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Court of Lions

by Somaiya Daud · Mirage #2 · 336 pages · Published August 2020
Spoiler-light guide Series order included Similar books included
3.84 / 5 across 4K ratings
Spice: ❄️ (0/5)

A romantic, political Young Adult ya science fiction built around revolution, forbidden love, political intrigue. 336 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

Best for readers who want…

Romantic. Political. Satisfying.

Romantic Political Satisfying

Mood Match

Romantic Political Satisfying
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  • You need romance or spice to stay engaged
  • You haven't read the earlier books in the Mirage series
  • You need a strong romance to drive the plot
  • You prefer realistic, contemporary settings

Content notes

Violence
Revolution
Forbidden Love
Political Intrigue
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

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

Mood profile
Romance
10%
Fantasy
75%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
0/5
Core elements
Genre
YA Science Fiction
Moods
Romantic
Political
Satisfying
Key Tropes
Revolution
Forbidden Love
Political Intrigue
Ending
Satisfying
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Is Court of Lions spicy?

No spice (0/5) — clean read with no heat.

Do I need to read Court of Lions in order?

Court of Lions is book 2 in the Mirage series. Reading in order is recommended.

Who would enjoy Court of Lions?

Readers who love romantic and political stories with revolution and forbidden love. Best suited for Young Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is Court of Lions?

A romantic, political Young Adult ya science fiction built around revolution, forbidden love, political intrigue. 336 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for Court of Lions?

Content notes include: 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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