Terror at the Gates

by Scarlett St. Clair

Read Dates: 7/5/25 to 7/6/25

Review

This book kicks off a super fun urban fantasy journey that dives deep into gods, magic, and power—and how all of that shapes the world around them. It starts with an intriguing premise: some gods are revered as the real gods, while others are dismissed as ancient myths or even fiction. But as the story unfolds, we quickly realize that nothing is quite as it seems. We're constantly peeling back layers to figure out what’s true and what’s just been accepted as truth. Even by the end of the book, there are still secrets left lingering, which only makes me more eager to keep going in the series.

What I really loved was how the story gives us a little bit of everything—romantic tension that sparks right off the page, the strength of family bonds (both blood and chosen), devastating moments of loss, and powerful magic that keeps the stakes high. The found family element especially hit home for me, and I was completely invested in these characters and their relationships. The pacing kept me hooked, and the twists had me second-guessing everything I thought I knew. It’s the kind of story that pulls you in with its worldbuilding and keeps you with its heart—and I’m absolutely here for it.