A good fit if you want…
- a concise standalone with a complete arc
- gentle romance and social commentary
- low-spice, whimsical fantasy
Half a Soul
by Olivia Atwater
A faerie bargain leaves a young woman emotionally altered in a witty Regency fantasy romance.
Quick fit
Is this story right for you?
A decision-first view of the reading experience.
Think twice if…
- contains fae. lower action than epic fantasy
- contains fae
- lower action than epic fantasy
Length254 pages
Story statusStandalone
Spice0/5
Romance/fantasy balanceBalanced
Story profile
What the story promises
a concise standalone with a complete arc. gentle romance and social commentary. low-spice, whimsical fantasy
Reader reality
Where the evidence agrees—and where it doesn’t
Based on reader feedback reviewed for this story.
- A short, low-spice romantic fantasy
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Book details
- Length
- 254 pages
- Language
- English
- Format
- Catalog reference