A heart-wrenching, character-driven steampunk novel featuring a slowburn enemies-to-lovers romance, perfect for fans of Dune, Pride & Prejudice, and anyone who believed Rogue One needed a romantic subplot.
Cities of Smoke and Starlight
Author: Alli Earnest
Series: Gate Chronicles, Book 1
Subgenre: Science Fantasy, Steampunk
Tropes: enemies to lovers, slowburn romance, quest, secret heritage, "I cannot lose you", tragic backstories
Comps: Skyward by Brandon Sanderson, Torn by Rowena Miller, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story by Alexander Freed, Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen, Dark of the West by Joanna Hathaway, The Aeronaut's Windlass by Jim Butcher
Book Romance Rating: LEVEL 2: Tame Romance - Romance with hand holding & hugging. (view rating guide)
Series Romance Rating: LEVEL 3: Kissing - Light to moderate kissing. (view rating guide)
Other Content Warnings: mild physical abuse, moderate violence/gore
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