We're nothing if not committed and we were going to finish this dark romance duology no matter the cost. Shadows So Cruel by Liv Zander tested our limits and we just had to talk about it.

Trigger warnings: Again, all of them. Dubcon, rape, sexual assault, violence.

We’re diving into Feathers So Vicious by Liv Zander, a bully romance that asks: when does it go too far? Are we going to have to add an F tier for our MMC or can the plot save it?

Triggers: All of them - no seriously. Dubcon, noncon, violence and gore.

We’re blasting off with Calamity by Constance Fey, our first-ever sexual space opera. It has all the Star Wars vibes but is it actually epic?

Triggers: Violence

An oldie but a goodie, we’re dragging The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori back into the spotlight. In this mafia romance, the obsession runs fierce, touches are stolen, and the tension is nothing short of lethal.

Trigger warnings: Murder

The Smut Plug goes back to where it all began with Broken Ties by J. Bree, now told from the boys’ perspective. Will it deepen the obsession or leave us disappointed?

Tropes: Reverse harem, romantasy

Triggers: Dubious consent

We’re breaking down Ironside Academy, a reverse harem romance by Jane Washington. We thought a ten man harem might be too much, but the strong personalities, unique plot, and standout smut gave us plenty to talk about.

Triggers: Abuse, attempted assault, bullying, violence.

This week we’re reading It’s Different This Time by Joss Richard, the cozy second chance romance that might have officially cured Danielle of her trope hate. This past and present love story has a lot of big feelings, NYC moments, and a little Les Misérables energy sprinkled in.

Trigger warnings: Terminal illness

This week we're reading He Sees You When You’re Sleeping by Alta Hensley, a dark holiday romance that asks one big question: what’s better than one stalker? Two.We debate whether there’s a “right” way to stalk someone, why you should always help your elderly neighbors, and the logistics of getting from Manhattan to Staten Island in a blizzard. Join us as we unpack the deeply questionable ethics of stalker love.

Trigger warnings: stalking, sexual assault (attempted), dubious consent