BookOngoing series2017

Sovereign

by April Daniels

Book 2 in Nemesis

Danny is messy, furious, scared, brave, and painfully easy to root for. Read this when you want superhero stakes that actually care about trauma, identity, power, and the people left standing after the fight.

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Content warnings: Ableism, Homophobia/transphobia, Transphobia, Misgendering, Gender dysphoria, Self-harm, Suicidal ideation, Drugging, Blood, Injury detail, Violence, Graphic violence, Gun violence, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Torture, Murder, Death, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Alcohol use, Medical trauma, Gore, Hate crime, Sexism, Vomiting / emesis, Classism, Captivity, Toxic relationships

Length315 pages

Series statusOngoing series

Spice1/5 · Closed door / fade to black

PacingFast

Story profile

What the story promises

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

Romance promise

Established relationship
F/F
Low
Closed door / fade to black
Earned hope
Hurt/comfort

Sweet / tender
Betrayal to trust
Emotional / vulnerable intimacy
Protective love interest
Tension / anticipation
Only one who understands them
Longing glances
Forehead touching

Fantasy promise

Ya urban fantasy
Friends to lovers
Big city / metropolis
Urban fantasy
Humans only
Contemporary

Reconnecting after tragedy
Forbidden love

Reading experience

First person
Fast
Intense
Cinematic
Heavy
High

Reluctant hero
Trans MC
Dark
Fast-paced
Survivor
Sapphic
Thought-provoking
Protector
Queer
Hopeful
Witty
Damaged survivor
Latinx love interest (LI)
Gritty
Character-driven
General badass
Disabled love interest (LI)
Survival against impossible odds
Mental health rep
Protect at all costs
No one is safe
Political intrigue
Chosen one burden

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Different because

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Book details

Length: 315 pages
Publisher: Diversion Books
Language: English
Format: Book