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When Fate Gets in the Way by Alex CompLicated

Tropes: slowburn, forcedproximity, characterdriven

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When Fate Gets in the Way by Alex CompLicated

Tropes: slowburn, forcedproximity, characterdriven

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4.5 • 2

A cosy, slow-burn MM romantasy.

Michael had a regular job at a restaurant and a simple existence, but one day, instead of walking through a door, he appeared in a forest. Now, a world filled with magic and "elves" required him to defeat the great evil that held it in its grasp. When Fate says you are The Hero, how can you refuse?
Besides Michael's journey to fulfil his obligations as a saviour, there's something else: the gorgeous queen of the kingdom is foretold to marry him at the end of his quest. It seems Michael's life in this world is predetermined. Yet there's this butler... They were rivals at first, both despising the obligations that chained them to each other every day. However, as the months passed, something blossomed between them, turning friendship into a craving Michael couldn't quell. The battle and the marriage seemed inescapable, yet how could the desire so intoxicatingly sweet be wrong?

"When Fate Gets in the Way" is a cosy fantasy, slow-burn mm romance, slice-of-life adventure where you don't have to worry about whether your favourite character will die, because a happy ending is guaranteed. As the first novel in a planned series, this book aims to bring you comfort and relaxation after a stressful day, or simply to keep you company in this complicated life.
Content note: Content note: the book is sweet and cosy overall, but it has an explicit scene and a descriptive battle towards the end.

Trigger Warnings

strong language, explicit sexual content, graphic violence, death, grief, alcohol usage, mention of child abuse, childhood trauma, blood/gore, anxiety, suicidal thoughts/self-harm

Estimated Words
147,000
Estimated Pages
590

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4.5 • 2

I absolutely loved this book and I recommend reading it if you like fantasy books. I loved how the book started and the journey it takes you through.

I loved the characters and their depth. You really get to know them and they feel sort of like personal friends by the end. There is a little spice, but it's done well. I liked Sapphire! I feel like there can be so many stories told after this one. I can't wait.

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