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- Content warnings: Sexual assault, Rape, Child abuse (referenced), Emotional abuse, Violence, Graphic violence, Gore, Death, Grief, Kidnapping, Captivity, Trauma, Blood, Mental illness
The Goddess Of
by Randi Garner
Book 1 in The Fragile Divine
A mythology-drenched dark fantasy romance with devastating emotional depth, mental health representation, and a slow-burn that earns every moment of connection.
goodreads 3.98/5 1,341 ratings
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Length429 pages
Series statusOngoing series
Spice3/5 · Slow / sensual
PacingMedium
Story profile
What the story promises
The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.
Romance promise
- Star-crossed
- Male/female pairing (M/F)
- Slow burn
- Medium
- Slow / sensual
- The angst delivered
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- Cinnamon roll
- Emotional / loving
- Tension finally satisfied
- Secretly soft
- Forbidden love
- Tension / anticipation focus
- Romantic fulfillment
- Protective love interest
- Hurt/comfort
- Tension
- Cathartic release
- Anticipation
- Possessive/protective
Fantasy promise
- Romantasy
- Hidden identity
- Big city / metropolis
- Urban fantasy
- Gods/deities
- Cursed love interest
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- Mythological
- Witches/wizards/warlocks
- Immortal/mortal romance
- Forced proximity
- Hidden past revealed
- Secret relationship
Reading experience
- Third person
- Mysterious
- Atmospheric
- Heavy
- High
- Reluctant chosen one
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- Mental health rep
- Emotional
- Runaway / on the run
- BIPOC MC
- Dark
- Immersive
- Protector
- Suspenseful
- Lyrical
- Intense
- Romantic
- Star-crossed lovers
- Mythological darkness
- Healing through connection
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Book details
- Length
- 429 pages
- Language
- English
- Format
- Book