Not Another Heroine

You know when you're hungry and the only thing available is a gas station sandwich that's a few days old but somehow still has some flavor? So you finish it and you feel less hungry but somewhat disappointed with your life choices. That's how we feel about this book.The writing is fine, there's some semblance of a plot, and the cool background details are engaging, but the characters are unlikeable mostly due to their immaturity. Stick around for the fun music references but maybe wait until the title pops up on Libby to start reading.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/201627074-not-another-love-songRating: 3Spice: 4Genre: ContemporarySub-genre: more romance than plotHeroine: The Diamond, The DowntroddenHero: Billionaire, Walking Red FlagTropes: slow burn, enemies to loversOther books mentioned in this episode: Forget Me Not by Julie Sotohttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61618737-forget-me-not

Sincerely Yours is a gender-swapped Dramione retelling of You've Got Mail. Hidden identities, letter writing, self-growth - all wrapped into a tidy novella. This is a perfect introduction to fanfiction if you're not a die-hard HP fan and tomes like Manacled are a little intimidating. https://archiveofourown.org/works/48211207/chapters/121579090 Other books mentioned in this episode:Forget Me Not by Julie Sotohttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61618737-forget-me-not?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=24LFYmEpAo&rank=1 Divine Rivals by Rebecca Rosshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60784546-divine-rivals?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_13All things Ali Hazelwoodhttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21098177.Ali_Hazelwood

Wish fulfillment is what the story feels like and there ain't nothing wrong with that, except when:a mustache-twirling villain hijacks the plot (at least it was exciting);the MCs have a taste for exhibitionism but awful timing; and,the heroine is an inconsistent idiot. We finished it (shocking considering how many issues we found in the overall design), but we highly recommend skipping this pod read in favor of some of the author's fanfiction. (You can find her on AO3 under LovesBitca8) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/201627074-not-another-love-songhttps://archiveofourown.org/users/LovesBitca8/pseuds/LovesBitca8Rating: 3Spice: 4Genre: ContemporarySub-genre: more romance than plotHeroine: The Diamond, The DowntroddenHero: Billionaire, Walking Red FlagTropes: slow burn, enemies to lovers

Type A heroine, flipped gender roles, fake dating. Can you tell it's Katie's pick this week? This was a surprisingly good, clean romance. Katie consumed it via audiobook but believes it can stand alone in either format. Whether you're an avid contemporary romance consumer or you're interested in dabbling in the genre, this is a perfect little cream puff of a book.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58724801-the-bodyguard?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=8I6R9pmgIQ&rank=1Other books mentioned in this episode: The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwoodhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56732449-the-love-hypothesis?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=szAk2MTyyt&rank=1The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedyhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123255391-the-graham-effect?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_17Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love by isthisselfcarehttps://archiveofourown.org/works/34500952/chapters/85870804

The OG of dragon stories and science fiction (yes, it's both), Anne McCaffrey wrote Dragonflight almost 60 years ago. If you're a Fourth Wing fan, you'll recognize many (sometimes alarmingly) similarities between this book and its modern counterpart. Our heroine, Lessa, is gritty, clever, and ruthless - the only issue is we didn't get enough of her. A perspective switch a third of the way through the plot hijacks what could've been a solid romantasy.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61975.Dragonflight?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=1dVggNUtlb&rank=1

Under the Star of Paris is a very clean, slow-burning, contemporary romance published in the 1950s - for today's reader, the cultural norms and gender roles are so dated, this feels like a historical. Take it as a palate cleanser - easy to read in a few hours on a rainy day. Also, a very believable, not toxic love triangle will keep you guessing the whole book.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3343881-under-the-stars-of-parisOther books mentioned in this episode:Lady Avery and The False Butler by Sofi Laportehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123238138-lady-avery-and-the-false-butler?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_24Blackmoore by Julianne Donaldsonhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15795628-blackmoore?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=84DaFReATJ&rank=1How to Marry a Millionairehttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0045891/

It's time for the mating flight. Yes, readers, remember Fourth Wing's cringey dragon sex? Here's the original. This is where the book started to lose us as it quickly shifts into F'lar's perspective.---------The OG of dragon stories and science fiction (yes, it's both), Anne McCaffrey wrote Dragonflight almost 60 years ago. If you're a Fourth Wing fan, you'll recognize many (sometimes alarmingly so) similarities between this book and its modern counterpart. Our heroine, Lessa, is gritty, clever, and ruthless - the only issue is we didn't get enough of her. A perspective switch a third of the way through the plot hijacks what could've been a solid romantasy story.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61975.Dragonflight?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=1dVggNUtlb&rank=1

We all need a break from romantasy sometimes and Katie is fully invested in her contemporary romance era: enter her current obsession with Christina Lauren. Check out the whole series for a dual, first person POV style, and for bonus points, the audiobook has a very nice British narrator for the MMC.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62361081-the-true-love-experimentOther books mentioned in this episode:The Soulmate Equation by Christina Laurenhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58438593-the-soulmate-equation?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=4UmZfqwnEQ&rank=1 The Bodyguard by Katherine Centerhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58724801-the-bodyguard?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14Bride by Ali Hazelwoodhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/181344829-bride?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_12

Time travel? Check. A teeny, tiny, Corlath moment of romance? Check. More dragon books? Check. We're closing out Dragonflight this week, but come back next Monday for our first epic series of the season: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61975.Dragonflight?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=1dVggNUtlb&rank=1patreon.com/notanotherheroine ---------Other books mentioned this episode:The Mistborn Saga by Brandon Sandersonhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68428.Mistborn?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=xVi3lmZiGd&rank=1Song in the Silence by Elizabeth Kernerhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1022209.Song_in_the_Silence?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C. Wredehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/150739.Dealing_with_Dragons?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=hn5OINtlqe&rank=1The Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarroshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61431922-fourth-wing?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=X8dpktjyMK&rank=1Wyvern by Grace Dravenhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31560086-wyvern?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=PoorCyP5ki&rank=1The Temeraire Series by Naomi Novikhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28876.His_Majesty_s_Dragon?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=1LT7PxRDAx&rank=6Nerilka's Story by Anne McCaffrey https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61974.Nerilka_s_Story?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=mySSoIixvJ&rank=1

If you like the trope of damsel-gets-saved-by-badass-protector (of the ghost, demon, death, variety) then this is the book for you. Ladybirds is a younger, entry-level introduction to this author, who also wrote the darker romantasy duology Peaches & Honey.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59086069-ladybirds?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=hmdg2hUPuJ&rank=1Other books mentioned in this episode:Belladonna by Adalyn Gracehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59227936-belladonna?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=X9RVXpqfsw&rank=1Phantasma by Kaylie Smithhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/204593914-phantasma?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=yMfhZE8gJT&rank=1Peaches & Honey by R. Raetahttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62691790-peaches-honey?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=rp21XFSsc5&rank=1The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwoodhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199928276-the-love-of-my-afterlife?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=fyZRgCypqH&rank=1The Dixon Rule by Elle Kennedyhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200338241-the-dixon-rule?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=zYU0HddBQc&rank=1A Sensual Summoning by Rachel J. Romanhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195742750-a-sensual-summoning?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=dDP8kbRusU&rank=1Want more of Jordan, Katie, and Not Another Heroine? Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and to listen to our Patreon-exclusive series, Tawdry Tuesday! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Is there anyone who hasn't read The Cruel Prince yet? This is an urban fantasy (kind of) filled with deliciously evil fairies, a bloodthirsty heroine, and a very questionable romantic lead. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26032825-the-cruel-prince?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=e1JnZ4s2bm&rank=1Check out Tithe by Holly Black for Lord Roiben's story.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46777.Tithe?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=FPSJA9LO0S&rank=1Want more of Jordan, Katie, and Not Another Heroine? Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and to listen to our Patreon-exclusive series, Tawdry Tuesday! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

This week Katie is exploring all of Ali's forays into romance territory. Her most recent book, Deep End, seems to bridge the gap between the spicier side of romance (Not in Love) and her traditional rom-coms like Love, Theoretically and The Love Hypothesis. Deep End explores BDSM themes, power dynamics, and a peculiar type of love triangle.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/212808709-deep-end?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=2c5NZIKHfr&rank=1Want more of Jordan, Katie, and Not Another Heroine? Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and to listen to our Patreon-exclusive series, Tawdry Tuesday! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

If you've been kind of iffy on Jude through part one, there's a very particular hand scene in part two where Jude establishes herself as one of the most badass heroines in the genre. This is the gritty, resilient kind of main character every romantasy author tries to write with middling success.------------------------------------------Is there anyone who hasn't read The Cruel Prince yet? This is an urban fantasy (kind of) filled with deliciously evil fairies, a bloodthirsty heroine, and a very questionable romantic lead.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26032825-the-cruel-prince?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=e1JnZ4s2bm&rank=1Poison Study by Maria Snyder is also mentioned in this episode, check it out here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60510.Poison_Study?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=VgCQN1G9fF&rank=1Want more of Jordan, Katie, and Not Another Heroine? Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and to listen to our Patreon-exclusive series, Tawdry Tuesday! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

All the stars! This kindle unlimited series set in Annette Marie's Guild Codex Universe is a non-stop 4 book binge of constant action, the slowest of slow burns, and complex world-building. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44932446-taming-demons-for-beginnersWant more of Jordan, Katie, and Not Another Heroine? Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and to listen to our Patreon-exclusive series, Tawdry Tuesday! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Is there anyone who hasn't read The Cruel Prince yet? This is an urban fantasy (kind of) filled with deliciously evil fairies, a bloodthirsty heroine, and a very questionable romantic lead.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26032825-the-cruel-prince?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=e1JnZ4s2bm&rank=1Poison Study by Maria Snyder is also mentioned in this episode, check it out here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60510.Poison_Study?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=VgCQN1G9fF&rank=1patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Confession time: Katie needed more romance, more college hockey smut, and more dragons after finishing Anne McCaffrey. Voila, Rebecca Yarros to the rescue.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/90202302-iron-flameWant more of Jordan, Katie, and Not Another Heroine? Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and to listen to our Patreon-exclusive series, Tawdry Tuesday! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Officially, this series is "The Folk of the Air" trilogy, and in book 2, Jude is firmly established as the right-hand of the very disgruntled King Cardan. Anyone else a fan of Taryn? Katie is all about a book from her perspective a la Nesta from ACOTAR.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26032887-the-wicked-king?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=XcbhAfESGf&rank=1In case you missed The Cruel Prince: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26032825-the-cruel-prince?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=cgMUUDjGRQ&rank=1 Want to re-read the glove scene from Crown Duel? https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21060.Crown_Duel?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=iaFFeQtkx5&rank=1patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Jordan's recommendation for fixing your romantasy book slump: the one, the only, Grace Draven! This time in novella form! Jordan read In the Darkest Midnight for her pick this week - a (fairly clean!) coming of age story featuring a student-teacher romance with a redheaded sword fighting instructor (hell yeah.)In the Darkest Midnight by Grace Dravenhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39874001-in-the-darkest-midnightAlso mentioned in this episode:Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (for a similar heroine)https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/61431922-fourth-wingPoison Study by Maria V. Snyder (for a similar student-teacher romance)https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60510.Poison_StudyThe Hanging City by Charlie Holmberg (for similar vibes)https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63127235-the-hanging-cityWant more of Jordan, Katie, and Not Another Heroine? Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and to listen to our Patreon-exclusive series, Tawdry Tuesday! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Could The Wicked King be improved with more romance and would it help this series appeal to a broader audience? Or would it distract from the political machinations and world-building? Our takeaway: Holly Black can do no wrong, but secretly, we're just romance devotees masquerading as romantasy readers. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26032887-the-wicked-king?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_15If you do like your world-building with a touch more emotional angst, check out The Winner's Curse triology by Marie Rutkowski https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16069030-the-winner-s-curseStay tuned for our final two episodes in this series. The Queen of Nothing is coming April 28th!patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Almost-erotica is on sale at your local Costco, readers. At least that's where Katie found this Ali Hazelwood oyster of a book.Yes, oyster.You don't read this kind of story because you want to read something, the same way you don't order oysters because you're hungry.Check this one out if Deep End wasn't quite satisfying and you like your heroine a little less emotionally available. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198716261-not-in-loveSimilar Books:Deep End by Ali Hazelwoodhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/212808709-deep-endThe Hating Game by Sally Thornehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27213238-the-hating-gameMaster of Crows by Grace Dravenhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6811150-master-of-crowsWant more of Jordan, Katie, and Not Another Heroine? Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and to listen to our Patreon-exclusive series, Tawdry Tuesday! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Hot take: ACOTAR is the adult (not necessarily better) version of this book - a little more angst and introspection vs the constant action and plot progression we've seen throughout The Folk of Air trilogy.Inhale this book on a hot day with a drink in hand, and you might catch a glimpse of faerie wings out of the corner of your eye.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26032912-the-queen-of-nothingOther books mentioned in this episode: Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillierhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13928.Daughter_of_the_Forest?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=dGkQ5QZnfr&rank=1Tithe by Holly Blackhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46777.Tithe?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=desrwoPPhC&rank=1A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maashttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50659467-a-court-of-thorns-and-roses?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_22patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Ripped bodices, tea parties, ball gowns....we're back into historical romance this week with "His At Night" by Sherry Thomas. This is less Bridgerton and more Downtown Abbey with a side of intrigue and murder.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6903194-his-at-nightSimilar Books:Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypashttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/114162.Secrets_of_a_Summer_NightYours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiroshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40720861-yours-until-dawnWhat I Did For A Duke by Julie Anne Longhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8430098-what-i-did-for-a-dukeWant more of Jordan, Katie, and Not Another Heroine? Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and to listen to our Patreon-exclusive series, Tawdry Tuesday! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

We've discovered our pod attention span fails us on these longer series, but we do manage to wrap up The Folk of Air trilogy. The romantic tension continues to be a little lacking but we get a tidy ending with some hints at past and future series offshoots.Check back in next Monday for our Bennets and Bonnnets episode!https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26032912-the-queen-of-nothingOther books mentioned in this episode: Valiant by Holly Black https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/266607.Valiant?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=JYiXUcDkwM&rank=1Crown Duel by Sherwood Smithhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21060.Crown_Duel?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=l3Kbc6dVSg&rank=1Master of Crows by Grace Dravenhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6811150-master-of-crows?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=mw5MS3OEyG&rank=1Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisherhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50702014-paladin-s-grace?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=QpTA9tbTZ9&rank=1Swordheart by T. Kingfisherhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/218624103-swordheart?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=zHNiJx5zX1&rank=1The Familiar by Leigh Bardugohttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/133286777-the-familiar?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=oi3QS6gSk5&rank=1The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullahhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58950705-the-stardust-thief?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=1oV5doL8RG&rank=1patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Is it Dramione fanfic or hockey romance? Fake dating or marriage of convenience? It's Katie's pick this week, readers. You know what you're in for.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45484397-the-dealSimilar Books:Easy by Tamara Weber https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16056408-easyThe Graham Effect by Elle Kennedyhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123255391-the-graham-effectIcebreaker by Hannah Grace https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61767292-icebreakerWant more of Jordan, Katie, and Not Another Heroine? Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and to listen to our Patreon-exclusive series, Tawdry Tuesday! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Welcome to the Bennets and Bonnets episode featuring The Rob, a heated debate about Mr. Collins, and many teacups of twisky. Don't miss the episode trailer on YouTube, the bonnets are truly magnificent. patreon.com/notanotherheroine

After two failed attempts with "Byrony and Roses" and "Nettle and Bone," a T. Kingfisher book finally snagged Jordan with "Swordheart." This book pokes fun at the genre but has some creepy moments with sticky, flying, invisible manta rays.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42747739-swordheartSimilar Books:Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisherhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50702014-paladin-s-graceThe Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannenhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58510253-the-undertaking-of-hart-and-mercyAssistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrerhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123257687-assistant-to-the-villainThrone in the Dark by A. K. Caggianohttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62232755-throne-in-the-darkWant more of Jordan, Katie, and Not Another Heroine? Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and to listen to our Patreon-exclusive series, Tawdry Tuesday! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Consensus: Jennifer Ehle is the better Elizabeth, and Mr. Darcy's fencing scene? Delicious.Tune in next week for our mid-season review (and if you want to see the bonnets again, check it out on our Youtube channel). We'll discuss our favorite books this year, some hard misses, and preview a few things to come later this season.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112130/patreon.com/notanotherheroine

If you like a little more romance in your romantasy, this book might appeal to you despite the page count, awkward turns of phrase, and overplayed-out genre tropes. Katie made it to 90 percent, enjoyed the journey, and was sucked in by a particular scene in which the MMC turns invisible so he can secretly dance with the heroine.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/203579027-the-courting-of-bristol-keatsSimilar Books:The Cruel Prince by Holly Blackhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26032825-the-cruel-princeThe Selection by Kiera Casshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10507293-the-selectionA Deal with the Elf King by Elisa Kovahttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55285911-a-deal-with-the-elf-kingAn Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogersonhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30969741-an-enchantment-of-ravensLove what we do and want to support the pod? Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

The best books, The worst books, And the books that have yet to come. For a few more details on our upcoming schedule (we're taking a break until June 16th), you can check out our somewhat more coherent reading update, posting this Wednesday, May 28th. patreon.com/notanotherheroine@notanotherheroine

It's time we took a reading break. Our regular episodes will resume on June 16th with "Ravishing the Heiress" by Sherry Thomas. In the meantime, check out some of our genre-divergent picks below:Vita Nostra by Marina Dyachenko, Sergey Dyachenko, Julia Meitov Hersey (Translator)https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38633526-vita-nostraThe Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlowhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45186556-the-other-bennet-sisterLike what we do and want to help support the pod? Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

What have we been doing for the last couple weeks? Well, Readers, it's been some attempted mathematical analysis of Ali Hazelwood's spice levels, some introspection on book ratings, and a renewed obsession with all things Dramione. So just about the same as usual on our shelves. Check back in on Wednesday for a long overdue pick of the week (something about academia and faeries), and next Monday for part one of The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig. patreon.com/notanotherheroine

There's a reason this book is recommended everywhere. If you like historical fantasy, prickly heroines, and a very clean slow-burn, then Emily Wilde just might be your girl. https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/413390-emily-wilde-s-encyclopaedia-of-faeriesSimilar Books:Half a Soul by Olivia Atwaterhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60717747-half-a-soulPrince of Hearts by Margaret Foxehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18515966-prince-of-heartsDoctor D'Arco, Sorcerer of London by Kathryn Colvinhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/216296627-doctor-d-arco-sorcerer-of-londonhttps://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Great world-building, engaging side characters, and a predictable, video-game style plot. There's nothing too off the mark in Rachel Gillig's most recent book. If you enjoyed One Dark Window, this one is a safe bet. We have a few complaints, namely the romance - it's about as lackluster as her previous attempts - but her writing style is solid (rare for a first-person POV).https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205335957-the-knight-and-the-mothOther books mentioned in this episode:The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoskihttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16069030-the-winner-s-curse?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=GjmUBMxbjl&rank=1The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Ardenhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25489134-the-bear-and-the-nightingale?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_22One Dark Window by Rachel Gillighttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58340706-one-dark-window?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=0xhQHwBgV2&rank=1The Songbird and the Heart of Stone by Carissa Broadbenthttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210134467-the-songbird-the-heart-of-stone?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=TCW48UpJEn&rank=1What Monstrous Gods by Rosamund Hodgehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/173953567-what-monstrous-gods?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=fZyRBI5ELF&rank=1The Familiar by Leigh Bardugohttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/133286777-the-familiar?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=UzgAbLCmFD&rank=1The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullahhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58950705-the-stardust-thief?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=hrT8bmkC4A&rank=1patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Are you even surprised anymore when you see an Ali Hazelwood episode? Of course Katie read "Problematic Summer Romance," but there's a lot to unpack in this one so we'll cover it in a full episode later this summer. For now, we hope this preview inspires you to read it and share your thoughts on the age-gap debate.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228691356-problematic-summer-romanceSimilar and Related BooksNot in Love by Ali Hazelwoodhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198716261-not-in-loveThe Ex Hex by Erin Sterlinghttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56554626-the-ex-hexAuthor - Diana Palmerhttps://www.goodreads.com/author/list/12692.Diana_PalmerJoin us on Patreon!https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

This story ends...predictably, but it's not a terrible ride, especially if you're new to the genre. If you do like your stories heavier on fantasy elements, we recommend you check out Naomi Novik's "Uprooted." If you find yourself itching for more hot wax scenes, check out anything by Carissa Broadbent.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205335957-the-knight-and-the-mothSimilar mentioned in this episode:The Songbird and the Heart of Stone by Carissa Broadbenthttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210134467-the-songbird-the-heart-of-stone?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=TCW48UpJEn&rank=1What Monstrous Gods by Rosamund Hodgehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/173953567-what-monstrous-gods?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=fZyRBI5ELF&rank=1The Familiar by Leigh Bardugohttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/133286777-the-familiar?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=UzgAbLCmFD&rank=1Uprooted by Naomi Novikhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22544764-uprooted?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=uvNNY1uHy9&rank=2patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Ready for a c-drama readers? The Double (on Netflix) has every romantasy trope come to life. Our heroine plots the ultimate revenge against her ex-husband and in-laws while bantering and plotting with the mysterious Duke Su. It's Crown Duel meets Poison Study, just freaking watch it!https://www.netflix.com/title/81900131 https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Is every age gap romance problematic? We're here to dive deeper into Ali Hazelwood's most recent book. Maya is not your typical romcom heroine; she's got anger issues, teenage trauma, and isn't afraid to call people out. She's not for everyone, but her romance with Connor feels organic, and the well-paced flashbacks make this book fly by.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228691356-problematic-summer-romance?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=mt0owJHxff&rank=1Similar (age gap) BooksTwilight by Stephanie Meyerhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41865.Twilight?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=2ZoQ2Xp70c&rank=1Wild Magic Series by Tamora Piercehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13836.Wild_Magic?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=Ixp0BQdSRt&rank=2The Emperor's Edge Series by Lindsey Burokerhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10031259-the-emperor-s-edge?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=xP3o26XwsB&rank=1Evermore by Lynn Viehlhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1264696.Evermore?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=5IDCm6Jovp&rank=1Prince of Dreams by Lisa Kleypashttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/693033.Prince_of_Dreams?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=ZjASOlKRak&rank=1Storm Over The Lake by Diana Palmerhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/566136.Storm_Over_the_Lake?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=0p2zSI1a1C&rank=1https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

The only thing we trust to break a reading slump? Dramione.This week's pick is slightly outside of Katie's norms. The story takes place during 8th year and is told from Draco's perspective with some found family tropes and cute muggle references sprinkled throughout. Also, novella-sized so don't be afraid to commit to this one (unlike some of the others listed below).https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59080725-innocent-monsters?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=kFQ4u6g7Tb&rank=1Similar BooksLionheart by greenTeacuphttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127785771-lionheart?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=F4obQXAwBM&rank=1Detraquee by Hystaracalhttps://archiveofourown.org/works/11163924/chapters/24917385https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

If Connor Harkness tells you to go to your room, you go. We're a little all over the place in our close-out episode for this book. Blame the flashbacks and our general giddiness over Maya and Connor's relationship. Would this same story work if the genders were flipped on the age difference? Check out the k-drama "Encounter" for a TV version and let us know what you think on our IG or channel!https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228691356-problematic-summer-romance?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=mt0owJHxff&rank=1https://www.viki.com/tv/36239c-encounterhttps://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroinehttps://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

If you like a down-trodden heroine, friends-to-lovers, and lots of science tid-bits, this might be the cupcake for you. Similar BooksEmily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcetthttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60657589-emily-wilde-s-encyclopaedia-of-faeriesAli Hazelwoodhttps://www.goodreads.com/author/list/21098177.Ali_HazelwoodSubscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroineJoin us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

We're trying out a new episode format. This week, we'll cover the synopsis, and next week, we'll analyze specific points, characterizations, and world-building. That established, do NOT listen to this episode if you even remotely enjoyed Rose in Chains.Rose in Chains is a retooling of a Dramione fanfiction, called The Auction. We've done our best to review it on its own merits (there aren't any). Trigger warnings for the noncon themes in this book a la Handmaiden's Tale, and please note that we get a little spicy with some of our commentary. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/221179254-rose-in-chainshttps://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Throne of Glass needs no introduction.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/76703559-throne-of-glassSimilar BooksFourth Wing by Rebecca Yarroshttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/61431922-fourth-wingThe Bridge Kingdom by Danielle Jensenhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/211081101-the-bridge-kingdomThe Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carsonhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10429092-the-girl-of-fire-and-thornsA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maashttps://www.goodreads.com/series/104014-a-court-of-thorns-and-rosesSubscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroineJoin us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Welcome to the roast fest. We tried to have some organization with our commentary, but we were so riled up over this book that we just kept spiraling. Good news: if you liked The Fourth Wing, Zodiac Academy, or A Fate Inked in Blood, then you'll probably enjoy Rose in Chains too. You just may not like this episode.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/221179254-rose-in-chains https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

The Scattered Bones has a unique plot set up: past and current timelines running concurrently through alternating chapters with vastly different trajectories.Spoilers galore in this review, so please don't listen if this is on your TBR.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/162728103-the-scattered-bonesSimilar BooksCruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodgehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15839984-cruel-beautyThe Songbird and the Heart of Stone by Carissa Broadbenthttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210134467-the-songbird-the-heart-of-stoneSubscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroineJoin us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

We time-traveled to the 2010s to find this book on a long-forgotten Kindle. Who knew Sherry Thomas, historical romance goddess, also wrote YA romantasy? While this book is filled with tropes and cliches, it's well written and a great rec for a younger reader - or as a palate cleanser after a round of monster smut.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17332556-the-burning-sky?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=4nUqCGU5eb&rank=1Similar Books and AuthorsOnly a Monster by Vanessa Lenhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60429482-only-a-monster?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_15A Deadly Education by Naomi Novikhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50548197-a-deadly-education?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_7Tamora Piercehttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8596.Tamora_Piercehttps://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Billionaire daddy boyfriend? A heroine with a spine? Dual first person POV?Yup. It's a Katie pick.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/217206738-king-of-wrathSimilar BooksThe Soulmate Equation by Christina Laurenhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58438593-the-soulmate-equationThe Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lorihttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39083635-the-sweetest-oblivionNot in Love by Ali Hazelwoodhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198716261-not-in-loveSubscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroineJoin us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

What are you doing with your life if you haven't watched this movie yet? Romantasy readers note that shadow daddies, sly humor, and every k-drama trope in the book are scattered throughout this flick. It's not just for kids, check out the lyrics for "Your Idol" if you need a quick preview.https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=cWppAbqm9I8&t=12https://www.netflix.com/title/81498621?source=35&fromWatch=trueSimilar Books and AuthorsAny recs, readers? This is in a league above.https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

This is the prequel for the Mages of the Wheel series, which are all standalone but interconnected stories set in a Middle-East-inspired world. While most of these books have a slow start due to the detailed world-building and complex background plot, the romantic payoff is worth the investment.Wind & Wildfire (Mages of the Wheel #0) by J. D. Evanshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57776839-wind-wildfireSimilar AuthorsGrace Dravenhttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2759153.Grace_DravenJuliet Marillierhttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8649.Juliet_MarillierSubscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroineJoin us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

A lobster-scorpion-spider pie? Only if it comes with a side of monster romance, and Grace Draven absolutely delivers.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24473763-radiance?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=WMyh7Drrxv&rank=2https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Is every reverse harem heroine an idiot or are they all just designed generically so that they can mesh with any number of MMCs? This is a DNF week and a cry for help. Are they any good reverse harem stories? Even with an urban fantasy setting and a mix of vampires, werewolves, and ghosts, there's nothing redeemable in this book.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43239166-gypsy-bloodSimilar BooksThe Charlie Method by Elle Kennedyhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/212688557-the-charlie-methodTrickery by Jaymin Eve and Jane Washingtonhttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/33898320-trickerySubscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroineJoin us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Brishen has got mommy issues for a very valid reason...https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24473763-radiance?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=WMyh7Drrxv&rank=2Similar BooksBride by Ali Hazelwoodhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/181344829-bride?ref=nav_sb_ss_2_5Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixonhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25128811-ice-planet-barbarians?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_21Bio Rescue by S. L. Viehlhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1056181.Bio_Rescue?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=ixNNglja6U&rank=9https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

It's another DNF week and that's all we're going to say about it. Listen at your own risk. Web of Love by Mary Baloghhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/690056.Web_of_LoveSimilar AuthorsJudith McNaught https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9885.Judith_McNaughtLaura Kinsalehttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/23890.Laura_KinsaleGeorgette Heyerhttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18067.Georgette_HeyerEloisa Jameshttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/86778.Eloisa_JamesSubscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroineJoin us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Headphones required for this episode, readers. Do not listen with an audience. If you've never heard of this book, brace yourself for some unhinged explicit content. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/219542918-kiss-of-the-basilisk https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Canadian coyboys: they're nicer, but they don't like milk.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/125157226-flawlessSimilar BooksThe Bodyguard by Katherine Centerhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58724801-the-bodyguardThe Deal by Elle Kennedyhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45484397-the-dealLove, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwoodhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61326735-love-theoreticallyhttps://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroinehttps://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Headphones required for this episode, readers. If you've never heard of this book, brace yourself for some unhinged explicit content.Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsay Straubehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/219542918-kiss-of-the-basiliskJoin us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroineSubscribe to our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroine

Jordan's pick of the week is... *checks notes* dark romance???? Readers, the world is ending, the apocalypse has come, death flies in on soft wings (and he's hot, oh no.) If you've ever thought about banging the grim reaper, Death's Obsession by Avina St. Graves, might be the book for you!https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/128123545-death-s-obsession Similar BooksBelladonna by Adalyn Gracehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59227936-belladonnaA Sensual Summoning by Rachel J. Romanhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195742750-a-sensual-summoningLadybirds by R. Raetahttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59086069-ladybirdsThe Scattered Bones by Nicole Scaranohttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/162728103-the-scattered-bonesSubscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroineJoin us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

The second coming is here. Katie meets Lisa Kleypas.We're starting in the middle of a series and halfway through Kleypas' catalog. Like Bridgerton, all the secondary characters get their book, but it's not a requirement to read them in order. This story focuses on Beatrix (the quirky girl who loves animals) and Christopher, a war hero with a cute dog and a lot of baggage. Throw in some hidden identities, letter writing, and a mean girl villain and you've got romantic tension for 200+ pages. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7491418-love-in-the-afternoon Subscribe to our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroine

Not great, but safe for public listening (and it's Dramione inspired).Potions, Poisons, and Policies by Courtney Thornehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/219922931-potions-poisons-and-policiesSimilar BooksDivine Rivals by Rebecca Rosshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60784546-divine-rivalsFourth Wing by Rebecca Yarroshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61431922-fourthwingZodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valentihttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46261182-the-awakeningSubscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroineJoin us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Readers, meet Hector.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7491418-love-in-the-afternoonSubscribe to our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroine

Khalessi + Khal Drogo fanfiction? Perhaps. Is it amazing and will it bring you out of your reading slump? Absolutely.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/218333744-traitor-sonSimilar BooksReign and Ruin by J.D. Evanshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50607309-reign-ruinA Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martinhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13496.A_Game_of_ThronesThe Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoskihttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16069030-the-winner-s-curseSubscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroineJoin us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

You can't just stop at one Lisa Kleypas book, and like Bridgerton, all the characters are interconnected. Lily Lawson is decidedly not a soft, virginal heroine, but if you've seen a bit of life, you might relate to her character more than your standard sword-wielding ingenue. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/114170.Then_Came_You Subscribe to our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroine

If you listened to Monday's episode and were wondering where to find Derek Craven, well, Katie found him.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/330721.Dreaming_of_YouSimilar BooksSix of Crows by Leigh Bardugohttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23437156-six-of-crowsThe Elf Tangent by Lindsay Burokerhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60620822-the-elf-tangentDevil in Winter by Lisa Kleypashttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/114166.Devil_in_WinterSubscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroineJoin us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Derek Craven brings in security. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/114170.Then_Came_YouSimilar Books/AuthorsThrone of Glass by Sarah J. Maashttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/76703559-throne-of-glass?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=muWpbWjTfb&rank=1Lady Sophia's Lover by Lisa Kleypashttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/197743.Lady_Sophia_s_Lover?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=hyvl3hqESa&rank=1Sherry Thomashttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/266470.Sherry_ThomasJulie Anne Longhttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20987.Julie_Anne_Long?from_search=true&from_srp=trueSubscribe to our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroine

Good writing and interesting world-building but this book still felt like homework. If you're a fan of more fantasy than romance or need a palate cleanser, this wouldn't be a bad place to start. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205181098-the-thirteenth-childSimilar AuthorsNamoi Novikhttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8730.Naomi_NovikCharlie N. Holmberghttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7801879.Charlie_N_HolmbergKatherine Ardenhttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13922215.Katherine_ArdenSubscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroineJoin us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

SenLinYu, the author of Alchemised, visits Third Place Books in Seattle, and we got tickets!https://www.senlinyuwrites.com/https://senlinyu.substack.com/ https://www.thirdplacebooks.com/Subscribe to our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroine

If you're suffering from an Alchemised book hangover, Dramione and Ali Hazelwood might save you. https://archiveofourown.org/works/66453367/chapters/171355735Similar BooksThe Politician's Wife by Pir8Fancierhttps://archiveofourown.org/works/90292/chapters/122722Measure of a Man by inadaze22https://archiveofourown.org/works/26523892/chapters/64648648Subscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroineJoin us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Two picks of the week and one full episode later, we are both (finally) fans of this book. If the traditional rom-com heroine doesn't hit hard enough for you (and Misery from Bride was your girl), then give Rue a shot.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198716261-not-in-loveSimilar BooksBride by Ali Hazelwoodhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/181344829-bride?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=X0ErFtXhst&rank=1Half a Soul by Olivia Atwaterhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60717747-half-a-soul?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=WNDEzCAXrC&rank=1 Subscribe to our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroine

Whether you're a Swiftie, Swift-hater, or Swift-agnostic there might be something for you in this week's episode.Subscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroineJoin us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

For fans of Van Helsing, Underworld, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, we present you with 90ish pages of an amnesiac bug killer's adventures in New York.Happy Halloween, readers!https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/240581511-hot-for-slayer?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=rJheNUyCQv&rank=1 Similar BooksBride by Ali Hazelwoodhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/181344829-bride?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=X0ErFtXhst&rank=1The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V. E. Schwabhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50623864-the-invisible-life-of-addie-laruePeaches & Honey by R. Raetahttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62691790-peaches-honey?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=60Ms4otfBB&rank=1Subscribe to our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroine

No notes. Listen at your own peril.Subscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroineJoin us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

This week's episode is a little different from our usual synopsis-style breakdowns. While we both loved this book, we found it challenging to do justice to the narrative's intricacies with a handful of plot highlights and similar book recommendations. We have done our best to create a sort of Alchemised primer: an introduction to the world and magic system, and a rough breakdown of why the "good" and "bad" guys are fighting with each other. There are slight spoilers, but nothing related to character arcs for Helena and Kaine.Alchemised is not a book for every romantasy devotee. Fanfiction origins aside, the sheer length of this novel has already divided potential readers. Listen to the first 25ish minutes of the episode for the content warnings and similar books and continue into the second half of the episode for a more concentrated discussion.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/222490389-alchemised?ref=nav_sb_ss_2_8Similar SongsShe Calls Me Back - Noah Kahanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy2SPd3PQf4 I Found - Amber Runhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTspcr3IawsSimilar BooksMaster of Crows by Grace Dravenhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6811150-master-of-crows?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=Jbiy4fnST9&rank=1 The Familiar by Leigh Bardugohttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/133286777-the-familiar?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_13A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martinhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13496.A_Game_of_Thrones?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=ajFnjig9UH&rank=1Subscribe to our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroine

This is a complicated recommendation and potentially the start of a Hot & Bothered episode. What happens when Hermione is too Hermione in fanfiction?https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12665133/1/Unforced-ErrorSimilar BooksDo Not Go Gentle by SenLinYuhttps://archiveofourown.org/works/22065178Love and Other Historical Accidents by PacificRimbaudhttps://archiveofourown.org/works/21496525Subscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroineJoin us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

If you're like us and loved Bride maybe Mate didn't hit as hard for you? It's still Ali Hazelwood so of course we devoured this book but we found Serena and Koen's story a little lackluster. If you did read this and immediately thought: GIVE ME MORE, we have a few omegaverse recs for you below:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228256271-mate?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=BZqYgLqMLu&rank=2Similar BooksThe Mercy Thompson Series by Patricia Briggshttps://www.goodreads.com/series/40932-mercy-thompsonAll You Want by SenLinYu https://archiveofourown.org/works/15153092/chapters/35140268The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreymanhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/196920718-the-wolf-king?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=2o6RDf3CmB&rank=1Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klausehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30324.Blood_and_Chocolate?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=KWIqA6D98O&rank=1Subscribe to our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroine

This is the Knight and the Moth in a Halloween Costume. Do not be fooled by the beautiful cover. For Katie, who rarely DNFs a book, especially in audiobook form, this was a return to sender at the 20 percent mark. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195934852-white-horse-black-nightsbSimilar BooksThis Vicious Grace by Emily Thiedehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58957873-this-vicious-graceThe Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillighttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205335957-the-knight-and-the-mothFrom Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrouthttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52831200-from-blood-and-ashSubscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroineJoin us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Was anyone else rooting for the terminal illness?https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228256271-mate?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=BZqYgLqMLu&rank=2Similar BooksThe Mercy Thompson Series by Patricia Briggshttps://www.goodreads.com/series/40932-mercy-thompsonAll You Want by SenLinYu https://archiveofourown.org/works/15153092/chapters/35140268The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreymanhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/196920718-the-wolf-king?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=2o6RDf3CmB&rank=1Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klausehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30324.Blood_and_Chocolate?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=KWIqA6D98O&rank=1Subscribe to our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroine

We've overdone it on the Ali Hazelwood books a bit these last few months, but can you blame us? This novella was way better than Mate and features a tiny age gap, second chance romancehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220389458-cruel-winter-with-youSimilar BooksTangled Sheets by Lori Foster https://lorifoster.com/story/tangled-sheets/Overload by Linda Howardhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2789573-overloadSubscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroineJoin us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

This may be a controversial opinion, but we did not love Priestess. Part writing style, part plot, part length, it never quite sucked us in. Similar BooksSwordheart by T. Kingfisherhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/218624103-swordheart?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=BUAlVH2hIM&rank=1Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisherhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50702014-paladin-s-grace?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=pnPO96N8m3&rank=1Lindsay Burokerhttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4512224.Lindsay_Buroker The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillighttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205335957-the-knight-and-the-moth?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=UTLbupocyP&rank=2 The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoskihttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16069030-the-winner-s-curseSubscribe to our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroine

Red pill propaganda or to each their own? This book has some scathing reviews on Goodreads and yet enjoys immense popularity all over booktok. Katie has some thoughts.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58763686-haunting-adelineSimilar BooksBelladonna by Adalyn Gracehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59227936-belladonnaLights Out by Navessa Allen (Feels a little bit like The Sheikh / The Blue Sword dynamic between this book and Haunting Adeline)https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/211200239-lights-outDeath's Obsession by Avina St. Graveshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/159508891-death-s-obsession Subscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroineJoin us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Maxton Hall is an Amazon Prime show (2 seasons, 6 episodes each) based on the novel Save Me by Mona Kasten. This was originally produced in German and we highly recommend avoiding the English dub version.Gossip Girl but if Disney produced it. Bella meets Hermione with a whole helping of saintliness.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35060774-save-me?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=Lp3niQrAsJ&rank=1Subscribe to our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroine

If you love Cinderella stories, My Happy Marriage, has got you in every format imaginable. Consume all of them at once like Jordan did for a full overdose of angst.Manga: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58671990-my-happy-marriage-vol-1?ref=rae_0Light Novel: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58450407-my-happy-marriage-light-novel-vol-1 Anime: https://share.google/VXaXoJ9UjUlqXWwLF Live Action Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azI1ykqJY20 Similar BooksTraitor Son by Melissa Cavehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/218333744-traitor-sonMaster of Crows by Grace Dravenhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6811150-master-of-crowsLady of Dreams by W. R. Gingellhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34105149-lady-of-dreamsSubscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroineJoin us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Maxton Hall is an Amazon Prime show (2 seasons, 6 episodes each) based on the novel Save Me by Mona Kasten. This was originally produced in German and we highly recommend avoiding the English dub version.Gossip Girl but if Disney produced it. Bella meets Hermione with a whole helping of saintliness.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35060774-save-me?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=Lp3niQrAsJ&rank=1Subscribe to our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroine

Katie's first 3 star Ali Hazelwood. Maybe the audiobook-only form had something to do with that?https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/242109300-bound Similar BooksBuffy the Vampire Slayer (but with Giles)https://www.hulu.com/series/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-f2c277c5-62b4-417c-b277-8435b70176dd A Study in Drowning by Ava Reidhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75302266-a-study-in-drowningHot for Slayer by Ali Hazelwoodhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/240581511-hot-for-slayerLynn Viehl's Darkyn Serieshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/780878.If_Angels_Burn Sunday's Child by Grace Dravenhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36519773-sunday-s-child Subscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroineJoin us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Another season down! Thank you all for sticking with us through this year of too many Ali Hazelwood books and very questionable monster romances. Our season 4 trailer is out on January 5th and our first book review of the year will post the very next week. Some housekeeping notes:We had a few issues with our recording equipment this episode so you'll hear a bit of an echo through certain bits of the audio. We promise our season 4 episodes will be much cleaner.Curious to see how truly silly we are during our recording sessions? This episode is also available as a video on our YT channel. Thanks for listening, readers! We'll see you all in 2026. Subscribe to our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroine

Welcome back to another NAH season! We're kicking off the year with a romantasy throwback. "The Bird and the Sword" by Amy Harmon will post next Monday, January 12th. Frankenstein (the Netflix version) and Heated Rivalry are also around the corner.We're planning to chew on Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey throughout the year (Seriously, have you seen how thick this book is? It puts Alchemised to shame.) And if you're like us and can't stop re-reading Grace Draven, she has her first new novel coming out in YEARS. "The Moon Raven" will publish January 30th. Check out the free first chapter on her website here: https://www.gracedraven.com/hidden-page-sample-tmr/The Bird and The Sword by Amy Harmonhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29008738-the-bird-and-the-sword?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=6z5vwruIWd&rank=1Frankensteinhttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/frankenstein_2025Heated Rivalryhttps://www.hbomax.com/shows/heated-rivalry/50cd4e99-04ee-427b-a3b4-da721ed05d9cKushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Careyhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/153008.Kushiel_s_Dart?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14The Moon Raven by Grace Dravenhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/241601258-the-moon-raven?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=IT7HRpQxxg&rank=4https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroine

Do you miss the early 2000's romcoms? That's Jordan's pick in book form. Low threat at only 180ish pages on Kindle Unlimited.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/763219.ImpetuousSimilar BooksAn Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinnhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9408584-an-offer-from-a-gentlemanThe Hating Game by Sally Thornehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27213238-the-hating-game?The Deal by Elle Kennedyhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45484397-the-dealSubscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroineJoin us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Happy Friday, Readers! This was our first Hot & Bothered episode published almost a year ago on our Patreon, right after we had finished reading Fourth Wing. (Please forgive our general Violet snarkiness.) We have a handful of others H&B episodes we'll be posting on random Fridays, let us know what you think and if you'd like to see more of these.--------------------------------------The theory: some readers can skim past a bad heroine for a vicarious romance with a shadow daddy, while others may DNF a book if they can't relate to the POV. We suspect this might account for the vast discrepancies in ratings in our beloved genre.What do you think? Can you overlook a Violet to get to a Xaden?

The Bird and the Sword might be for you if you loved the mysterious eagle rescue in Tamora Pierce's "Wild Magic," but want something more grown up with a witcher-style MMC. The writing style wavers between fairy tale and heavy introspection and our woebegone heroine Lark might annoy you with her poetry.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29008738-the-bird-and-the-sword?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=6z5vwruIWd&rank=1Other books mentioned in this episode:Wild Magic by Tamora Piercehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13836.Wild_Magic?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=RyhWgeTvq9&rank=1Thorn by Intisar Khananihttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51265989-thorn?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_24Half a Soul by Olivia Atwaterhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60717747-half-a-soul?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=6qRtvWQZtq&rank=1Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillierhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13928.Daughter_of_the_Forest?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=lMYP39a6xD&rank=1Check us out on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroine

Sometimes you just gotta eat a 7-11 hotdog.Silver Elite by Dani Francishttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/217245572-silver-eliteSimilar BooksRed Queen by Victoria Aveyardhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22328546-red-queenAn Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahirhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/213075476-an-ember-in-the-ashesFourth Wing by Rebecca Yarroshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61431922-fourth-wingSubscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroineJoin us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

The Bird and the Sword might be for you if you loved the mysterious eagle rescue in Tamora Pierce's "Wild Magic," but want something more grown up with a witcher-style MMC. The writing style wavers between fairy tale and heavy introspection and our woebegone heroine Lark might annoy you with her poetry.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29008738-the-bird-and-the-sword?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=6z5vwruIWd&rank=1Other books mentioned in this episode:A Vow of Blood and Tears by Cate Corvinhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/219513328-a-vow-of-blood-and-tearsThorn by Intisar Khananihttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51265989-thorn?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_24Half a Soul by Olivia Atwaterhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60717747-half-a-soul?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=6qRtvWQZtq&rank=1Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillierhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13928.Daughter_of_the_Forest?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=lMYP39a6xD&rank=1An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinnhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9408584-an-offer-from-a-gentleman?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=buvk9jJP0W&rank=1Check us out on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroine

Check out my wings bro, I ain't no dragon.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31560086-wyvernSimilar BooksSong in the Silence by Elizabeth Kernerhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1022209.Song_in_the_SilenceIn the Darkest Midnight by Grace Dravenhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39874001-in-the-darkest-midnightDragon's Bait by Vivian Vande Veldehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/372807.Dragon_s_BaitSubscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroineJoin us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

This week we're talking about Frankenstein's parallels with parenting and AI, the amazing (and symbolic) costumes designed by Kate Hawley, and our recurring wish for more heroine character development.Readers, if you've been on the fence about Jacob Elordi, especially with his upcoming role in Wuthering Heights, this movie will make a believe out of you.Similar Books and ShowsAlchemized by Senlinyuhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/222490389-alchemised?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=nWjeYUMfcq&rank=1Prince of Hearts by Margaret Foxe https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18515966-prince-of-hearts?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=dhMCL0HjUS&rank=2The Count of Monte Cristo (movie version)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0245844/?ref_=fn_t_1Anna Karenina (movie version) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1781769/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_in_0_q_anna%2520karCheck us out on Youtube and Patreon @notanotherheroine!

Katie's pick is an underdog of a romantasy, with minimal Goodreads reviews and an uninspiring title, but a vampire-monster MMC and an aspiring librarian heroine save the day. Unless you're triggered by dual-POV, this might just bring you out of a reading slump.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/219513328-a-vow-of-blood-and-tearsSimilar BooksRadiance by Grace Dravenhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24473763-radiance?ref=nav_sb_ss_2_8The Winter King by C.K. Wilsonhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10485751-the-winter-king?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=Z3CcHduQXW&rank=2A Soul to Keep by Opal Reynehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61208877-a-soul-to-keep?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=G4grb4eAng&rank=1Check us out on Youtube and Patreon @notanotherheroine

We're finishing Frankenstein with some final thoughts on the recurring themes of parenthood and obsession, as well as the miraculous (and inconsistent) transformation of the creature into an independent being.Next week it's into the land of fairy tales and ballgowns as we read "An Offer From a Gentleman" by Julia Quinn and we pray that the almighty Shonda Rhimes gives our Sophie a true Benedict-exiting-the-lake scene .Similar Books and ShowsAlchemized by Senlinyuhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/222490389-alchemised?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=nWjeYUMfcq&rank=1Prince of Hearts by Margaret Foxe https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18515966-prince-of-hearts?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=dhMCL0HjUS&rank=2The Count of Monte Cristo (movie version)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0245844/?ref_=fn_t_1Anna Karenina (movie version) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1781769/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_in_0_q_anna%2520karCheck us out on Youtube and Patreon @notanotherheroine!

"I'm not mad, just disappointed." The writing is fine, the premise is interesting, but between the characters and the slow pacing this book transformed from a reliable romcom to a DNF. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60683957-check-mate?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=7ufhbF1VSO&rank=1Similar Books and ShowsThe Queen's Gambit (Netflix)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10048342/?ref_=mv_closeNot in Love by Ali Hazelwoodhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198716261-not-in-love?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=yfH0kE8B0H&rank=1Cinder by Marissa Meyerhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36381037-cinder?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=cszkcZqRQA&rank=1Check us out on Youtube and Patreon @notanotherheroine

Julia Quinn can be relied upon to provide a safe, hallmark-worthy intro to historical romance. Just enough background and history to keep you immersed in the world without drowning you in the minutiae of how day-to-day life in the 1800s. Sophie and Benedict's story is our favorite of the Bridgerton novels for it's pacing but we're missing the angst of Lisa Kelypas' couples. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9408584-an-offer-from-a-gentleman?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_23 Similar BooksStranger In My Arms by Lisa Kleypashttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/243206.Stranger_in_My_ArmsHow the Marquess Was Won by Julie Anne Longhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11388053-how-the-marquess-was-wonCinder by Marissa Meyerhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36381037-cinder?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=dk3GNqSb4V&rank=1The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lorihttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39083635-the-sweetest-oblivion?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=z8SdN5n2PC&rank=1Rose in Chains by Julie Sotohttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/221179254-rose-in-chains?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=Y4KtfYlxz7&rank=1Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levinehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/218038285-ella-enchanted?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=m2sxMzF7ZQ&rank=1Check us out on Youtube and Patreon @notanotherheroine

It's taken years, but Katie FINALLY read The Hating Game, and the result? 5 stars, immediate re-read shelf. It's a Dramione-level enemies to lovers but in a contemporary business setting. Banter, tension, and humor that doesn't feel cheesy or forced.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27213238-the-hating-game?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=Ju29076QRy&rank=1Similar BooksThe Bodyguard by Katherine Centerhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58724801-the-bodyguard?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_33The Politician's Wife by pir8fancierCheck us out Youtube and Patreon @notanotherheroinehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26890767-the-politician-s-wife?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=Rsp8pK9I0v&rank=1Potions, Poisons, and Policies by Courtney Thornehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/219922931-potions-poisons-and-policies?ref=nav_sb_noss_l_15

Is Benedict the most believable rake of all the Bridgerton brothers? Maybe that's what makes his insta-love with the Lady in Silver so convincing.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9408584-an-offer-from-a-gentleman?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_23 Similar BooksStranger In My Arms by Lisa Kleypashttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/243206.Stranger_in_My_ArmsHow the Marquess Was Won by Julie Anne Longhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11388053-how-the-marquess-was-wonCinder by Marissa Meyerhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36381037-cinder?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=dk3GNqSb4V&rank=1The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lorihttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39083635-the-sweetest-oblivion?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=z8SdN5n2PC&rank=1Rose in Chains by Julie Sotohttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/221179254-rose-in-chains?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=Y4KtfYlxz7&rank=1Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levinehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/218038285-ella-enchanted?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=m2sxMzF7ZQ&rank=1Check us out on Youtube @notanotherheroine

A Lilo and Stitch meet-cute on a Wall-E style Earth featuring Cinderella and a Ken doll?This week's pick is a little unhinged, and while it might not be a good book, it was definitely an enjoyable one. Stick around if you like monster romance, are intrigued by sci-fi, or just need some cute fluff to get you through a reading slump.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50337348-homebound?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=hHAXyY4HGm&rank=3Similar BooksIce Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixonhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25128811-ice-planet-barbarians?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=J8dZ94pNTo&rank=1Scout's Progress by Sharon Lee and Steve Millerhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/288768.Scout_s_Progress?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=MRIKveOHei&rank=1Wed to the Lich by Layla Faehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/157541817-wed-to-the-lich?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=hc9HoukKYp&rank=1Author - Linnea Sinclair https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/202269.Linnea_Sinclair Author - S.L. Viehlhttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/121557.S_L_Viehl?from_search=true&from_srp=true

This iteration is more faithful to the book than past seasons, perhaps that's why we enjoyed it more? Or maybe it's the acting chops of Katie Leung (Araminta) and Yerin Ha (Sophie), who absolutely kill it in both of their roles.We do have some gripes with the show in general, namely the constant jumping around to different couples who already had a whole damn season for their story. Netflix also seems to miss the mark on the subtle romance of period dramas in favor of HBO-style sex scenes.https://www.netflix.com/title/80232398Based on the novel "An Offer From A Gentleman" by Julia Quinnhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9408584-an-offer-from-a-gentleman?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=HM6dWVoWfn&rank=1

Maybe a bit recycled on the plot but what isn't these days? This was a decent read, reminiscent of some the blockbuster romantasy hits.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58650445-heavenly-bodies?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_15Similar BooksThe Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzonhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75668288-the-hurricane-wars?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=D4qBxLmvHn&rank=1Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maashttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/76703559-throne-of-glass?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=GwZgchMcIP&rank=1Reign and Ruin by J.D. Evanshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50607309-reign-ruin?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=w9iFQ2ZYbq&rank=1