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A Strange and Stubborn Endurance

by Foz Meadows

Book 1 in The Tithenai Chronicles

The political marriage is the easy part. Cae's patient, consent-first courtship gives Vel room to reclaim his body while a murder plot keeps trying to take their future away.

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  • Content warnings: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal ideation, Suicide attempt, Self-harm, Trauma, PTSD, Homophobia/transphobia, Outing, Animal death, Death, Parental death, Murder, Violence, Blood, Injury detail, Vomiting / emesis, Body horror, Ableism, Misgendering
Length544 pages
Series statusCompleted series · 2 books
Spice4/5 · Emotional / loving
PacingMedium

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Romance promise

  • Slow burn
  • M/M
  • High
  • Emotional / loving
  • Cathartic release
  • Warrior/fighter
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  • Friends to lovers
  • Romantic / sweet
  • Expanded empathy
  • Cinnamon roll
  • Hurt/comfort
  • Longing glances
  • Earned hope
  • Protective love interest
  • Mutual pining
  • Anal elements
  • Romantic fulfillment
  • Cultural difference
  • Found family

Fantasy promise

  • Romantasy
  • Arranged marriage
  • Royal court / palace
  • High fantasy
  • Humans only
  • Forced proximity
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Reading experience

  • Mixed POV styles
  • Medium
  • Romantic
  • Emotional
  • Heavy
  • Survivor
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  • Gay
  • Atmospheric
  • Fallen noble / disgraced heir
  • Mental health rep
  • Angsty
  • Thoughtful
  • Soft/gentle
  • Immersive
  • Intense
  • Lush
  • Mysterious
  • Suspenseful
  • Healing
  • Hopeful
  • Tense
  • Sensual

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Book details
Length
544 pages
Publisher
Tor Books
Language
English
Format
Book