Enemies to lovers in MM romantasy and why I chose not to write it. What is the enemies-to-lovers trope, why does it hit so hard in MM romantasy, what are the best gay enemies-to-lovers fantasy books I’ve read, including danmei, and why did I twist this trope in my own books? ◊ What is enemies … Read more
Danmei about a disabled tyrant and his fish, and my mixed feelings. A transmigration danmei worth picking up. ◊ The premise (from Goodreads):“After Li Yu stays up all night to read an engrossing web novel, he finally falls asleep–only to wake up in the world of the novel itself. And not as himself, but as … Read more
Western MM romantasy: two very different slow burns. Captive Prince and A Taste of Gold and Iron. ◊ Both sit high on MM romance fantasy recommendation lists, and both earned that—up to a point. ◊ Captive Prince (C.S. Pacat) is a genuine classic of MM fantasy romance. The plot is layered and gripping, which is … Read more