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Shattered Souls

by Beck Michaels

Book 3 in Guardians of the Maiden

This is the emotional-crush book of Guardians of the Maiden. It is long, painful, and packed with captivity, rescue, betrayal, and the kind of slow-burn bond that survives by its fingernails.

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  • Content warnings: Sexual assault, Violence, Death, Fire, Addiction, Alcohol use, Grief, Attempted sexual assault, Child abuse (referenced), Slavery, Suicidal ideation, Torture, Kidnapping, Drugging, Pregnancy / childbirth, Abuse, Child neglect
Length1,054 pages
Series statusOngoing series
Spice1/5 · Closed door / fade to black
PacingSlow

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Romance promise

  • Slow burn
  • Male/female pairing (M/F)
  • Low
  • Closed door / fade to black
  • The angst delivered
  • Dark/tortured soul
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  • Enemies to lovers
  • Tension / anticipation
  • Book hangover
  • Brooding prince
  • Grumpy sunshine
  • Longing glances
  • Cathartic release
  • Protective love interest
  • Tension
  • Fated mates
  • Touch starvation
  • Mutual pining
  • Possessive/protective
  • Forbidden love
  • Hurt/comfort

Fantasy promise

  • Ya fantasy
  • Forest / wilderness
  • High fantasy
  • Angels
  • War front / rebellion
  • Demons
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  • Royal court / palace
  • Werewolves
  • Witches/wizards/warlocks
  • Rescue romance
  • Shadow beings / shadow fae
  • Found family
  • Elves

Reading experience

  • Multi-POV
  • Slow
  • Dark
  • Immersive
  • Heavy
  • High
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  • Reluctant chosen one
  • Epic
  • Dramatic
  • Survivor
  • Intense
  • Emotional
  • Healer
  • Cinematic
  • Adventurous
  • Lush
  • Angsty
  • Forbidden desire
  • Page turner

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Book details
Length
1,054 pages
Language
English
Format
Book