Royals of Forsyth University · 2022
Dukes of MadnessSpice level, tropes & is it dark romance?
by Angel Lawson
Spice 3/5 (Hot) · Darkness 3/5 (Dark) · 3 trigger warnings flagged · Series: Royals of Forsyth University, book 5 of 12
Dukes of Madness is book 5 of Royals of Forsyth University by Angel Lawson, published in 2022. The lane here is why choose, captive, enemies to lovers and revenge. Spice is open door (3 of 5) and the darkness is dark, but there is light (3 of 5). We could not find the author's own warning list yet, so check it before you start. This note is ours. It is not a publisher blurb.
First published: 24 June 2022 (first publication, per Goodreads). Book 5 of Royals of Forsyth University.
Dukes of Madness tropes
On this shelf, Dukes of Madness is filed under Why choose / reverse harem, Captive romance, Enemies to lovers and Revenge romance. Each tag opens more books with that trope.
Dukes of Madness spice level
Is Dukes of Madness dark romance?
Yes. Dukes of Madness scores 3 of 5 on our darkness scale (Dark).
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Dukes of Madness trigger warnings
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Royals of Forsyth University reading order
Dukes of Madness is book 5 of 12 in Angel Lawson's Royals of Forsyth University series. Start with Lords of Pain.
- Book 1 Lords of Pain · 2021
- Book 2 Lords of Wrath · 2021
- Book 3 Lords of Mercy · 2021
- Book 3.75 · novella Madam of Mayhem not on our shelf yet
- Book 3.9 · novella Saint Nick not on our shelf yet
- Book 4 Dukes of Ruin · 2022
- Book 4.5 · novella Archduke of Mayhem not on our shelf yet
- Book 5 Dukes of Madness (this book)
- Book 6 Dukes of Peril · 2022 not on our shelf yet
- Book 6.5 · novella Merry Mayhem · 2023 not on our shelf yet
- Book 7 Princes of Chaos · 2023 not on our shelf yet
- Book 8 Princes of Ash not on our shelf yet
- Book 9 Princes of Legacy not on our shelf yet
- Book 10 Barons of Decay
- Book 11 Barons of Sorrow not on our shelf yet
- Book 12 Barons of Torment not on our shelf yet
Order checked against the Goodreads Royals of Forsyth University series page on 9 October 2026. The Royals of Forsyth University series in order.
Who it's for
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Books like Dukes of Madness
Matched on shared tropes, then the closest spice and darkness scores. Other books in the same series are listed above, not here.
- Gallows Bridge
Gallows Bridge
Caroline Peckham
Spice ●●●○○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Why choose / reverse harem, Enemies to lovers
- Killer Candy
Killer Candy
Holly Bloom
Spice ●●●○○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Why choose / reverse harem, Enemies to lovers
- F*ck Off: Term Two
F*ck Off: Term Two
Crystal North
Spice ●●●○○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Why choose / reverse harem, Enemies to lovers
- The Death Club
The Death Club
Caroline Peckham
Spice ●●●○○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Why choose / reverse harem, Captive romance
- Unholy Terrors
Unholy Terrors
C.M. Stunich
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Why choose / reverse harem, Enemies to lovers
- White Rose Painted Red
White Rose Painted Red
Elena Lawson
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Why choose / reverse harem, Enemies to lovers
- Endgame Romance
Endgame Romance
C.M. Stunich
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Why choose / reverse harem, Enemies to lovers
- To The End
To The End
J. Bree
Spice ●●●○○Dark ●●●○○
Shared: Why choose / reverse harem, Enemies to lovers
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Questions readers actually ask
What is the spice level of Dukes of Madness?
Dukes of Madness spice level is 3 of 5 (Hot). Open door. The scene stays. Darkness is a separate score: 3 of 5 (Dark).
What are the Dukes of Madness trigger warnings?
Graphic: none flagged. Moderate: Captivity. Minor: Revenge, Crime. Warnings not yet verified against the author's own list. Check it before you start.
Is Dukes of Madness dark romance?
Yes. Dukes of Madness scores 3 of 5 on our darkness scale (Dark). Harm is part of the romance, not a footnote.
What tropes are in Dukes of Madness?
On this shelf Dukes of Madness is filed under Why choose / reverse harem, Captive romance, Enemies to lovers and Revenge romance.
Who is Dukes of Madness for?
For a reader who wants more than one love interest and no choosing. Spice is hot. Darkness is dark. Warnings are not yet verified, so check the author's note first.
What are some books like Dukes of Madness?
Matched on shared tropes and similar spice and darkness: Gallows Bridge by Caroline Peckham; Killer Candy by Holly Bloom; F*ck Off: Term Two by Crystal North; The Death Club by Caroline Peckham; Unholy Terrors by C.M. Stunich; White Rose Painted Red by Elena Lawson. More read-alikes, each with a reason, are on zademasked.com/like/dukes-of-madness.
Is Dukes of Madness a standalone?
No. Dukes of Madness is book 5 of 12 in the Royals of Forsyth University series by Angel Lawson. The series starts with Lords of Pain.
What order should I read the Royals of Forsyth University series in?
1. Lords of Pain; 2. Lords of Wrath; 3. Lords of Mercy; 3.75. Madam of Mayhem (novella); 3.9. Saint Nick (novella); 4. Dukes of Ruin; 4.5. Archduke of Mayhem (novella); 5. Dukes of Madness; 6. Dukes of Peril; 6.5. Merry Mayhem (novella); 7. Princes of Chaos; 8. Princes of Ash; 9. Princes of Legacy; 10. Barons of Decay; 11. Barons of Sorrow; 12. Barons of Torment.
How many books are in the Royals of Forsyth University series?
The Royals of Forsyth University series by Angel Lawson has 12 main books, plus 4 novellas or bonus stories.
What is the Dukes of Madness age rating?
We'd say 18+. Spice sits at 3/5 (hot) and darkness at 3/5 (dark). That's our recommendation, not an official rating, so read the trigger warnings as well.
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