The Lies of Lena
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after falling for the kingdom's hidden prince, a young mage is forced to flee when witches become hunted, only to find him again five years later after both of their lives have been forever changed.
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Silas La’Rune
genre
romantasy
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i couldn't put this book down. it made me remember exactly what it feels like to fall in love at sixteen, then broke my heart and left me desperate for book two.
The Sins of Silas
verdict
if you love first love, forbidden romance, and stories that completely capture what it feels like to fall in love at sixteen, don't skip this one. just know it gets much darker as the story unfolds and ends on a cliffhanger.
vibe
the first half feels like young love in its purest form. fast, messy, all-consuming. then everything changes. five years pass, they're forced back into each other's lives, and the yearning somehow hurts even more than it did the first time.
spice
chapter index
The Lies of Lena spicy chapters
- 16
reader fit
you love forbidden romance, witches, princes, second-chance vibes, and yearning that spans years.
you want lots of spice, can't stand cliffhangers, or don't enjoy romantasy.
content warnings
sexual assault, violence, murder, grief, loss of a parent, persecution, war, and trauma.
standalone + hea
not a standalone. the lies of lena is book one of the otacian chronicles and ends on a cliffhanger, so the hea will have to wait.
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The Lies of Lena quotes
‹ all quotes“You were a siren. Beautiful, dangerous, and utterly fascinating.”
— The Lies of Lena by Kylie Snow
‹ all quotes“But I’m in love with you, Lena Daelyra. Truthfully, I’ve been in love with you since the moment I saw you.”
— The Lies of Lena by Kylie Snow
‹ all quotes“Lena?” he whispered in disbelief. My eyes welled with tears. “Silas,” I breathed.”
— The Lies of Lena by Kylie Snow
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