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Devil's Deal

by Layla Fae

Book 1 in Jaga and the Devil

Slavic mythology brought to vivid, terrifying life - Jaga is a witch who refuses to break even as a literal devil tries to consume her soul. The world-building is phenomenal with its gods and sacred circles, and the spice is woven into the power struggle between them. Extremely dark and atmospheric, not for everyone, but unforgettable if it's your thing.

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  • Content warnings: Sexual assault, Graphic violence, Death, Murder, Suicide attempt, Suicidal ideation, Dubious consent, Sexual assault (referenced), Attempted sexual assault, Sexual trauma, Violence, Blood, Gore, Captivity, Toxic relationships, Cheating, Eating disorders, Torture, Sexual content
Length564 pages
Series statusCompleted series · 3 books
Spice4/5 · Dark / taboo style
PacingMedium

Story profile

What the story promises

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

Romance promise

  • Enemies to lovers
  • Male/female pairing (M/F)
  • Slow burn
  • High
  • Dark / taboo style
  • Book hangover
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  • Demon lord
  • Power imbalance
  • Dominant / submissive
  • The angst delivered
  • God/deity
  • Obsessive love interest
  • Primal / feral style
  • Feral brain activated
  • Villain
  • Possessive love interest
  • Intense / passionate
  • Addictive read
  • Possessive alpha
  • Predator x prey
  • Rough / aggressive style
  • Dark/tortured soul
  • Push and pull
  • Kink-heavy / BDSM focus
  • Immortal/ancient
  • He falls first
  • First time/virgin romance
  • Size difference focus
  • Praise kink
  • Possessive/protective
  • Growling / possessive sounds
  • Scent kink
  • Dubious consent elements
  • Bonding/claiming/marking
  • Bondage/restraint
  • Degradation (heavy)
  • Choking/breath play
  • Somnophilia (sleep play)
  • Daddy dom / mommy dom
  • Rough/aggressive intimacy
  • Possessive
  • Marking
  • Dominance
  • Forced orgasm
  • Blood mage / forbidden magic user

Fantasy promise

  • Paranormal romance
  • Dark romance
  • Underground / underworld
  • Mythological
  • Gods/deities
  • Forced proximity
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  • Temple / church / monastery
  • Grimdark / dark fantasy
  • Demons
  • Immortal/mortal romance
  • Forest / wilderness
  • Underworld / death realm
  • Witches/wizards/warlocks
  • Virgin x experienced
  • Monsters
  • Captive romance
  • Sacrifice/martyrdom
  • Who hurt you
  • Demon romance

Reading experience

  • First person
  • Medium
  • Dark
  • Lyrical
  • Heavy
  • Witch/mage
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  • Intense
  • Immersive
  • Survivor
  • Atmospheric
  • Reluctant chosen one
  • Mythic
  • Gothic
  • Feral/unhinged
  • Epic
  • Vengeful / revenge-driven
  • Brooding
  • Seductive
  • Poetic
  • Dangerous
  • Feral
  • Forbidden desire
  • Morally complex
  • Slavic mythology
  • Dark and lush

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Book details
Length
564 pages
Language
English
Format
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