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- Content warnings: Violence, War, Death, Injury detail, Blood, Grief, Memory loss, Near-death experiences, Betrayal, Manipulation
Curse of Shadows
by A.K. Wilder
Book 2 in Amassia
Come for the phantom magic and the end-of-the-world stakes. Stay for the way every kingdom, secret, and betrayal makes the map feel bigger than it did one chapter ago.
goodreads 4.23/5 413 ratings
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A decision-first view of the reading experience.
Length434 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
- Slow burn
- Male/female pairing (M/F)
- Low
- Closed door / fade to black
- Adrenaline rush
- Reluctant hero
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- Protective love interest
- Sweet / tender
- Earned hope
- Warrior/fighter
- Found family
- Tension / anticipation
- Book hangover incoming
- Damaged survivor
Fantasy promise
- Ya fantasy
- Adventure romance
- Royal court / palace
- High fantasy
- Spirits
- Chosen one burden
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- Ship / at sea
- Magic bond
- Forest / wilderness
Reading experience
- Multi-POV
- Fast
- Adventurous
- Immersive
- Heavy
- High
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- Reluctant chosen one
- Teen MC (under 20)
- Epic
- Survivor
- Magical
- Fast-paced
- Witch/mage
- Tense
- Atmospheric
- Emotional
- Survival against impossible odds
- Bonds forged in war
- Plot twist heavy
- Series binge material
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Book details
- Length
- 434 pages
- Publisher
- Entangled Teen
- Language
- English
- Format
- Book