Think twice if…
- Content warnings: Ableism, Animal abuse, Animal death, Child abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, PTSD, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Grief
The Harp of Kings
by Juliet Marillier
Book 1 in Warrior Bards
This is fantasy-first, but the slow trust between Liobhan and Dau still scratches the same itch. Come for the missing royal harp, stay for the stubborn hearts learning when to bend.
goodreads 4.07/5 6,338 ratings
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Is this story right for you?
A decision-first view of the reading experience.
Length464 pages
Series statusCompleted series · 3 books
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
- Rivals to lovers
- Male/female pairing (M/F)
- Slow burn
- Low
- Closed door / fade to black
- The angst delivered
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- Warrior/fighter
- Slow seduction
- Found family feels
- Damaged survivor
- Betrayal to trust
- Tension / anticipation
- Book hangover incoming
- Reluctant hero
- Mutual pining
- Longing glances
- Secretly soft
- Tension
- Forehead touching
Fantasy promise
- Historical fantasy
- Academy / campus
- Historical
- Fae
- Adventure romance
- Royal court / palace
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- Mythological
- Spirits
- Forest / wilderness
- Low fantasy / secret magic
- Other
- Forced proximity
Reading experience
- Multi-POV
- Medium
- Adventurous
- Lyrical
- Moderate
- Magical
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- Atmospheric
- Artist/creative
- Emotional
- Character-driven
- General badass
- Mysterious
- Earnest
- Ambitious schemer
- Mythic
- Political intrigue
- Forbidden knowledge
- Chosen one burden
- Cliffhanger warning
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Book details
- Length
- 464 pages
- Publisher
- Ace
- Language
- English
- Format
- Book