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The Kingdoms

by Natasha Pulley · 416 pages · Published May 2021
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3.97 / 5 across 4K ratings
Spice: 🌶️ (1/5)

A atmospheric, romantic Adult historical fantasy built around time travel, alternate history, lgbtq+. 416 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

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Atmospheric. Romantic. Complex.

Atmospheric Romantic Complex

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Atmospheric Romantic Complex
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Content notes

Violence War
Time Travel
Alternate History
LGBTQ+
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

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

Mood profile
Romance
40%
Fantasy
75%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
1/5
Core elements
Genre
Historical Fantasy
Romance
Moods
Atmospheric
Romantic
Complex
Key Tropes
Time Travel
Alternate History
LGBTQ+
Ending
Satisfying
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Is The Kingdoms spicy?

Sweet (1/5) — hints of romance but nothing explicit.

Who would enjoy The Kingdoms?

Readers who love atmospheric and romantic stories with time travel and alternate history. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is The Kingdoms?

A atmospheric, romantic Adult historical fantasy built around time travel, alternate history, lgbtq+. 416 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for The Kingdoms?

Content notes include: violence, war. 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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