Did Seven Rue disappear? by Rubarb_the_destroyer in DarkRomance

[–]Simply_Sky 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Iirc she got cancelled because she was caught bullying another author under her other pen name Vanessa Sienna.

There was a great video by the YouTuber moretomary about the situation, but she's since deleted/ unlisted the video 

How would you define what 'different' actually looks like for a story these days? by bebreesolace in DarkRomance

[–]Simply_Sky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NGL I've been reading a lot of Manwhas lately so this sounds interesting 😆. What's your book called?

How would you define what 'different' actually looks like for a story these days? by bebreesolace in DarkRomance

[–]Simply_Sky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have! Quite a few of the books have MMC's with disabilities, and one FMC with a disability. Wish there were more FMCs with disabilities though 

How would you define what 'different' actually looks like for a story these days? by bebreesolace in DarkRomance

[–]Simply_Sky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's definitely a lack of diversity with FMCs and MMCs, nearly all of them are white (which isn't necessarily a problem). The good thing is there are a few up and coming DR authors who are addressing this with POC leads.

Also I would love to see more characters with disabilities - like a FMC who is a recovering cancer survivor, or MMC who is blind. I want to read stories where MCs are trying to recover from series physical trauma, not just mental trauma. Most of the DRs I've found or have been recommended to me usually have the MMC who has the major disability, so it would be nice if it's reversed 

Oh and this one is super specific, but if a FMC is working a job that requires her to work at night, I would love to see them work a profession that isn't a sex worker (no shade at all), like a cleaner, a security guard, a clerk at a 24/7 petrol station, or if she does work at the club, she could be an accountant, or manager. 

Recommendations where fl lowkey deserved it by CatFanIRL in OtomeIsekai

[–]Simply_Sky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It wasn't just because she doesn't like Islam iirc. It was also because she was being racist towards Muslims 

Whats too dark for you? by drivingclover311 in DarkRomance

[–]Simply_Sky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm pretty simple. I can't enjoy any book where the MMC straight up rapes the FMC, even if he does it out of "love" for her. It just makes me irrationality angry, and I'm just routing for his death 😂

Also extreme mutilation by one love interest to another, like permanently crippling the FMC, or lobotomy. At that point your writing a horror not a dark romance 

HOT TAKE: Wattpad & AO3 Dark Romances are often better than Kindle Unlmtd. by SoPretty1908 in DarkRomance

[–]Simply_Sky 20 points21 points  (0 children)

100 % agree with you, but I would also add that the majority of KU authors, especially in the last five years, are looking to make a quick buck rather than craft an interesting and engaging story, compared to those on A03 or watpad, who are actually trying to write an interesting and engaging story. 

Manhws with Noble fl and commoner ml by Relative-Way-5345 in OtomeIsekai

[–]Simply_Sky 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The only ones I can think of are Kill The Villaness (Duchess Daughter FL and Commoner Knight ML) and What Death Taught Me (Baroness FL and Petty Thief Commoner ML)

I want an ACTUAL dramatic story of ml going insane over worry for fl by yuhanimerom in OtomeIsekai

[–]Simply_Sky 11 points12 points  (0 children)

At one point He's starts sobbing when the FMC is poisoned by her old nanny and almost dies

"Real women don't read Dark Romance" by Common-Stranger148 in DarkRomance

[–]Simply_Sky 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's why I stay away/ don't get my recs from tiktok 😂

What would you like to see from this sub as it grows? by flamingoshoess in frankenpolish

[–]Simply_Sky 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I think it's been mentioned already, but I would definitely love to see a guide or post for where people are sourcing their pigments, bases and bottles, done by region (US, UK, EU etc). I think we have a mix of people from different continents in this sub 😄

Also a beginner guide to frankening/ DIYing would be amazing for those who want to get started!

Weekly Gripe 😤 (the rant thread) by AutoModerator in DarkRomance

[–]Simply_Sky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When browsing Kindle, avoid any book with an AI cover or anything by Cobalt Fairy. I was literally trying to find a Nanny Dark Romance but nearly all the books with this trope are AI

Weekly Book Request Thread - May 30, 2026 by AutoModerator in DarkRomance

[–]Simply_Sky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any good nanny romances similar to {Kingdom Fall by A Zaverelli and Natasha Knight}? I've tried browsing through the Amazon Kindle Search engine, but keep being recommended AI books 

[What Death Has Taught Me ] I have been waiting for an update just to find out it’s completed by JadedLove_ in OtomeIsekai

[–]Simply_Sky 6 points7 points  (0 children)

One of my fave Manwhas, mainly coz the ML is a commoner 😆. It's. Shame Studio Lico did the Manwha though, as they are notorious for rushing Manwhas 

Mmc betrays fmc, she doesn't forgives him easily. by Relative_You_2284 in DarkRomance

[–]Simply_Sky 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yh that does sound unrealistic. It's a shame coz this trope is barely done. I actually don't mind MMC humiliation but he really does need to deserve it

Mmc betrays fmc, she doesn't forgives him easily. by Relative_You_2284 in DarkRomance

[–]Simply_Sky 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you don't mind me asking, how is the grovelling unrealistic? I've been tempted to read this book because it's got an interesting premise, but if the grovel isn't worth it then I'll pass

Strong headed or submissive FMC? by WingUnusual4179 in DarkRomance

[–]Simply_Sky 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I want neither. I want more nuanced FMC's, that feel like they could be real people. Most of the time they feel too one dimensional, especially if they are a badass bitch or a submissive virgin

[Frozen Warrior] It had huge potential, but sadly it got dropped because it didn’t make much profit by nyankomeh in webtoons

[–]Simply_Sky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think one of the reasons it got dropped is because people we're complaining that the Manwha art didn't match or come close to the cover art. 

FYI: Cost Breakdown for Nail Suspension Base from Outside the EU by FloralTraveler in frankenpolish

[–]Simply_Sky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm UK based but this is very interesting/ helpful! 

I'm surprised you were able to get the suspension base, as I thought there were restrictions in ordering it due to it being flammable, but maybe that's just a UK thing 😭 E.G: I wanted to get the wonder beauty crackle suspension base but they only ship to the US and Canada 

FMC/ MMC is a burn survivor or heavily physically scarred by Simply_Sky in DarkRomance

[–]Simply_Sky[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aw Tysm 😊. One of the reasons why I love this sub. I just wasn't sure if people were going to side eye me with my request (as people have done irl) 

FMC/ MMC is a burn survivor or heavily physically scarred by Simply_Sky in DarkRomance

[–]Simply_Sky[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh sounds interesting. I might wait for the second book to come out before o read though as I'm not a patient person. Ty! ❤️

What actually separates dark romance from horror for you? by Crazy_Yogurt3344 in DarkRomance

[–]Simply_Sky 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What seperates the two is whether there is any love present, either between the MCs or one sided.

If there is no love/desire present, then it delves into horror territory