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In a world where gods steal human power at birth to protect against the fae, Lia has hidden her forbidden abilities until discovery forces her to flee everything she loves. Desperate to survive, she strikes a dangerous bargain with a ruthless mercenary from her dreams—the same man who once left her for dead—trading her help infiltrating the city for training in the dark power that might save her. But as their uneasy alliance deepens, his deadly secrets threaten not just her heart, but the fate of the entire kingdom.
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Quick Comparison: Books Like A Court This Cruel and Lovely
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Deal With The Elf King | Elise Kova | 4.3 | 2023 | 416 | Closest match |
| Quicksilver📚 Series starter | Callie Hart | 4.6 | 2024 | 622 | Start a new series |
| A Tongue so Sweet and Deadly📚 Series starter | Sophia St. Germain | 4.0 | 2024 | 476 | Start a new series |
| Rhapsodic 📚 Series starter | Laura Thalassa | 4.2 | 2023 | 394 | Start a new series |
| The Awakening📚 Series starter | Nora Roberts | 4.7 | 2020 | 464 | Start a new series |
| The Ascended📚 Series starter | Bree Grenwich, Parker Lennox | 4.6 | 2025 | 754 | Start a new series |
| Hollow | Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti | 4.1 | 2025 | 560 | Similar vibes |
| Rose in Chains📚 Series starter | Julie Soto | 4.2 | 2025 | 464 | Start a new series |
| Daughter of No Worlds📚 Series starter | Carissa Broadbent | 4.3 | 2020 | 518 | Start a new series |
| King of Battle and Blood📚 Series starter | Scarlett St. Clair | 4.3 | 2021 | 400 | Start a new series |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to A Court This Cruel and Lovely?
The most similar books to A Court This Cruel and Lovely are A Deal With The Elf King, Quicksilver, A Tongue so Sweet and Deadly.
What should I read after A Court This Cruel and Lovely?
After finishing A Court This Cruel and Lovely, readers most commonly pick up A Deal With The Elf King next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Stacia Stark, such as We Who Will Die.
Who writes books like Stacia Stark?
Authors similar to Stacia Stark include Carissa Broadbent, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rachel Gillig.
What genre is A Court This Cruel and Lovely?
A Court This Cruel and Lovely is a Romantasy novel by Stacia Stark, published in 2024. It features elements of Fae, Slow Burn, Survival.
How long is A Court This Cruel and Lovely?
A Court This Cruel and Lovely is 576 pages long.
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About A Court This Cruel and Lovely
For years, when I fell asleep, I dreamed of a man with blazing green eyes and a cruel smile. The day I meet him, the ruthless mercenary leaves me for dead. Just hours after humans are born, the gods take what little power we have. In return, they protect our borders from the vicious, merciless fae. The humans who manage to keep their power are known as the corrupt.And they are burned. When my forbidden power is discovered, I’m forced to flee my tiny village and the life I adore. To survive, I make a desperate bargain with the mercenary who abandoned me at my weakest. Our deal is simple: I’ll help him and his mysterious friends sneak into the city. And he’ll help me learn to wield the strange, dark power I’ve always kept hidden. The power that may just be the key to my survival. But the ruthless mercenary is hiding secrets of his own. Secrets that threaten the safety of everyone I love. Secrets that could tear this kingdom-and perhaps even this world-apart. Please note: A Court This Cruel and Lovely is an NA/adult romantasy book with steam. While this series is slow burn, the chili pepper rating will increase for each book.