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Book 2 of 4 in Graceling Realm

Fire

by Kristin Cashore

Spice 2 out of 5, Simmer2/5 · Simmer: Closed door

It is not a peaceful time in the Dells. The young King Nash clings to his throne while rebel lords in the north and south build armies to unseat him. The mountains and forests are filled with spies and thieves and lawless men.

This is where Fire lives. With a wild, irresistible appearance and hair the color of flame, Fire is the last remaining human monster. Equally hated and adored, she had the unique ability to control minds, but she guards her power, unwilling to steal the secrets of innocent people. Especially when she has so many of her own.

Then Prince Brigan comes to bring her to King City, The royal family needs her help to uncover the plot against the king. Far away from home, Fire begins to realize there's more to her power than she ever dreamed. Her power could save the kingdom.

If only she weren't afraid of becoming the monster her father was.

Spice
2/5
Burn
Slow
Pages
~461
Ending
HEA

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How spicy is Fire?

Fire is a 2 out of 5 on our spice scale: simmer (closed door). Sex happens, but the door closes (or it is brief and non-graphic). Tension without the details.

  • Steam: Behind closed doors
  • Burn: Slow burn
  • Pairing: One man, one woman
  • POV: Third person, heroine's POV only
  • Ending: Happily ever after

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  • Sexual assault
  • Animal harm or death
  • Murder
  • Suicide / suicidal ideation
  • Torture
  • Death of a loved one

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    How spicy is Fire?

    Fire is a 2 out of 5 on our spice scale: simmer (closed door). Sex happens, but the door closes (or it is brief and non-graphic). Tension without the details.

    Is Fire a standalone?

    No. Fire is book 2 of 4 in Graceling Realm. Start with Graceling. The series is complete.

    What tropes are in Fire?

    Fire features badass heroine, military / soldier. It is a slow burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.

    Does Fire have content warnings?

    Our notes for Fire include: sexual assault, animal harm or death, murder, suicide / suicidal ideation, torture, death of a loved one. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.

    What should I read after Fire?

    If you loved Fire, try Fable by Adrienne Young, The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater, Warrior of the Wild by Tricia Levenseller. They share its badass heroine and military / soldier energy at a similar spice level.