4.6 (28 ratings)

A Prayer to No God: A Dark and Fluffy Monster Romance Novel (The Godless World Book 1)

Name: A Prayer to No God: A Dark and Fluffy Monster Romance Novel (The Godless World Book 1)
Rating: 4.6 (28 reviews)
Author: Nicole A. Sterling
ISBN: B0GF8SCSR1

by Nicole A. Sterling

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About this book

Lyssena has spent her entire life under the thumb of rigid rituals and silent deities. When an arranged marriage forces her into the arms of a cruel man, she makes a desperate, forbidden choice: she lights the fifth flame, summoning a nameless entity that the village has long feared. What arrives is not a savior in shining armor, but Erevos, a monstrous, shadow-bound force who answers her call with terrifying intensity.

This dark monster romance masterfully explores the intersection of dread and devotion. As Lyssena navigates the dangerous bargain she has struck, she discovers that her monstrous captor is as intrigued by her humanity as she is by his terrifying power. It is a story of a beautiful monster learning the complexities of human affection, blending high-stakes paranormal world-building with a simmering, atmospheric tension that will leave you breathless.

Perfect for fans of creature-feature romances who enjoy a "Venom-esque" dynamic, this novel thrives on the contrast between a trapped songbird and the void that claims her. With its lush prose and unique lore, this series opener is a must-read for those who crave a love story sealed in blood and wrapped in the deepest shadows.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0GF8SCSR1

Reader Reviews

A beautiful monster learns how humans love

May 24, 2026

Excellent story, believable feelings, fun world-build. Enjoyable spice (though there certainly could have been more)! For those of us who saw Venom and thought, \"oh yeah.\" )

I'd Kneel For Him

May 23, 2026

Such a fantastic start to a new monstrous duology! I absolutely loved the lore behind no one praying to the fifth god to the point of the fifth god not even having a name! From the beginning this made me a fan of the “fifth god” because there was mystery around him but also because he is the underdog god, and I am a sucker for a good underdog 😉 I loved that she was rebellious at two different points in her life by praying to the fifth god, and in doing so, gained Erevos’ interest and then...

I'd Kneel For Him

May 23, 2026

Spicy, Sweet, and truly heart warming!

May 23, 2026

This book really was everything I wanted from a monster romance, and then some. It immediately hooked me. A long forgotten, forbidden god, a desperate heroine betrayed by family and faith, and a deep warmth that kept me turning pages. The relationship alone between the two of them is what absolutely sold me. Erevose strikes a PERFECT balance between terrifying and absolutely adorable. He's possessive, protective, an actual monster, and so thoroughly devoted that I can't decide if it's...

Gentle but fierce monster lovers, please read!

May 23, 2026

Prefacing this by stating I was blessed with an Advance Reader Copy of APtNG. Thank you, Nicole!! This book was a thrilling way to show what happens if you scream into the void in times of duress, and that void then answers with fierce reverence and loving obsession. Lyssena & Erevos' tale bridges the gap of finding oneself after years of religious trauma (known or not), and that finding of yourself coming from a place of adoration from beyond, and learning ones worth when you never knew it was...