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A Promise of Fire

Amanda Bouchet · 2016

Kingmaker Chronicles · Book 1

Spice Level

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 explicit, moderately frequent

Tropes

Enemies to Lovers Forced Proximity Slow Burn Mythology Retelling Gods and Mortals Political Intrigue Chosen One Power Imbalance Morally Grey Love Interest Forbidden Romance High Steam Cliffhanger Ending

Content Warnings

Dubious Consent Graphic Violence Forced Marriage Slavery / Forced Servitude

Series Status

complete

Protagonist

mortal

Last reviewed: 2026-06-20

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