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Crown of War and Shadow

by J.R. Ward

Book 1 in Kingdoms of the Compass

Worth it if you want a chunky first-in-series fantasy romance that still gives the couple an emotional landing.

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  • Content warnings: violence, graphic violence, gore, murder, war, death, blood, betrayal.
Length466 pages
Series statusOngoing series
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Length
466 pages
Language
English
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