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What readers want to know
How spicy is Kiss of the Black Flame?
It's 5 out of 5 on the Loracle heat scale (Scorching). Explicit scenes are a big part of the book.
Does Kiss of the Black Flame have trigger warnings?
Yes. Readers flag 9 content warnings, including violence, torture and self harm. The full list is below.
Is Kiss of the Black Flame a standalone?
It's the first book in The Bookbinder's Bargain.
Spice level
5 of 5 · Scorching
SweetClosed door
WarmFade to black
SpicyA few open-door scenes
SteamyFrequent and explicit
ScorchingVery explicit
Tropes
What's in it
Content warnings
Before you start
9 content warnings
About the book
The story
A bookbinder living with chronic pain is traded to immortals and imprisoned, where she strikes a deal with a cursed general in the same cell.
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