Romantic elements

Romance within a broader plot

February 18, 2013February 11, 2013

Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

Reviews, Romantic elements, SFF & horror, Teen fiction

(The Caster Chronicles, Book 1) A book to hand someone with the words, ‘Please enjoy’—something you can have fun with without having to think too much.

July 13, 2012July 9, 2012

Enchanted by Alethea Kontis

Reviews, Romantic elements, SFF & horror, Teen fiction

A book for people who enjoy fairy tale retellings with a twist.

June 29, 2012June 29, 2012

Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers

Reviews, Romantic elements, Teen fiction

(His Fair Assassin, Book 1) A fresh, new series that will appeal to teenagers and adults alike. Also, killer nuns, historical intrigue and romance!

May 25, 2012June 2, 2012

Destiny of the Light by Louise Cusack

Reviews, Romantic elements, SFF & horror

(Shadow Through Time Trilogy, Book 1) This book is heavy on the intrigue and light on the introspection, but there’s plenty of room for strong, independent female characters.

May 4, 2012June 16, 2012

The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa

Reviews, Romantic elements, SFF & horror, Teen fiction

(The Blood of Eden, Book 1) A compelling read, given Julie Kagawa’s brilliant writing and ability to create characters we can sympathise with, but it offers nothing new in terms ... Read more

November 23, 2011November 25, 2011

Twilight: The Graphic Novel (Volume 1) by Stephenie Meyer and Young Kim

Reviews, Romantic elements, Teen fiction

Twilight lends itself to the shoujo manga format much better than in prose or in film. Young Kim’s renditions of the characters are disarmingly gorgeous, but even they can’t redeem ... Read more

November 21, 2011November 6, 2011

Children of Scarabaeus by Sara Creasy

Reviews, Romantic elements, SFF & horror

(Scarabaeus, Book 2) Not quite as compelling as the first book and the romance is underdeveloped, but still a satisfying conclusion to the Scarabaeus duology.

November 7, 2011November 6, 2011