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- Content warnings: Violence, Death, War, Grief, Death of loved one
The Glass Spare
by Lauren DeStefano
Book 1 in The Glass Spare
A fresh King Midas spin with a deadly-touch heroine, gorgeous gaslamp-fantasy worldbuilding, and a forbidden slow burn that leaves you reaching for the sequel.
goodreads 3.75/5 9,768 ratings
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A decision-first view of the reading experience.
Length402 pages
Series statusCompleted series · 2 books
Spice1/5 · Tension / anticipation
PacingSlow
Story profile
What the story promises
The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.
Romance promise
- Forbidden love
- Male/female pairing (M/F)
- Slow burn
- Low
- Tension / anticipation
- Book hangover incoming
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- Cursed
- Longing glances
- The swoon
- Hidden royalty
- Reluctant allies to lovers
- Slow burn with late spice
- Adrenaline rush
- Rogue/scoundrel
- Class difference
Fantasy promise
- Ya fantasy
- Royal court / palace
- High fantasy
- Humans only
- Secret heir/royalty
- Steampunk / gaslamp
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- Cursed love interest
- Love triangle
Reading experience
- Third person
- Slow
- Atmospheric
- Lyrical
- Moderate
- Medium
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- Royalty
- Dark
- Spy/thief
- Adventurous
- Immersive
- Survivor
- Magical
- Emotional
- Runaway / on the run
- Melancholic
- Tense
- Cursed bloodline
- Reluctant royalty
- War-torn kingdom
- Cliffhanger warning
- Sacrifice for love
- The long game
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Different because
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Book details
- Length
- 402 pages
- Language
- English
- Format
- Book