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God of Pain

by Rina Kent · Legacy of Gods #2 · 400 pages · Published April 2023
Spoiler-light guide Series order included Similar books included
4.15 / 5 across 25K ratings
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (5/5)

A dark, emotional Adult dark romance built around secret society, lgbtq+, obsession. 400 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.

Best for readers who want…

Dark. Emotional. Steamy.

Dark Emotional Steamy

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Dark Emotional Steamy
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  • You prefer completely clean, fade-to-black romance
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  • You haven't read the earlier books in the Legacy of Gods series

Content notes

Explicit Sexual Content Violence
Secret Society
LGBTQ+
Obsession
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

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

Mood profile
Romance
70%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
3/5
Spice
5/5
Core elements
Genre
Dark Romance
Moods
Dark
Emotional
Steamy
Key Tropes
Secret Society
LGBTQ+
Obsession
Ending
Satisfying
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How spicy is God of Pain?

Very explicit (5/5) — extensive explicit content throughout.

Do I need to read God of Pain in order?

God of Pain is book 2 in the Legacy of Gods series. Reading in order is recommended.

Who would enjoy God of Pain?

Readers who love dark and emotional stories with secret society and lgbtq+. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is God of Pain?

A dark, emotional Adult dark romance built around secret society, lgbtq+, obsession. 400 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for God of Pain?

Content notes include: explicit 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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