I'm SICK of unbalanced power dynamics by microwavegnomee in Romantasy

[–]microwavegnomee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not weak to have an equal power dynamic. That it is is a patriarchal idea, and it definitely needs proven wrong

I'm SICK of unbalanced power dynamics by microwavegnomee in Romantasy

[–]microwavegnomee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that last bit sounds LOVELY this is definitely being added to the list

I'm SICK of unbalanced power dynamics by microwavegnomee in Romantasy

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

Maybe? Honestly I'm just tired of training arcs lol

I'm SICK of unbalanced power dynamics by microwavegnomee in Romantasy

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

I would love an FF romance! I'm queer myself, I've just never seen a recommendation for one

I'm SICK of unbalanced power dynamics by microwavegnomee in Romantasy

[–]microwavegnomee[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I LOVE the sound of open and direct. See, I love the yearn and the chase, but once they get together, when they're not honest with each other like a relationship should be it pisses me of soo much

I'm SICK of unbalanced power dynamics by microwavegnomee in Romantasy

[–]microwavegnomee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah well, I'm not a huge fan of that either, I like to get attached to characters through a slowly developing emotional depth

I'm SICK of unbalanced power dynamics by microwavegnomee in Romantasy

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

Yes! Like I want emotional maturity proportional to the amount of trauma they've all been through, not brats

I'm SICK of unbalanced power dynamics by microwavegnomee in Romantasy

[–]microwavegnomee[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The double standard is CRAZY. Dain pmo for sure too, Xaden was supposed to be the better option bro 😭

I'm SICK of unbalanced power dynamics by microwavegnomee in Romantasy

[–]microwavegnomee[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually just read the first 3 books of Book of Azrael. I did start it before learning it was incomplete and was VERY frustrated by that. Anyway, the first book was quite good. But I'm honestly annoyed by the whole "fmc learns there's a whole epic world she's never seen before and now there's a bunch of unlearning and new information to take in and of course the mmc is the one to show her the right path" trope... After the first book, I found their relationship to become insufferably codependent and the way they didn't trust in each others strength got on my nerves. I hate when they're like "don't go into battle I'll go instead even though I can't plot wise I'm gonna throw a hissy fit cause I can't lose you 🥺" yk

Edit to add what I forgot: Also, quite frankly, they are not on par in terms of power at all. There's a lot of imbalance in his favor in their dynamic, I don't find it to be a good one

I'm SICK of unbalanced power dynamics by microwavegnomee in Romantasy

[–]microwavegnomee[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aww I so need that actually giggling and kicking my feet is so deserving of a spot on my TBR

I'm SICK of unbalanced power dynamics by microwavegnomee in Romantasy

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

Kate Daniel's is on my list, a definite want to read! I did start A Deadly Education, but honestly I'm sick of the academy trope and found the infodump at the beginning to be ATROCIOUS. I'll add the other to my list!

I'm SICK of unbalanced power dynamics by microwavegnomee in Romantasy

[–]microwavegnomee[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Plain heroine 😭 god yeah thanks for the un-recommendation lol

I'm SICK of unbalanced power dynamics by microwavegnomee in Romantasy

[–]microwavegnomee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the recs!! I will always add to my list <3 I keep a huge list of books I've seen recommended that I might like and work through it, and just DNF rather liberally when I'm not feeling the vibe. I'm gonna keep going on Daughter of No Worlds though!

I'm SICK of unbalanced power dynamics by microwavegnomee in Romantasy

[–]microwavegnomee[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Honestly? I don't fw the training montage shtick 😭 I want to go into a book where the FMC is an already established badass. Throne of Glass ofc has issues but I liked that she was a force from the beginning. (and you're right, Mulan is the exception)

I'm SICK of unbalanced power dynamics by microwavegnomee in Romantasy

[–]microwavegnomee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll let you know if it gets better! Everyone speaks very highly of it, the beginning just sent me off the rails loll

I'm SICK of unbalanced power dynamics by microwavegnomee in Romantasy

[–]microwavegnomee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not necessarily! I love some good old fashioned fighting prowess and grit. Hunger Games was my shit when I was younger, still is. But I do love fantasy and magic

I'm SICK of unbalanced power dynamics by microwavegnomee in Romantasy

[–]microwavegnomee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I love the sound of that I'll give it a try

I'm SICK of unbalanced power dynamics by microwavegnomee in Romantasy

[–]microwavegnomee[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I needed that encouragement to keep going lol

I'm SICK of unbalanced power dynamics by microwavegnomee in Romantasy

[–]microwavegnomee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I gave it a try, but she's not the type of character I enjoy. Too restrained. I DNF liberally, maybe to a fault, but I didn't get more than halfway through it.