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- Content warnings: Death, Death of loved one, Violence, Grief, War
A Crown of Ruin
by Leora M. Dillow
Book 1 in The Genesis Saga
You will fall for a love story that prays as much as it pines, where faith and longing pull in the same direction. If you have ever wanted your fantasy to sit with its own holiness instead of rushing past it, this one rewards the patience.
goodreads 3.58/5 12 ratings
storykind_community 4.5/5 2 ratings
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A decision-first view of the reading experience.
Length385 pages
Series statusOngoing series
Spice2/5 · Closed door / fade to black
PacingMedium
Story profile
What the story promises
The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.
Romance promise
- Fated mates
- Male/female pairing (M/F)
- Slow burn
- Medium
- Closed door / fade to black
- Expanded empathy
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- Brooding prince
- Protective love interest
- Tension / anticipation focus
- Perspective shift
- Morally gray
- Star-crossed
- Tender / sweet explicit
- The swoon
- Longing glances
- Earned hope
- Tension
- Anticipation
Fantasy promise
- Ya romantasy
- Royal court / palace
- High fantasy
- Angels
- Prophecy-driven love
- War front / rebellion
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- Portal fantasy
- Gods/deities
- Magic bond
- Mythological
- Golems / animated constructs
- Soulmate/destined bond
- Forbidden love
Reading experience
- First person
- Mythic
- Lyrical
- Moderate
- Reluctant chosen one
- Jewish rep
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- Dreamy
- Artist/creative
- Atmospheric
- Innocent / sheltered
- Yearning
- Immersive
- Magical
- Earnest
- Epic
- Chosen one burden
- Cursed bloodline
- Blood oath
- Forbidden knowledge
- War-torn kingdom
- Sacrifice for love
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Book details
- Length
- 385 pages
- Language
- English
- Format
- Book