WISHLIST
I’m drawn to books that burst with human emotion, that are written in a distinct voice and feature a cast of characters who stick with me long after the final page.
I’m looking for stories that are tropey or fresh, that can’t be put down and demand to be read long into the night.
Above all, I’m looking for books that take me on an extraordinary journey of romance, with love that is complicated, to be continued, or happy ever after.
GENRES
Romantasy
Cozy romantasy
Dark romance
Paranormal romance
Sports romance
Contemporary romance
Queer love stories
ELEMENTS AND TROPES
Enemies-to-lovers, especially when rooted in true, deep hatred or passion that could scorch the earth
Fake dating featuring an over-the-top premise or a borderline ridiculous setup—I love to suspend my disbelief!
Books about books, featuring writers, editors, and booksellers
Academic rivals, sports rivals, or work rivals
Villain gets the girl or ‘we make each other worse’
All things supernatural, especially witches, vampires, or werewolves
Magic systems and mythological creatures, including dire wolves, dragons, or monsters
Dark academia and other high-pressure, atmospheric settings
Adaptations and retellings, especially Austen or Shakespeare
Contemporary romance with speculative elements
IF I COULD HAVE IT AS A ROMANCE . . .
Bottoms
Bodies Bodies Bodies
Fargo
My Best Friend’s Wedding
Over the Garden Wall
Pushing Daisies
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Saltburn
Severance
Sinners