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message 1: by That_LilCat (last edited Jun 01, 2025 07:26AM) (new)

That_LilCat | 17 comments Does anyone have a rec for romance and Romantasy books? With no to little spice please, I'm 15. OKI THANKS BOOK GIRLIES!!

(BABES I FREAKING LOVE LYNN PAINTER AND OWN HER BOOKS THX AND WHAT BOOKTOK GIRLY WOULD I BE WITHOUT READING SHATTER ME AND POWERLESS)

I'm gonna check out

Caraval
Ruby Red


message 2: by Ava (new)

Ava Kunz romance
• better than the movies
• binding 13
Romantasy
• caraval
• heartless
• hunted
These were some of my favorites 😁


message 3: by kitkat (new)

kitkat (inked-pages) | 196 comments - the otherwhere post
- shatter me
- heartless hunter
- an ember in the ashes
- red queen
- the naturals
- powerless
- six of crows
- the prison healer
- the dagger and the flame (i’m 99% sure there’s no spice, but you’d have to double check)

<33


message 4: by Chloe (new)

Chloe Hill | 209 comments twilight


{full hiatus} chelsea | 57 comments my favs:
- babel
- scythe
- the lunar chronicles
- better than the movies
- the song of achilles
- tomorrow, tomorrow, and tomorrow


message 6: by Shruti (new)

Shruti | 69 comments Hey, I have put my heart and soul into writing this book- She who painted her own Universe. I am a big fan of Romantasy and fantasy fiction, and I tried to create a perfect blend of ACOTAR, Divergent, shadow hunters, etc. The e-book version is finally out, so if this sounds something like you- please do give it a read🥀 She Who Painted Her Own Universe


message 7: by H. (new)

H. Hamias | 6 comments Book recs: The Crystal Kingdoms


message 8: by Krisha (new)

Krisha  (krisha_) | 802 comments Better than the movies by lynn painter
Caraval by Stephanie garber
The naturals by Jennifer lynn barnes


message 9: by Veanne (new)

Veanne | 44 comments Romance/romantasy - Rubyred, Sapphire blue and Emerald green series, not spicy, time travel-fantasy, enemies-to friends - to lovers, kind of :)


message 10: by Katina (new)

Katina Roebuck | 10 comments Hello, everyone. I'm a new author, looking for someone who wants to read my book lol. But seriously if you like books about emotional resilience and self-discovery, then check out Leona's Blues. It will not disappoint!


message 11: by Shree ♡ (new)

Shree ♡ | 15 comments Romance
- I hope this doesn't find you by Ann Liang
- This Time it's real by Ann Liang
- Shatter me series
- Powerless Trilogy
- Love and Gelato


message 12: by Aanya (new)

Aanya | 10 comments Okay- so I read this book called 'She who painted her own Universe' for this author, pre-launch, and I cannot get over it!!!! It is a Fantasy Fiction x Romantasy, with spice just in the right amount to keep me going. The storyline was sooo good that I did not even need as much spice. I have read ACOTAR, and trust me you guys- this book is as good as that... no promotion, just ranting about it... I'll attach the link just in case... Thank me later!! She Who Painted Her Own Universe


message 13: by Zipporra (new)

Zipporra Marcelo (writtenbyzipporra) | 5 comments Becoming Charlotte: Book One - The Becoming Series
I’ve just released my first book!
It’s a sweet, non-spicy romance filled with heart, self-love, and personal growth. If that sounds like your kind of read, I’d love for you to check it out.

Your thoughts mean the world to me, so if you enjoy it, please consider leaving a review. Every bit of feedback helps – especially for a first-time author like me!

Thank you so much for your support!


message 14: by Adam (new)

Adam Sayward (adam_sayward) | 6 comments You might enjoy my debit:

Accidental Evolution: Viral is told through the eyes of six teenagers, all turning sixteen within days of each other. As their birthdays unfold, each begins to manifest extraordinary abilities—powers intricately linked to their personalities, dreams, and deepest insecurities.

But their transformation isn’t the only one taking place.

A strange and deadly virus is spreading, trapping its victims in their own bodies—conscious, red-eyed, and unable to move or speak. The world watches in fear as the outbreak escalates.

Drawn together by fate, the six must uncover the truth behind their powers and find the one among them who carries the cure.

Is this evolution…
Or the beginning of something far more sinister?

amazon.com/author/adamsayward


message 15: by Michael (new)

Michael  Mohr (michael_mohr) | 4 comments Hey! I wanted to let people know I have a brand-new book out, a short story collection! If you like gritty, authentic autobiographical fiction with explosive adventure yet also deep emotional insight, this book is probably for you. Please consider getting the book, reading and reviewing! I'd greatly appreciate it. If you like Denis Johnson, Raymond Carver, Kerouac, Bukowski, etc etc, you'll like this book. The collection is called American Freaks.

Michael Mohr

Book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...


message 16: by Expat (new)

Expat Scribe (expatscribe) | 22 comments That_LilCat wrote: "Does anyone have a rec for romance and Romantasy books? With no to little spice please, I'm 15. OKI THANKS BOOK GIRLIES!

Hi, That_LilCat! Hunt for clean/YA romance titles in this romance-centered online book fair: light [dot] expatscribe [dot] com. You have to sift through it coz there are some toasty ones here. This curated list spotlights romance sub-genres including wholesome, teenybopper, Christian, romantasy/paranormal, horror-romance, thriller-romance, crime fiction-romance, and spicy. Just avoid the last one. You can tell by the cover. The book fair is on from May 6 to June 6. Take a screenshot of its web page, so you have a copy of the listing even after the fair ends. The covers on the image below are just some of the titles; there are many more on the book fair site.



These aren't personal recs—just publications in the fair where my book is also featured. Book fairs are an excellent way to discover literary gems.

Some books in this collection are FREE on Kindle Unlimited (KU), like The Invisible Cyber Bully: What it's like to be watched 24/7 (synopsis: cyberbully [dot] expatscribe [dot] com). If you're not a KU member, sign up for a FREE 30-day trial here: read [dot] amazon [dot] com, so you can read KU books from this fair FREE + snag your own picks on Amazon. Hope you find your next great read(s) at this fair.

Follow me on Goodreads as I regularly post listings on various genres, which sometimes include romance titles.

—Your friendly Goodreads neighbor, Expat Scribe , the author of:
1] The Invisible Cyber Bully: What it's like to be watched 24/7
2] My Mother, the Good Witch Doctor: How Mom helped princesses with dyslexia
3] The Anti-Bully Manual: How to fight bullies the cyber way




message 17: by Markus (new)

Markus Krissin | 19 comments Hello, it's a pleasure to recommend to you this book:

A Full Life – Marie-Luise on Her Way

A Full Life: Marie-Luise On Her Way

A warm, witty coming-of-age story spanning two unforgettable decades

A Full Life – Marie-Luise On Her Way is a charming and nostalgic journey through the eyes of a quirky yet relatable young woman. Set against the colorful backdrop of 1980s West Berlin, the story follows Marie-Luise over the course of 20 years as she stumbles, laughs, loves, and grows into herself. Blending humor, heart, and a touch of vintage chaos, this novel captures the essence of growing up—and keeping your sense of humor along the way. If you enjoy strong female leads, retro vibes, and life’s messy beauty, this one’s for you!

A Full Life Marie-Luise On Her Way by Konstantin von Weberg


message 18: by Jackie (new)

Jackie Harris | 16 comments Burden of Divinity by Jessa Harris!


message 19: by Shreya (new)

Shreya  | 21 comments - I Hope This Doesn't Find You
- This Time It's Real
- The Selection
- We Were Liars
- Bookish and The Beast
- You've Reached Sam
- ASAP


message 20: by sharrie (new)

sharrie | 14 comments my husband book! It's his first novel, so as many readers as possible are welcome!

WOODBOUND: ASHES OF FATE
Fantasy | 13,347 words | Book 1 of a planned trilogy (with potential for 5+ books)

A man awakens beneath a forest older than the stars, his name lost, his past stripped away. In his lap rests a living branch of Yggdrasil, the World Tree, calling him toward a purpose he cannot yet remember. Guided only by a raven he carves from its wood, Endrin follows the ancient roots into a fate woven long before his first breath.

But the forest is dying. Beneath its sacred soil, an ancient being known as the Seer spreads a corruption that twists life and memory alike. As the darkness coils through the roots of Yggdrasil and into the realms beyond, Endrin must confront visions of a life forgotten and a future undone. To stand as Guardian, he must not only master the wild magic now awakening within him, he must risk everything he loves to preserve the fragile threads that hold the worlds together.

Blending lyrical prose, emotional depth, and vivid mythic worldbuilding, WoodBound: Ashes of Fate is an intimate, character-driven fantasy exploring the sacred bonds between nature, memory, and the human heart. It will appeal to readers of The Bear and the Nightingale, The Witcher, and The Broken Earth Trilogy.

Ashes of Fate is the first installment in a planned trilogy, with the world, characters, and narrative arc developed for seamless expansion into a five-book series and beyond.




Start reading it for free: https://read.amazon.co.uk/kp/kshare?a...


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