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Until We Shatter

by Kate Dylan

🌶️fade to black·spoiler·Until We Shatter #1

Why Read This?

A heist fantasy that earns its emotional gut punches. The found family bonds hit harder than any romance, the Deaf representation is thoughtfully done, and Chapter 24 will wreck you.

Synopsis

An action-packed, epic heist fantasy from the author of Mindwalker , perfect for fans of Six of Crows and A Darker Shade of Magic . A desperate thief. An impossible heist. Survive . . . or shatter. No matter where she goes, Cemmy's life is under threat. The Church would see her killed for having any magic. The Council of Shades wants her dead for not having enough. So when her mother falls ill, Cemmy has no choice but to turn thief. And when she's offered a job that could solve all their problems, it's impossible to resist. The catch? Cemmy will have to work with Chase - beautiful, dangerous, and full of secrets - to steal a powerful relic the Church has hidden within a deadly realm of shadows. If she succeeds, Cemmy will finally be safe. But if she's caught, she risks igniting a spark that could destroy the city - and everyone inside . . .

At a Glance

3.23 ★ Goodreads
Spice Level🌶️fade to black
Endingspoiler
PairingM/F
Romance Pacingslow burn

Top Tropes

enemies to loversgrumpy x grumpyforbidden love

Mood

thrillinghopefulbittersweet

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

3.23 ★

Page Count

336 pages

Published

2024

Primary Genre

Fantasy

Pairing

M/F

POV

First Person

Romance Pacing

Slow Burn

Cliffhanger

spoiler

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Single Narrator

Narrator

Imogen Wilde

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
Theme Constellation

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Mood & Vibe

Mood

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Characters

FMC: scrappy survivor sign in to unlock

Spice Details 🌶️

Minimal on-page romance. The enemies-to-lovers tension is there but physical intimacy stays behind closed doors. sign in to unlock

violencenear-death experiencepersecution and oppressionbetrayalparental illnesscivil unrest

World & Setting

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Reading Context

earned catharsis through sacrifice and found family loyalty sign in to unlock

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