r/Romantasy

I see so many people didn’t like this book or hate Nesta.. I was worried to start it but it turned out to be my favorite book out of all of them. I don’t understand the people who say this changed their opinion on Rhysand either.. this book was amazing and I still love Rhysand. I loved Nesta’s journey and the girl power / friendship. I felt like this book outside of the others showed more of friendship, girl power, strength and growth compared to the others? Maybe they were too focused on Feyre & Rhys? Hot take?

Oh hi! I have a VERY specific book recommandation demand. 📖⚔️

I would loooooove to catch a book with those requirements. Does it exist??!

* A standalone, duology or trilogy (I don’t have the mental space for a bigger serie)

* A romantasy/fantasy romance

* MMC is hot, tall, a shadow daddy AND a golden retriever at the same time (like so dark but so fun)

* FMC ISN’T a hopeless peasant girl who mysteriously discovers she’s the only one who can save the world

* FMC is older than 24 y/o

* Enemies to lovers

* With some spice

🌹 As reference / some of the things I like :

I absoluuuuuutely love Maxantarius Farlione. I’m literally trying to find someone like him. Or like Aether {Esprithean Trilogy}. I like Slade, but dnf the last book. Obvious fan of Kingfisher. Loved almost every Keri Lake books.

Let me know if you have something in mind!!!! 🫰

So as the title says, about to dnf A court of Wings and Ruin.

I want to love it. Or like it even. I really really do. But I hate how the book focuses so much on telling me what is happening, and not showing me.

Just finished chapter 68 and it’s bugging me. I loved how the Ourobouros has been this mysterious object in the book, how much impact it should have. Bit now… The whole retrieval AND going through looking into it AND the learning of what it means AND the handing over the mirror is all just cramped in these little few pages. It is like quickly telling me what happened, and getting on with the day. Not letting me experience what Feyre experienced.

Ugh, I am so bummed. I have had this feeling more often in the series, but this moment just feels so strong. Thinking about dnf this one.

Has anyone gone through the same with this book?

Okay i NEED to talk about this idk why. The poison daughter by Sheila Masteron had a great plot..but the romance disappointed me.

I don't rlly have spoilers in this post but it could throw people off from reading it so beware.

The ending?!? AMAZING! No notes and i was truly happy in the ending.

But WHY was it so lustful??? Literally all of henry's POVs (until the last 20%) were "oh her cleavage and her body i just want to take her to bed"

I mean come on? I felt disappointed that it seemed to be all he cared about. Maybe i'm picky but i want YEARNINGGG i want LOVEEE. Especially when romance is meant to be one of the main plot points yk???

Idk maybe im overthinking it but tik tok really hyped this up for me and im disappointed by booktok YET AGAIN!

Ok so, I want ALIEN romance novels. Are there any? Gender doesn't matter to me, I just want some romance and aliens! Preferably the human and alien falling in love, or even two aliens!

Lord, >!Poppy is still in stasis!<. I am boooored to death will this go on another 1000 pages or will actually anything happen? Should I keep going. I loved Fall of Wrath and Ruin so much so I am trying to push through because of the alleged crossover but Jennifer is trying me with these hundreds of pages about Poppy‘s stasis 😭🤣 will more plot happen? A simple yes would be enough. Please no spoilers

I just read fairydale and I’m absolutely obsessed!!! Can someone recommend me some books similar? I love the split timeline vibe

Again...I'm tired of ACOTAR normie fans (not the ACOTAR critical readers who call out the flawed writing on Tumblr, yall are the real ones, especially on r/Acotar I appreciate all the smart fellas who participate on critical tuesday!)

But the normies man...on TikTok and Instagram with the audacity to say Rhysand is a "feminist icon", "book husband" "everyone else is a copy" WHEN Rhysand is a COPY of Daemon Sadi, a terrible Walmart Version of him (yes i agree with these words i read other Redditors say because oh the rabbit hole is deep DEEP)

Feminist where Sarah? When Rhysand SA, drugged, he legitimately ROOFIED a 19 year old Feyre , Mr. 500 year old high lord who's apparently "still allowed to make mistakes" because he's the authors baby girl...

He twisted Feyre arm forcing her into a bargain and compromised Feyre morality so bad she loved becoming a villain and hurting so many innocent people book 1 Feyre would hate book 5 tradwife privileged Feyre.

HOW can NO ONE see the Stockholm Syndrome... beyond me.

"I never wanted to be a High Lord breeding Lady!" At 21 proceeds to do just that, walking proudly among her oppressed court because she got a "baby smell" to her....ignoring how Cassian could be disembolewed but a C section??? HELL NO, RhySAnd Feminist king will hide the dangers of her pregnancy to her and ofc 0 accountability, he still the book HUSBAND mind you HUSBAND. Xaden is "childish" so he gotta be a mere "book boyfriend"

BYE

XADEN would NEVER do the horrible assault on Violet Rhysand did on Feyre UTM or whatevet that parade he did in the Hewn City even after while trying to distract Mor father, wtf was that???, would never inpregnate her and put her in so much danger for laughs abd giggles.

And i am supposed to think a toxic 500 year old male who did all that is better that 23 year old Xaden?

ACOTAR and Rhysand fangirls need a SERIOUS wake up call cause no way at your OLD age and reading ALL THESE BOOKS you STILL THINK Rhysand is the blueprint or the ideal husband...DELUSIONAL

Xaden >>>>>>>>>>>>>

And I'm serious. Again, I'm tired of ACOTAR fans trying to crucify me because i don't kiss the ground SJM walks on and as a new reader i don't fall for 2020 booktok propaganda. It's 2026 people ARE SMARTER trust me, especially about the books they pick and prefer 🙄 Nesta book exposed SJM writing and Rhysand for what it is, bad.

Xaden would never. Period.

And like genuinely asking here...WHY , just why would you think Rhysand is remotely better, HOW /gen

I just read the forbidden game series by LJ Smith and I’m an absolute emotional wreck. Julian (elf/fae being, snarky, sadistic and uncaring, otherworldly, acts like a cat with a mouse… but turns out to have the most selfless and gentle heart under the trauma) absolutely got me addicted. for people who have read this trilogy, are there any books with a character like that, who actually gets the girl?

I realize everyone’s library is different but preferably one you found at your local library or on hoopla. I’m a fan of both light-hearted and dark romance. Also, not afraid of something cheesy if it was fun! So, hit me up with anything (besides YA).

I can’t get into this one. Same with the first one but I’m pushing through. I’m starting to not like Celaena’s personality and I think she’s cruel to Dorian. I’ve read some spoilers so I know Rowan enters the chat and everyone loves him, but still, I don’t like it. She also seems so immature. I read Acotar and Feyre was only 19 but somehow seemed older so I didn’t mind.

Also, I’m so over the stories where the first “love” isn’t the one. It’s the second or third. At this point, it’s so common that it’s expected. It’s a “twist” I’m starting to really hate. Anyone else?

Looking for recs of werewolf books but also open to other shifter types 😻 also so down if it’s human / shifter mix… any era, older books or newer releases

I have already read quite a bit but also feel like there’s so much I haven’t read!!! some of which may count as more paranormal romance but I love more fantasy settings as well, so suggestions falling under either umbrella are so appreciated <3

I have no triggers, I like dark books and ones that are lighter. Some favs & recent good reads:

- Patricia Briggs Mercy Thompson & Alpha/Omega

- Aine by Invi Wright

- The King series by Eris Belmont

- Bitten by Kelley Armstrong (perhaps all time fav)

I can't remember the name of the book.

she's basically a priestess in training or princess. I cant remember exactly but I just remember no one has seen her face. She's forced to hide her face under a veil. the castle she lives in is raided and the queen is killed in front of her. she escapes and lives in a forest near where the shifter city is. the king is strong and can shift in to several things including a sea serpent. they find her and she runs but they catch her. they bring her back to their city and they have a system where they don't use money they just get assigned jobs and anything they need they're given. I also remember that if 2 beings are mates or compatible they get a black swirl on their chest. Does anyone know the name of this book?