What's Your Type?
Talk nerdy to me and tell me your favorite, fantasy romance sub-genres.
Hello, Hello, Book Monsters!
How’s everything going in your world today? Have you crossed off anything on our Summer Reading Challenge card yet? I have to admit I’m a little behind, but I aim to catch up. I’m actually immersed in a really good book right now in a sub-genre I’d been wanting to explore for forever but had a hard time getting into until now. (More on that in a future post, I promise!)
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Now, back to this book I’m reading. It has me wondering…
What is your favorite type of fantasy romance book? Fantasy is such a broad genre. It encompasses so many exciting ideas and settings. Which is exactly what I love about it, and I’m pretty adventurous about exploring a wide range of stories. But how about you? When settling in with a literary escape, do you tend to reach for the same trusted story setting, or are you inclined to bounce around, trying new story worlds of all different sorts? I mean, I’m really wondering what my Book Monsters enjoy most when it comes to taking a walk on the reading, wild side.
Whew! That was a stretch. I really had to do some keyboard gymnastics to work in that Tom Ellis gif. But it was worth it!
#ihavenoregrets
All this to say, I’ve put together a fun list of all the fantasy romance sub-genres I could think of. I love making lists. I find it a fun way to brainstorm and maybe it will give you some ideas for your next book adventure.
Amanda V Shane’s Fantasy Romance Sub-Genre List:
(Not alphabetical. I mean, come on.)
High / Epic Fantasy
Sword and Sorcery
Urban Fantasy
Dystopian /Post Apocalyptic
Paranormal Romance (shifter, vampire, fae etc)
Historical (either alternative historical setting or our world historical with fantasy elements)
Low Fantasy (our world but with magical elements)
Time Travel
Steampunk
Gaslamp
Cyberpunk
Fairy tale / Folklore Reimaginings
Sci-Fi / Aliens
This is not an exhaustive list. Feel free to add in anything I missed down in comments. And don’t forget to let me know what your favorites are.
Well, that’s all I have on my wee-little mind today, Monsters. Before I sign off, here is the Summer Reading Challenge card again, if you’d like to join in. Here’s the link to my last newsletter with all the info. And be sure to check out my latest book finds down below.
Check out these good looking books to add to your TBR:
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What they want more than anything is a mate... now their hunt is on to find one.
Nobody really ever loved me.
A socially awkward girl that nobody really thought much of.
That all changed when I was rescued by a tribe of dragon shifters that lived up in the mountains.
I suppose it was my fault for being kidnapped in the first place, wandering alone at night, destined to be sold into slavery or worse.
Now I'm being courted, wooed, and loved by three of the most gorgeous, powerful dragons I've ever seen.
But they want something from me that I'm not sure I'm willing to give them.
Till next time, Monsters, I’m wishing you many, magical, reading adventures!
Amanda V Shane
Author of steamy fantasy, outlandish newsletters, and other nonsense
You know I love all things historical--the more ancient the better :-) Haven't read too many romances, but I'm open to suggestions!
Have you read the series of Transfusion? OMG!!!!! I have read the 12 book set not once but twice and may have to read them again. Stephanie Hudson is the author. I read the books out of order the 1st time. Afterlife is the first series. JC Anidnrijski and his Midnight series is excellent.