1 / 3Nemesis Mine — queer romantasy paperback, 432 pages
Nemesis Mine is a queer romantasy about feared villain Cyrus and noble champion Maximillian, who stage a rivalry and find their feelings becoming more complicated. Its advertised tropes include enemies-to-lovers, staged battles, banter and a slow-burn romance.
At a glance
- The story follows Cyrus, a feared wrongdoer, and Maximillian, a celebrated champion, as they arrange a fake rivalry.
- The listing identifies the book as a queer romantasy and flags enemies-to-lovers, grumpy-and-sunshine, morally grey characters and a slow-burn romance.
- The print listing gives a length of 432 pages.
Reference price: $49.99
Price checked: 13 Nov 2026
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Pros
- The central fake-rivalry setup gives the romance a clear enemies-to-lovers hook.
- The listed tropes and character contrast make the book easy to assess for readers seeking humorous queer fantasy romance.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Magpie Books GB |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 27 October 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 432 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0008766274 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0008766276 |
| Weight listed | 650 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.9 x 4.4 x 24 cm |
What to know before buying
- The listing gives a publication date of 27 October 2026. Confirm the edition and availability date if timing matters.
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes an entertaining, funny and romantic story, with particular appreciation for the enemies-to-allies-to-lovers journey, character banter and dramatic moments. Some comments also praise the worldbuilding and emotional, sweet ending. The ratings are mostly four- and five-star, though a smaller share is lower, so reception is not uniformly positive. This feedback may help readers seeking a lively, character-led romance, but does not establish that every reader will respond similarly.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the story as entertaining, humorous and romantic.
- Feedback praises the character banter and enemies-to-allies-to-lovers progression.
Frequently asked questions
What is Nemesis Mine about?
The listing describes Cyrus and Maximillian arranging a fake rivalry, which brings the supposed enemies together and complicates their feelings.
What romance tropes does the listing mention?
It names enemies-to-lovers, fake rivalry, grumpy-and-sunshine, morally grey love interests and slow burn.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 432 pages.
What language is the book listed in?
The product details list English.
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