Join my newsletter and receive exclusive short stories straight from my realm.
Or have a question? Contact me via this form.
God’s Scar is a mythic M/M dark fantasy romance where theological worlds, forbidden love, and moral complexity collide in lyrical, aching fantasy. A morally complex dark epic saga of theological rebellion, identity crisis, and the dangerous grace of love as both ruin and salvation.
One angel-demon hybrid will defy Heaven, survive Hell, and cross the void between realms, to save the one soul he was forbidden to love.
There has never been an M/M fantasy like this.
Angels who fall because of love. Demons who are more than their brimstone.
A cosmos where Heaven is not merciful, and love is both salvation and ruin.
The half-breed is a living heresy. Born of an angel and a demon, he is raised in captivity until the day he escapes, carrying only a single forbidden tenderness from a healer angel who defied Heaven to hold him for a single night.
When the healer is dragged into the Demon Realm as a sacrificial offering, the half-breed tears through demons, survives an arena that has consumed angels for millennia, claims a crown he never wanted, and crosses the void where souls face eternal erasure. He encounters angels of all ranks, demon lords and fallen beings, all to reach that one love that made his cursed existence bearable.
This is a journey that asks whether a soul born as heresy can claim the right to love, and be loved in return.
“Let them see it. Let them feel the weight of everything I was never allowed to be. I will not cower.”
A slow-burn, emotionally intense, non-explicit M/M saga, God’s Scar examines the cruelty of sacred systems, the power of gentleness in a violent world, and the quiet heresy of choosing to love selflessly.
“I just want you.
Painfully. Desperately. Endlessly.
You are the only reason worth living for.
The only thing that makes this world bearable.”
God's Scar will scar you.
Available in Ebook | Paperback | Hardcover
For readers who seek:
🤍 Slow-burn, non-explicit M/M romance.
✨ Vivid, immersive, theological world-building.
🔥 Gritty, lyrical storytelling.
❤️🩹 The ache, yearning, and grief that love demands.
❤️🔥 Relentless devotion and forbidden love.
🫂 Found family
⚖️ Epic fantasy grounded in philosophy and emotional depth.
🪽 Character-driven dark fantasy rooted in angelology and demonology.
💝 An ending that will leave you quiet.
⏳ Not a fast read. A lasting one.
What others said about God's Scar
"This is a dark novel! But it’s also very, VERY good; addictive, in fact. It’s very much based on angel/demon mythology with a central ‘forbidden M/M romance’ theme. The protagonist is a broken character, struggling with belonging and identity within a ‘system’ that is harsh and unforgiving.
This book offers queer love, theological fantasy and complex worlds BIG TIME! And I’m a big fan of forbidden love. Particularly if it’s in a slow-burn story where the author’s in no particular hurry to get to the end.
In terms of who is this novel for, I suspect fans of the wonderful 'A Dowry of Blood' by S. T. Gibson and 'The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue' by V. E. Schwab will very much enjoy God’s Scar. Personally, I LOVED it!" - The Wishing Shelf Book Awards - EDITORIAL REVIEW - www.thewsa.co.uk
"I need another instalment immediately. This was a perfect blend between Rafael Nicolás's 'Angels Before Man' and Anthony Oliviera's 'Dayspring'." - a Barnes & Nobles bookseller - NetGalley reviewer.
"What a profoundly beautiful, yet horrific book. It was unlike anything I had ever read before, and I loved every second of it. It was so moving and thought-provoking. I cried and felt so deeply by the end." - Goodreads reviewer.
"This is an amazing story about love, belonging and acceptance. The world-building is atmospheric and immersive. The battle scenes are described so well that it is like watching a film. The writing style is very beautiful and evocative. The unique portrayal of Heaven and Hell and complex characters make this book a must-read for people who love books with high stakes and lyrical writing." - NetGalley reviewer.
"This book was extremely beautiful. Some of the most lyrical, beautiful prose I've ever read." - S.C. Allen - Goodreads Author.
"This is a beautifully written story about heaven vs hell, devotion vs contempt, and where one belongs. The love between the MMCs was a tug of war and confusion of what love is supposed to be. This is an exquisitely dark tale of belonging, family history and grieving love." - Goodreads reviewer.
"Ivy has a talent for creating characters who feel real, flawed, and dangerously magnetic. I found myself caught up in their struggles, cheering for their victories, and wincing at their mistakes. The story is intense, with a dark, layered plot that kept me on edge. I’d recommend it to anyone who loves morally complex characters and high-stakes fantasy that tugs at your heart." - NetGalley reviewer.
"This book has brought me through most of the feelings one can feel. It's soul-wrenching, nerve-wracking, it's healing, and it is grim, brutal, but also so very beautiful." - Booksirens reviewer.
A NOTE ON STYLE:
God's Scar is not a light or quick read. It asks for your full immersion.
The prose is layered; some parts are formal and elevated, influenced by classical mythology and theological texts (Paradise Lost, biblical echoes and prayers). It is intentionally dense, poetic, and stylistically distinct. The pacing is deliberate. The "literary" style is intentional to resemble a prayer.
This is for readers who:
Want to immerse and savour every sentence
Crave theological depth and mythic resonance
Want emotionally deep, intellectually rigorous storytelling
Appreciate when 'more is more'
I write dark, lyrical fantasy blending theological myth, cosmic rebellion, and devastating intimacy.
I had been writing original fiction since 2010. This year is my debut.
Drawing from classical mythology, theological paradox, and the darker corners of liturgical tales, I draw narratives of mythic emotional depth that refuse the comfort of simple moralities. Every story is built to wound, to heal, and to remember, because the truths that transform us rarely come gently.
I live in the UK and spend my days and nights crafting worlds where souls bleed, love, and find salvation in ruin.
© 2026 I.Margriette
