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Ember Eternal

by Chloe Neill

Book 1 in Souls Burn Brightest

A morally-gray thief, a prince in disguise, and a slow-burn that earns every spark. Romantasy debut energy with old-soul fae-court bones.

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  • Content warnings: Violence, Blood, Death of a parent, Kidnapping
Length464 pages
Series statusOngoing series
Spice3/5 · Slow burn with late spice
PacingMedium

Story profile

What the story promises

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

Romance promise

  • Class difference
  • Male/female pairing (M/F)
  • Slow burn
  • Medium
  • Slow burn with late spice
  • The swoon
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  • Brooding prince
  • Passionate / intense
  • Tension finally satisfied
  • Hidden royalty
  • Forbidden love
  • Tension / anticipation
  • Book hangover incoming
  • Warrior/fighter
  • Push and pull
  • Longing glances
  • Tension
  • Anticipation

Fantasy promise

  • Romantasy
  • Royal court / palace
  • High fantasy
  • Humans only
  • Hidden identity
  • Big city / metropolis

Reading experience

  • First person
  • Adventurous
  • Immersive
  • Moderate
  • Spy/thief
  • MC 20-30
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  • Intense
  • Cinematic
  • Snarky/sarcastic
  • Yearning
  • Atmospheric
  • Morally gray
  • Magical
  • Character-driven
  • Dramatic
  • Forbidden desire
  • Political intrigue
  • Reluctant royalty
  • The long game
  • Page turner
  • Cliffhanger warning

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Book details
Length
464 pages
Language
English
Format
Book