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- Content warnings: Death, Death of loved one, Violence, Betrayal, Injury detail, Blood
Forest of Firelight
by Shari L. Tapscott
Book 1 in The Riven Kingdoms
Read this when you want a lighter romantasy lane: star-crossed setup, a princess outside the palace, and enough unresolved magic to make book two feel ready and waiting.
Goodreads 4.2/5 2,651 ratings
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Is this story right for you?
A decision-first view of the reading experience.
Length304 pages
Series statusCompleted series
Spice1/5 · Closed door
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
- Low
- Closed door
- Earned hope
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- Mysterious stranger
- Betrayal to trust
- Romantic / sweet
- Romantic fulfillment
- Protector
- Tension / anticipation focus
- Secretly soft
- Protective love interest
- Longing glances
- Tension
- Playful banter
Fantasy promise
- Ya romantasy
- Secret heir/royalty
- Forest / wilderness
- High fantasy
- Monsters
- Adventure romance
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- Other
- Forbidden love
- Forced alliance
Reading experience
- Dual POV
- Medium
- Romantic
- Lighthearted
- Moderate
- Royalty
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- Adventurous
- Warm
- Reluctant chosen one
- Magical
- Immersive
- Sunshine/optimist
- Hopeful
- Star-crossed lovers
- Enchanted forest
- Bargain with consequences
- Chosen one burden
- Series binge material
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Book details
- Length
- 304 pages
- Publisher
- Shari L. Tapscott
- Language
- English
- Format
- Book