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Kingdom of Claw

by Demi Winters

🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️steamy·spoiler·The Ashen #2

Why Read This?

You'll be consumed by the intricate political twists and emotionally charged slow burn that leaves you desperate for the next book.

Synopsis

Silla Nordvig survived the Road of Bones. In the aftermath of her journey, her dreams of a simple life have been shattered. Beaten, betrayed, and reeling from the revelation of her true name, she flees Kopa with Reynir Galtung, ruthless leader of the Bloodaxe Crew. But Silla soon discovers Rey has been keeping secrets of his own, and they're forced into hiding together. Stuck in a shield-home with the murderous man she thought she knew, Silla forms a new plan: master the magic flowing through her veins to save her sister. But before she can do that, Silla must face her most formidable opponent yet--her own inner demons. Saga Volsik has nothing to lose. They’ve murdered her family. Stolen her throne. And now they expect her to marry their son. But when she discovers her foster mother has been keeping the biggest secret of all, everything changes. Saga’s goal: dismantle Queen Signe’s plans piece by piece. The only problem? The handsome Zagadkian dignitary who knows far too many of her secrets. Meanwhile, dark threads continue to weave themselves through Íseldur as magic long thought dead begins to wake. In this follow-up to The Road of Bones, both women will need to find the strength to step into their destiny and stop chaos from sweeping across the land. Return to the Kingdom of Íseldur where enemies become lovers and dark secrets hide around each corner. This installment digs deeper into Íseldur’s forbidden magic and the simmering attraction growing between two unlikely couples.

At a Glance

4.38 ★ Goodreads
Spice Level🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️steamy
Endingspoiler
PairingM/F
Romance Pacingslow burn
Energymedium

Top Tropes

captive romanceforced proximityarranged marriagefated mates

Mood

intensedarkadventurousromanticmysterious

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

4.38 ★

Page Count

586 pages

Published

2024

Primary Genre

Romantasy

Pairing

M/F

POV

Dual POV

Romance Pacing

Slow Burn

Cliffhanger

spoiler

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Standard

Narrator

Islay Jacobs

Narrator Count

Single

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
Theme Constellation

Mood & Vibe

Mood

Writing Style

immersiveatmosphericpunchyemotional

Story Pacing

medium

Emotional Weight

heavy

Energy Required

medium

Vibes

Grim Viking fantasy where political betrayal simmers beneath a slow-burn romance that feels like walking a knife's edge in a snowstorm.

Characters

FMC Archetype

reluctant chosen onesurvivormorally gray fmc

MMC Archetype

grumpy protectormorally gray mmcdark/tortured soul

Relationship Dynamics

slow burnenemies to loversbetrayal to trustmutual piningtensionfated mates

Spice Details 🌶️

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Spice Level 4

Spice Style

emotional / lovingintense / passionateanimalistic / primal

Getting Steamy

possessive/protectivetensionanticipationlonging glances

Bringing the Heat

creampie themesBDSM elements
deathkidnappingmurdertraumaviolencebetrayalbloodcaptivitygriefwar

World & Setting

World Type

high fantasy

Primary Setting

forest / wildernesswar front / rebellionship / at searoyal court / palace

Fantasy Creatures

Reading Context

Emotional Payoff

the angst deliveredtension finally satisfiedobsessed

Best Time of Year

winter

When & Where to Read

in naturesummer eveningat nightcamping trip

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