@not.so.well.read: Are Romantasy and Fantasy Romance different? Short answer, yes. Having romance + fantasy does not always mean that books fit into the same genre. Callously ignoring the differences between two very different types of books is harmful to both authors and readers. In this essay I will… Also please ignore my dog who decided to throw himself a pity party about wanting to go outside halfway through this recording. #romantasybooktok #romantasybooks #bookishthoughts
Your explanation is good! I just think the names of the genres should be switched… the more fantasy forward genre is named romantasy and the more romance genre starts with fantasy (fantasy romance). That drives my name brain nuts!
2025-11-05 11:32:11
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𝓙𝓮𝓼𝓼 :
Yes! Thank you for fleshing this out!
2025-10-31 02:59:24
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Captain Heather of the 104th❤️ :
Fascinating! Thank you so much for that information!
2025-11-03 02:18:38
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LeesPeas :
This is SOOOOO helpful to understand the difference! Instant follow! 🥰🥰🥰
2025-10-31 00:08:44
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hope⁷ :
THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!!!!!!!!!👏
2025-11-06 16:54:33
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Lyra | Author/Voiceover :
I love this
2025-11-06 16:54:55
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read_with_me_g :
You’ve explained it the best way I’ve heard yet and I’ve been a reader of both, and on booktok, for three years. ❤
2025-11-05 07:47:00
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H.C. Newhouse | SFF Author :
I couldn’t agree more ❤❤❤
2025-10-31 02:47:17
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