Books matching: lust and power dynamics
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Save:In 'Power of Lies', author Auryn Hadley crafts a captivating tale of power, magic, and complex relationships in a world where mages derive their power from a single emotion. The story follows Jaeda, a black woman who is outcast for falling for a man's lies and now travels across lands claimed by conquering mages. When Jaeda is captured by a mage and becomes the Chosen, her life takes a drastic turn as she navigates a world of lust, power struggles, and intricate connections between characters.
The book is praised for its brilliant world-building, detailed magic system, and rich character development. Readers are drawn into a world where emotions fuel power, relationships are complex, and the boundaries between good and bad are blurred. The story unfolds with a mix of steamy scenes, intense action, and surprising twists that keep readers engaged from start to finish.
Magic hung in the air. It sparkled beneath the perfectly blue sky like glitter in the wind amidst the debris from the shattered walls and sundered buildings. The smell of it, bitter and a little too p... - #2
Save:Stolen by the Wolves is a historical fantasy novel set during the Viking occupation of Alba, focusing on the story of a Britton woman named Tamsin and a Viking named Thrain. The book intricately weaves together elements of romance, mythology, and cultural conflicts, creating a slow burn storyline that captivates readers. With hidden identities, misunderstandings, and moments of tension, the plot unfolds with well-researched historical details and creative world-building. The writing style is described as fantastic, with descriptive and active prose that sets the tone for the era in which the story takes place. The author skillfully blends omegaverse elements into the narrative, presenting a unique take on the genre without explicitly using terms like "omega" and "alpha."
The waxing moon hangs low in the sky, a golden crescent in the deepening sunset. Our longboats follow the shredded coast of Dál Riata, drums beating the pace, men grunting as they plunge the oars to a... - #3
Save:"Querelle Of Brest" by Jean Genet follows the story of French sailor Querelle who arrives in Brest and gets involved in a strange whorehouse where he discovers his brother's secret affair. The plot involves a complex web of relationships, deceit, and murder, with Querelle's actions becoming increasingly entangled as he navigates through immoral behaviors, desires, and dangerous circumstances. The writing style of the book is consistently poetic and sensual, portraying a world steeped in secrets, eroticism, and violence, with characters grappling with shame, guilt, and societal constraints around sexuality and violence.
