🖤 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 July (That Deserve Their Own Candle Line)
Discover the most viral dark romance books lighting up BookTok this July—complete with fantasy, forbidden love, and slow-burn tension. These moody reads are so addictive, they deserve their own candle line. Perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers, gothic fantasy, and steamy plot twists.
🖤 Dark Romance Books That Are Taking Over BookTok This July
Discover the dark romance books taking over BookTok this July! From forbidden love and morally gray heroes to twisted plots and slow-burn obsession, these trending reads are perfect for fans of spicy, emotionally intense 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.
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?
Glow in the F*cking Dark by Tara Schuster - Book Review
The author of the runaway hit Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies shares honest and practical lessons for healing your past and owning your future so you can radiate strength, bravery, and joy when life gets dark.
“A revealing and powerful book that lit me up from the inside out.”—GLENNON DOYLE, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Untamed