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A Kingdom of Sand and Ice

by J.F. Johns

Book 2 in Kingdom of Gods

If you want a sprawling multi-POV romantasy that destroys characters with grief, gods, and betrayal in equal measure, this delivers epic scope and a sapphic subplot that hits.

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goodreads 4.3/5 425 ratings

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  • Content warnings: Sexual assault, Attempted sexual assault, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Child death, Violence, Graphic violence, Blood, Gore, Kidnapping, Murder, Execution, Forced marriage, War, Genocide, Manipulation, Death, Grief, Betrayal
Length585 pages
Series statusOngoing series
Spice2/5 · Passionate / intense
PacingMedium

Story profile

What the story promises

The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.

Romance promise

  • Enemies to lovers
  • Mixed
  • Slow burn
  • Medium
  • Passionate / intense
  • The angst delivered
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  • Dark/tortured soul
  • Tension / anticipation
  • Book hangover
  • Morally gray
  • Morally gray love interest (LI)
  • Emotional / vulnerable intimacy
  • Cathartic release
  • War general / commander
  • Forbidden love
  • Tension
  • Protective love interest
  • Betrayal to trust
  • Anticipation
  • Longing glances
  • Possessive/protective

Fantasy promise

  • Romantasy
  • Royal court / palace
  • High fantasy
  • Gods/deities
  • Arranged marriage
  • War front / rebellion
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  • Mythological
  • Witches/wizards/warlocks
  • Desert / frontier
  • Grimdark / dark fantasy
  • Underground / underworld
  • Dark romance
  • Fated mates

Reading experience

  • Multi-POV
  • Dark
  • Epic
  • Devastating
  • High
  • Royalty
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  • Sapphic
  • Intense
  • Atmospheric
  • Warrior/fighter
  • BIPOC MC
  • Damaged survivor
  • Emotional
  • Dramatic
  • Prophetess/seer
  • Haunting
  • Character-driven
  • War of succession
  • Deadly trials
  • Cursed bloodline
  • Betrayal and forgiveness
  • Emotional devastation
  • No one is safe
  • Morally complex
  • Bonds forged in war
  • Gut punch ending
  • Cliffhanger warning

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Desert / frontier · War general / commander · Betrayal and forgiveness

Different because

Spice is lower (1/5 vs 2/5). A longer read (688 vs 585 pages).

Book details
Length
585 pages
Language
English
Format
Book