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Great and Precious Things

by Rebecca Yarros · 368 pages · Published January 2020
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4.17 / 5 across 15K ratings
Spice: 🌶️🌶️ (2/5)

A emotional, raw Adult contemporary romance built around military, small town, second chance. 368 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

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Emotional. Raw. Small Town.

Emotional Raw Small Town

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Content notes

PTSD Death
Military
Small Town
Second Chance
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

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

Mood profile
Romance
40%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
2/5
Core elements
Genre
Contemporary Romance
Moods
Emotional
Raw
Small Town
Key Tropes
Military
Small Town
Second Chance
Ending
Satisfying
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Is Great and Precious Things spicy?

Low heat (2/5) — some tension and mild scenes.

Who would enjoy Great and Precious Things?

Readers who love emotional and raw stories with military and small town. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is Great and Precious Things?

A emotional, raw Adult contemporary romance built around military, small town, second chance. 368 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for Great and Precious Things?

Content notes include: ptsd, death. 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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