trope
Fantasy Romance
Fantasy romance centers a romantic relationship within a world where magic, mythical beings, or other supernatural elements are integral to the plot and the characters' lives.
Why readers love it
Readers love the dual escape of sweeping worldbuilding and a deeply felt love story, where the stakes of saving the realm are tied directly to the couple's emotional and physical bond.
Also called
paranormal romance
epic fantasy romance
urban fantasy romance
fairy tale retelling
fae romance
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