Think twice if…
- Content warnings: Death, Violence, Death of a parent, Fire, Injury detail, Grief, War, Panic attacks, Blood, Murder, Suicidal ideation
A Fate So Cold
by Amanda Foody, C.L. Herman
Book 1 in A Fate So Cold
For readers who like YA romantasy where the romance is soft and the prophecy is absolutely not.
goodreads 3.67/5 714 ratings
Quick fit
Is this story right for you?
A decision-first view of the reading experience.
Length432 pages
Series statusOngoing series
Spice1/5 · Closed door / fade to black
PacingFast
Story profile
What the story promises
The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.
Romance promise
- Rivals to lovers
- Male/female pairing (M/F)
- Medium burn
- Low
- Closed door / fade to black
- Addictive read
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- Reluctant hero
- Academic rivals
- Tension / anticipation
- The angst delivered
- Dark/tortured soul
- Forbidden love
- Sweet / tender
- Tension finally satisfied
- Warrior/fighter
- Slow burn
- Star-crossed
- He falls first
Fantasy promise
- Ya romantasy
- Prophecy-driven love
- Royal court / palace
- High fantasy
- Witches/wizards/warlocks
- Rivals competing
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- War front / rebellion
- Monsters
- Star-crossed lovers
Reading experience
- Dual POV
- Fast
- Epic
- Cinematic
- Heavy
- Medium
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- Reluctant chosen one
- Intense
- Punchy
- Royalty
- Adventurous
- Atmospheric
- Protector
- Dark
- Romantic
- Suspenseful
- Deadly trials
- Page turner
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Book details
- Length
- 432 pages
- Language
- English
- Format
- Book