🖤 Crown of Light and Ashes — Review
Read our dark, seductive review of Crown of Light and Ashes by Maya Basol & M.F. Grace—BookTok’s latest viral romantasy. Packed with enemies-to-lovers tension, a morally grey antihero, and haunting world-building, this dark fantasy romance is a must for fans of intense, high-stakes love stories.
🔥 Viral Dark Romance Books of 2025
Discover the hottest viral dark romance books of 2025. From morally gray heroes to deliciously twisted plots, these are the must-reads BookTok is obsessed with.
A Court of Thorns and Roses: Why This Fantasy Series Still Has Us in a Chokehold
Discover why A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas has captured millions of hearts. This ACOTAR series review explores the addictive romance, immersive fantasy world, and unforgettable characters that make it a must-read for romantasy fans.
Book Review: A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher
A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher is a chilling dark fantasy retelling of the Brothers Grimm’s Goose Girl. Set in a world of forbidden magic, isolation, and family secrets, this atmospheric novel follows Cordelia as she battles her sorceress mother’s cruel power. Perfect for fans of dark fairy tales, feminist fantasy, and haunting retellings.
Book Review: Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado
Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado is a haunting collection of feminist short stories that blend horror, fantasy, and psychological realism. From body autonomy to queer desire, Machado’s debut explores the complexities of womanhood with chilling, poetic prose. A must-read for fans of dark, genre-bending fiction.
Book Review: Devil’s Doom by Layla Fae (Jaga and the Devil Book 2)
Devil’s Doom by Layla Fae is a must-read dark fantasy romance that delivers intense passion, high-stakes magic, and unforgettable characters. In this review, I’m breaking down why Book 2 of the Jaga and the Devil series is even hotter, darker, and more addictive than the first.
Book Review: Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco
Kingdom of the Wicked—complete with a fierce heroine, a brooding demon prince, and a moody Sicilian backdrop.
Book Review: Devil’s Deal by Layla Fae
It hits that perfect balance of dark allure and primal power.
The Influencer Industry “A Quest for Authenticity on Social Media” by Emily Hund - Book Review
The Influencer Industry reveals how, in an increasingly fractured and profit-driven communications environment, the people we think of as “real” are merely those who have learned to exploit the industry’s ever-shifting constructions of authenticity.
Slow Burn #2 Melt for You by J.T. Geissinger - Book Review
A wallflower gets seduction tips from a playboy athlete—until love changes the rules.
Slow Burn #1 Burn for You by J.T. Geissinger - Book Review
As the passion heats up between them, Bianca and Jackson struggle to define which feelings are real and which are for show. Is falling for your fake fiancé the best happy ending… or a recipe for disaster?
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham - Book Review
In a debut novel that has already been optioned for a limited series by actress Emma Stone and sold to a dozen countries around the world, Stacy Willingham has created an unforgettable character in a spellbinding thriller that will appeal equally to fans of Gillian Flynn and Karin Slaughter.