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- Content warnings: Gore, Body horror, Death, Homophobia, Death of a parent, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Abuse, Suicidal ideation, Forced marriage, Captivity, Coercive control, Blood
The Alchemy of Moonlight
by David Ferraro
Come for the full-moon curse and Udolpho homage; stay for a runaway marquis choosing desire, safety, and his own name in a house that wants him trapped.
goodreads 3.5/5 1,437 ratings
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Length384 pages
Story statusStandalone
Spice1/5 · Closed door / fade to black
PacingMedium
Story profile
What the story promises
The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.
Romance promise
- Forbidden love
- Polyamorous / Multi-partner
- Medium burn
- Low
- Closed door / fade to black
- Romantic fulfillment
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- Cinnamon roll
- Power imbalance
- Tension / anticipation focus
- Closure
- Cursed
- Class difference
- Slow seduction
- Earned hope
- Mysterious stranger
- Push and pull
- Gentle / romantic
- Polyamorous
Fantasy promise
- Ya fantasy
- Manor house / estate
- Gothic
- Werewolves
- Hidden identity
- Castle / fortress
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- Historical
- Forced proximity
- Paranormal
- Cursed love interest
- Love triangle
- Throuple / triad
Reading experience
- Third person
- Medium
- Mysterious
- Moderate
- Runaway / on the run
- Gay
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- Dark
- Atmospheric
- Survivor
- Queer
- Adventurous
- Suspenseful
- Fallen noble / disgraced heir
- Tense
- Dramatic
- Emotional
- Romantic
- Haunted castle
- Forbidden desire
- Cursed bloodline
- Page turner
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Book details
- Length
- 384 pages
- Publisher
- Page Street Publishing
- Language
- English
- Format
- Book