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The Deer and the Dragon

by Piper C.J.

Book 1 in No Other Gods

Mental health, modern mythology, and a Prince of Hell romance that takes both the trauma and the spice seriously.

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  • Content warnings: Mental illness, Anxiety, Depression, Panic attacks, Suicidal ideation, Trauma, Childhood trauma, Parental abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Attempted sexual assault, Sexual assault, Drugging, Drug use, Violence, Graphic violence, Murder, Stalking, Blood, Gore, Death, Human trafficking, Eating disorders
Length448 pages
Series statusOngoing series
Spice3/5 · Passionate / intense
PacingMedium

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Romance promise

  • Fated mates
  • Male/female pairing (M/F)
  • Slow burn
  • Medium
  • Passionate / intense
  • Addictive read
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  • Demon lord
  • Protective love interest
  • Kinky / adventurous
  • Obsessed
  • Morally gray
  • Obsessive love interest
  • Possessive / claiming
  • Feral brain activated
  • Immortal/ancient
  • Only one who understands them
  • Dirty talk heavy
  • Tension finally satisfied
  • Possessive alpha
  • Possessive love interest
  • Tension / anticipation
  • Book hangover incoming
  • Dark/tortured soul
  • Wall pinning
  • Marking hickeys
  • Praise kink
  • Rough but consensual
  • Possessive/protective
  • Pinning hands above head
  • BDSM elements
  • Bondage/restraint
  • Possessive
  • Claiming
  • Marking
  • Magic-infused intimacy
  • Exhibitionism

Fantasy promise

  • Romantasy
  • Big city / metropolis
  • Urban fantasy
  • Demons
  • Demon romance
  • Underground / underworld
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  • Contemporary
  • Fae
  • Fae romance
  • Mythological
  • Gods/deities
  • Soulmate/destined bond
  • Underworld / death realm
  • Immortal/mortal romance
  • Forbidden love
  • Secret power

Reading experience

  • First person
  • Dark
  • Sarcastic
  • Heavy
  • High
  • Snarky/sarcastic
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  • Mental health rep
  • Intense
  • Damaged survivor
  • Anxiety rep
  • Atmospheric
  • Outcast/loner
  • Depression rep
  • Angsty
  • Raw
  • Reluctant chosen one
  • Sensual
  • Character-driven
  • Dramatic
  • Haunting
  • Thrilling
  • Chosen one burden
  • Forbidden desire
  • Cursed bloodline
  • Fae courts and politics
  • Morally complex
  • Addictive pacing
  • Cliffhanger warning
  • Fever dream energy

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Book details
Length
448 pages
Publisher
Bloom Books
Language
English
Format
Book