Beta soft launchEvery book’s tags are being checked by hand ✨ some categories are fuller than others while I work through them all ✨
The Heartbreak Show
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.
At a Glance
4.19 ★ 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.
4.19 ★
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.
spoiler
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.
Duet Narration
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.
Mood & Vibe
MoodWhat you felt reading this. Swoony? Gutted? Deliciously unhinged? The emotional fingerprint.
Writing StyleHow the author writes - prose style, dialogue approach, and narrative voice. This is about craft and delivery, not emotional effect.
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.'
Characters
FMC ArchetypeWho is she? The female main character's core identity/role. Assassin? Healer? General Badass?
MMC ArchetypeWho is he? The male main character's core identity/role. Your exact flavor of book boyfriend.
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.
Spice Details 🌶️
Spice StyleNot just how much spice, but what kind. Emotional intimacy? Explicit but vanilla? Plot-driven heat? Know your flavor.
Getting SteamyGentle kinks. Fun but nothing too crazy. The appetizer, so to speak.
Bringing the HeatFor those who know exactly what they came for. This is where you find your exact brand of chaos. The good stuff.
World & Setting
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.
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.
Fantasy CreaturesWhat supernatural beings populate this world? Fae courts, vampire covens, dragon riders, or just regular humans doing their best.
RepresentationIdentity representation in the book. LGBTQ+, race/ethnicity, disability, neurodivergence, body type, age and more.
Reading Context
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.
When & Where to ReadContext matters. Some books are Beach Trip energy, others are 3am Bedtime spiral-reads. Trust.
Short Takes
quick 280-character reactions for this book. drop a thought, rate the vibe, keep scrolling.
Sign in to share your take.
Loading...
Book Chat
Talk about The Heartbreak Show with other readers
this page is just the start
- import your Goodreads or StoryGraph TBR—we tag every book with spice, tropes, CWs, mood, all of it
- tell us a vibe (“enemies to lovers fae, high spice”) and BookMatch finds the book
- 3,800+ romantasy books searchable by 40+ fields
- covens, pacts, book chat—readers who get it