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The Guardians of the Aspis

by Sarah L. Rose

🌶️🌶️mild·spoiler·The Guardians of the Aspis #1

Why Read This?

A 620-page portal fantasy that drops you into a world with genuine stakes, a broody shadow-warrior love interest hiding devastating secrets, and a heroine who spent 25 years surviving a controlling society only to discover she is the key to saving another. The slow burn between Olivia and Brekt earns every ounce of tension.

Synopsis

Eyes down. Don’t React. Blend in. For twenty-five years, Olivia's mantra has kept her alive in a controlling society. But when a perilous encounter thrusts her into a fight for survival, her life is forever changed. Transported to Arde, a strange and wondrous land, Olivia discovers she has a pivotal role in its future. She must fulfil a destiny given to her; to ‘Wake the Aspis.’ She is found by four Guardians—The Guardians of the Aspis—warriors who each possess unique gifts. Among them is Brekt, an enigmatic Guardian harbouring his own secrets. A Guardian’s duty is to protect the people. As they navigate treacherous landscapes, searching for the Aspis—the great beast who can save them all—Olivia and Brekt forge an uneasy alliance. Despite their initial distrust, sparks ignite between them. Together, they must unravel history’s hidden truths and confront their own vulnerabilities to fulfill their shared destiny. Immerse yourself in an extraordinary tale of trust, friendship, destiny and love as two unlikely allies navigate the perils of Arde and discover a bond that may hold the key to everything.

At a Glance

4.21 ★ Goodreads
Spice Level🌶️🌶️mild
Endingspoiler
PairingM/F
Romance Pacingslow burn

Top Tropes

slow burnenemies to loversfound family

Mood

epicadventurousmysteriousintenseatmospheric

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

4.21 ★

Page Count

620 pages

Published

2023

Primary Genre

Fantasy Romance

Pairing

M/F

POV

Dual POV

Romance Pacing

Slow Burn

Cliffhanger

spoiler

Audiobook

Available

No

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
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Mood & Vibe

Mood

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Characters

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Spice Details 🌶️

slow burn behind closed doors, restrained tension that builds across the full novel sign in to unlock

violencebetrayalcontrolling societyoppressionperil

World & Setting

portal fantasy sign in to unlock

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