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House of Roots and Ruin

Erin A. Craig · 2023

House of Salt · Book 2

Spice Level

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 kissing and tension; intimacy fades to black

Tropes

Slow Burn Forbidden Romance Fairy Tale Retelling Morally Grey Love Interest Dark Underworld / Death Realm Chosen One Secret Identity / Hidden Power Political Intrigue

Content Warnings

Graphic Violence Death of Major Character

Series Status

complete

Protagonist

mortal

Audiobook

Available

Last reviewed: 2026-06-20

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