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Misrule

Heather Walter · 2022

Malice · Book 2

FaeIndex Verdict

Readers who want a sapphic slow-burn romance centered on a mortal navigating political betrayal and revenge will feel at home here. Its edge lies in grounding the fae power imbalance and dark underworld setting in a chosen-one arc rather than court spectacle.

Spice Level

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 some on-page scenes; payoff of the slow burn

Tropes

Fairy Tale Retelling Sapphic Romance Political Intrigue Slow Burn Forbidden Romance Dark Romance Morally Grey Love Interest Revenge Arc Chosen One Betrayal Enemies to Lovers Fae / Faerie Dark Underworld / Death Realm Power Imbalance Cliffhanger Ending

Content Warnings

Graphic Violence Death of Major Character Body Horror

Series Status

complete

Protagonist

mortal

Audiobook

Available

Last reviewed: 2026-06-20

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