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- Content warnings: Graphic violence, Torture, Death, Trauma, Grief, Blood
Academy of Protectors
by Gray Holborn
Book 1 in The Protector Guild
A gripping urban fantasy series opener that prioritizes world-building, demon-hunting action, and slow-burn tension with four brooding love interests. If you love a strong FMC who is socially awkward and unfiltered, plus a world full of demons, vampires, and werewolves - buckle up for an 8-book ride.
goodreads 3.71/5 5,923 ratings
storykind_community 5/5 1 rating
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Is this story right for you?
A decision-first view of the reading experience.
Length202 pages
Series statusOngoing series
Spice1/5 · Behind closed doors. No on-page spice in book 1. Very slow burn why choose that builds across the series.
PacingFast
Story profile
What the story promises
The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.
Romance promise
- Found family
- Why Choose / Reverse Harem
- Slow burn
- Low
- Behind closed doors. No on-page spice in book 1. Very slow burn why choose that builds across the series.
- Addictive read
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- Brooding prince
- Enemies to lovers
- Tension
- Found family feels
- Morally gray
- Longing glances
- Feral brain activated
- Grumpy protector
- Power imbalance
- Possessive/protective
- Secretly soft
- Mutual pining
- Playful banter
- Protective love interest
- Reluctant allies to lovers
Fantasy promise
- Paranormal romance
- Reverse harem / why choose
- Academy / campus
- Urban fantasy
- Demons
- Forced proximity
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- Vampires
- Fated mates
- Werewolves
- Forbidden love
- Hellhounds / Cerberus
- Angels
- Touch her and die
Reading experience
- First person
- Fast
- Thrilling
- Witty
- Moderate
- Medium
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- Survivor
- Bisexual MC
- Mysterious
- Punchy
- Snarky/sarcastic
- Dark
- Immersive
- Reluctant chosen one
- Intense
- Conversational
- Addictive
- Page turner
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Book details
- Length
- 202 pages
- Language
- English
- Format
- Book