Tag Archive for: Romantasy

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The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy

The Undertaking of Hart and MercyTitle: The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy
Author(s): Megan Bannen
Series: Hart & Mercy #1
Genre(s): Romantasy
Format(s): Audio
Pages: 439
Length: 12h 15m
Narrator(s): Rachanee Lumayno, Michael Gallagher
Source: Owned
Reason(s): None
Rating:
Spice: 3 Flames

My Thoughts

I absolutely loved reading THE UNDERTAKING OF HART AND MERCY. I thought it was a fun Halloween-y “You’ve Got Mail” romantasy. I loved the world building and all the fantastical elements. I also loved that the story was told in the POV’s of both Hart and Mercy. Their chemistry, sexual tension, and banter kept me reading. I’m excited to see what happens in the next book. I also loved the audio. The narrators were perfect as Hart and Mercy.

Silver Elite

Silver EliteTitle: Silver Elite
Author(s): Dani Francis
Series: Silver Elite #1
Genre(s): Romantasy
Format(s): Audio
Pages: 528
Length: 19h 12m
Narrator(s): Amanda Dolan
Source: Owned
Reason(s): Book of the Month
Rating:
Spice: 3 Flames

My Thoughts

I adored SILVER ELITE. I was hooked from the get go and I couldn’t put the book down. I loved the setting and the concept of the “modified.” I loved the dystopian aspect of the story. The story felt like The Hunger Games meets Divergent, Graceling, and a little bit of Fourth Wing (no dragons, though). (It is more of a romantopian than a romantasy, but either way it was awesome.)

I thought Wren was a great protagonist and heroine. She reminded me of all my favorite dystopian/fantasy heroines. I loved the chemistry between her and Cross. Their banter was amazing and none of the spicier scenes made me roll my eyes. (Francis really knows how to write good kissing scenes!) The other characters were also fantastic. I kept second guessing their motives and had a hard time deciding which side they were on. I’m really looking forward to reading the second book when it comes out next year.

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Phantasma

PhantasmaTitle: Phantasma
Author(s): Kaylie Smith
Series: Wicked Games #1
Genre(s): Romantasy
Format(s): Audio, Hard Cover
Pages: 497
Length: 13h 14m
Narrator(s): Laura Horowitz
Source: Owned
Reason(s): Book of the Month
Rating:
Spice: 4 Flames

My Thoughts

I absolutely adored this dark, gothic, romantasy. I thought the levels of Phantasma were a creative nod to Dante’s Inferno and the nine circles of Hell.

I loved the characters, especially Blackwell and Poe (even though Poe’s just a cat). I thought Smith’s depiction of Ophelia’s struggle with OCD was very realistic and enlightening of how true OCD affects its victims.

While some of the spicier scenes made me roll my eyes, I really adored the banter and tension between Ophelia and Blackwell. (I’m sorry but no guy’s penis is so big around that a 5’9” woman can’t grab it without encircling it completely. Well, unless she has such small hands that that’s all people would notice about her.)

Anyway, I’m definitely looking forward to the next installment.

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Onyx Storm

Onyx StormTitle: Onyx Storm
Author(s): Rebecca Yarros
Series: Empyrean #3
Genre(s): Romantasy
Format(s): Audio
Pages: 527
Length: 23h 52m
Narrator(s): Rebecca Soler, Teddy Hamilton, Justis Bolding, Jasmin Walker
Source: Library
Reason(s): None
Rating:
Spice: 3.5 Flames

My Thoughts

Holy crap! That ending! Why do I read these series before all the books are out?! It’s going to be torture waiting for the next book. I feel like I did after watching Avengers: Infinity War for the first time–numb, sad, and trying to be hopeful despite the crushing weight of grief. So many tears! So many! Rebecca Yarros certainly knows how to hook her readers and stomp all over their hearts.

From the instant I started reading ONYX STORM, I was hooked. I wanted to know everything and make sure my favorite characters made it out of the story alive. I loved learning more about Andarna and seeing more of the world than in previous books.

I’m excited to see where this series goes next and I’ll be on pins and needles waiting for the next book.

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Ruthless Vows

Ruthless VowsTitle: Ruthless Vows
Author(s): Rebecca Ross
Series: Letters of Enchantment #2
Genre(s): Romantasy
Format(s): Audio
Pages: 420
Length: 14h 6m
Narrator(s): Rebecca Norfolk, Alex Wingfield
Source: Library
Reason(s): None
Rating:
Spice: 2 Flames

My Thoughts

RUTHLESS VOWS was everything I wanted in a sequel to DIVINE RIVALS and more. I was hooked on page one and despite the bittersweet ending, I loved this story immensely. I loved seeing more of the magic in this installment and learning more about Enva and Dacre and even getting their perspective every now and then. I really enjoyed seeing the contrast between Enva and Dacre’s relationship and Iris and Roman’s as the story progressed.