The Parasol Protectorate
Steampunk FantasyRomantic FantasyHumorous Fantasy
Published 2010 Pages 720 ~12h Audience Adult Heat 🔥🔥 Pacing Mixed Magic Soft
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Darkness Level 1 — Lighthearted
Cozy, low stakes and emotionally safe
Tropes
Outcast HeroCursed CharacterHidden SocietyEnemies to LoversSlow BurnPolitical IntrigueFound FamilyGrumpy x Sunshine
Awards
★ Locus Nominee
Tone
HumorousRomanticWhimsical
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