Crier's War
by Nina Varela
Crier's War
Ayla, a human servant, plans to kill the ruler of the Made who govern her people. Crier is his daughter, built rather than born. Ayla takes a post as Crier's handmaid to get close, and the plan gets complicated. Book one of a duology.
About This Book
Crier's War is a fantasy romance novel by Nina Varela, first published in 2019 by Quill Tree Books. It is part of the Crier's War series and runs 448 pages. Readers can expect enemies to lovers, forbidden romance, slow burn; sweet heat.
At a glance
- Genre
- Fantasy
- Trope
- Enemies to Lovers
- Heat
- Sweet
- Published
- 2019
- Length
- 448 pages
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A human servant infiltrates the household of the Made ruler's daughter to exact revenge, only to find her mission complicated by unexpected feelings.
- Fans of YA fantasy
- Readers who enjoy political intrigue mixed with romance
- Tense
- Features Enemies to Lovers
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers looking for explicit content
- Revenge-plot dynamics may overshadow romance for some readers
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: F/F
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Asymmetric
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Young Adult readers interested in fantasy romance.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
In a world divided between humans and the Made—creatures who are built, not born—Ayla seeks vengeance against the regime. By becoming the handmaid to Crier, the daughter of the sovereign, Ayla gains the perfect vantage point for murder. However, as she integrates into Crier's world, the lines between duty, hatred, and affection blur.
Central Conflict
Ayla's mission to assassinate Crier is threatened by her growing attraction to her target and the systemic inequality between humans and the Made.
Setting
A fantasy world governed by the Made.
Strengths
- Compelling central conflict
- Clear, high-stakes premise
Consider before reading
- Revenge-plot dynamics may overshadow romance for some readers
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
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- High confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Nina Varela
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Quill Tree Books
- Published
- 2019
- Length
- 448 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780062823946
- ISBN-10
- 0062823949
Crier's War: quick answers
- Who wrote Crier's War?
- Crier's War was written by Nina Varela.
- When was Crier's War published?
- Crier's War was first published in 2019 by Quill Tree Books.
- What genre is Crier's War?
- Crier's War is a fantasy romance novel, with enemies to lovers, forbidden romance, slow burn.
- How many pages is Crier's War?
- Crier's War is 448 pages long.
- Is Crier's War part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Crier's War series.
- How spicy is Crier's War?
- EIKNA rates Crier's War as sweet heat.
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