I hate romance book tropes- especially "Dark romance", but I absolutely love romance. I recently watched Saltburn and Challengers and I am looking for media like that. I LOVE 'femdom' or anything where the guy is the weak one in the situation. I also love books about obsession that aren't specifically romantic. I am down for straight or queer, or poly relationships (or non relationships) Pretty much anything that meets this vibe regardless of gender or power dynamics.
I can not state enough NO BOOKS LABELED AS ROMANCE. Ive tried so many times and I hate the tropes, the corny tropey writing, etc.
Im pretty well read so any unique suggestions would be great.
Some of my favorite toxic romance/non romance books are Docile, A Secret History, House of Hunger, The Wicker King, Captive Prince, To be Devoured, Evocation (and St Gibson in general)
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