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The Golem of Mala Lubovnya

by Kim Fielding

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Why Read This?

A gorgeous, heartbreaking M/M romance built on Jewish golem folklore that asks what it means to be human, to love, and to be loved in return. The emotional weight is devastating in the best way, and the HEA is hard-won and deeply satisfying. Perfect for readers who want their hearts wrecked and then carefully put back together.

At a Glance

3.88 ★ Goodreads
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Endingspoiler
PairingM/M
Romance Pacingmedium burn

Top Tropes

forbidden lovefound familyopposites attract

Mood

tenderbittersweetatmosphericgothichopeful

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

3.88 ★

Primary Genre

Fantasy Romance

Pairing

M/M

POV

Third Person

Romance Pacing

Medium Burn

Cliffhanger

spoiler

Audiobook

Available

No

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
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Mood & Vibe

Mood

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Characters

FMC: N/A sign in to unlock

Spice Details 🌶️

sensual but nongraphic sign in to unlock

violencethreat of forced violenceantisemitisminternalized homophobiareligious conflict with identitypersecution

World & Setting

historical sign in to unlock

Reading Context

devastating journey to a gorgeous HEA sign in to unlock

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