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Brave

Jennifer L. Armentrout · 2017

Wicked · Book 3

FaeIndex Verdict

Readers drawn to mortal protagonists entangled in fae political intrigue will value the slow burn of fated mates and power imbalances with a morally grey love interest. Its distinction lies in blending secret identities and betrayal with found family ties inside a completed trilogy that delivers explicit steam alongside forced proximity.

Spice Level

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 explicit, moderately frequent

Tropes

Slow Burn Fae / Faerie Political Intrigue Chosen One Secret Identity / Hidden Power High Steam Found Family Betrayal Enemies to Lovers Fated Mates Forbidden Romance Morally Grey Love Interest Power Imbalance Forced Proximity Cliffhanger Ending

Content Warnings

Graphic Violence War and Atrocities Death of Major Character

Series Status

complete

Protagonist

mortal

Last reviewed: 2026-06-20

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