Romantasy Reviews & Beyond

An Intro to Monster Romance Books: Monster romance books has taken booktok by storm. From Ice Planet Barbarians gaining mainstream popularity, to booktokers recommending many monster romance books, it’s safe to say the subgenre is here to stay. I’m a bookstagrammer with a main focus on monster and alien romances. Therefore, I read a lot… Read more: Spicy Monster Romance Books: My Top 3 Recommendations

The Heiress and the Orc, the second book in Finley Fenn’s Orc Sworn series, follows Ella, a wealthy heiress facing pressure to marry, and her rekindled friendship with Natt the orc. A mix of romance and fantasy, this spicy monster romance is a hit for all!

Reign by May Sage is a sci-fi romance that disappoints with one-dimensional characters and a choppy plot. While the world-building hints at interesting ideas, the execution falters due to inconsistent pacing and excessive miscommunication. Despite a promising audiobook narration, the story ultimately fails to deliver a captivating experience.

Ali Hazelwood’s “Bride” is a 5-star paranormal romance with engaging dialogue and memorable characters. The main characters, Misery and Lowe, have a believable and swoon-worthy relationship. Ali Hazelwood’s distinctive style and humor shine, making it a must-read.

I was smiling ear to ear the whole time I read Strange Love. How could you not with a talking dog and a cinnamon roll alien? There’s minimal darkness which makes for a great palate cleanser. However, there’s death of third party characters. They are basically background characters so bye-bye I guess. There’s also a scene of Zylar taking a fat rip on his bong. #VapeNaysh It’s part of the plan to take down the villain. But man, if taking a massive rip was how I had to contribute to taking out the big bad, I would be a natural hero. Also, the plot is easy to follow and doesn’t take too much concentration. The plot reminds me of an Ice Planet Barbarians book except with higher stakes.