With 2022 on its way, it's time to look ahead to the gorgeous stories that will be coming our way. This is far from the final tally of stories, of course. We just wanted to give you a sneak peek on what we know is coming during the Black Friday weekend. Be sure to come … Continue reading Upcoming Releases for January 1, 2022 Through June 30, 2022
Tag: Fantasy Romance
“Female Author Syndrome” and the Shaming of Women Who Read & Write Romantic Fantasy
Miranda Honfleur discusses the sexism leveled by hate groups and individuals in the book community against the predominantly female readers and authors of romantic fantasy.
20 Romantic Fantasy Books with Warrior Heroines, Part I
Looking for some romantic fantasy books with warrior heroines who can handle themselves? Romantic Fantasy Shelf has a new stack for your TBR!
Series Shoutout: Power of Five
One of our favorite things to celebrate here is a completed series, and this week's feature is Alex Lidell's Power of Five! Have a look at this beautiful reverse harem fantasy. (Remember that Blizzard of Book Boyfriends has a special bonus for completed series if you read and review all of the books.) Here is … Continue reading Series Shoutout: Power of Five
20 Enemies-To-Lovers Fantasy Books, Part I
Need some sizzling enemies-to-lovers romance in your fantasy? Romantic Fantasy Shelf has got you covered!
Upcoming Romantic Fantasy/Fantasy Romance Titles in 2020
2020 may be more than halfway over (thank goodness!), but that doesn't mean that the rest of the year isn't chock full of great new releases that are sure to satsify your craving for fantasy romance or romantic fantasy. Come on, let's take a peek at the goodies coming up. (Titles are listed in order … Continue reading Upcoming Romantic Fantasy/Fantasy Romance Titles in 2020
45 Swoon-worthy Fantasy Romance Novels
Want to fall in love with a fantasy romance? We at Romantic Fantasy Shelf got you covered! Here are 45 swoon-worthy fantasy romance novels to get lost in...
Rose Amberly: Fairy tales, Fantasy and legends hold up a mirror to real life
If like me you’ve balked at how un-feminist our classic fairy tales can be, then you understand how reluctant I was, last Christmas, when my niece asked me to read her Cinderella. For a start, three of the women in the story come in for very harsh descriptions, they’re either, ugly, stupid, or evil. As … Continue reading Rose Amberly: Fairy tales, Fantasy and legends hold up a mirror to real life
Jaycee Jarvis: In Defense of Beta Heroes
Jaycee Jarvis defines the role of the beta hero in romantic fantasy and fantasy romance, and makes some book recommendations!
J.M. Butler: Review of Heart of the Fae by Emma Hamm (RFS Book Club Winner – February 2019)
J.M. Butler gives her review of one of RFS's February 2019 Book Club winners, Heart of the Fae by Emma Hamm.