712 Results with the "Romance Novel" genre


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      Epigraph

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Epigraph, at the start of the passage, immediately sets the emotional tone of the character's internal struggle. The character’s desperate outburst, "It was awful, he cried, awful, awful!" is a stark cry of anguish, highlighting the depth of their despair. The repetition of the word "awful" not only intensifies the emotional weight of the moment but also emphasizes the overwhelming nature of the pain being experienced. Despite this raw expression of suffering, the passage moves toward a subtle but…
    • Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass) Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Empire of Storms is the explo­sive fifth install­ment in the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. As war looms across the con­ti­nent, Aelin Galathynius must embrace her des­tiny as queen and ral­ly allies to stand against the dark forces threat­en­ing her world. With ene­mies clos­ing in and betray­al around every cor­ner, Aelin and her com­pan­ions embark on a per­ilous jour­ney filled with…
      Adventure Fiction • Fantasy • Fantasy • Fiction • Romance Novel • Young Adult
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      Drifting: Lou

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou awakens to Manon tending to her in a room adorned with magical metallic blooms, a gift from Morgane. Weak and immobilized, Lou struggles with nausea and dizziness, likely due to prolonged exposure to a poisonous "medicine." Despite Manon's attempts to care for her—offering food and soothing her pain—Lou remains hostile, refusing to engage with her childhood friend. The chapter establishes Lou's physical and emotional vulnerability, as well as her resentment toward Morgane and the witches'…
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      Doubt Creeps in

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Doubt Creeps in" follows Nicholina, a disembodied spirit grappling with existential fear and abandonment. Without a physical form, she drifts as a gust of wind or snowflake, searching for her body while her mistress ignores her. The landscape—barren and unfamiliar—offers no solace, amplifying her anxiety. Memories of a castle and bridge taunt her, but they’re absent, leaving her to confront the possibility of fading into nothingness or transforming into a lesser creature. Nicholina…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Death at the Waters" follows Nicholina, a captive with a sinister agenda, as she navigates her imprisonment by a group including a princess and a huntsman. Despite being bound with poisoned ropes, Nicholina revels in the psychological torment she inflicts, particularly on the princess, whose suffering is felt vicariously by the huntsman. Nicholina's internal monologue reveals her disdain for her captors and her manipulation of gold magic, which she uses to carve cryptic messages into her own…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Reid follows Lou and her companions through the decaying grandeur of Chateau le Blanc, a labyrinthine castle filled with eerie remnants of magic. Lou, now revealed as La Dame des Sorcières, leads the group through a tower where Morgane’s personal chambers reside. The space is unnerving yet beautiful, with self-playing instruments, enchanted snowfall, and tapestries that seem alive. Lou’s hidden knowledge of the castle’s secrets becomes evident as she locates a concealed passage to the treasury,…
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      Darkness Mine

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Darkness Mine" from *Darkness Mine* delves into the protagonist Lou's harrowing experience of being consumed by an all-encompassing darkness. The narrative vividly describes how the darkness becomes an oppressive force, merging with Lou's identity until they feel indistinguishable from it. The pain and suffocation are palpable as Lou struggles without form, senses, or control, emphasizing a profound sense of disintegration and helplessness. The darkness is not just external but internalized,…
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      by LovelyMay Damaged Goods by Upton Sinclair is a compelling drama that examines the societal and personal consequences of venereal disease, exploring themes of morality, stigma, and the need for education and reform. Adapted from a French play by Eugène Brieux, the book serves as a powerful critique of social hypocrisy and ignorance surrounding public health issues.
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      by LovelyMay Cyra­no de Berg­er­ac is a clas­sic play by Edmond Ros­tand about a noble, wit­ty, and elo­quent swords­man with an extra­or­di­nary nose, whose self-doubt leads him to hide his love for the beau­ti­ful Rox­ane by help­ing anoth­er woo her.
    • Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass Book 2) Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In Crown of Mid­night, the grip­ping sec­ond install­ment of the Throne of Glass series, Celae­na Sar­doth­ien has become the King’s Champion—but her loy­al­ty is any­thing but absolute. As she car­ries out her dead­ly duties, Celae­na begins uncov­er­ing dark secrets buried with­in the glass cas­tle, secrets that could shat­ter the king­dom and expose her own mys­te­ri­ous past. Torn between her duty and her heart, she…
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