The Deathless One

The Gravesinger Series, Book 1

De: Emma Hamm

Narrado por: Kelsey Navarro Foster

A princess murdered at the altar makes a deal with the god of death for vengeance and to save her people in this first in a unique romantasy trilogy from USA TODAY bestselling author Emma Hamm.

Jessamine was raised to be a leader for her people, but when the land is overrun by an incurable plague, she must enter a political marriage to save them all. A union that should have brought hope only brings death as her new husband murders her at the wedding altar and seizes the throne.

But her death is just the beginning. Her spirit is met by the Deathless One, a god of death yearning to return to the mortal plane, and he needs her help. The two of them make a deal—her life and the return of her kingdom in exchange for his resurrection. But the Deathless One is a known trickster, and a deal with him is one made in blood.

Jessamine knows the Deathless One is a dangerous ally, but the longer they work together, the more she wants him and the less she can stay away. As their connection deepens, soon she wonders if she even wants this contract to end. Perhaps the more appealing throne is the one by his side, but she’d have to turn her back on her people to get it.

©2025 Emma Hamm (P)2025 Simon & Schuster Audio

Gods! Is the Deathless One is for me!

I really enjoyed reading this book. I loved the little nightmare and her entire journey~ This book is super witchy and I read it just in time for witchy season. Ladies now is the perfect time to pick this one up whether you go the audio, e-read, or tradition method of consuming this wonderful story I think you will enjoy Jessa and her god. I did an emersive read with the gorgeous new paperback and the audio. I flew through this so quickly and now I'm going to suffer until book 2 is released!!!

Beautifully Dark, Light, and Real

One of the biggest reasons I loved this book, was because of how unique the storyline was. I've read 100 novels about the Fae, witches, Gods/Goddesses, Vampires, and Werewolves, but, never a novel like this one.

Humanity in its purest form. How betrayal, pain, and corruption can make the sweetest, most optimistic, easygoing woman embrace the darkness inside of her, challenging and reshaping her, but without chapter after chapter of her resisting it.

Jessamine was a female protagonist that I could admire, relate to, one who conveyed strength, passion, and stayed true to herself, while also evolving into a woman driven by embracing that which lies in every woman, the part of ourselves we are raised to suppress, ignore and taught to believe is wrong/bad. Our darkness, our desires, the urge to nurture and protect, as well as to rage and destroy. The balance and duality of the Divine Feminine.

Jessamine welcomes this part of herself without the need for endless chapters on how she tries to resist it, but learns to embrace it and find power in it. You won't find a weak, crying, and ignorant protagonist here, but a woman determined to nurture both aspects of herself.

With Elric, our male protagonist, the anti-villain by her side guiding her, but not forcing her, one who embodies her Divine Masculine counterpart perfectly. He worships her, challenges her, and sugar coats nothing. No lies, no deceit, only the cold, hard truth. His ability to embrace his vulnerability, even after being torn apart, hurt, and used for centuries by other women, he still doesn't allow his ego to rule him, or to prevent him from allowing Jessamine in, showing her both his scars, and his strengths.

This is human nature in its purest and most terrifying form. He shows us that nothing is trivial, and that nothing in life should be taken for granted. From the smallest sensation of feeling a warm breeze on his skin, to the intense pleasure of physical love, and everything between, he relishes in the pleasure of it all. These everyday things that are so often dismissed by others, he sees them all as the greatest gifts that come with being alive.

I love the unrestricted, true, bold, and utter realness that is portrayed throughout this novel, it's characters and the story. Characters embracing their light, and their shadow.

Much praise for this author, can't wait for book 2 ❤️

As Above, So Below.
Truer words were never known.

Left wanting more

A great start to this new series. The FMC is betrayed by her loved ones and killed at her own wedding. Her anger and desire for revenge has her teaming up with a death God with a troubled past. loved it

Great Narrator

Author Emma Hamm’s books are getting better the older she gets/the more she writes. It is no wonder she was picked up by a publisher, effectively removing her from ‘indie’ writer status. Well earned. She is truly among the most talented writers you could ever do yourself the favor of reading her works. The depth of her imagination is mind-boggling—the variety of genre alone is just … brilliant. 🎭

In ‘The Deathless One’, betrayal and murder set the pages afire from the starting chapters. And the apprehension, distrust, and bedlam simply does. not. stop. The flow is so good. The characters are well fleshed out. World build is awesome. Great narration by Kelsey Navarro Foster. She delivers emotion, without going over the top.

*Narrated by: Kelsey Navarro Foster

*** Recommended ***

MMC:
✨Elric
* aka - Deathless One
FMC:
✨Jessamine
HEA/Cliffhanger:
✨HEA, to be continued
Series:
✨Gravesinger series Book 1
Tropes:
👉dark fantasy romance
👉enemies to lovers
👉demon shadow daddy
👉feminine rage
👉MF
Triggers:
💥18+
💥sex
💥violence
💥blood/gore
💥murder
💥betrayal
💥manipulation
💥death
Burn Speed:
✨slow
Spice Level:
✨🌶️🌶️🌶️

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Deathless One

This story is a slow burn which I am not a fan of, but if you are then this book could be for you.
The last 2 hours are when it finally gets interesting.
The narrator can be a little annoying.
Looks like there will be second book.

Liked, not loved it

Slow to build and plateaus halfway through, but things pick up at the end. It’s not my favorite of Emma Hamm’s books, but it’s still good. I’m curious to see how the second one will play out- I’m thinking it may be a “first book tax” situation. This book is a bit darker than her others, just as a heads up. Spice is mild, think like 🌶️🌶️. 5 of 5, and is very slow to happen. Will probably get the second one just to see how it plays out.

Slow burn and worth it

This slow burn, witch and god fantasy romance was so good. The narrator was amazing although i hope we get a male POV in the second book. FMC gets murdered on her wedding day by her soon to be husband only to be resurrected by a God (The Deathless One) and for this she must bring him back to the living and destroy all that betrayed the kingdom. There is witches, gods, a familiar and a slow burn that is definitely worth the wait. Can’t wait for book 2

Huh

Will not be continuing this series. Feminine rage where? This fell so flat for me.