Book Review: Broken Demon by Dante St John (After the Breaking Book 1)

Genre: Urban Fantasy Romance / Post-Apocalyptic Paranormal

Tropes: Demon x Human, Second Chance Encounter, Mercenary Crew, Found Family, Supernatural Apocalypse, Protective Alpha, Banter-Heavy Romance

Spice Level: 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 – Very high spice, explicit from early on

Format: eBook

Series: After the Breaking Book 1

    On the day of the Breaking—when mythical creatures suddenly appeared on Earth—Andromeda woke up trapped in a closet surrounded by wreckage. Twenty years later, she’s part of a hardened mercenary crew navigating this new supernatural world. When demon Viktor hires her team to locate his missing siblings—who disappeared while tracking human traffickers—things get complicated fast. Because this isn’t the first time Andromeda and Viktor have met.

    This was a Facebook-ad impulse download that absolutely paid off. I loved this book. It’s spice-heavy right from the start, packed with explicit scenes, but the plot and world-building still hold their own. I highlighted so many lines it’s ridiculous—especially: “I would do some sketchy shit for some garlic rolls.” Honestly? Relatable. Carbs are life.

    The banter between Andromeda and Viktor is top-tier. He’s a demon with presence; she’s a human with lightning powers that are rare in their world and impossible in ours. That twist on her abilities—and the eventual explanation behind them—added depth beyond the standard demon-human pairing.

    This is one of those paranormal romances that balances heat, humor, and high-stakes action. The dynamic between them feels layered, especially with their shared history slowly unfolding. Book 1 wraps up Andromeda and Viktor’s arc in a satisfying way, but clearly sets up the next installment with another character from this world. I’m absolutely continuing the series.

📚 Availability:

Available on Kindle Unlimited, or purchase on Amazon for $0.99 by clicking here. 

⭐ You’ll love this book if you enjoy:

• Demon x human romance
• Post-apocalyptic supernatural worlds
• Spice-forward urban fantasy
• Mercenary crews and found family vibes
• Banter-filled relationships
• Interconnected paranormal series