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- Content warnings: Attempted murder, Captivity, Death, Kidnapping, Murder, Manipulation, Stalking, Trauma, Violence, War
The Crimson Throne
by Sara Raasch & Beth Revis
Book 1 in Crimson Throne Duology
A gripping enemies-to-lovers romance set against lush political machinations that delivers satisfying tension and world-building.
goodreads 3.63/5 1,053 ratings
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Length368 pages
Series statusOngoing series
Spice1/5 · Dark / taboo style
PacingMedium
Story profile
What the story promises
The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.
Romance promise
- Enemies to lovers
- Male/female pairing (M/F)
- Slow burn
- Low
- Dark / taboo style
- Tension finally satisfied
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- Assassin/spy
- Mutual pining
- Romantic fulfillment
- Cursed
- Forbidden love
- Addictive read
- Rogue/scoundrel
- Fated mates
- The angst delivered
Fantasy promise
- Romantasy
- Forced proximity
- Royal court / palace
- Historical
- Fae
- Hidden identity
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- High fantasy
- Arranged marriage
- Assassin romance
- Blood feud romance
- Cursed love interest
- Bodyguard/protection detail
Reading experience
- Dual POV
- Medium
- Mysterious
- Atmospheric
- Heavy
- Protector
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- Brooding
- Lush
- Witch/mage
- Dark
- Immersive
- Suspenseful
- Dramatic
- Secretive
- Romantic
- Gothic
- Intense
- Forbidden desire
- Morally complex
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Book details
- Length
- 368 pages
- Language
- English
- Format
- Book