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A Sabre in the Hemlock

by Dorothy Dreyer

🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️steamy·spoiler·Blade Bound Saga #2

Why Read This?

The stakes ramp up beautifully from book 1 — Celeste and Dante's forbidden chemistry crackles amid genuine political danger. The LGBTQ+ inclusive world-building and diverse royal courts feel organic, not token.

Synopsis

In the wake of the carnoraxis attack on Ivystone Citadel, Celeste Westergaard’s battle for her future has only just begun. Trapped under the king’s watchful eye and hiding the magic awakening within her, Celeste must play the role expected of her, all the while uncovering secrets buried throughout Terre Ferique. As the royal court embarks on a tour to solidify Dante’s claim to legitimacy, whispers of war and treachery follow their every step. The Shadow Tsar’s reach is growing, and the prophecy that fuels his reign foretells the rise of a power that will bring his downfall—one tied to the blood of the fae. From glittering courts to bloodstained battlefields, Celeste must walk a knife’s edge between duty and desire, deception and truth. Because if the tsar discovers who she really is, he won’t just come for her magic, he’ll come for her soul. A Sabre in the Hemlock is the thrilling sequel to A Dagger in the Ivy , weaving romance, danger, and dark intrigue into an unforgettable tale of power and sacrifice.

At a Glance

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

Top Tropes

fae romancearranged marriageforbidden love

Mood

intensedramaticdarkromanticthrilling

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

4.59 ★

Page Count

510 pages

Published

2025

Primary Genre

Romantasy

Pairing

M/F

POV

Dual POV

Romance Pacing

Slow Burn

Audiobook

Format

N/A

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
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violencegraphic violencedeathwar

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