The Book of Azrael

Amber Nicole

62 pages 2-hour read

Amber Nicole

The Book of Azrael

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2022

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.

Character List

Meet the key characters, with insights into their roles, motivations, and relationships—spoiler-free.

Major Characters

Dianna is a 1,000-year-old mortal turned Ig'Morruthen who operates as Kaden's second-in-command, known as the Bloodthirsty Queen. She possesses immortality, superhuman strength, and the ability to read memories by consuming blood. She deliberately avoids feeding on mortals to preserve her humanity. She binds herself to Kaden's service strictly to ensure her younger sister's safety.

Key Relationships

Indentured Servant to Kaden

Older Sister of Gabriella "Gabby" Martinez

Captive Turned Wary Ally of Liam/Samkiel

Close Friend of Drake

Colleague of Tobias

Colleague of Alistair

Former Lover of Camilla

Liam is a centuries-old demigod born of a god and a celestial. Known as the World Ender, he used a legendary weapon to destroy his own world during the Gods War. He currently lives in isolation, neglecting his basic needs and avoiding his immense power out of overwhelming guilt. He reluctantly returns to the mortal world when a new threat emerges.

Key Relationships

Son of Unir

Son of Adelphia

Half-Brother of Nismera

Close Friend and Leader of Logan

Commander of Vincent

Captor Turned Wary Ally of Dianna Martinez

Commander of Imogen

Gabby is Dianna's younger sister, transformed into an immortal to survive a deadly plague. Unlike typical Ig'Morruthens, she does not require blood and lacks monstrous physical traits. She works as a medical professional and possesses a heightened empathy that calms others.

Key Relationships

Younger Sister of Dianna Martinez

Girlfriend of Rick Evergreen

Hostage to Kaden

Kaden is an ancient and powerful Ig'Morruthen seeking a mythical book to unseal closed dimensions. He rules over various monsters and relies heavily on manipulation, fear, and violence to maintain control. He exploits Dianna's love for her family to force her obedience.

Key Relationships

Master and Captor of Dianna Martinez

Captor of Gabriella "Gabby" Martinez

Commander of Tobias

Commander of Alistair

Employer of Santiago

Unir is the deceased king of the gods who created the dimensions and celestials. He heavily pressured his son to succeed him, showing little patience for emotional vulnerability. He maintained a rigid worldview, treating his celestial creations largely as disposable soldiers.

Key Relationships

Father of Liam/Samkiel

Partner of Adelphia

Father of Nismera

Creator of Logan

Supporting Characters

Tobias serves as an Ig'Morruthen commander under Kaden. He possesses necromantic abilities, allowing him to raise armies of the dead. He is highly critical, impatient, and ruthless in his pursuit of Kaden's goals.

Key Relationships

Subordinate to Kaden

Colleague of Dianna Martinez

Colleague of Alistair

Alistair is a sadistic Ig'Morruthen serving under Kaden. He possesses the ability to shatter minds, reducing his victims to obedient puppets. He takes pleasure in his destructive powers and functions as Kaden's interrogator and spy master.

Key Relationships

Subordinate to Kaden

Colleague of Dianna Martinez

Colleague of Tobias

Captor of Peter

Drake is a vampire prince who saved Dianna and Gabby centuries ago during a plague. He operates a nightclub and maintains a close friendship with Dianna, frequently trying to protect her from abusive authority figures.

Key Relationships

Brother of Ethan Vanderkai

Close Friend of Dianna Martinez

Ethan is the vampire king of the Zarall continent. He distrusts outsiders and prioritizes the safety of his people and his family above the looming political conflicts.

Key Relationships

Brother of Drake

Husband of Naomi

Associate of Dianna Martinez

Logan is a celestial soldier and a core member of The Hand. He acts as Liam's closest friend, encouraging him to re-enter society and process his grief. He possesses deep loyalty to his wife and his commander.

Key Relationships

Close Friend of Liam/Samkiel

Husband of Neverra

Creation of Unir

Vincent serves as the acting leader of The Hand during Liam's isolation. He survived abuse from a goddess in his past, leaving him highly suspicious of authority figures and frequently at odds with Liam's commands.

Key Relationships

Subordinate to Liam/Samkiel

Creation and Victim of Nismera

Neverra is a celestial warrior in The Hand. She shares a profound, magical bond with her husband, serving as an example of enduring connection in a fractured dimension.

Key Relationships

Wife of Logan

Subordinate to Liam/Samkiel

Peter is a celestial soldier captured by Kaden's forces. He suffers intense psychological torture when Alistair shatters his mind, turning him into an obedient puppet.

Key Relationships

Son of Coretta

Prisoner of Dianna Martinez

Prisoner of Alistair

Zekiel is a celestial member of The Hand tasked with guarding ancient sites. He carries magical silver rings that transform into deadly weapons.

Key Relationships

Subordinate to Liam/Samkiel

Camilla is a powerful witch holding crucial information about an ancient book. She harbors a deep grudge against Dianna after being exiled by Kaden.

Key Relationships

Former Lover of Dianna Martinez

Ally of Santiago

Santiago is a witch allied with Kaden. He assists Camilla in setting magical traps and commands artificial winged monsters.

Key Relationships

Ally of Camilla

Employee of Kaden

Ava is the daughter of the angel Azrael. She guards her father's crypt and the legendary book hidden within it.

Key Relationships

Ward of Geraldo

Geraldo is a celestial guard tasked specifically with protecting Ava and the secrets she keeps.

Key Relationships

Protector of Ava

Nismera is a goddess who fiercely opposed her half-brother's ascension to the throne. She frequently belittled him and subjected her creations to severe abuse.

Key Relationships

Daughter of Unir

Half-Sister of Liam/Samkiel

Creator and Abuser of Vincent

Rick is a mortal man dating Gabby. He remains completely unaware of the supernatural entities and extreme danger surrounding his partner's family.

Key Relationships

Boyfriend of Gabriella "Gabby" Martinez

Coretta is a celestial living quietly in the mountains. She provides a safe haven for weary travelers and desperately waits for news of her missing son.

Key Relationships

Mother of Peter

Host to Liam/Samkiel

Adelphia is a celestial who died shortly after giving birth to Liam. Her death created lasting friction between her partner and son.

Key Relationships

Mother of Liam/Samkiel

Partner of Unir

Imogen is a celestial member of The Hand. She resides primarily in the ruins of the gods' home and frequently tries to contact her isolated commander.

Key Relationships

Subordinate to Liam/Samkiel

Naomi is the wife of the vampire king. She resides in Zarall and serves as a vital anchor for her husband's political decisions.

Key Relationships

Wife of Ethan Vanderkai