I'm so glad you enjoyed Emily Wilde! It's most definitely NOT a romantasy; it's just a fantasy with a romantic subplot. You've just gotten me hyped to read Diving Rivals either in this month or next month.
Emily Wilde (1 and 2) are my absolute favourite books ever, I can't wait for the third but I wouldn't call it romantasy because the romance, while being a big part of the novel, isn't central to the plot I'd say but either way, absolutely couldn't love them more 🍄
I enjoyed Emily Wilde's EoF 4.25☆! My fav Romantasies of the year so far -The Midnight Girls by Alicia Jasinska 4.5☆ (sapphic) -Dragonfall by L.R Lam 4.25☆ (nonbianary rep) -The Mermaid the Witch and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall 5☆ (nb/sapphic) -A Restless Truth by Freya Marske 4.75☆ (Sapphic steammmy) The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gornichec 4.5☆ (bi het/sapphic) (the only book that made me cry so far this year)
while reading emily wilde’s encyclopedia of faeries I also thought that wendell bambleby has howl vibes (book howl!). he’s super annoying at the beginning and the bickering also reminded me of hmc. despite the similarities I think emily wilde’s encyclopedia of faeries is still unique and a comfy winter read 🧚🏻
Ok, so one of my favourite booktubers is Leonie. And then, suddenly I've discovered your channel and I was like: "omg, I'm obsessed with Leora's personality and aesthetics!". So I was SO EXCITED AND SURPRISED to see you both are actually friends!! I was smiling from ear to ear! I loved to see you both in one video and I love your channels! Greetings from Poland ❤
I'm so happy I've already read Divine rivals so I can watch the spoilery bits 😭😭 it's my fav book of the year, i'm OBSESSED Also omg emily wilde is so bones coded 😭 she's just like dr brennan lmfao
I just finished reading The Gilded Crown by Marianne Gordon. It's about a woman who can bring people back from the dead, and the princess that she must protect, no matter the cost (fantasy with slow burn sapphic romance). And that museum looks so stunning! Love the new haircut too!
You looked absolutely gorgeous in that bright green turtleneck sweater. Not that you aren't always beautiful, but it is definitely your color and made your eyes Pop! And did Leonie cut off her hair? If so, I think I love it! Definitely a cute, fun, cozy vlog, and it made me excited to read both of those books!
Lovely video, as always! I picked up Divine Rivals as an ebook from my local library, didn't vibe with the first chapter and then just gave it up to someone in queue really wanting to read it, thinking I'm finally over YA. But watching this I think I should give it another shot! The other day I read "Thornhedge" which is this really beautiful short story by T. Kingfisher, using one of your mushroom bookmarks. It fit really well and kind of enhanced my reading experience that way.
So I have been on the fence reading Divine Rivals and your video has convinced me that I need to read it. So thank you for that little push. I absolutely love your hair (hopefully that doesn't come off as creepy). I have red hair but I have mousey red hair. I wish mine was as vibrant as yours. 💖
Awww, I'm so happy you enjoyed Divine Rivals so much! 🥰 I loved it, too! I'm currently reading Ruthless Vows but I'm only on page 29. I read a different book inbetween and so picking up the sequel felt like coming home to a beloved world. I have no idea what will happen, but I hope so hard Sarah works at the museum now and will allow Iris to secretly use the first Alouette to contact Roman somehow.... Let' s see what Ms Ross comes up with - I can't wait to know! ☺️🍄🍄🍄❤
Oh, and I forgot to recommend another romantasy I enjoyed - "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor. If you have not read it, it also contains gods, lore, fantasy/magic, and really beautiful prose (I think you would really like it).
🍄I've tried reading "Divine rivals" twice - the 2nd time this past Monday - and both times couldn't move farther first 50-60 pgs. But now, seeing so much excitement, I can't help but download it again and give it a 3rd go🍄 Such a magical and feeling good vlog! Thank you!
To me Romantasy is when the main point of the book IS the romance and just happens to be in a fantasy setting, whereas a fantasy book that has a main central conflict that doesn't rely on the romance but just happens to be there too i would just class it as fantasy with romance elements. main difference to me is whether or not you remove the romance from the book does it completely change the plot? if yes then its romantasy. if you remove the romance from the book and it changes nothing to the main plot its not a romantasy (in my opinion anyway)
Definitely read A River Enchanted!! The setting and the characters will absolutely grip you. I've read it multiple times and it's still easily one of my favourites!
I went to that museum a few months ago and that entire trip to the Netherlands was so fun and meaningful for me! (and I got to buy your art in store which was fun!). Seeing you film there and take some very similar clips to me was so fun and brought back memories :') 25:38
I can't wait to read divine rivals, it ll be soon translated in french so I'm waiting a little bit. I have these membership cards, they are beautiful ❤. I'm glad to see all the orders! I hope you enjoyed yourself in Antwerp, welcome in Belgium 😊❤
I LOVE both of these books! Iris and Roman and their magical typewriters (swoon). And Emily and Wendell with their banter; how did you like the journal entry that was written by Wendell (I thought it was hilarious)? You were spot on saying that there relationship is like the one in "Bones" :) The 2nd book in the Emily Wilde series is more romantic than the first one, but I actually liked that they have a slow burn romance (most books move far to fast with the romantic angle). I also read the 2nd Divine Rivals book - it was still good, but not as good as the first one; there was a lot more focus on the gods... and they were not very godworthy (you'll see what I mean). Congratulations on becoming a full time freelancer as well - that is amazing! Your illustrations have the same vibe as the covers for the Emily Wilde books - they are really beautiful.
Thank you for all the kind words!!!!! I thought wendells entry was hilarious, I love these types of characters, and I’m so excited to see the rest of their romance in the next book!!
faebound by saara el-arifi is a sapphic romantasy with fantastic side characters and family dynamics!! also a very cool and fleshed out fantasy world, political intrigue and magic!
oh, now I should start to read this book immediately! just was wandering what to read next🤩 and book was waiting in my tbr. This video is so inspirational and cozy, I want that vibes too (Divine rivals I`m talking about)
This is going to sound very weird but I screamed a little when I saw who you were at the museum with - I have been thinking a lot lately about someone I used to follow years ago on RUclips who did fun vlogs about her life and then she stopped for her health and I lost track of her AND THERE SHE IS?! Looking radiant!!! What a cool thing to see!
I love this!! I read Fourth Wing and loved it so I’ve been wanting to read all of the romantasy too! I’m currently reading Must Love Books ❤ I liked Emily Wilde too and thought there would be more of a romance since people kind of hype that part up, but I’m looking forward to the sequel! 🍄 congrats on being able to go full time with your creative jobs that’s amazing!!🎉❤
My understanding of 'romantasy' is that it is a book where the romance is the driving force of the story with fantasy elements - and if the romance was removed from the story, there wouldn't be a plot. Emily Wilde kind of exists on the cusp of that I'd say, because the story could function without the romance as a light academia, but the romance definitely adds something integral that you wouldn't want to see it removed. So... ultimately this comment is unhelpful cause I really don't have an answer lol
I LOVED divine rivals and had a great time watching your reactions and thoughts to it :) beware tho that ruthless vows is way less on the romantic side and more about the war! It’s still good but not nearly as amazing as divine rivals unfortunately
🍄𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊🍄 i need to order the UK cover of encyclopedia of faeries bc oh my god it's so cute and this is also a reminder that I need to pick up divine rivals but. I'm reading a book called Wildblood by Lauren something and it's aggressively YA, and I plan to pick up the dragon naturalist Marie Brennan book 1 next 👀
while reading emily wilde’s encyclopedia of faeries I also thought that wendell bambleby has howl vibes (book howl!). he’s super annoying at the beginning and the bickering also reminded me of hmc. despite the similarities I think emily wilde’s encyclopedia of faeries is still unique and a comfy winter read 🧚🏻
*nonsense from leonie* should be my new channel name
Well, if you insist, I suggest adding the adjectives "sophisticated" and "entertaining". 😘
I'm so glad you enjoyed Emily Wilde! It's most definitely NOT a romantasy; it's just a fantasy with a romantic subplot. You've just gotten me hyped to read Diving Rivals either in this month or next month.
Exactly what I was thinking! I really went in expecting a romantasy, but still loved it nonetheless. Hope you’ll love divine rivals!
Emily Wilde (1 and 2) are my absolute favourite books ever, I can't wait for the third but I wouldn't call it romantasy because the romance, while being a big part of the novel, isn't central to the plot I'd say but either way, absolutely couldn't love them more 🍄
Same! Really enjoyed them even though not the genre I thought it was before picking it up hahaha ❤
I enjoyed Emily Wilde's EoF 4.25☆!
My fav Romantasies of the year so far
-The Midnight Girls by Alicia Jasinska 4.5☆ (sapphic)
-Dragonfall by L.R Lam 4.25☆ (nonbianary rep)
-The Mermaid the Witch and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall 5☆ (nb/sapphic)
-A Restless Truth by Freya Marske 4.75☆ (Sapphic steammmy)
The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gornichec 4.5☆ (bi het/sapphic) (the only book that made me cry so far this year)
while reading emily wilde’s encyclopedia of faeries I also thought that wendell bambleby has howl vibes (book howl!). he’s super annoying at the beginning and the bickering also reminded me of hmc. despite the similarities I think emily wilde’s encyclopedia of faeries is still unique and a comfy winter read 🧚🏻
This is the first video I've watched by you and seeing your art I was like 'WAIT I HAVE THOSE BOOKMARKS'. So hey, your art percedes you. ❤
omg I love that thank you 😭💞
I've read and enjoyed both of these, I definitely think Emily Wilde is more fantasy with a dash of romance rather than a full romantasy
Ok, so one of my favourite booktubers is Leonie. And then, suddenly I've discovered your channel and I was like: "omg, I'm obsessed with Leora's personality and aesthetics!". So I was SO EXCITED AND SURPRISED to see you both are actually friends!! I was smiling from ear to ear! I loved to see you both in one video and I love your channels! Greetings from Poland ❤
I'm so happy I've already read Divine rivals so I can watch the spoilery bits 😭😭 it's my fav book of the year, i'm OBSESSED
Also omg emily wilde is so bones coded 😭 she's just like dr brennan lmfao
I knowwwwww they’re so Brennan and booth although booth is decidedly less vein and dramatic compared to bambleby lollll
I just finished reading The Gilded Crown by Marianne Gordon. It's about a woman who can bring people back from the dead, and the princess that she must protect, no matter the cost (fantasy with slow burn sapphic romance). And that museum looks so stunning! Love the new haircut too!
Sounds amazing, thanks for the rec!
You looked absolutely gorgeous in that bright green turtleneck sweater. Not that you aren't always beautiful, but it is definitely your color and made your eyes Pop! And did Leonie cut off her hair? If so, I think I love it! Definitely a cute, fun, cozy vlog, and it made me excited to read both of those books!
Thank you so much!!! And she didddd it’s so gorgeous
Omg this video was so fun to watch!!
absolutely adored divine rivals one of my all time faves! also you have the coziest most whimsical home
thank you so much!!!
Bambleby has total Howl energy
Lovely video, as always! I picked up Divine Rivals as an ebook from my local library, didn't vibe with the first chapter and then just gave it up to someone in queue really wanting to read it, thinking I'm finally over YA. But watching this I think I should give it another shot! The other day I read "Thornhedge" which is this really beautiful short story by T. Kingfisher, using one of your mushroom bookmarks. It fit really well and kind of enhanced my reading experience that way.
So I have been on the fence reading Divine Rivals and your video has convinced me that I need to read it. So thank you for that little push.
I absolutely love your hair (hopefully that doesn't come off as creepy). I have red hair but I have mousey red hair. I wish mine was as vibrant as yours. 💖
Awww, I'm so happy you enjoyed Divine Rivals so much! 🥰 I loved it, too! I'm currently reading Ruthless Vows but I'm only on page 29. I read a different book inbetween and so picking up the sequel felt like coming home to a beloved world. I have no idea what will happen, but I hope so hard Sarah works at the museum now and will allow Iris to secretly use the first Alouette to contact Roman somehow.... Let' s see what Ms Ross comes up with - I can't wait to know! ☺️🍄🍄🍄❤
A sapphic romantasy I just read (it also came out recently) is Faebound! It also has disability and bipoc representation
Literally went looking but it was sold out in my bookstore!!!
I’m usually not a fan of YA anymore because I’m close to 30 but I just read one that I enjoyed called Belladonna! It was pretty good, you may like!
the midnight lie is a great sapphic romantasy!
Oh, and I forgot to recommend another romantasy I enjoyed - "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor. If you have not read it, it also contains gods, lore, fantasy/magic, and really beautiful prose (I think you would really like it).
I'm so glad you enjoyed both books! They are both on my tbr❤🍄
You’re the first person I’ve seen actually explain the Fairy book and now I might read it… 🌸🐝
🍄I've tried reading "Divine rivals" twice - the 2nd time this past Monday - and both times couldn't move farther first 50-60 pgs. But now, seeing so much excitement, I can't help but download it again and give it a 3rd go🍄
Such a magical and feeling good vlog! Thank you!
i loveed emily wilde ! currently reading the second one and am enjoying it so much! really enjoying the folklore:))
🍄🍄reading a torch against the night🍄🍄
I also enjoyed Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries which is cosy fantasy with a romance subplot. I am looking forward to the sequel. 🍄
It's such a joy to watch your videos!
Thank you 🥺🎀💞💞💞💞
a sapphic romantasy i loved is Of Fire and Stars! No magic, but princesses 👀
To me Romantasy is when the main point of the book IS the romance and just happens to be in a fantasy setting, whereas a fantasy book that has a main central conflict that doesn't rely on the romance but just happens to be there too i would just class it as fantasy with romance elements. main difference to me is whether or not you remove the romance from the book does it completely change the plot? if yes then its romantasy. if you remove the romance from the book and it changes nothing to the main plot its not a romantasy (in my opinion anyway)
Definitely read A River Enchanted!! The setting and the characters will absolutely grip you. I've read it multiple times and it's still easily one of my favourites!
Ooooh I’m def planning on it it sounds incredible
I went to that museum a few months ago and that entire trip to the Netherlands was so fun and meaningful for me! (and I got to buy your art in store which was fun!). Seeing you film there and take some very similar clips to me was so fun and brought back memories :') 25:38
I hope you don't get this the wrong way, but you look like a magical elf/fairy with your new hair. You look so whimsical ❤
Immaculate vibes 🍄🍄🍄 and love it when (the other) Leo sneaks into your vlogs.
I can't wait to read divine rivals, it ll be soon translated in french so I'm waiting a little bit. I have these membership cards, they are beautiful ❤. I'm glad to see all the orders! I hope you enjoyed yourself in Antwerp, welcome in Belgium 😊❤
I LOVE both of these books! Iris and Roman and their magical typewriters (swoon). And Emily and Wendell with their banter; how did you like the journal entry that was written by Wendell (I thought it was hilarious)? You were spot on saying that there relationship is like the one in "Bones" :) The 2nd book in the Emily Wilde series is more romantic than the first one, but I actually liked that they have a slow burn romance (most books move far to fast with the romantic angle). I also read the 2nd Divine Rivals book - it was still good, but not as good as the first one; there was a lot more focus on the gods... and they were not very godworthy (you'll see what I mean). Congratulations on becoming a full time freelancer as well - that is amazing! Your illustrations have the same vibe as the covers for the Emily Wilde books - they are really beautiful.
Thank you for all the kind words!!!!! I thought wendells entry was hilarious, I love these types of characters, and I’m so excited to see the rest of their romance in the next book!!
Longshadow by Olivia Atwater is romantasy with woman love interest 😊
faebound by saara el-arifi is a sapphic romantasy with fantastic side characters and family dynamics!! also a very cool and fleshed out fantasy world, political intrigue and magic!
Loooved this vlog 😍
oh, now I should start to read this book immediately! just was wandering what to read next🤩 and book was waiting in my tbr. This video is so inspirational and cozy, I want that vibes too (Divine rivals I`m talking about)
ahh this was such a good idea and fun to watch🫶🏼
This is going to sound very weird but I screamed a little when I saw who you were at the museum with - I have been thinking a lot lately about someone I used to follow years ago on RUclips who did fun vlogs about her life and then she stopped for her health and I lost track of her AND THERE SHE IS?! Looking radiant!!! What a cool thing to see!
I love this!! I read Fourth Wing and loved it so I’ve been wanting to read all of the romantasy too! I’m currently reading Must Love Books ❤ I liked Emily Wilde too and thought there would be more of a romance since people kind of hype that part up, but I’m looking forward to the sequel! 🍄 congrats on being able to go full time with your creative jobs that’s amazing!!🎉❤
My understanding of 'romantasy' is that it is a book where the romance is the driving force of the story with fantasy elements - and if the romance was removed from the story, there wouldn't be a plot. Emily Wilde kind of exists on the cusp of that I'd say, because the story could function without the romance as a light academia, but the romance definitely adds something integral that you wouldn't want to see it removed. So... ultimately this comment is unhelpful cause I really don't have an answer lol
I loved Divine Rivals! And your hair looks gorgeous! 🍄🍄
In Germany is your copy available as the HC - I´ve the HC. 🥰
I LOVED divine rivals and had a great time watching your reactions and thoughts to it :) beware tho that ruthless vows is way less on the romantic side and more about the war! It’s still good but not nearly as amazing as divine rivals unfortunately
Bitterthorn by Kat Dunn is a great queer slow burn gothic romantasy
I’m currently reading the London séance society by Sarah Penner and I love it so far, maybe you’d like it too!!
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i need to order the UK cover of encyclopedia of faeries bc oh my god it's so cute
and this is also a reminder that I need to pick up divine rivals but. I'm reading a book called Wildblood by Lauren something and it's aggressively YA, and I plan to pick up the dragon naturalist Marie Brennan book 1 next 👀
Where are your earrings from? (The earrings you are wearing on the day you went to the hairdresser) They are so pretty!!
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Wendell gave me SUCH Howl from Howls' Moving Castle vibes in the BEST way,
Emily Wilde is autistic and I love the rep 😍
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I am a sucker for cozy fantasy(my feel good treat) but of course there are trash books out there too...
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YA isn’t slapping for me anymore at 21, even though I’m technically a young adult! For me, YA is very romance oriented and I’m not into it
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while reading emily wilde’s encyclopedia of faeries I also thought that wendell bambleby has howl vibes (book howl!). he’s super annoying at the beginning and the bickering also reminded me of hmc. despite the similarities I think emily wilde’s encyclopedia of faeries is still unique and a comfy winter read 🧚🏻
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