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What Fury Brings

by Tricia Levenseller

🌶️🌶️🌶️moderate·Wrath and Fury #1
3.0 on MoodReads (1 rating)3.6 on Goodreads (6,320)

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Why Read This?The one-sentence sell. What do you get for showing up to this book, even when it's hard?

A dark, gender-flipped captive romance where a plus-size warrior queen kidnaps and tames a patriarchal prince - Levenseller’s adult debut goes feral with dubcon power dynamics and a satirical bite.

Synopsis

It is only a matter of time before you want me, before you ache for me… For centuries women have reigned in Amarra. Now Olerra, fearless warrior princess and queen potential, is ready to make her bid for the throne. But to do so she must prove her worth by kidnapping and taming a husband. Not just any – the best. The most beautiful prince of their greatest enemy, the kingdom of Brutus, where men are still in control. Then in a terrible twist of fate, Olerra steals the wrong prince. Her betrothed, a proud, hot-headed fighter, does not want to be mastered – nor to admit the growing attraction he feels towards his captor. As scheming rivals gather to threaten the kingdom and her life, can Olerra make her plan work before her heart takes over? What Fury Brings is an unforgettably fierce and spicy romantasy featuring a gender reversed power dynamic, a matriarchal world and kidnapped husband.

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At a Glance

Tricia Levenseller’s adult debut flips the script: in the matriarchal kingdom of Amarra, warrior princess Olerra kidnaps a prince of the patriarchal rival kingdom to prove her worth for the throne - and grabs the wrong brother. What unfolds is a dark, satirical captive romance with dubcon edges, gender-reversed power dynamics, and a plus-size FMC who doesn’t apologize. Spicy with bondage and claiming, heavy on dark themes. Readers are polarized, but if you want feral, morally gray, and kink-adjacent, this delivers.

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Book Details

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

3.60 ★ (6.3k)

Page CountHow long the commitment is.

368 pages

PublishedWhen this hit shelves. Helpful for tracking vibes by era.

2025

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

Romantasy

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

M/F

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

Dual POV

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

Medium Burn

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.

reveal ending

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.

Yes

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

Single Narrator (unspecified)

NarratorThe voice in your ears.

Aiden Snow, Caitlin Davies

Narrator Count

Dual

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.

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enemies to loverskidnapped by the herocaptive romanceforced proximityforbidden lovedark romancerevenge romance
RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
Theme Constellation

Mood & Vibe

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

darkintenseseductivedangerousangstydramaticgrittyferal

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

edgydramaticpunchydarksharpcinematic

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

medium

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

heavy

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.

high

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

matriarchal society flippedwarrior princess kidnaps a princedubcon dark romancegender-reversed power dynamicsvengeful FMCsatirical take on patriarchy

Characters

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

warrior/fighterroyaltygeneral badassmorally gray FMCplus size MCvengeful / revenge-drivenrebel leader / revolutionary

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

brooding princecinnamon rollsecretly softreluctant herowarrior/fighter

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.

enemies to loverscaptor/captivemorally gray LIpower imbalancepredator x preypush and pullhe falls firstgrumpy sunshine (reversed)

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Spice Level 3

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

possessive / claimingrough / primalpower dynamicpassionate / intenseemotional / vulnerable intimacydominant vibes

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

hair pulling softpinning hands above headpossessive/protectivetensionanticipationwall pinningjealous/possessive during intimacymine declarations

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

bondage/restraintdubious consent elementspower exchangepossessiveclaimingdominance
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sexual assaulthuman traffickingchild abuse (referenced)violencegraphic violencetorturekidnappingslaveryanimal deathgorecaptivitydubious consentmisogynysexismgaslightingclassismdrug usewar
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World & Setting

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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.

high fantasygrimdark / dark fantasy

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.

royal court / palaceprison / captivitywar front / rebellion

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

humans only

RepresentationIdentity representation in the book. LGBTQ+, race/ethnicity, disability, neurodivergence, body type, age and more.

plus size MC

Reading Context

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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.

tension finally satisfiedthe angst deliveredaddictive readferal brain activatedvicarious thrill

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

anytime

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

rainy weekendwinter night by the firecozy eveningvacation

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Quick Facts

Spice LevelThe heat scale. 0=wholesome, 1=kisses, 2=fade-to-black, 3=tasteful spice, 4=explicit, 5=you need a cold shower. Know thyself.🌶️🌶️🌶️moderate
PagesHow long the commitment is.368
PublishedWhen this hit shelves. Helpful for tracking vibes by era.2025
GoodreadsThe crowd's verdict. Take it with salt, though. Some masterpieces are polarizing.3.60 ★ (6.3k)
EndingEnding 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.reveal ending

SeriesThe series this book belongs to and where it falls in the reading order.

Wrath and Fury #1
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