Why do we want to fix the broken warrior? Exploring the psychology of the savior complex, wounded heroes, and emotional vulnerability in romantasy.
How an ancient Greek myth created the monster lover, invisible husband, and bride trials. Exploring the roots of modern romantasy in Eros and Psyche.
Why do we write in our books? Exploring the annotation aesthetic, sticky tabs, highlighters, and why marginalia makes physical books more valuable.
Why does a display of lethal protectiveness make us feel so safe? Analyzing the safe threat response and psychology behind romantasy’s favorite trope.
I tasted the pomegranate seed and never looked back. Dissecting why the Hades and Persephone myth is the ultimate blueprint for modern romantasy.
I own three copies of the same book. One is for reading, one is for looking at, and one is just for the sprayed edges. Let’s talk about special editions.
Why do we root for the morally grey bad guy instead of the hero? Dissecting the villain romance trope in romantasy.
Why are we obsessed with characters legally bound before they even like each other? Dissecting the arranged marriage slow burn in romantasy.
Why are we collectively obsessed with characters magically bound by a cosmic tether? Dissecting the fated mates trope in romantasy.
Why are we obsessed with characters who want to end each other’s lives in chapter 3 and are kissing by chapter 30? Dissecting the enemies-to-lovers trope.