pickI‘m ambivalent about the #fatedmates trope. It feels too much like instalove to me—there‘s little to no agency, to say nothing about consent issues.
These books are surprisingly okay despite the mates being fated. There‘s wiggle room for choice and getting to know each other and even some plot. Also, I can mostly ignore the ginormous (hundreds of years) age differences because the characters behave like (cute) adults.
Good comfort #series👍3.5/5
pickNew series! Multiple tropes #fatedmates #monsters #rockband #paranormal #secretlovers #spicy #romance
pickBeen a while since I‘ve read a good Scottish medieval times romance. Total change of pace! This had all the good - from warring Scots to lady of the manor to the guardian ward trope - it‘s a good one with unexpected twists! Worth checking out! #romance #romancelandia #fatedmates
pickThis was a two sitting read for me! Steamy hot start with it being set in a secret sex club where everyone wears masks. Loved the class crossing romance and the character development. My first Eva Leigh and will definitely be reading more! #romance #fatedmates recommendation
First heard this recommended on one of my favorite podcasts #fatedmates - was delighted to find it while browsing the shelves at my local library today. Naturally, I had to check it out!! #romance
pickAccording to Sarah MacLean, this is the first own voices Asian historical and it was pubbed in 2010! That seems unreal, but then most (if not all) of my own HR reading is set in England so...ugh, talk about a reading gap I need to correct!
Anyway, the book is great! The couple is phenomenal. I often struggle with contemporary romance bc the stakes aren't high enough - this book is why! The stakes are literally dynastic! So much angst! Love it!
pickUtterly delightful! I see why this short novel is so beloved. Clever and pitch perfect, I loved it from start to finish! This was a read along for the #fatedmates podcast and I was completely charmed! Can‘t say much more about it, read it and you‘ll see why! #romantsy #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks
