#romantasy

#romantasy

When Ross released 'Divine Rivals' and 'Ruthless Vows' in 2023, both became New York Times bestsellers, a milestone for Ross after nearly a decade of writing books. 'When I wrote 'Divine Rivals,' it was just a magical experience,' Ross said about the novel she wrote in 2020. 'I hadn't written anything in almost a year. That story literally just poured out of me.'

The romantasy genre has taken off through online communities like BookTok and Bookstagram, with series such as A Court of Thorns and Roses gaining attention.

For those who prefer their magical worlds served with a side of spice, the romantasy genre brims with swoon-worthy escapades in grand castles, mystical forests, and dragon-filled skies.

Azriel, a name associated with the angel of death, saw over 800 baby boys named in 2024, showing the influence of romantasy on baby naming.

"When you're going to a bookish fantasy-themed ball, and this is what you get...A million lives or a million lies?"

Women want something different from their relationships with men. So different that it can only be figured as alien.