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The Lovely War

by Julie Berry · 480 pages · Published March 2019
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4.15 / 5 across 25K ratings
Spice: 🌶️ (1/5)

A romantic, devastating Adult historical fiction built around wwi, gods narrating, multiple love stories. 480 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

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Content notes

War Death
WWI
Gods Narrating
Multiple Love Stories
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
3/5
Spice
1/5
Core elements
Genre
Historical Fiction
Romance
Mythology
Moods
Romantic
Devastating
Beautiful
Key Tropes
WWI
Gods Narrating
Multiple Love Stories
Ending
Satisfying
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Is The Lovely War spicy?

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

Who would enjoy The Lovely War?

Readers who love romantic and devastating stories with wwi and gods narrating. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is The Lovely War?

A romantic, devastating Adult historical fiction built around wwi, gods narrating, multiple love stories. 480 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for The Lovely War?

Content notes include: war, 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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