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Cruel King

Rina Kent (2019)

SubgenreDark Romance
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SettingContemporary
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.89/5 (105187)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentVery Steamy
LanguageStrong

Synopsis

He's no fairy tale king. Levi Here, little princess. I'm your king. You have three rules. Bow. Break. Bend the knee. Fight me all you want, but soon enough, you'll be chanting long live the king. Astrid One day I'm Royal Elite School's small fly, the next I'm hunted and left to die. He doesn't only shred my life to parts, but he's also coming after my heart. He thinks he broke me, but the new princess will bring the king to his knees.

Tags

School SettingElite AcademiaPsychological Drama

Cruel King: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This dark romance contains mature content including bullying, psychological manipulation, power imbalances, explicit sexual content, and strong language. Intended for adult readers.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, very steamy sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include emotional abuse, bullying, and power imbalance (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will be drawn to the intense enemies-to-lovers dynamic and the heroine's journey from victim to powerful adversary.