Is More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy spicy?

More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy (MTLAYHF) has mild spice (2/5)—there are some intimate scenes but they're not the focus.

Does More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy have a happy ending?

More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy (MTLAYHF) ends on a cliffhanger—no traditional HEA or HFN. This is part of the More Than Life series, so the story continues in the next book.

What tropes are in More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy?

More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy (MTLAYHF) features several romance tropes including friends to lovers, slow burn, found family, hidden identity, adventure romance.

Is More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy a slow burn?

Yes, More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy (MTLAYHF) is a slow burn romance—the tension builds gradually before anything happens between the leads.

What are the content warnings for More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy?

Content warnings for More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy (MTLAYHF) include: grief, loss of parent, dark magic, cliffhanger ending.

Is More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy a standalone or part of a series?

More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy (MTLAYHF) is book 1 in the More Than Life series.

Is More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy dual POV?

Yes, More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy (MTLAYHF) is dual POV—you get both perspectives throughout the story.

What is the setting of More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy?

More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy (MTLAYHF) is set in Fictional seafaring kingdom of Mikiria—historical.

What is the mood of More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy?

More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy (MTLAYHF) has a adventurous, mysterious, romantic, atmospheric feel to it.

Is More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy on Kindle Unlimited?

No, More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy (MTLAYHF) is not currently available on Kindle Unlimited.

What order should I read the More Than Life series?

More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy (MTLAYHF) is book 1 in the More Than Life series.

More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy

by Bethanie Finger

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A seafaring YA fantasy that takes its time letting you fall for Cordelia and Jaspar before pulling the rug out. The grief representation is achingly real, the magical island of Qualaris is genuinely intriguing, and the slow-burn romance builds so naturally you barely notice you are invested until it is too late. Fair warning: that cliffhanger will have you immediately reaching for book two.

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4.43 ★ (67)

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Ya Fantasy

Pairing

POV

Dual POV

Romance Pacing

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Format

Single Narrator (unspecified)

Narrator

Veronica Giguere

Narrator Count

Single

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Mood

adventurousmysteriousromanticatmospheric

Writing Style

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Story Pacing

medium

Emotional Weight

moderate

Energy Required

medium

Vibes

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World Type

historical

Primary Setting

Fictional seafaring kingdom of Mikiria

Fantasy Creatures

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Book Details

Goodreads RatingThe crowd's verdict. Take it with salt, though. Some masterpieces are polarizing.

Primary GenreWhat type of book this is. Romance? Fantasy? A 400-page therapy session disguised as a thriller?

PairingWho's falling in love? The gender makeup of your main romance. Helps you find your specific flavor of love story.

POVWhose head are you in? First person = deep in the feels. Third = watching from above. Dual = emotional whiplash (affectionate).

Romance PacingHow long until they kiss? Slow burn = 300 pages of tension. Insta-love = page 12 and it's already chaos.

CliffhangerEnding type: HEA = forever happy (you'll cry happy). HFN = happy for now (open to interpretation). Bittersweet = complicated feelings. Know what you're signing up for.

AudiobookCan you experience this book while driving? Washing dishes? Working out while emotionally destroyed? Check here.

AvailableCan you experience this book while driving? Washing dishes? Working out while emotionally destroyed? Check here.

FormatHow fancy is the audio? Standard = one narrator. Full cast = theater kids went off. GraphicAudio = a MoViE iN yOuR mInD.

NarratorThe voice in your ears.

Narrator Count

TropesPlot devices and story situations that drive the romance. These are the circumstances that throw characters together or create conflict, not how they personally relate.

Mood & Vibe

MoodWhat you felt reading this. Swoony? Gutted? Deliciously unhinged? The emotional fingerprint.

Writing StyleHow the author writes - prose style, dialogue approach, and narrative voice. This is about craft and delivery, not emotional effect.

Story PacingDoes the story sprint or saunter? Fast = you'll miss sleep. Slow = you'll savor every word. Medium = balanced chaos.

Emotional WeightHow much are you gonna cry? Light = fun feels. Moderate = real stakes. Heavy = bring tissues. Devastating = call your therapist.

Energy RequiredCan you read this on a Tuesday after work, or do you need a full Saturday and three cups of coffee? Low/Medium/High.

VibesOne perfect sentence that captures the essence. Like: 'Fae politics meets forbidden romance with zero chill.'

Characters

FMC ArchetypeWho is she? The female main character's core identity/role. Assassin? Healer? General Badass?

MMC ArchetypeWho is he? The male main character's core identity/role. Your exact flavor of book boyfriend.

Relationship DynamicsThe interpersonal dynamic between the main characters. How do they relate to each other? This is about character energy and connection style, not plot situations.

Spice Details 🌶️

Spice StyleNot just how much spice, but what kind. Emotional intimacy? Explicit but vanilla? Plot-driven heat? Know your flavor.

Getting SteamyGentle kinks. Fun but nothing too crazy. The appetizer, so to speak.

Bringing the HeatFor those who know exactly what they came for. This is where you find your exact brand of chaos. The good stuff.

⚠️ Content Warnings

World & Setting

World TypeWhat kind of world are you stepping into? High fantasy = full secondary world. Urban fantasy = magic in modern cities. Portal = starts here, goes there.

Primary SettingWhere does the story physically take place? Court intrigue = palace. Dark academia = campus. Cozy witch vibes = small town. This is about location, not world rules.

Fantasy CreaturesWhat supernatural beings populate this world? Fae courts, vampire covens, dragon riders, or just regular humans doing their best.

Reading Context

Emotional PayoffWhat you get for showing up. The catharsis, the growth, the 'I'm a different person now' moment. This is why the hard books are worth it.

Best Time of YearSeasonal mood rings for books. Summer romance reads different than winter gothic.

When & Where to ReadContext matters. Some books are Beach Trip energy, others are 3am Bedtime spiral-reads. Trust.

More Than Life

More Than Life: A YA Historical Fantasy

At a Glance

Book Details

Goodreads RatingThe crowd's verdict. Take it with salt, though. Some masterpieces are polarizing.

Primary GenreWhat type of book this is. Romance? Fantasy? A 400-page therapy session disguised as a thriller?

PairingWho's falling in love? The gender makeup of your main romance. Helps you find your specific flavor of love story.

POVWhose head are you in? First person = deep in the feels. Third = watching from above. Dual = emotional whiplash (affectionate).

Romance PacingHow long until they kiss? Slow burn = 300 pages of tension. Insta-love = page 12 and it's already chaos.

CliffhangerEnding type: HEA = forever happy (you'll cry happy). HFN = happy for now (open to interpretation). Bittersweet = complicated feelings. Know what you're signing up for.

AudiobookCan you experience this book while driving? Washing dishes? Working out while emotionally destroyed? Check here.

AvailableCan you experience this book while driving? Washing dishes? Working out while emotionally destroyed? Check here.

FormatHow fancy is the audio? Standard = one narrator. Full cast = theater kids went off. GraphicAudio = a MoViE iN yOuR mInD.

NarratorThe voice in your ears.

Narrator Count

TropesPlot devices and story situations that drive the romance. These are the circumstances that throw characters together or create conflict, not how they personally relate.

Mood & Vibe

MoodWhat you felt reading this. Swoony? Gutted? Deliciously unhinged? The emotional fingerprint.

Writing StyleHow the author writes - prose style, dialogue approach, and narrative voice. This is about craft and delivery, not emotional effect.

Story PacingDoes the story sprint or saunter? Fast = you'll miss sleep. Slow = you'll savor every word. Medium = balanced chaos.

Emotional WeightHow much are you gonna cry? Light = fun feels. Moderate = real stakes. Heavy = bring tissues. Devastating = call your therapist.

Energy RequiredCan you read this on a Tuesday after work, or do you need a full Saturday and three cups of coffee? Low/Medium/High.

VibesOne perfect sentence that captures the essence. Like: 'Fae politics meets forbidden romance with zero chill.'

Characters

FMC ArchetypeWho is she? The female main character's core identity/role. Assassin? Healer? General Badass?

MMC ArchetypeWho is he? The male main character's core identity/role. Your exact flavor of book boyfriend.

Relationship DynamicsThe interpersonal dynamic between the main characters. How do they relate to each other? This is about character energy and connection style, not plot situations.

Spice Details 🌶️

Spice StyleNot just how much spice, but what kind. Emotional intimacy? Explicit but vanilla? Plot-driven heat? Know your flavor.

Getting SteamyGentle kinks. Fun but nothing too crazy. The appetizer, so to speak.

Bringing the HeatFor those who know exactly what they came for. This is where you find your exact brand of chaos. The good stuff.

⚠️ Content Warnings

World & Setting

World TypeWhat kind of world are you stepping into? High fantasy = full secondary world. Urban fantasy = magic in modern cities. Portal = starts here, goes there.

Primary SettingWhere does the story physically take place? Court intrigue = palace. Dark academia = campus. Cozy witch vibes = small town. This is about location, not world rules.

Fantasy CreaturesWhat supernatural beings populate this world? Fae courts, vampire covens, dragon riders, or just regular humans doing their best.

Reading Context

Emotional PayoffWhat you get for showing up. The catharsis, the growth, the 'I'm a different person now' moment. This is why the hard books are worth it.

Best Time of YearSeasonal mood rings for books. Summer romance reads different than winter gothic.

When & Where to ReadContext matters. Some books are Beach Trip energy, others are 3am Bedtime spiral-reads. Trust.