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Spark of the Everflame

by Penn Cole

Book 1 in Kindred's Curse

The pull is the scope: gods above, rebels below, and Diem caught in the middle while the romance burns slowly enough to make every glance feel suspicious.

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storykind_community 4.36/5 29 ratings

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Content warnings: Sexual content, Domestic violence, Child death, Violence, Graphic violence, Gore, Blood, Death, Fire, Suicidal ideation, Attempted sexual assault, Alcohol use, Racism/bigotry, Sexism, Classism, Police brutality, Abuse, Victim blaming, Misogyny, War, Abandonment

Length438 pages

Series statusOngoing series

Spice3/5 · Slow burn with late spice

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
Medium
Slow burn with late spice
Addictive read

Brooding prince
Tension / anticipation
Book hangover incoming
Morally gray
Class difference
Longing glances
The angst delivered
Secretly soft
Forbidden love
Eye contact intensity
The swoon
Mysterious stranger
He falls first
Passionate / intense
Power imbalance
Tension
Morally gray love interest (LI)
Anticipation

Fantasy promise

Romantasy
Small town / village
High fantasy
Gods/deities
Secret heir/royalty
Royal court / palace

Mythological
Hidden past revealed
War front / rebellion
Love triangle
Political intrigue

Reading experience

First person
Intense
Immersive
Heavy
High
Healer

Brooding
Atmospheric
General badass
Yearning
Emotional
Snarky/sarcastic
Dramatic
Banter-heavy
Survivor
Angsty
Character-driven
Epic
Dangerous
Battle of wills
Page turner
Forbidden desire

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Book details

Length: 438 pages
Publisher: Penn Cole
Language: English
Format: Book