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Eyes of Devious Burgundy: An Age of War and Prophecy (Deathcaller Duet, Book 1)

Name: Eyes of Devious Burgundy: An Age of War and Prophecy (Deathcaller Duet, Book 1)
Rating: 4.3 (4913 reviews)
Author: Lacey Lehotzky
ISBN: B0G22BXVS5

by Lacey Lehotzky

demons

About this book

In the midst of war, love might be the deadliest weapon of all.

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For ten long years, Angels and Demons have waged a brutal war, with one man standing between the Demons and total annihilation: Rokath, the cruel and merciless general feared for his power to raise the dead.

A prophecy whispers of a woman with eyes of devious burgundy who will shift the balance of power, but Rokath has plans of his own. After a deadly plague wipes out millions of Demons across the realm, Rokath issues an unforgiving command—every family must send one male to the front or face being put to the sword.

Assyria, a sharp-tongued, burgundy-eyed farmgirl, is trapped in an abusive marriage to a nobleman who only values her for the power she could give their offspring. Her life unravels when Rokath’s soldiers arrive with the decree. A violent clash leaves her covered in blood—and running for her life. With her rare magic, she assumes the form of her slain husband and marches off to war, hiding among the very men she’s sworn to hate for killing her family.

In a society where women must remain veiled and pure, Assyria's survival hinges on secrecy. Yet nothing can prepare her for the sharp, sinister gaze of Rokath, whose punishments for disobedience are swift and savage.

When their paths cross, fate sets into motion a dangerous chain of events neither of them can control. With tension crackling between them and thousands of lives balanced on a knife’s edge, will their unlikely connection ignite salvation for the Demons—or doom them to destruction?

Eyes of Devious Burgundy is the first book in the Deathcaller Duet, a slow meet, hate-to-love, banter-filled high dark fantasy romance with a vicious, dangerous MMC and a fiery FMC. Perfect for fans of A Choice of Light and Dark, Carissa Broadbent, and LJ Andrews. It contains mature, dark themes that some readers might find disturbing.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0G22BXVS5

Reader Reviews

Eyes of Devious Burgundy

September 11, 2025

Loved it! It was dark, it was devious, and it was deadly! I enjoyed this new dark fantasy world that was in the mist of a fierce battle between angels and demons. This book wasn’t a typical enemies to lovers situation it was so much more! I enjoyed the world building and the whole culture that was seen with the demons and their beliefs. I liked how the book wasn’t solely focus on the battle between the angels but also the social injustices and other issues within. Assyria, the main character,...

very good read

March 28, 2025

I loved this book. The plot, the multi povs, the emotion it elicited from me. I could have done without the interludes, just because I felt they dragged the book out more than they provided valuable information to the story line. I felt it took quite awhile for it to really pick up, but once it did it was fantastic. As an avid reader of paranormal romance novels, this would definitely be a book I'd recommend others with the same love for the genre to read. Very well written! Thank you Lacey! I...

I love it and I need more of it!

March 6, 2026

If you’re a fan of Carissa Broadbent you’ll definitely love this series as well! A tad but darker and spicier. The world building is phenomenal as are the levels of the characters powers. The plot is so interesting and I’m looking forward to seeing it develop into the second duet in the series. ) One person found this helpful

Unique Story Line

May 23, 2026

The books was fun and decently paced. The female character was also fun, but I was a bit disappointed when she played the damsel in distress and didn't use her cool powers to save herself. Instead she waited to be saved. I wish she found a way to at least help herself to be saved and that her powers played a larger part in her later story. It would have made things much more fun. )

Very Good!

May 25, 2026

I enjoyed this book very much. I thought it was fast paced with a few surprises along the way. I liked all the characters and I especially loved the banter between the FMC and MMC throughout the second half of the book. And Grem and Zeek!! )