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Tithe 2002
Holly Black · Modern Faerie Tales #6 · 310 pages
I'm 310 pages of fiction built on fae, morally grey, urban fantasy. Dark energy. I keep the romance sweet. lands well.
Mood
Dark & Gritty
Spice
1/5 — Sweet
Pacing
Very fast — can't stop
Length
310 pages
Ending
Ambiguous — lands well
Heat level
🌶️ Sweet
Things I'm into
Fae
Morally Grey
Urban Fantasy
Found in the In-Between
Fae Books
Morally Grey Books
THE COMPATIBILITY CHECK
Should you swipe right on Tithe?
♥ Swipe right if…
✓You want a clean read that focuses on emotional connection over physical heat
✓Fast pacing is non-negotiable — you need to lose sleep over this
✓You love books that don't pull punches and go to uncomfortable places
✓You're ready to commit to a series you'll binge through
✓Atmosphere and setting matter as much as plot to you
✕ Swipe left if…
✕You want literary prose or beautiful sentence-level writing — this is genre fiction and proud of it
✕You want a thick, immersive saga — at 310 pages, this is tighter
✕You can't handle a cliffhanger — and you don't have the next book ready
✕You need light, feel-good reads right now — this goes dark
✕You want epic worldbuilding — this is grounded in reality
CONTENT NOTES
⚔️ Violence
🖤 Dark themes
THE FULL PROFILE
What this book is really like — from a full read-through, not the back cover.
Core identity
Genre
Dominant moodDark, Gritty, Atmospheric
Romance styleSweet — romantic but restrained
ToneDark and intense
What to expect
Pages 1–78Characters and world established, hook set
Pages 78–155Rising action, complications, tension building
Pages 155–233Turning point, intensification, can't put it down
Pages 233–310Climax and Ambiguous
After finishingRecommending it to everyone you know
QUICK ANSWERS BEFORE YOU COMMIT
Everything you want to know before you swipe right
Is Tithe actually spicy?
Sweet — spice 1/5. Hints of romance but nothing explicit. Great for readers who prefer clean reads.
What's the vibe of Tithe?
Dark, Gritty, Atmospheric with fae and morally grey energy. Think fiction that knows exactly what it is and delivers hard.
Do I need to read Tithe in order?
Tithe is book 6 in the Modern Faerie Tales series. Reading in order is recommended — the story builds on previous entries.
What are the content warnings for Tithe?
Content notes include: Violence, Dark themes. We flag these so you can make informed choices, not to scare you off.
What kind of reader is Tithe perfect for?
If "fae + morally grey" in a fiction with 1/5 spice sounds like your kind of book, you'll love this. Check the mood bars above to see if the vibe matches yours.
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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 · Guide verified against current edition