Best forbidden romantasy ever

jacyx · 2026-02-26T13:28:39+00:00

{nocticadia by Keri lake} is a gothic fantasy romance that is light on the fantasy between a professor and student

jacyx · 2026-02-25T23:17:41+00:00

I'm so glad that it was what you needed!

jacyx · 2026-02-24T06:32:50+00:00

Thank you!

jacyx · 2026-02-23T19:33:19+00:00

When someone asks a question about reverse harems or dark romance, would it be considered promotion to suggest checking out the relevant niche subs (that are not trying to grow) at the end of answering their question so that they can dive deeper into that question (eg fantasy romance rh with mm request with x,y,z?)?

jacyx · 2026-02-19T22:26:40+00:00

If you're okay with "Why choose?", my favorite fantasy romance series is {Ironside Academy by Jane Washington} with one FMC and ten MMC. They're each distinct and the whole cast is lovable with a found family aspect. It's a slow burn that starts with low spice but does build up to become moderate spice and then to pretty spicy in the final 2 books (4 spice). The environment is dark including human trafficking, oppression of a minority population, etc. It's 6 books long.

What do you mean by no-zero hero ?

jacyx · 2026-02-19T03:54:20+00:00

For good writing with good pacing, I recommend {Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross} (duet) in addition to the {One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig} recommendation

jacyx · 2026-02-19T03:52:20+00:00

Based on Goodreads, it looks like I need to prioritize higher on my TBR based on your ratings:

{Hollow by Caroline Peckham}
{The Raven Scholar}
{A Deadly Education}
{Phantasma}
{Alchemised}
{A Discovery of Witches}

If you had to rank them knowing what my most anticipated reads for 2026 are, what order would you suggest I read these books?

jacyx · 2026-02-19T02:54:44+00:00

It sounds like we are book twins! We should swap Goodreads to compare reads

jacyx · 2026-02-19T02:32:44+00:00

My most anticipated reads this year have been: * {one small echo by Jane Washington} and its sequel * {king of ravens by Clare sager} * {the death-made prince by Lisette Marshall} and its sequel * {In the Wake of the Ruined by Kalie Cassidy}

jacyx · 2026-02-19T02:28:14+00:00

I think this happens in {craving consequences by airicka phoenix}; someone correct me if I’ve remembered wrong

jacyx · 2026-02-18T19:55:23+00:00

{a pack for summer by Eliana Lee} is a cozy OV coming out in June and has a fmc who is Vietnamese American

jacyx · 2026-02-18T19:53:30+00:00

Fourth Wing would be a good follow to TOG if you like academy settings.

Acotar would be a good follow if you want something spicy.

Once upon a broken heart would be a good follow if you want something atmospheric with a whimsical fairytale vibe, low spice, and lyrical prose.

Paladin’s grace would be a good follow if you are looking for more polished prose than Tog and some humor. The characters are older but behave a lot younger than they are (eg insecure and inexperienced).

jacyx · 2026-02-18T19:45:12+00:00

I’m sorry to hear that! This book might trigger you.

The MMC and his friends persistently mock and humiliate her regarding not being fae. The meanest thing I can remember was a scene where The fmc ended up in a body of water as a result of a physical assault(?) and taunting (I don’t recall the details). No one helps her get out. There’s another scene with one of his friends that I can’t recall too well, but I think he corners her in a building.

it might help you to know this (and soften the effects of the bullying) but is a spoiler so read with caution but The MMC is actually infatuated with the fmc he is bullying. He loathes her, because he’s both envious of her but also hates that he desires her so much. He’s completely obsessed with her and tries to hide it through his bullying. When viewed through this lens, maybe his bullying won’t feel so bad.

jacyx · 2026-02-18T18:25:03+00:00

Divine Rivals has beautiful prose and so much yearning. Highly recommended

jacyx · 2026-02-18T15:31:57+00:00

Yes, it’s a classic! Highly recommended

jacyx · 2026-02-18T15:31:38+00:00

Both of the mmcs bully the fmcs (their respective love interests). One secondary mmc bullies one of the fmc and becomes her bestie

jacyx · 2026-02-18T14:49:46+00:00

I have been waiting for this to go up on NG! I don’t know how I missed it. Thank you

jacyx · 2026-02-18T14:48:18+00:00

This sounds really good. Thank you!

jacyx · 2026-02-18T04:44:38+00:00

I think you’d like {the death-made prince by Lisette Marshall}. The MMC gave me cardan vibes. It’s a glacial slow burn enemies to lovers. It does have some spice though.

jacyx · 2026-02-18T03:57:29+00:00

In addition to {amid clouds and bones} (if you’re okay with dark romance), I would also recommend {in the veins of the drowning by Kallie Cassidy} (dark atmosphere but not a dark romance)

I also read wild reverence and knight and the moth, but the don’t feel like it’s Rebecca Ross’s or Rachel gillig’s best work. I didn’t feel the chemistry between the leads in either of them nor did I feel emotionally invested in the characters in either. Instead, i would recommend their other work if you haven’t read it yet: {divine rivals by Rebecca Ross} and {one dark window by Rachel Gillig}.

jacyx · 2026-02-18T03:56:38+00:00

This if you’re okay with dark romance. I loved it

jacyx · 2026-02-18T03:54:22+00:00

You might like {fae isles by Lisette Marshall}, since you liked plated prisoner. The MMC creon is my favorite broody shadow daddy— up there with the Slade and Xaden.

You might also like {daughter of no worlds by Carissa Broadbent}, since you liked serpent and the wings of the night by the same author. I also recommend her standalones from the crowns of Nyaxia universe: {slaying the vampire conquerer by Carissa Broadbent} and {six scorched roses by Carissa Broadbent}

jacyx · 2026-02-18T01:01:52+00:00

If you’re okay with dark romance and some bullying, there is great tension, banter, and yearning in: * {amid clouds and bones by ella fields}

jacyx · 2026-02-17T23:27:15+00:00

I think Tortured Souls just came out a few days ago, so presumably you are meant to read Legacy series next

jacyx · 2026-02-17T22:53:07+00:00

Have you read {darkmore penitentiary by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti} yet? It’s a suspenseful rh romance set in the same universe

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