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Witchmark

by C.L. Polk

🌶️fade to black·spoiler·The Kingston Cycle #1

Why Read This?

You'll be immersed in a thoughtful exploration of magic, empire, and identity wrapped in a compelling mystery.

Synopsis

In an original world reminiscent of Edwardian England in the shadow of a World War, cabals of noble families use their unique magical gifts to control the fates of nations, while one young man seeks only to live a life of his own. Magic marked Miles Singer for suffering the day he was born, doomed either to be enslaved to his family's interest or to be committed to a witches' asylum. He went to war to escape his destiny and came home a different man, but he couldn’t leave his past behind. The war between Aeland and Laneer leaves men changed, strangers to their friends and family, but even after faking his own death and reinventing himself as a doctor at a cash-strapped veterans' hospital, Miles can’t hide what he truly is. When a fatally poisoned patient exposes Miles’ healing gift and his witchmark, he must put his anonymity and freedom at risk to investigate his patient’s murder. To find the truth he’ll need to rely on the family he despises, and on the kindness of the most gorgeous man he’s ever seen. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

At a Glance

3.85 ★ Goodreads
Spice Level🌶️fade to black
Endingspoiler
PairingM/M
Romance Pacingslow burn
Energymedium

Top Tropes

hidden identitycelebrity / rockstar romancehidden past revealedmilitary romancesecret relationship

Mood

emotionalmysterioushopefulthought-provokingatmospheric

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

3.85 ★

Page Count

318 pages

Published

2018

Primary Genre

Romantasy

Pairing

M/M

POV

First Person

Romance Pacing

Slow Burn

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Standard

Narrator

Samuel Roukin

Narrator Count

Single

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
Theme Constellation

Mood & Vibe

Mood

Writing Style

atmosphericthoughtfulimmersiveintrospective

Story Pacing

medium

Emotional Weight

moderate

Energy Required

medium

Vibes

Atmospheric Edwardian fantasy with a melancholic mystery that feels like walking through a foggy London street at dusk.

Characters

Relationship Dynamics

forbidden loveslow burntensionmutual pining

Spice Details 🌶️

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Spice Level 1

Spice Style

slow / sensual

Getting Steamy

None

Bringing the Heat

None
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World & Setting

World Type

historical

Primary Setting

big city / metropolis

Fantasy Creatures

Representation

queerveteran experiencegaymental health replgbtq+ repscarred MC/LI

Reading Context

Emotional Payoff

Best Time of Year

autumn

When & Where to Read

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