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A Promise of Fire

by Amanda Bouchet · Kingmaker Chronicles #1 · 448 pages · Published August 2016
Spoiler-light guide Series order included Similar books included
4.04 / 5 across 35K ratings
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5)

A romantic, action-packed Adult romantasy built around hidden heritage, enemies to lovers, greek mythology. 448 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.

Best for readers who want…

Romantic. Action-Packed. Fun.

Romantic Action-Packed Fun

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Romantic Action-Packed Fun
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Content notes

Sexual Content Violence
Hidden Heritage
Enemies to Lovers
Greek Mythology
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
70%
Fantasy
75%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
3/5
Core elements
Genre
Romantasy
Fantasy
Moods
Romantic
Action-Packed
Fun
Key Tropes
Hidden Heritage
Enemies to Lovers
Greek Mythology
Ending
Satisfying
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How spicy is A Promise of Fire?

Moderate (3/5) — explicit content present but not dominant.

Do I need to read A Promise of Fire in order?

A Promise of Fire is book 1 in the Kingmaker Chronicles series. Start here.

Who would enjoy A Promise of Fire?

Readers who love romantic and action-packed stories with hidden heritage and enemies to lovers. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is A Promise of Fire?

A romantic, action-packed Adult romantasy built around hidden heritage, enemies to lovers, greek mythology. 448 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for A Promise of Fire?

Content notes include: sexual content, violence. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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