WISHLIST
I’m looking for 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 books 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 happily ever after.
GENRES
Romantasy
Cozy romantasy
Dystopian romance
Dark romance
Paranormal romance
Seasonal romance
Speculative rom com
Queer love stories
ELEMENTS AND TROPES
Romance that has heart, between two characters that are unforgettable
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
Small towns that take on a life of their own, full of quirky characters with even quirkier personalities
Academic rivals, sports rivals, or work rivals
Villain gets the girl or ‘we make each other worse’
Supernatural elements, like witches, vampires, werewolves, or grim reapers
Magic systems, especially when the magic has a cost
Mythological creatures: dire wolves, dragons, and monsters
Dark academia and other atmospheric, haunting settings
Adaptations and retellings, especially Austen or Shakespeare
Contemporary romance with speculative elements
Looking to champion
queer and BIPOC creators
across the board
IF I COULD HAVE IT AS A ROMANCE BOOK . . .
Bottoms
Bodies Bodies Bodies
Fargo
My Best Friend’s Wedding
Over the Garden Wall
Phantom of the Opera
Pushing Daisies
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Saltburn
Severance
Sinners
The Witcher