Think twice if…
- Content warnings: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Injury detail
The Lost and the Chosen
by Ivy Asher
Book 1 in The Lost Sentinel
A high-energy why-choose starter with powers, secrets, and enough momentum to pull readers into the series.
goodreads 4.27/5 25,285 ratings
storykind_community 3.5/5 2 ratings
Quick fit
Is this story right for you?
A decision-first view of the reading experience.
Length332 pages
Series statusCompleted series · 4 books
Spice3/5 · Passionate / intense
PacingFast
Story profile
What the story promises
The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.
Romance promise
- Protective love interest
- Why Choose / Reverse Harem
- Medium burn
- Medium
- Passionate / intense
- Addictive read
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- Found family
- Possessive / claiming
- Adrenaline rush
- Warrior/fighter
- Fated mates
- Dominant vibes
- Book hangover incoming
- Possessive/protective
- Longing glances
Fantasy promise
- Paranormal romance
- Reverse harem / why choose
- Big city / metropolis
- Paranormal
- Vampires
- Other
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- Urban fantasy
- Witches/wizards/warlocks
- Secret power
- Shifters
- Forced proximity
Reading experience
- First person
- Fast
- Adventurous
- Fast-paced
- Moderate
- General badass
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- Intense
- Engaging
- Reluctant chosen one
- Suspenseful
- Survivor
- Steamy
- Chosen one burden
- Series binge material
- Cliffhanger warning
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Book details
- Length
- 332 pages
- Publisher
- Independently published
- Language
- English
- Format
- Book