Kiss of the Selkie by Tessonja Odette

478 pages first pub 2021 (view editions)

fiction fantasy romance adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romances set in whimsical fae worlds with a blend of dangerous magic and theatrical competitions.

Step-by-Step Explanation and
1. Key Elements from the Book Description:
- Enemies-to-lovers romance.
- Theatrical competitions.
- Dangerous magic.
- Whimsical fae world.
- Slow-paced.

2. General Reader Interests:
- Readers who enjoy enemies-to-lovers dynamics.
- Fans of fae worlds with both whimsy and danger.
- Those drawn to competitions as plot devices.

3. Avoiding Specifics:
- Avoid referencing "pageantry" or "kisses that kill" as this is too specific.
- Instead, generalize to "theatrical competitions" and "dangerous magic."

4. Final Sentence:
- "This book is ideal for readers who enjoy slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romances set in whimsical fae worlds with a blend of dangerous magic and theatrical competitions."
- This connects the genre (romance, fantasy) with the themes (enemies-to-lovers, magical worlds) and the mood (mysterious, adventurous) without restating the obvious.

Description

A handsome fugitive seeking a marriage of convenience. A selkie with a lethal kiss sent to seal his fate…To evade a vicious sea queen’s clutches, selkie Maisie hides on land surviving as a thief. But when she rescues a human from drowning and ille...

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Community Reviews

3.81
based on 1,068 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 76%

emotional: 53%

lighthearted: 45%

funny: 32%

hopeful: 26%

tense: 22%

mysterious: 18%

dark: 9%

challenging: 8%

inspiring: 7%

reflective: 6%

relaxing: 5%

sad: 4%


Pace

16% of readers chose fast
66% of readers chose medium
16% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

18% of readers chose Plot
58% of readers chose A mix
23% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

73% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

82% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

46% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

65% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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