Shardless has mild spice (2/5)—there are some intimate scenes but they're not the focus.

Does Shardless have a happy ending?

Shardless ends on a cliffhanger—no traditional HEA or HFN. This is part of the Tempris series, so the story continues in the next book.

What tropes are in Shardless?

Shardless features several romance tropes including friends to lovers, slow burn, found family, forbidden love, amnesia.

Is Shardless a slow burn?

Yes, Shardless is a slow burn romance—the tension builds gradually before anything happens between the leads.

What are the content warnings for Shardless?

Content warnings for Shardless include: violence, blood, attempted sexual assault, death of loved one, graphic violence.

Is Shardless a standalone or part of a series?

Shardless is book 1 in the Tempris series.

Is Shardless dual POV?

Yes, Shardless is dual POV—you get both perspectives throughout the story.

What is the setting of Shardless?

Shardless is set in coastal / island / beach—high fantasy, steampunk / gaslamp.

What is the mood of Shardless?

Shardless has a adventurous, atmospheric, mysterious, magical, tense feel to it.

Is Shardless on Kindle Unlimited?

No, Shardless is not currently available on Kindle Unlimited.

What order should I read the Tempris series?

Shardless is book 1 in the Tempris series.

Shardless

by Stephanie Fisher

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A richly immersive debut that blends high fantasy with steampunk undertones and a deliciously slow-burn friends-to-lovers romance. The worldbuilding on Tempris island is intricate without being overwhelming, and the amnesia plotline keeps you guessing alongside the FMC. Clean romance readers who love deep worldbuilding and aching mutual pining will devour this.

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