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The Midwife and the Orc
by Finley Fenn
Why Read This?The one-sentence sell. What do you get for showing up to this book, even when it's hard?
A healing journey of self-discovery and forbidden love that delivers satisfying emotional depth and steamy payoff.
Synopsis
He’s been watching her. Now he’s going to ruin her. In a world of recently warring orcs and men, Gwyn Garrett is a lord’s daughter on a mission — to escape her lord father, dump her cheating betrothed, and pursue her true calling as a plant-obsessed midwife. Until her quiet new cottage is invaded by an orc . Joarr is a tall, taunting, treacherous orc spy, and ever since Gwyn moved in, he’s been watching her. Studying her. Plotting how best to charm her, and gain her trust… And then he’ll claim her. Compromise her. Ruin her. But Gwyn is far too clever to fall for a sneaky orc’s schemes — right? Even if he makes her laugh. Even if he loves plants and mushrooms and gardens. Even if he sparks something hot and reckless, deep in her soul… It’s a dangerous game, enough to destroy everything Gwyn has worked for — and enough to bind her to Joarr forever. To make her into his pawn, his plaything, his sacrifice in this war… But maybe Joarr has been compromised, too. Maybe he’s gotten closer than he wants to admit. And maybe, if Gwyn plays his game, she can win everything she’s ever wanted… Or maybe she'll lose her heart. _____________________ A dark, angsty, full-length fantasy romance. Comes after The Duchess and the Orc , but also reads as a standalone. Happily ever after guaranteed.
At a Glance
4.17 ★ 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.
4.17 ★
Page CountHow long the commitment is.
500 pages
PublishedWhen this hit shelves. Helpful for tracking vibes by era.
2021
Primary GenreWhat type of book this is. Romance? Fantasy? A 400-page therapy session disguised as a thriller?
Romantasy
PairingWho's falling in love? The gender makeup of your main romance. Helps you find your specific flavor of love story.
M/F
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.
Standard
NarratorThe voice in your ears.
Shane East
Narrator Count
Single
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.
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