I want to be a fan of the reverse harem genre.....but
I'm only human, and a woman to boot. Of course I love the idea of wallowing in a world where a woman has multiple gorgeous mates who worship her.
But.... yeah, unfortunately there is a big ass BUT when it comes to the reality of me picking up a reverse harem novel and immersing myself, mainly because for me, very few of these romances actually work.
Creating a romance between a couple is hard enough. Throw two or invariably four more people into the equation and well, things can go pear shaped very quickly.
Sometimes the storyline can get lost in the equation. Instead the reader is presented with nothing but sex, sex, sex. Which occasionally isnt a bad thing. Except when it is done at the cost of the characters. Plus I still need an evident connection to be present before two.... let alone six people do the dirty deed. And whilst one sizzling instant attraction is believable, six?
Sorry, I start to feel cheated, not to mentioned bored.
Creating a fascinating story and a reverse harem romance between one woman and several men is a tricky equation. And a lot, sorry, let me emphasise that, A LOT of authors have jumped on the reverse harem bandwagon (so long billionaire bear shifters)
The problem for me is that I still need everything I would expect in a female/male romance to be present for me to become invested in a reverse harem novel.
Excellent world building
Fantastic storyline
Layered characters.
Characters that are unique (my biggest problem with a lot of the male characters in a RH is that I can't tell them apart. And too often nor can the author)
And for some bizarre reason RH's have become associated with novellas that must end on cliffhangers. I can think of no other reason than money being at the root of this phenomena.
Pretty clear given the prices RH authors are happy to tag their too often flimsy offerings.
For some reason I keep trying RH books. Probably because I know when I hit the right author with the right story a RH can be magic, hot and fun.
I have found two or three authors that have the golden touch. Who take the slow burn route. Build a great world. Get me invested in a great storyline.
In the meantime I think I will continue to be picky. Looking for the elusive golden needles amongst the ever growing larger stacks of hay.
What about you, are you a RH fan? Has this become your new fave genre?
Happy Reading all. May all your picks be five star fanastic
But.... yeah, unfortunately there is a big ass BUT when it comes to the reality of me picking up a reverse harem novel and immersing myself, mainly because for me, very few of these romances actually work.
Creating a romance between a couple is hard enough. Throw two or invariably four more people into the equation and well, things can go pear shaped very quickly.
Sometimes the storyline can get lost in the equation. Instead the reader is presented with nothing but sex, sex, sex. Which occasionally isnt a bad thing. Except when it is done at the cost of the characters. Plus I still need an evident connection to be present before two.... let alone six people do the dirty deed. And whilst one sizzling instant attraction is believable, six?
Sorry, I start to feel cheated, not to mentioned bored.
Creating a fascinating story and a reverse harem romance between one woman and several men is a tricky equation. And a lot, sorry, let me emphasise that, A LOT of authors have jumped on the reverse harem bandwagon (so long billionaire bear shifters)
The problem for me is that I still need everything I would expect in a female/male romance to be present for me to become invested in a reverse harem novel.
Excellent world building
Fantastic storyline
Layered characters.
Characters that are unique (my biggest problem with a lot of the male characters in a RH is that I can't tell them apart. And too often nor can the author)
And for some bizarre reason RH's have become associated with novellas that must end on cliffhangers. I can think of no other reason than money being at the root of this phenomena.
Pretty clear given the prices RH authors are happy to tag their too often flimsy offerings.
For some reason I keep trying RH books. Probably because I know when I hit the right author with the right story a RH can be magic, hot and fun.
I have found two or three authors that have the golden touch. Who take the slow burn route. Build a great world. Get me invested in a great storyline.
In the meantime I think I will continue to be picky. Looking for the elusive golden needles amongst the ever growing larger stacks of hay.
What about you, are you a RH fan? Has this become your new fave genre?
Happy Reading all. May all your picks be five star fanastic
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I'm at the point where I don't get many RH books even the free ones because they haven't been worth my reading time.
It's not generally my thing. I rarely read menage, let alone RH.Another thing for me is that a lot of them may also have m/m, which is not generally my thing unless it's part of a [series that I am already invested in (See [author:Dana Marie Bell|1611087] Dana Marie Bell's Halle/Poconos series or the Gray Court)
I'm also finding that I'm doing less of the "read everything, especially if it's free" that I was doing when I was younger.
I don't know if it's down to where my head is at or the fact that I'm older and therefore my tastes are maturing, but it's a lot more difficult for a book to catch my interest these days.
Couldn't agree more. I have become ultra picky over the past few years. My time is precious. And though I love to read I don't wish to waste my time on anything but 5 or 4 star reads.I don't care if a book is free. Part of a series I have already invested in. Or is written by a fave author.
If I'm not getting that spark, that instant connection to the world or characters then I am officially launching the book into DNF territory.
I've tried a few, and I'm pretty forgiving if it's a light, tongue in cheek sort of read that doesn't take itself too serious. But I like to think about a book after I've read the end and envision the couple...or multiples years down the road, and with RH I keep thinking of all the things my hubby of 40 years has annoyed me with times by 5 or however many males, and honestly all I keep coming back to, is she better get used to having a cold butt because that toilet seat is never going to be down! ;)
Pet wrote: "I've tried a few, and I'm pretty forgiving if it's a light, tongue in cheek sort of read that doesn't take itself too serious. But I like to think about a book after I've read the end and envision ..."LOL. Love that last bit. How true. Once the lusty sex dies down there will be nothing but bitching about whose turn it is to clean the dishes. Better make a chore chart.
I read one by accident when the trend first started. I didn't much care for it. I hated how fickle and wishy-washy the heroine was and menage has never held any appeal for me. It's a pass for me.
I tried to read one once since I received an autographed copy from the author, but I just couldn't stand it. I am even less impressed by them now that they are EVERYWHERE! I'm glad the billionaire bear shifter fad is over, but I'm tired of the RH one too!
Found another series that is RH but has a really kick ass heroine. The Lost Sentinel by Asher.
Kimberly wrote: "Found another series that is RH but has a really kick ass heroine. The Lost Sentinel by Asher."Thanks for the recommendation. So many RH's out there at the moment, it is easy to get overwhelmed, reviews/ratings from people I know and trust have never been more important.
If you haven't tried them, I would suggest them. They aren't all menage either.