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Queen of Swords
by Sara Sehdev
Why Read This?The one-sentence sell. What do you get for showing up to this book, even when it's hard?
A choose-your-own-adventure-style romantasy where you solve puzzles alongside Penryn as she navigates a fae world with a brooding guide she can not stand — and can not stop thinking about.
Synopsis
She's crossed the Divide into the magical realm of the Wyldes. Now you need to help her figure out why … When twenty-year-old Penryn Trickett crosses the Divide from the human town she calls home to the mysterious land of the Wyldes, she soon meets broodingly dark and handsome fae Rafrael. With his lethal strength and enigmatic air, she finds herself as much enthralled as infuriated by the stranger. But Raf is the only one who can guide Pen through this beautiful and deadly world. Who exactly is Penryn – how did she emerge in the land of fae, centaurs, mermen and high priestesses? Why can she read their language? And most importantly, why does she wear a symbol of a Great House of the Wyldes around her neck, a piece of jewelry gifted to her by her late mother? Queen of Swords is a thrilling story of romance, fantasy and adventure, interspersed with 30 bewitching puzzles to solve, from navigating mystical mazes to unlocking cryptic codes and more. Join Pen and Raf as they journey across the Wyldes, battling terrifying beasts and navigating the treacherous land, trying to find the answer to the biggest question of all — just who is Penryn Trickett?
At a Glance
2.50 ★ GoodreadsTop 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.
MoodWhat you felt reading this. Swoony? Gutted? Deliciously unhinged? The emotional fingerprint.
Book Details
Goodreads RatingThe crowd's verdict. Take it with salt, though. Some masterpieces are polarizing.
2.50 ★
Page CountHow long the commitment is.
224 pages
PublishedWhen this hit shelves. Helpful for tracking vibes by era.
2026
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).
Second Person
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.
spoiler
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No
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.
FMC: curious outsider discovering her identity sign in to unlock
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