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A Heart So Fierce and Broken

Brigid Kemmerer · 2020

A Curse So Dark and Lonely · Book 2

FaeIndex Verdict

Young adult readers drawn to slow-burn political intrigue with a mortal protagonist and chosen-one stakes will find this fae tale fits their mood. Dual perspectives underscore the friction of secret identities and power imbalances in a closed-door enemies-to-lovers setup.

Spice Level

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 closed door — YA

Tropes

Slow Burn Dual POV Political Intrigue Chosen One Enemies to Lovers Forbidden Romance Secret Identity / Hidden Power Cliffhanger Ending Morally Grey Love Interest Prophecy Fated Mates Power Imbalance Found Family Fae / Faerie Fairy Tale Retelling Love Triangle

Content Warnings

Graphic Violence Death of Major Character

Series Status

complete

Protagonist

mortal

Audiobook

Available

Last reviewed: 2026-06-20

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