Summer Sci-fi Romance Releases that Have Me Intrigued

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I keep a tab on instagram where I save intriguing new books that come through my feed. Here are three new releases I’m excited to test as possible poolside reads this summer! Just Released: The Wildborn by Perri Torani From the blurb: Airik, a battle-scarred warrior serving the cruel intergalactic empire of the Veynari, craves … Read more

3 Books to Try if You’re Getting Bored of Romantasy

Image shows a close up of the blogger face and shoulders wearing galaxy print rave wear. Three book covers are shown next to the author's portrait: Heaven Breaker, blue cover with abstract bird image, Conform: white cover with abstract gold cityscape; A Symphony of Starlight: purple cover with female character holding a sci-fi blaster.

The romantasy genre is oversaturated. My author friends’ agents are hearing it over and over from publishers right now. And honestly, as much as I love both fantasy and romance, I have to agree. Bookstore shelves feel like a sea of swords-and-flowers book covers these days. Don’t get me wrong. Readers are never going to … Read more

Dark Sci-fi Recs for Revenge of the Fifth

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Expanded from an instagram carousel posted on May 5th, 2026. A good number of my fave sci-fi novels walk the path of the Dark Side–morally grey characters, unhealthy relationship dynamics, and criminal underbellies draw my interest again and again. Part of it is that I love drama, and these darker tropes and settings are rife … Read more

A Basket Full Book Recs: My Most Indulgent Re-Reads for your Easter Enjoyment

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There are some books that I absolutely love, but they’re only enjoyable as one-time-reads. Then there are those books and series that I turn to again and again and never get bored, even though I know exactly what’s going to happen. Sometimes, it’s a character who’s become like a friend I’ll always enjoy spending time … Read more

3 Tried and True, 3 Brand New: I can’t Wait to Fall Into These Autumn Releases!

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September is my fave month of the year, and it’s not just because it’s my birth month. There’s something about the change in the weather that signals it’s time to cozy up with a cup of tea and a good book. This fall, I’m looking forward to cuddling up with some much anticipated releases by … Read more

Canadian Sci-Fi Favourites

Can you name a great science fiction novel by a Canadian author? Not many people can answer this question off the top of their heads. But if asked whether you’ve heard of The Handmaid’s Tale, I bet you’d say yes! (That’s right, Margaret Atwood, author of the famous dystopian novel turned Emmy-award winning TV series, … Read more

Famous Romantasy Authors You Didn’t Know Wrote Sci-fi Romance

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Back in the 2010’s, when Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance were hitting the top of the bell curve and romantasy hadn’t yet become the next big thing, a few big name authors placed their bets on sci-fi romance. While SFR did gain a loyal indie following and continues to be a popular niche genre, it … Read more

Gorgeous Indie Hardcovers that Arrive in Time for Christmas!

When it comes to giving books as gifts, HARDCOVERS with GORGEOUS COVER ART feel high quality in your loved one’s hands and look beautiful as they’re being unwrapped. And when they’re INDIE, the gift feels especially thoughtful and unique. But indie books don’t always come in hardcover and it’s too late to get some of … Read more

A Sci-fi Romance Rec for Every Spice Level

A recent uproar buzzed through the online romance reader community when, supposedly, a reader asked a very well-known online book seller for no-spice romance recs, and the company rep replied “embrace the smut.” Bookstagrammers were outraged, saying romance readers shouldn’t be forced to read sex scenes they’re not looking for and not comfortable with. Sure, … Read more

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