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How much spice can you handle?
Every book rated 0–5. No surprises. No fade-to-black when you wanted explicit. No explicit when you wanted clean. Pick your comfort zone.
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PICK YOUR HEAT
6 spice levels. Zero judgment.
Every level is valid. Clean readers and scorching readers both deserve to find their perfect match.
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Clean
590 books
Zero heat. All heart.
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Sweet
563 books
Hints of romance. Nothing explicit.
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Warm
298 books
Some tension. Mild scenes.
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Moderate
227 books
Explicit content present but not dominant.
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Spicy
196 books
Heat is a significant part of the story.
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Scorching
98 books
Maximum heat. No apologies.
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GENRE HEAT MAP
Which genres run hottest?
Average spice level across every genre. Dark Romance leads the pack. No surprises there.
Dark Romance
4.6/5
Mafia
4.6/5
Sports Romance
3.7/5
New Adult
3.7/5
Romantasy
3.6/5
Paranormal Romance
3.6/5
Historical Romance
3.4/5
Contemporary Romance
2.9/5
Fantasy Romance
2.7/5
New Adult Romance
2.3/5
Urban Fantasy
1.8/5
LGBTQ+
1.8/5
BEFORE YOU DIVE IN
Quick answers about spice ratings
How does Sort By Cravings rate spice levels?
Every book is read cover to cover and rated 0–5 based on explicit content. 0 means no heat at all, 5 means maximum explicit content. We rate based on what's actually on the page, not the genre.
What's the difference between spice 2 and spice 3?
Spice 2 (Warm) includes some romantic tension and mild scenes — you know something happened but details are light. Spice 3 (Moderate) includes explicit scenes that are clearly described but don't dominate the story.
Can I filter books by spice level?
Yes. Click any spice level card on this page to see every book at that heat level. Each book page also shows its spice rating prominently.
Are spice ratings consistent across genres?
Yes. A spice 3 in dark romance means the same thing as a spice 3 in fantasy — the rating is based on explicit content, not genre expectations. A dark romance with no explicit scenes gets a 0.
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