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The Heartbreak Show

by Jesikah Sundin

🌶️🌶️🌶️moderate·Bound by Ravens #3
4.2 on Goodreads (331)

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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 breathtakingly tender fae romantasy that blends Irish mythology, Victorian glamour, and laugh-out-loud humor with genuine emotional depth. Cian and Glenna have electric chemistry, and the exploration of identity, androgyny, and found family is woven in naturally — never heavy-handed. Equal parts swoon and substance.

Synopsis

THE HEARTBREAK SHOW is a continuation of THE NIGHT MARKET (read first) with major spoilers for BOUND BY RAVENS. This is not a standalone that can be read on its own. A demi-mortal with a divine secret A Raven shifter determined to a win a bet And a quest that changes everything Not all heroes wear armor, I was told when younger. Not even the warrior god whose namesake I chose at thirteen when my sister and I ran away. A warrior god who left his known world . . . in a dress. But, darlin’, life is far more complicated than a faerie tale. Especially when you discover you are one . Aye, shocked me too. And very little surprises me. I focus, however, on winning a ridiculous bet made with the gorgeous Gent of Fem, the girl I love, in a bawdy coin beggar’s show for our tribe. But when my meddling great-aunt appears to me in the woods, I can no longer ignore my secrets. So now, like the heroes of old, I’m on an absurd quest to reclaim an even more laughable birthright. A heist that not only forces me to accept my darkness as well as my light, but one that also forces me to face two of my greatest fears. A broken heart . . . and Seren. THE HEARTBREAK SHOW is a new adult fae romantic fantasy set in the Bound by Ravens world and perfect for fans flirty rivals-to-lovers romance, cozy but with high stakes, cozy-ish, chosen mates, fantasy romcom, witty banter, touch him and die, feral for him, glamourous Victorian fashion, Irish mythology, a dash of slice-of-life, fluffy raccoons, chaos and whimsy, and smutty innuendos.

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At a Glance

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Book Details

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

4.19 ★ (331)

Page CountHow long the commitment is.

291 pages

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

2024

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

Fantasy Romance

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

MIXED

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.

Dual Narration (unspecified)

NarratorThe voice in your ears.

Stewart Crank and Kirsty Geddes

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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rivals to loverschosen matesfated matesforbidden romancefound familytouch him and die
RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
Theme Constellation

Mood & Vibe

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

whimsicalflirtyromanticemotionally tenderfun

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

Lush, witty prose with Irish slang and a romcom sensibility. Balances humor with emotional depth.

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.

moderate

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.

medium

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

fae courts and politicspage turner

Characters

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

the fierce baker who keeps things grounded

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

the tender warrior who defies expectations

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.

rivals who are deeply drawn to each otherforbidden connection between two people from different worldswarrior and bakerequals who challenge each other

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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.

Open door with two on-page sex scenes. Romantically driven intimacy that feels organic to the characters. Steams up significantly from earlier books in the series.

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

witty bantersmutty innuendoscross-dressing shenanigansflirty rivals energy

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

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child abuse references (off-pagedomestic violence references (off-pagetransgender trauma exploration (brieffae servitude and slavery themesmild fantasy violence and goremild)homophobic and transphobic comments (on-page)colonialism themesswearing (Irish slang)
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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.

fae realm / faerie courts

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.

A mid-19th century inspired fae world with Victorian fashion, Irish mythology, and tribal communities

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

faeraven shifterswild fae

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

transgender protagonistpansexual protagonistandrogynygender-fluid representationLGBTQ+ themes

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.

A beautiful love story that earns every tender moment. The romance between Cian and Glenna is breathtakingly intimate and their HEA feels well-deserved.

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

When you want a fae romcom with heart, humor, and meaningful representation. Read The Night Market first.

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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.291
PublishedWhen this hit shelves. Helpful for tracking vibes by era.2024
GoodreadsThe crowd's verdict. Take it with salt, though. Some masterpieces are polarizing.4.19 ★ (331)
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.

Bound by Ravens #3
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