was everything I wanted and nothing I could ever imagine because I was just blown away!!! Another MASTERPIECE!!!
The best of the series!
This is book 3 in the All Saints High Series and Vaughn’s story.
I’ve been on the fence with the prior books in this series. Vaughn’s story changed all that!
Steamy, twisted and suspenseful this emotional rollercoaster ride was unputdownable!!
Vaughn, what can I say about you? For months we have been teased by LJ about this book and who his leading lady was going to be. I was firmly on the Lenny ship and I was right. But everything else I thought I knew . . . absolutely wrong.
Vaughn is angry and cold and hates everyone, kind of like his dad. And kind of like his dad he suffered as a child and kept it a secret from everyone for years. He suffered in solitude and silence. He is everyone’s favorite broody jerk. Vaughn first met Lenora while attending an art workshop at Carlisle Castle in England when he was 13 years old. Where he believes that she witnessed his secret. So when she is forced to return to the states to finish out her senior year, she is leery of her being there and worried about being near Vaughn again. But she doesn’t take any of his attitude lying down. He is also terrified that she will divulge his secrets.
This book was nothing like I expected. I was very worried about it being a dark book but I think my idea of dark is completely different. This was not dark. It was heavy and haunting and heartbreaking, but I wouldn’t considered it dark – to me dark is sick and twisted and vicious (no not him) and I see nothing redeeming in those books. But that was not the case with Angry God at all. Vaughn, with all his hatred for people, was freaking funny. He had me in tears with laughter and then with sadness when we finally learn his secret and burden. His love for his family is something fierce and I think that is a testament to how amazing Emilia and Vicious were as parents (just like we knew they would be). Lenny, broken in her own way after suffering the loss of her mom at a young age, was the perfect match for Vaughn. She didn’t cower from anyone but especially Vaughn, she was brave, sassy, headstrong, loyal and willing to stand up for what is right. Of all the ASH girls I think she was the strongest which is why it was always her for Vaughn.
Every single thing I thought about this book was wrong (except for the h being Lenny, can’t call her MG anymore). Even though it was not the journey I expected, it was exactly the journey it was supposed to be, exactly the journey we all needed and I loved every second of it. I’m glad I didn’t let the label of it being dark scare me away. With this book being the last in the ASH series it really comes full circle and it was a pretty fun ride that I will take over and over.
I want to say so many things. Thank you truly for the spoilers, because I still feel unprepared to read Vicious’s book. Somewhere in the back of my mind told me to only read standalone(s) by this author even if I’ve got the books already sitting on my kindle after reading the free sample chapters – some of them being free ebooks on amazon like Blood to Dust back in 2017 was not enough encouragement for me to read more books by this author. Because Angry God isn’t just another book, but it is One more book by this author that I desperately need to read it Again ASAP!
The Apple Did Not Fall Far
Only LJ Shen writes books that have you questioning whether or not the relationship between the main characters will actually happen. Will they survive each other? Can they survive each other?
Anyone who knows me is aware of my absolute love for Baron “Vicious” Spencer so suffice to say I couldn’t wait for his devil spawn, Vaughn to grow up. To say I am equally in love with Vaughn is an understatement, yeah I’m a “creeper” when it comes to the Spencer men.
This book was everything I was hoping for, Lenora is twilight to Vaughn’s darkness, they are a match made in purgatory. But as this story moves forward, so does the character growth that Ms Shen excels at, especially when it comes to the men of All Saints High. I am equally elated and sad that this chapter of the Hot Holes and their offspring comes to a close, elated that Vicious’ offspring Lucifer Jr (loved that) lived up to his name, but with enough of Emilia to make him shine. This book is a hard read due to the subject matter, but oh soo worth it.
I mean OMG what can I possibly say about this book but OMFG it was perfect!!!! It is by far my favorite book by her!!! Lenny and Vaughn are just everything you could ever want and more. The entire story the way it came together and played out. I am totally in a book hangover and am loving it!!! If you read any book by her I swear read this one!!! I wish I had better words to describe this book but I don’t I will tell you that I didn’t put it down until I finished it. I also highly highly recommend this book!!! – By Tina
Angry God will remain with me for a long time, this book left me with a major book hangover. Angry God is both powerful and beautifully written. LJ Shen is an incredible writer, she paints with words of an artist just like her characters Vaughn and Lenora. I absolutely loved their journey to each other, it was filled with many unexpected turns that led them to finding acceptance and love in each other. Angry God is bittersweet the end to some interesting characters that I have grown to love. LJ Shen’s Angry God is five plus stars with characters that make you love them I loved every word the laughter, tears. Angry God left me with all the feels
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It’s 1:15am 2 days after I started Angry God, I just finished. Not sure how I can feel PHYSICALLY drained after reading but damn this book did it to me. LJ Shen is truly phenomenal, I loved this book so much. I felt like I was in the book as Lenora and Vaughn many times which is why I think I feel so drained because the events in this book are just heartbreakingly, colossal events. Talking about this book without spoiling is so difficult but so necessary because you must go in blind without knowing what to expect (tw – blood & abuse) like I had and honestly I am so happy I did. I did not expect 70% of this book like so many times I screamed or my jaw dropped! Lenora and Vaughn’s story was just EVERYTHING ahhhh. My love for these two is beyond words, they were just everything to me so angry yet so lost ugh a true match made in heaven. The tension was on in every aspect. Truly I believe this was the perfect ending to my all time favourite series, it started with one angry god (vicious) and ended with another (vaughn).
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