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To be totally addicted to romantasy books?

85 replies

yourethemoon · 14/09/2026 14:44

I know I know, they’re not exactly literary greats.

But I can’t get enough of them. I’m on my fifth romantasy series back to back, I’ve read 19 books in the last 6 weeks! I just eat them up. My partner thinks I should broaden my horizons a bit because, in his words, it’s “fairy porn” without much value.

AIBU?

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runnerducky · 14/09/2026 15:14

Also I work in book publishing and read a tremendous amount for work and leisure across pretty much every genre, and I would never judge someone for liking whatever they like. Book snobbery has no place in my life. There are books for different seasons of life, for different moods, for different purposes, and no one should feel judged for it. I spent a few months reading more obscure and some quite challenging classics that I hadn’t got round to in life yet, and then went on holiday and devoured about 10 sports romance books in a week 🤷‍♀️

BlueFairyBugsBooks · 14/09/2026 15:09

How can it possibly be unreasonable to enjoy a genre of book? You like what you like.
Personally I think most romantasy is shit. So I dont read much of it. But that doesn't mean someone else shouldn't.

runnerducky · 14/09/2026 15:08

Enjoy yourself! I go through binge phases with romantasy too and love every moment.

I think ACOTAR is a good gateway to romantasy for newbies, especially right now as there’s a new one coming out next month. It might not be the best but I certainly think it’s one of the most broadly appealing and accessible.

Throne of Glass is my favourite series of all time but it’s a bit more heavy on the fantasy than the romance (although there’s still plenty of the latter).

I am reading and enjoying One Dark Window at the moment and have the second lined up!

Dr13Hadley · 14/09/2026 15:07

YANBU I discovered them about a year ago starting with ACOTAR and have been devouring them ever since. Last weekend I read Crown Me Dead and Crown Me Yours by Liv Zander within 24 hours. DH and the kids think I’ve abandoned them!! It’s brilliant escapism.

Allmarbleslost · 14/09/2026 14:55

I've been toying with giving romantasy a go. Where would be a good place to start for a romantasy virgin? I've read nothing but psychological thrillers for a very long time and im getting bored!

Lyra87 · 14/09/2026 14:49

Ignore him, he doesn't know what he's missing.
I got through the Massverse catalogue in 6 months I loved it that much.

FrankAbagnalesLies · 14/09/2026 14:49

As long as they aren't negatively impacting your life who cares? Like what you like.

hotmumshit · 14/09/2026 14:48

Reading something is better than not reading, keep on!

But I do judge your tastes sorry 😩😄

Needmorelego · 14/09/2026 14:46

If you enjoy it..... keep reading.
Ignore him.

Justanopinionnothingmore · 14/09/2026 14:45

Who cares what your partner thinks? You are reading and reading is a valuable pass time. Keep it up and enjoy it!