A Power Unbound
by Freya Marske
The Last Binding
Jack Alston, Lord Hawthorn, wants a safe, comfortable life and thought he was done with magic after his twin sister's death. With a dangerous ritual threatening England, he is pulled back in alongside a man he has every…
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Enemies to Lovers
- Heat
- Steamy
- Published
- 2023
- Length
- 368 pages
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A Power Unbound
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- Lord Hawthorn is forced to confront his past and a man he distrusts to stop a magical ritual threatening England.
- Features Enemies to Lovers
- Distrust to attraction dynamics
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical Fantasy Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Tense and competitive
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High tension, moderate angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: Adult readers of historical fantasy romance.
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Jack Alston, Lord Hawthorn, desires a quiet life away from the chaos of magic following the tragic death of his twin sister. However, when a catastrophic ritual threatens the safety of England, Jack is forced to re-enter the magical world. He must partner with a man whom he has every reason to distrust, making for a tense alliance as they work to prevent a magical disaster.
Central Conflict
The protagonist must stop a dangerous magical ritual that threatens the nation while working with a reluctant, untrustworthy partner.
Setting
Historical England with magical elements.
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Freya Marske
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Tordotcom
- Published
- 2023
- Length
- 368 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781250788955
- ISBN-10
- 1250788951
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