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Realm of Thieves

by Karina Halle

🌶️🌶️🌶️moderate·spoiler·Thieves of Dragemor #1
Available on Kindle Unlimited

Why Read This?

You'll get an adrenaline-fueled adventure with a satisfying slow-burn romance that makes the dangerous world worth navigating.

Synopsis

Two thieves vie for dominance in the illegal dragon egg trade, putting both their lives and their hearts on the line in this scorching romantasy from New York Times bestselling author Karina Halle. For Brynla Aihr, crime and survival have always gone hand in hand. Ever since she escaped the fanatical dragon-worshipping cult that controls her homeland, she’s had to carve out a life doing the stealing dragon eggs. Egg theft is illegal and, in most cases, fatal. To breach a dragon's nest means a harrowing journey through the ancient wards spelled to keep the monstrous beasts confined. Dragons can’t get out and only those with a death wish can get in. Despite the risks, dragon eggs are highly coveted for their magic. A black market flourishes under competing criminal empires, and Brynla’s loyalty has always been to the highest bidder. Until she finds herself kidnapped and blackmailed by Lord Andor, a formidable lieutenant of House Kolbeck, and thrust into the dangerous political games of rivaling dynasties. Brynla and Andor clash at every turn, sparking heat in ways Brynla’s never felt before. But in a world that’s prophesized to return to the dragons, and rife with betrayal and secrets at every turn…how close to the flames is she willing to stand?

At a Glance

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

Top Tropes

survival romanceadventure romanceblood feud romance

Mood

adventurousintensethrillingromanticdark

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

3.56 ★

Page Count

432 pages

Published

2025

Primary Genre

Romantasy

Pairing

M/F

POV

First Person

Romance Pacing

Slow Burn

Cliffhanger

spoiler

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Standard

Narrator

Jack Hart|Saskia Maarleveld|Chris Tester

Narrator Count

Multiple

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
Theme Constellation

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Mood & Vibe

Mood

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Characters

FMC: thief sign in to unlock

Spice Details 🌶️

intense / passionate sign in to unlock

animal death (dragons/dragon eggs)attempted murderdeathgorekidnappingmurderviolencebloodcaptivitywar

World & Setting

high fantasy sign in to unlock

Reading Context

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