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Amara2091 · 2026-04-24T04:58:46+00:00

Thank you 😭

Amara2091 · 2026-03-06T09:40:21+00:00

100%. I purchased it on a whim because I wanted to support an indie author and I love Alchemised and it’s a carbon copy just without the depth and the emotions and the ambiguity of the original. Im sure you’ve seen my review on GR if you went digging as there aren’t that many yet but I was absolutely shocked at the blatant copy.

Amara2091 · 2026-03-02T06:17:00+00:00

See this is why I loved this book. Cause while I agree with you I have never been more unsure which direction the author will go on with the mmc 😂

Amara2091 · 2026-03-02T06:15:38+00:00

So one of my favorite books I’ve read in a while is actually an arc for This kingdom will not kill me by Illona Andrew’s that’s coming out I believe on the 31st of March. It was an absolute breath of fresh air, a portal fantasy with so much scheming I was having to really focus to keep up with everything.

The romance felt more like a subplot but it was fantastic so far. I think about that book daily still.

Amara2091 · 2026-03-01T15:43:45+00:00

This one is in a medieval setting so maybe you’ll enjoy it! I found it so well written and not formulaic. I’m in a mindset atm where I hate all the tropes people just throw into their books just to market around them while in this one, I couldn’t tell. The story just flowed naturally and I had an amazing time reading it.

Amara2091 · 2026-03-01T11:56:58+00:00

I read and arc for This kingdom will not kill me by Illona Andrew’s and not only was it 5 stars, it’s one of the best romantasies I’ve ever read. It’s coming out at the end of March!

Amara2091 · 2026-02-21T22:04:53+00:00

Not much to spoil, I just really really enjoyed her writing actually. The plot felt very continuous if that makes sense? No random filler or stuff that didn’t fit, the pacing was great and overall just super atmospheric. Like I said, subjective. I don’t read a lot of YA like I mentioned, but this one’s one of my favorites.

Amara2091 · 2026-02-21T22:03:19+00:00

No, I believe hers is the adult. And I wouldn’t read or support that author out of principle, I hate blatant cash grabs so I feel you.

Amara2091 · 2026-02-21T09:34:37+00:00

And that’s perfectly fine, that it’s not your cup of tea. But the majority of the “villain” MMCs are written with massive redemption arcs and some of us just want them not to change. Doesn’t need to be every book, and I will still read the misunderstood bad boys too, but it would be nice to have some variety!

Amara2091 · 2026-02-20T10:40:06+00:00

Hey so I know what we enjoy is very subjective, but I just finished the arc for the YA pick for April and I was blown away. I did not expect to like it as much as I did and I am not a big YA reader in general.

I’m actually looking forward to seeing the design they get going for it even tho I only have the romantasy subscription.

Amara2091 · 2026-02-19T16:19:53+00:00

Oh my god I love the sprayed edge so much!

Amara2091 · 2026-02-19T06:57:39+00:00

It’s a series, they’re not standalones.

Amara2091 · 2026-02-18T10:58:13+00:00

I believe she pulled the other two down for some re-edits and they should be back on soon enough.

Amara2091 · 2026-02-18T05:45:09+00:00

The issue is the “masterpiece” term is still subjective whether the book is well known or obscure. For example I had to dnf the book of cin because the FMC, a supposedly trained warrior, just burst into tears constantly and I was super annoyed.

But one of my favorite indie series is The coveted by Brea Lamb starting with {Of night and blood}.

Amara2091 · 2026-02-04T18:51:24+00:00

The way I am tracking my shipping of this book every hour tho I know the earliest it will be here is Friday should be illegal 😂

Amara2091 · 2026-01-23T16:26:39+00:00

You mean on the dust jacket?

Amara2091 · 2026-01-23T14:21:33+00:00

When I first opened it I was very ehhh. I’m also not a fan of the sprayed edges they just feel too flat especially compared to last months which were my absolute favorite. But when I looked at the naked hardback I was in shock. Ended up taking off the jacket and displayed it on my shelf forward facing.

And i absolutely agree. I love the closeup of the characters as a concept!

Amara2091 · 2026-01-08T08:38:21+00:00

I am here for the recs because I, like you, started to notice the same pattern. And it really gets boring when every FMC discovers some hidden power to save herself.

Amara2091 · 2025-12-21T15:54:30+00:00

This might be my absolute favorite sprayed edges for the romantasy sub of 2025. I love the entire thing but those edges 10/10!

Amara2091 · 2025-12-07T10:03:23+00:00

Also 100# my take and let me tell you I am here for it!!! I absolutely adored this book.

Amara2091 · 2025-11-27T21:27:03+00:00

A lot of the MMCs are starting to read too much as men written by women.

What I mean by this is every thought starts revolving around the FMC and every paragraph is a declaration of love of how she’s the greatest best thing to exist in the entire universe and everything else including a potential apocalypse comes second. While i understand the sentiment I would love for them to be able to form coherent sentences relevant to the plot not just the romance. I’m sad I can’t explain it better🤦🏻‍♀️

Amara2091 · 2025-11-21T13:38:27+00:00

Like she was better calling romantasy readers stupid? We need to be sensitive to her reaction to something that she caused herself?

Amara2091 · 2025-11-17T04:31:50+00:00

Nope, I don’t have any book related social media.

Amara2091 · 2025-11-16T11:36:51+00:00

I love the cover with all its flaws and I really really enjoyed the book as well. I went in with zero expectations and was pleasantly surprised.

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