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What readers want to know
How spicy is Steelborn?
It's 3 out of 5 on the Loracle heat scale (Spicy). On-page intimacy, but the story comes first.
Does Steelborn have trigger warnings?
Yes. Readers flag 10 content warnings, including violence, blood and death of parent. The full list is below.
Is Steelborn a standalone?
It's the first book in The Steelborn Saga.
Spice level
3 of 5 · Spicy
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
10 content warnings
About the book
The story
In a tyranny where magic is banned, an outlaw known as the Crimson Dagger is swept into revolution, forbidden desire and a dangerous cure.
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