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- Content warnings: Drugging, Poisoning, Attempted murder, Death of a parent, Grief, Betrayal
Poison Nights and Twilight Alchemy
by Candace Robinson
Book 2 in The Enchanted Woods Cottagecore Collection
Cottagecore meets Corpse Bride. A poisoned witch heiress and the grave robber who accidentally saves her - slow burn alchemy, golden retriever MMC, and a cozy gothic vibe that's dark without being heavy.
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A decision-first view of the reading experience.
Length282 pages
Series statusOngoing series
Spice1/5 · Sweet / tender
PacingMedium
Story profile
What the story promises
The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.
Romance promise
- Reluctant allies to lovers
- Male/female pairing (M/F)
- Slow burn
- Low
- Sweet / tender
- Romantic fulfillment
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- Secretly soft
- Tension / anticipation
- The swoon
- Thief/criminal
- Hurt/comfort
- Longing glances
- Comfort reread material
- Golden retriever
- Banter
- Tension
- Earned hope
- She falls first
- Anticipation
Fantasy promise
- Romantasy
- Forced alliance
- Forest / wilderness
- Gothic
- Witches/wizards/warlocks
- Small town / village
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- Low fantasy / secret magic
- Healing romance
- Opposites attract
- Grumpy sunshine
Reading experience
- Dual POV
- Medium
- Whimsical
- Lush
- Moderate
- Witch/mage
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- Atmospheric
- Poisoner
- Magical
- Fallen noble / disgraced heir
- Romantic
- Warm
- Cozy
- Dark
- Bargain with consequences
- Enchanted forest
- Comfort read vibes
- Beauty and the Beast retelling
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Different because
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Book details
- Length
- 282 pages
- Language
- English
- Format
- Book