The Beasts We Bury

Name: The Beasts We Bury
Rating: 4 (1000 reviews)
Author: D.L. Taylor

The Broken Citadel #1 · Series (2 books) · 2025

4.00 (1K ratings)

Heir to the throne Mancella emerged from the Broken Citadel with the horrifying power to summon animals only after killing them first, a tool her tyrannical father exploits. When charming thief Silver plots to manipulate her into helping steal from the king in an act of revenge, their dangerous alliance ignites into an enemies-to-lovers romance that could topple a kingdom.

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Relationship Dynamics

Enemies to Lovers 5/10 Forbidden Love 4/10

Character Types

Royalty 4/10 Morally Gray MMC 4/10 FMC with Powers 4/10 Strong Heroine 4/10

Emotional Tone

Emotional Depth 5/10 Angst 4/10 Dark & Gritty 4/10

Situation & Setup

Dystopian World 5/10 Court Politics 3/10