The Fallen: Genesis (Deadly Virtues)

Dark. Very dark. I think it laid some really strong ground work for the series to come. Don’t go into the novella expecting a romance though. This just set the stage. If you enjoy dark then you’ll probably like this. If you’re triggered by stuff then you’ll want to skip this. This is not going to be for everyone. I did enjoy it though. The ending was sort of convenient but I’m trying to see it for what it was. I do think this whole premise is pretty original. To me it is at least. I love the twists it puts on familiar things how it applies them. If you’re into anti-heroes and not triggered easily then you may want to pick this up. Because it has all of the anti-heroes. I enjoyed it and I’ll be going back for more.

I am a HUGE fan of the “Hades Hangmen” series. No one can do “dark romance” the way that Tillie does it. Usually, I skip the short prequels in series, but I knew I HAD to read the introduction to what is bound to be Tillie’s new HIT series !

Now let me start off by saying, that there isn’t anything “romantic” about this novella. It is purely an introduction into the world of “The Fallen”. Gabriel, Michael, Raphael Selaphiel, Barachiel, Jegudiel, and Uriel.

They told them they were evil.
They told them they were possessed by demons.
They told them that darkness ran in their veins.

These boys aren’t anything like the regular orphan boys at Holy Innocents. There is a darkness within them, driving them to act in violence. They have been chosen and isolated because of their inner demons… being punished, again and again.

They have no one to stand up for them en to protect them against the real evil that is the Brethren. No one besides Gabriel that is, the purest of them all….and he turns out to be everything they needed…

I advise everyone, who is planning to read this series, to start right here with this little story. It already explains a lot…yet leaves you with so many questions.

I myself have no idea what’s in store for us next. It could be anything. I do know that this is just the tip of the iceberg and the best is yet to come. After this little taste, I can’t wait to jump into “Raphael’s” book.

I need it right now, please !!!

An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review

This series is going to be EPIC!! I can’t wait for more of these dark and dangerous men! I’m going to go ahead and claim Sela as mine right now. And Raph too. Hell, I’ll take them all! I am just so intrigued by The Fallen men!

This book is disturbing, but necessary to understand this new world Tillie has created. This prequel novella is just the background on how The Fallen came to be. It introduces all of these damaged boys and gives us a little insight into each one. The Fallen: Genesis must be read before reading the series.

Je suis une grande fan des romans de Tillie Cole et je me régale à chaque fois avec ses dark romances qui nous emmènent dans un univers sombre et très dur à supporter. La plume est tellement bien écrite qu’on peut se plonger dans un univers qui nous emmène en dehors de notre zone de confort. La nouvelle saga s’intitule Deadly Virtues et ce prologue pose les bases d’une histoire qui va nous faire vivre de sacrées émotions.

Le ton est donné dès le prologue et on sent que la violence et l’horreur vont être bien présents au sein de l’école des Holy Innocents Home . Joseph veut se destiner à la carrière de prêtre mais des difficultés personnelles pourraient le faire dévier de sa vocation. Vous l’aurez compris , la religion sera au coeur de cette histoire où nous allons découvrir une sorte de congrégation de Frères qui vont unir leur force pour faire expier les fautes de personnages habités par les démons. James en est le premier exemple auquel nous sommes confrontés car on sent qu’il doit lutter contre de sacrés démons. Le lien avec son frère sera donc très intense même après un sacré rebondissement. Le personnage de Joseph sera au coeur de l’intrigue et j’ai hâte d’en savoir plus à son égard. Son passé ( près de 10 ans se seront écoulés depuis ce prologue) va indéniablement forger l’homme qu’il est devenu et ses intentions vont donc forcément évoluer.

Ces Anges Déchus seront au nombre de 7 et dans le tome 1 , nous en apprendrons plus sur Raphael. Chacun d’entre eux aura une problématique différente et donc des enjeux différents mais en vivant ensemble , ils pourraient unir leur force pour combattre leurs démons. Ils auront besoin d’un guide et celui ci sera logiquement celui qu’on va découvrir dans ce tome car il sait de quoi ils souffrent et il est celui le plus à même de les comprendre. De plus, nous découvrirons aussi les Frères au sein duquel nous découvrirons Frère Brady, Frère Quinn et Frère MacCarthy. L’intrigue est étroitement liée à ces personnages hors norme et le combat risque de faire de nombreuses victimes.

Bref, je ne vous en dis pas plus car il faut garder le mystère de la découverte. De plus , le lecteur doit se plonger dans cet univers et découvrir au fil des pages le côté très sombre de cette nouvelle saga. Tillie Cole nous offre un univers Dark fort qui ne peut que nous donner la chair de poule mais dont on a envie d’en savoir plus dans les prochains tomes. La suite arrive très prochainement et le personnage de Raphael va nous conquérir sans aucun doute.

Tillie Cole is a master of darkness. In this short prequel she made me extremely curious, a little frightened, nervous and insanely excited. The Fallen: Genesis is the beginning of the journey, that we’ll go through together with the characters of the Deadly Virtues series and it’s written so perfectly that I can’t wait for the stories of every hero who has been presented to us.

Everyone has their desires. The urges of the seven boys from the Catholic orphanage are not typical. These boys crave things dark, twisted and blood-chilling. This book explains how they met, what connected them and how their brotherhood formed. Because, apart from their hunger to do cruel things, they have another common goal that will simultaneously be their salvation and damnation.

This story is not for those with weak nerves and delicate heart. Tillie Cole reached into the darkest corners of her imagination to bring out a story that would leave the reader shocked and speechless. This series will question the morals and it will certainly sicken many readers with triggers. But I’m ready for it. The Fallen: Genesis hooked me from the first page and I couldn’t put it down! I love dark reads, but this book is something else. It’s disturbing and gritty. It’s also startling and fascinating. It reached to the darker parts of my soul and I can’t wait for more. Bring me the darkness, Tillie!

I devoured this book and then was bereft when it was offer. Tille has one of the most amazing imaginations in the business and this series is already shaping up to be an explosive journey. I love the darkness, the twisted poetry she finds in the brutality and tragedy of these boys lives, and I cannot wait to dive deeper into each of their stories starting with Raphael!

Joseph has always realized his younger brother, James, was different. But at 11, it’s become apparent that he’s not just different, but DARK. James’ dark need is something Joseph has to try to stop James from satiating himself with. But to protect James, he’ll have to commit a sin first, so that he can get sent to Purgatory, where James has been since the priests took him months ago.

7 boys. 7 young boys whose lives were tainted by the men, the priests, charged with protecting and guiding them. Gabriel, Raphael, Selaphiel, Barachiel, Jegudiel, Uriel and Michael. They were 7 young boys who had darkness in their souls. The priests of Holy Innocents Home for Children saw the evil in these boys and did their level best to exorcise them of that darkness. But the way they did it? Using evil and darkness themselves.

And now these boys are young men. Young men who are watched over by Gabriel (Joseph), the only among The Fallen who isn’t truly evil, the one who has now devoted his life to guiding them, to protecting them. And in their hearts, these 7 young men are nurturing their dark needs.. Who will be the next target? Will it be The Brethren? The men who were supposed to protect them, but instead, did the opposite? Only time will tell, and I for one, cannot wait to find out what’s to come!!

Push to the limit!!!

I was so scared to start this book. After hearing it was in the grey zone I was so nervous. Plus my friend had said it was dark and they weren’t wrong. It really did push my boundaries in parts. But the story is really good and well thought out. I didn’t read the blurb so I didn’t know much about it just what is seen on FB and IG. I don’t know if it was a good idea for the first book but I’ll definitely go in blind for the rest of the series.

The characters in this book are great but good there pushed to there limits even with there own dark side. Joseph/Gabriel isn’t like the rest of them but he has vowed to protect his brother and this not will do anything to do that and I mean anything. This to me showed how strong he was to put himself in the worst place ever where he didn’t know what was going to happen he just knew it wasn’t going to be good.

This book is a prequel and I would recommend you read it before the next book comes out. It gives you a background to know what has happened and why they are where they are now. The author has given out warnings and triggers to this book. So do be warning its not for the faint hearted and well push you.

Holy mother of angels!
This fast paced, quick novella carried a knock out punch that obliterated my senses!
This book is required before the release of Raphael Book 1 in the Deadly Virtues Series!
It sets the stage and tone of what’s next. Although only this author knows the direction of this series!
Tillie does Tillie…devilishly dark, dirty and disturbing.
Wow! Excuse while I go back to hiding!

Y’all this is so good! So original, so dark that it pulls you in and consumes you. Every time I sit down with one of Tillies books I am amazed at how great of a author she really is. She gives us stories that are so unlike anything else. This is just the beginning folks….we are truly in for a wild ride!

*Review by Michelle