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Grim and Oro

by Alex Aster

🌶️🌶️🌶️moderate·spoiler·Lightlark

Why Read This?

You'll experience the intense emotional payoff of forbidden love and high-stakes competition that leaves you yearning for more.

Synopsis

Two brand-new romantasy novellas bound into one deluxe, novel-length volume written from the perspectives of Grim and Oro, from #1 New York Times -bestselling author and #BookTok sensation Alex Aster True love knows no bounds. This premium, dual-sided volume includes two complete novellas bound together to create one can’t-miss collector’s item. The first novella—told from Grim’s perspective—gives readers insight into his past: the motivations and events that cemented his fate as Isla’s eventual love interest. The second is narrated by Oro and offers a window into his complex identity: that of a king torn between desire for justice and passion for the woman he loves more than anything. Grim and Oro: Dueling Crowns Edition includes key moments from the rulers’ love stories with Isla, expanded upon in their own voices. This gorgeous dual-sided Lightlark companion book from #1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Aster contains two full novellas bound together in one breathtaking package that boasts a suite of premium features: Dual-sided slipcase with two unique cover designs Die cuts and foil stamping in two colors on both sides of slipcase Full-color case with illustrations on both sides Full-color, stenciled edges Full-color endpapers with never-before-seen illustrations Grim and Oro is certain to thrill readers and test allegiances, leaving new and longtime fans second-guessing who they’re rooting for in the breathtaking battle for Isla’s heart.

At a Glance

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

Top Tropes

captive romanceassassin romanceblood feud romance

Mood

intensedarkromanticangstysuspenseful

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

4.11 ★

Page Count

504 pages

Published

2025

Primary Genre

Fantasy Romance

Pairing

M/F

POV

Dual POV

Romance Pacing

Slow Burn

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Standard

Narrator

Oro|

Narrator Count

Dual

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
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Mood

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Spice Details 🌶️

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deathemotional abuseviolencecaptivitycompetitiongriefjealousylove trianglepower imbalancetoxic relationships

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