Is The Crack at the Heart of Everything spicy?

The Crack at the Heart of Everything (TCATHOE) has mild spice (2/5)—there are some intimate scenes but they're not the focus.

Does The Crack at the Heart of Everything have a happy ending?

The Crack at the Heart of Everything (TCATHOE) has a Happy For Now (HFN) ending—things are good but the story isn't fully wrapped up.

What tropes are in The Crack at the Heart of Everything?

The Crack at the Heart of Everything (TCATHOE) features several romance tropes including enemies to lovers, slow burn, grumpy sunshine, found family, forced proximity, cursed love interest.

Is The Crack at the Heart of Everything a slow burn?

Yes, The Crack at the Heart of Everything (TCATHOE) is a slow burn romance—the tension builds gradually before anything happens between the leads.

What are the content warnings for The Crack at the Heart of Everything?

Content warnings for The Crack at the Heart of Everything (TCATHOE) include: child abuse, emotional manipulation, gaslighting, self-harm, death, war crimes, animal death, human experimentation.

Is The Crack at the Heart of Everything a standalone or part of a series?

The Crack at the Heart of Everything (TCATHOE) is book 1 in the The Cursed Mage series.

Is The Crack at the Heart of Everything dual POV?

The Crack at the Heart of Everything (TCATHOE) is told in first person.

What is the mood of The Crack at the Heart of Everything?

The Crack at the Heart of Everything (TCATHOE) has a atmospheric, emotional, dark, hopeful, brooding feel to it.

Is The Crack at the Heart of Everything on Kindle Unlimited?

No, The Crack at the Heart of Everything (TCATHOE) is not currently available on Kindle Unlimited.

What order should I read the The Cursed Mage series?

The Crack at the Heart of Everything (TCATHOE) is book 1 in the The Cursed Mage series.

The Crack at the Heart of Everything by Fiona Fenn | The Cursed Mage #1

At a Glance

Book Details

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Goodreads Rating

3.86 ★ (791)

Primary Genre

Fantasy Romance

Pairing

POV

First Person

Romance Pacing

Cliffhanger

reveal ending

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Single Narrator (unspecified)

Narrator

Austin Ku

Tropes

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Theme Constellation

Mood & Vibe

Mood

atmosphericemotionaldarkhopefulbroodingbittersweet

Writing Style

lushatmosphericemotionalintrospectiveengaging

Story Pacing

medium

Emotional Weight

heavy

Energy Required

medium

Vibes

page turner

Characters

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FMC Archetype

MMC Archetype

Relationship Dynamics

Spice Details 🌶️

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Spice Level 2

Spice Style

Getting Steamy

Bringing the Heat

None

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World & Setting

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World Type

dystopian

Primary Setting

A post-apocalyptic wasteland ravaged by dark magic and hell-beasts, beyond the walls of an oppressive empire ruled by a manipulative empress

Fantasy Creatures

witches/wizards/warlocksmonstersdemons

Representation

Reading Context

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Emotional Payoff

Best Time of Year

autumn

When & Where to Read

rainy weekend cozy evening in nature

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