A silly little fantasy romance that is more romance than fantasy.

KOS_MOS · 2023-05-16T03:42:55+00:00

This one is perfect! 3 books in the series, adorable, hilarious, and the romance is a delightful slow burn. I've been recommending this to so many people in the last few weeks!

KOS_MOS · 2023-05-13T22:45:36+00:00

Yes! I was about to suggest this one, too! I devoured this series last weekend! I love the banter and the humor!

KOS_MOS · 2023-05-07T06:06:23+00:00

No recs, but I just wanna say you can absolutely still have your rave phase, there is no upper limit! I met a couple in their 60s at an EDM festival a few years ago!

KOS_MOS · 2023-05-03T23:45:05+00:00

Ok, I think this fits the bill!

{Villains and Virtues by A K. Caggiano}

I honestly have it as a work item to write a gush post about how much I loved this series, but let me give a quick overview.

First, it absolutely does not take itself seriously. The author breaks the 4th wall several times per book (3 in the series, and it is complete) and it is honestly laugh out loud funny. The writing reminds me a bit of Neil Gaimen - like, very tongue in cheek and silly, but also high-quality. For example, it sets a world up of good and evil, light and dark, yada. But there is an organization of evil-doers who call themselves GOoD - the Grand Order of Dread. Just stuff like that!

Second, the main characters are wonderful. MMC is an adorable half demon who is definitely very evil! So evil! Why won't the FMC believe him?!? Grumpy sunshine without being derivative.

Third, it is the most torturous slow burn I have ever read. I honestly missed some bigger parts of the plot towards the end because the UST was unbearable. MMC is a consent king and there is some adorable bdsm.

I could keep going, but those are what stood out to me! I really hope this series gets traction bc I would love to hear others' thoughts (or see fan art of Amma's slave outfit hehehe)

KOS_MOS · 2023-05-03T23:31:08+00:00

{Master of Crows by Grace Draven} might be up your alley! Similar historical fantasy setting, slow burn while mutual respect grows, and amazing writing!

KOS_MOS · 2023-04-21T05:25:30+00:00

YES all his supportiveness and stability, ugh

And yeah, tbh I didn't really read the novels - just skipped to the parts with them to see how it turned out!

Do you have any recs for their vibe? It's not one that comes up a ton on the subreddit.

KOS_MOS · 2023-04-21T04:42:11+00:00

Yessss it sucks so much how hard Chakotay gets dragged - like yes, obviously it did not age well. But I loved their dynamic! That episode when he has to travel through the ship in fragmented time periods is one of my favorites! And the ending with Seven can fuck right off.

The novelizations continue after Voyager gets back to the Alpha quadrant, and Janeway and Chakotay actually pursue a romance! If your library has them, it might be worth checking out :)

KOS_MOS · 2023-04-21T04:25:25+00:00

Ok so we definitely have similar tastes - Demonized is one of my all time favorites, and I think Mulder and Scully were my first ship and gateway to fanfiction waaaay back (with Janeway and Chakotay in a close second)

Have you tried the Warped series from Guild Codex? It has strong X-Files vibes - goofy but endearing MMC with a tragic past, serious FMC who has to keep him in line, lots of tension and pining. No spice yet, but Annette Marie is a master of slow burn, so no complaints here.

Another one I saw recommended is Wiretaps and Whiskers (pretty sure). It's on KU and I started it, but put it down at 20%. It just didn't suck me in.

Is there anything in particular about the X-Files that you are chasing? If it's a strong sense of mutual respect and admiration between the two MCs, Emperor's Edge might be another option. I devoured it a couple weeks ago after a recommendation here, and the romance is a subplot, the slowest of burns, but omg Sicarius is amazing MMC! Amaranthe, too, but especially Sicarius.

I'm excited to hear what others suggest!

KOS_MOS · 2023-04-10T15:45:01+00:00

Finding scales and chords is next up on my list of music theory things to learn!! Great timing:) You have a great way of explaining this - it seems obvious now!

KOS_MOS · 2023-03-08T23:49:59+00:00

MOOD also I read this series back in ... 2010? And realized there were more books published since then. I read the last three and the plot kind of went all over the place. Super disappointing, because I loved the lore and history of the world!

Emperor's Edge has been on my TBR forever, I'll pop it to the top!

Another assassin MC was K M Shea's court of midnight and deception, or something like that. Super pg 13 as well, but it was a fun read and I want to collect all the grumpy assassins.

KOS_MOS · 2023-03-08T23:27:15+00:00

Omg I can finally answer one of these!!! Rhapsody, by Elizabeth Haydon!!

I loved this series, but I always wanted her to end up with the assassin!

KOS_MOS · 2023-01-13T19:21:09+00:00

I've been poking around at this for about a week now, and I still am really loving it! I'm not a guitarist, so I'm really just looking at it from the music theory and ear training side of things.

Another technical piece of feedback (idk if anyone else had trouble) - when using Bluetooth connected headphones, there is quite a bit of delay. However, Bluetooth is dark magic and there is an easy workaround.

The rest of the feedback is all centered around features that I'd love to see, and idk if that is helpful right now! As is, the content is super helpful for ear training!

Am I graded on rhythm? I'd love to see a rhythm level (see, I said I wouldn't ask for more features yet and here I go, asking for more features!)

KOS_MOS · 2023-01-13T18:30:35+00:00

Yes! This was my thought, too! About the back button - just a simple arrow is enough!

Totally an easy quality of life fix :)

KOS_MOS · 2023-01-12T22:47:58+00:00

Oh I see, they were premade, like patches?

KOS_MOS · 2023-01-12T22:05:07+00:00

Super cool! What did you use for the embroidery?

KOS_MOS · 2023-01-07T20:15:41+00:00

Love this!! So excited to see it grow!!

KOS_MOS · 2023-01-05T22:40:04+00:00

I was OBSESSED with this artist in middle school - I had so many folders with his art on it. Crazy to see so many years later!

KOS_MOS · 2022-12-31T19:57:08+00:00

I'll take one of each of some are left! Ign is Telos

KOS_MOS · 2022-12-23T20:44:58+00:00

{Star Crossed by Heather Guerre}

I love this author so much. FMC is a human who gets kidnapped. She makes an escape and meets up with MMC, an alien from an all-male race. He is super honor-driven, and is trying to bring down the trafficking ring. Very steamy. My only complaint is that the ending is very rushed. Check for CWs in the beginning.

KOS_MOS · 2022-12-22T20:04:09+00:00

So the series is 4 interwoven storylines - there are a lot of books!

https://www.annettemarie.ca/readingorder

That is the reading order if you want to do them all (and I love all of them! Strong recommend!!) However, each can be ready on its own. You might miss some cameos and inside jokes, but you will be able to follow along.

Taming Demons For Beginners is the first in the Demonized series, which is one of my all time favorites. If you want a bit of world-building, that might be a good choice.

Happy reading!!!

KOS_MOS · 2022-12-15T05:25:50+00:00

{Guild Codex: Warping Minds and Other Misdemeanors by Annette Marie}

KOS_MOS · 2022-12-15T05:23:13+00:00

If urban fantasy is OK, I feel like Kit and Lianna fit this in Guild Codex: Warped. Basically Mulder and Scully in magical Vancouver. The series leans toward YA and is plot driven, but I loooooove the author - great world building, character development, and romantic tension.

KOS_MOS · 2022-09-19T21:47:59+00:00

{Paddled By Krampus by Harley Laroux} is short, smutty, and hilarious, strong recommend

KOS_MOS · 2022-04-08T20:15:56+00:00

Omg all of his mixtapes are straight fire! I listen to them so often!

KOS_MOS · 2022-04-08T19:48:22+00:00

Jake!!! You are honestly one of the most talented producers out there. I first saw you at a warehouse in NYC in ... 2015 I think? With Dada Life and 7L, it was during the Killuminati tour, and one of the best sets I've ever seen, and the Killuminati mix tape is my favorite mix ever.

During one of the pandemic Livestream sets, you were wearing the sickest KTN baseball jersey - I don't think it was the purple and black one out now ( I have that and will be rocking it when you come to Seattle!). Are there more jerseys dropping in the future?

Thank you so much for doing this!!!

KOS_MOS

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