The Tale of Genji: The sacred tree
Historical FantasyRomantic Fantasy
Published 1959 Pages 312 ~5h Audience Adult Heat 🔥🔥🔥 Pacing Slow-burn Magic Soft
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Darkness Level 3 — Serious
Death, violence and emotional weight are present
Tropes
Political IntrigueComing of AgeForbidden RomanceLove TriangleSecret Royalty
Tone
RomanticMysteriousDark & Serious
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