Hi,
I’ve been wanting to read some romance lately.. but I’m realllly picky about what tropes I like and my male mcs specifically. I mostly read sci-fi / fantasy or comics but I want something more romance focused because I’m sad and lonely but need something fresh. Forgive me if this post uses to much terminally online fandom language – I don’t read a lot of romance so I only have the character dynamics that happen in other series to help describe what I’m seeking.
Stuff I like:
Jane Austen – pride and prejudice
The Han Solo/Princess Leia dynamic – I find that outside of Star Wars OT and Rogue/Gambit in X-men this is rarely well executed.
Batman in many ways is the ideal male mc for me. But I do not necessarily like the bat/cat dynamic.
Lord of the rings -Aragorn
The witcher- geralt/yen
The expanse series – James Holden
If you’re familiar with video games: I love Garrus Vakarian from mass effect.
Buffy- Angel
Kakashi Hatake if you’re familiar with Naruto.
Yearning. I like yearning.
I also prefer characters that are competent. I prefer my MCs a lil bit odd like me since I’m an Audhd – if they veer too far into not like other girls or manic pixie dream girl though it is not a total dealbreaker (they can’t help how they were written) but it’s not ideal. As a neurodivergent myself I do like it when characters appear coded as neurodivergent- bonus points if they both are but it’s not a requirement. I am down for your trashiest romance recs but I do prefer a good mix of pulpy and emotional roller coaster. Please no YA, I want adults with adult problems.
Again I apologize if this is too fandom-y. Thank you in advance.
by KittenTales42