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Princess of Blood

by Sarah Hawley

🌶️🌶️🌶️moderate·spoiler·The Shards of Magic #2

Why Read This?

You'll be utterly consumed by the addictive blend of obsessive devotion and high-stakes fantasy conflict.

Synopsis

Once a servant, now a princess, a young woman thrust into power challenges everything about the underground Fae realm in the next installment of Sarah Hawley's new romantasy series. Kenna Heron is still reeling from her lover's betrayal and the threat of an impending war. With only her two closest--and most powerless--friends by her side, she must navigate the treacherous politics of Mistei while coming to terms with her new identity as not just Fae, but princess of her own house. With the king dead, three candidates are vying for the right to wear the crown next. A princess who claims the throne as her birthright and two rebel princes, both of whom are depending on the support of Blood House to break the stalemate between them. Old loyalties fray as new, dangerous alliances form, and Kenna finds herself caught in a web of violence, deceit, and unexpected passion. Kenna has the power to shape Mistei's future... but someone's willing to kill to make sure she never gets the chance.

At a Glance

4.29 ★ Goodreads
Spice Level🌶️🌶️🌶️moderate
Endingspoiler
PairingM/F
Romance Pacingslow burn
Energymedium

Top Tropes

captive romanceforced proximityhidden identitysecret heir/royaltyfated mates

Mood

intensedarksuspensefulatmosphericbrooding

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

4.29 ★

Page Count

498 pages

Published

2025

Primary Genre

Romantasy

Pairing

M/F

POV

First Person

Romance Pacing

Slow Burn

Cliffhanger

spoiler

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Standard

Narrator

Mia Hutchinson-Shaw

Narrator Count

Single

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
Theme Constellation

Mood & Vibe

Mood

Writing Style

immersiveatmosphericdramatic

Story Pacing

fast

Emotional Weight

heavy

Energy Required

medium

Vibes

Treacherous fae court politics simmering with dark romance and bloody intrigue, where every alliance could be a betrayal.

Characters

FMC Archetype

princess (literal)damaged survivorheiress / aristocrat

MMC Archetype

obsessive protectortortured soulmorally gray

Relationship Dynamics

slow burnforbidden lovemutual piningfated mates

Spice Details 🌶️

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Spice Level 3

Spice Style

emotional / lovingslow / sensualintense / passionate

Getting Steamy

aftercare on pagesoft dom energy

Bringing the Heat

None
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World & Setting

World Type

fae realm / faerie courtshigh fantasy

Primary Setting

royal court / palaceunderground / underworld

Fantasy Creatures

Reading Context

Emotional Payoff

Best Time of Year

autumn

When & Where to Read

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