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Have you ever noticed that, in most books with plus-size female protagonists, they’re always fat “in the right places”?

I think everyone knows what I mean: women who carry most of their weight in their thighs and butt, have very little belly fat, a small waist, and wide hips, creating that whole “I’m fat, but I’m still hot” stereotype.

And this mindset exists in real life too. Women with this kind of fat distribution are often considered more attractive because, despite being overweight, they still fit certain beauty standards.

Recently, I started reading some plus-size romances and noticed that ALL of them, and I really mean ALL of them, had this kind of body. Most of their weight was in their thighs and butt, very little in their stomach, a defined waist, and lots of curves.

And it honestly annoys me so much. 😭

I’m not saying that plus-size women can’t have these bodies. Of course they can. The problem is that it feels like, whenever authors write a plus-size heroine, they still try to keep her as close as possible to the conventional beauty standard.

It’s like she can be fat, as long as she’s fat in a way that is considered attractive.

There are so many different types of plus-size bodies, with different fat distributions, and I would love to see more heroines who actually fall outside of this standard. Because honestly, sometimes it feels like even when authors try to step outside the beauty standard, they’re still trying to sneak back into it through the back door. 😭

Hello everyone! I'm looking for science fiction books where romance doesn't dominate the story.

What I mean is that I'm looking for books with a human female protagonist and a good, engaging sci-fi story. I want there to be romance, but for it to develop gradually and slowly. It could even start halfway through the story or not happen until the second book in the series.

I want the main focus to be the story and everything that's happening, rather than the romance.

It would also be a huge plus if the female protagonist joins a diverse group of characters and eventually develops strong friendships and meaningful bonds with them.

I'm basically looking for a science fiction story with a human female protagonist, an engaging plot, a diverse group of characters, strong friendships and bonds, and a slow-burn romance that remains secondary to the main story.

Any recommendations?

As the title says, I’m looking for MF romances (male/female) where the male protagonist is demisexual.

For anyone who may not know, demisexuality is when someone only experiences sexual attraction after developing a strong emotional or romantic connection with someone. I had never really been particularly interested in this type of representation before, but I recently read Limerence by H.C. Dolores and absolutely loved this aspect of the story.

What I especially liked was that the male protagonist had never experienced sexual desire before. He considered sex unnecessary and simply wasn’t interested in it. That only changed when he met the FMC, and for the first time, he began experiencing sexual desire because he was developing romantic feelings for her.

I really enjoyed how gradual it was. It wasn’t the typical “I just met this woman and suddenly I’m overwhelmingly attracted to her” situation. Instead, his desire developed alongside his romantic feelings for her, which made the progression much more meaningful and interesting to me.

As soon as I finished the book, I wanted to find more romances with male protagonists like him, but I didn’t even know what keyword to search for. Then I noticed that Limerence had the “demisexual protagonists” tag on Romance.io, and after looking into it, I realized that this was exactly the type of male protagonist I had been looking for.

So I’m open to any MF romance recommendations featuring a demisexual male protagonist, where he only begins experiencing sexual attraction toward the FMC after developing romantic feelings for her.

The slower and more gradual the development of his attraction, the better! 💕

Good evening! Or good morning to whoever happens to be reading this, anyway 😂

I'm looking for a book where the FMC (female main character) is really oblivious when it comes to the MMC's feelings. Like, the MMC falls for her first, it's painfully obvious that he's interested in her, he flirts with her, says things that leave us readers kicking our feet and screaming... and she just doesn't notice. 😂

Something like:

«“No, I must be imagining things.”»

«“He definitely didn't mean that in that way. I'm sure of it.”»

«“He's just a good friend.”»

Do you get what I mean?? 😂

I don't know if there are many books like this, but I've seen this kind of protagonist quite a lot in Korean romance stories, manhwa, and anime. Female protagonists who are completely dense when it comes to realizing that the male lead is into them seem to be pretty popular there. In Western romance, though, I feel like this dynamic isn't nearly as common. Or maybe I just haven't been searching for the right trope.

Either way, I'm looking for a book with this kind of dynamic. Preferably, I don't want it to be a friends-to-lovers story, because in those stories the MMC is usually already in love with the FMC from the very beginning. I actually enjoy watching the feelings develop gradually, seeing their relationship grow, and getting to experience the moment when he starts falling for her.

But maybe I'm being too picky 😂 So I'm open to any recommendations, as long as they have these two main elements:

• The MMC falls in love first.

• The FMC is completely oblivious and doesn't realize he's into her, even when the signs are practically impossible to miss.

That's exactly the dynamic I'm looking for! 😂

Okay, I genuinely have such a huge crush on Nick from Zootopia, and I absolutely loved his dynamic with Judy. I’ve even gone as far as looking for fanfiction, because I feel like every reader who’s ever had a crush on a fictional character has done that at least once. 😂

So, I’m looking for books where the male protagonist has exactly Nick’s personality from Zootopia. You know, that charming, laid-back, mischievous, sarcastic type who’s always making jokes and acting like he doesn’t take anything seriously, but deep down actually cares way too much and can be pretty insecure about himself?

The classic “I make jokes because I’m traumatized” type. 😭

I’m open to any recommendations, but you get bonus points if this Nick-like MMC also has his own Judy. 🦊🐰

Estou procurando livros onde o protagonista masculino causa tanto dano à protagonista feminina que ela muda completamente como pessoa, e então ele se arrepende de tudo e a persegue desesperadamente, querendo-a de volta.

Por exemplo, a protagonista feminina costumava ser uma pessoa feliz e alegre, mas por causa de tudo o que ele fez com ela, ela se torna melancólica e deprimida. Agora que ele percebe claramente o quanto ela mudou e que ela está genuinamente infeliz, ele quer que ela volte a ser a pessoa que costumava ser, mas pode ser tarde demais.

Eu quero um ressentimento VERDADEIRO da protagonista feminina. Não quero amor instantâneo, um perdão rápido ou um pedido de desculpas barato e um único apelo que magicamente resolve tudo. Quero que ela talvez realmente siga em frente com outro homem, ou mude para sempre, e que o protagonista masculino perceba que ele realmente a destruiu e quebrou algo irreparavelmente dentro dela. Quero vê-lo completamente arrependido e desesperado, forçado a lidar com as consequências de tudo o que fez.

I have a question for people who have an identical twin and another sibling who isn’t their twin.Do you love and prefer your twin over your other sibling? Or do you have a clear preference but still love all your siblings equally?

This question has been stuck in my head ever since I saw a guy say that he felt sorry for his older brother because he didn’t share the same bond with him that he had with his twin.

I'm looking for fantasy books where the FMC has lost her will to live. I want stories filled with emotional pain and anguish, where the heroine has been through so much that she's simply going through the motions, or pretending she's okay when she clearly isn't.

She could be a fugitive, a slave, a prisoner, or just someone who is trapped in deep emotional suffering. The specific circumstances don't matter as much as the fact that her pain feels real and has a lasting impact on the story.

What I don't want is a romance where the MMC shows up and instantly becomes the cure for all of her pain and loneliness. He can absolutely support her, comfort her, and help her heal, but I want her recovery to be slow, difficult, and realistic. I want to truly feel the FMC's anguish throughout the story, and I want the MMC to recognize how much she's suffering and do everything he can to help her find happiness again, without her trauma magically disappearing overnight.

Hello everyone! I'm looking for fantasy books where the FMC belongs to an oppressed group, while the MMC is part of the privileged group in society. Throughout the story, he eventually helps the FMC with her cause and comes to support and share her values.

I'll give some examples to make it easier to explain the kind of story I'm looking for:

The female protagonist could be oppressed for being a woman, human, powerless, considered “ugly,” infertile, or for literally any other reason. The important thing is that she clearly belongs to a group that is oppressed and considered inferior by society.

Meanwhile, the male protagonist should belong to the privileged group. He could be privileged because of his species, gender, powers, social status, wealth, or any other characteristic that puts him in a position of advantage within that society.

What I'm looking for is a story where the MMC eventually helps the FMC and joins her cause, coming to support her values and fight alongside her. The FMC can either be someone who actively fights for the rights of her people or simply someone who has lived in this situation and learned to accept it. What really matters to me is that, if she decides to fight, the MMC supports her and joins her instead of trying to stop her or belittling her cause.

For me, it would be a huge bonus if the FMC were human and the MMC wasn't a complete asshole for 99% of the book 😂 But I'm open to any recommendation that comes close to this dynamic!

Thank you in advance for any recommendations. I'm already excited to discover these stories! 🥹📚

Hi everyone!

Taking a break from all the "talented and genius" discussions 😅, I recently watched Michael. It made me look into him more, and I ended up becoming a TOTAL fan. The more I learn about him, the more impressed I am. The guy was an incredible artist.

So I thought I'd ask a lighter question: Who's your favorite singer or musician? 🎤

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SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME FIND SOMETHING LIKE THIS!! 😭

Okay, I'm dying to read a book where the MMC is emotionally detached, cold, and completely uninterested in relationships. I'm not talking about the typical intimidating, ruthless MMC who can kill someone without feeling anything. That's not what I'm looking for.

I want an MMC who genuinely doesn't care about romance, sex, or even casual conversations. He just wants to live his life in peace. Maybe he's completely focused on his work, his goals, or something else, and he's never considered romance important enough to pursue.

Of course, everything changes when he meets the FMC. 🤭

I don't want insta-love where he sees her once and suddenly falls head over heels. Not at all! I want to watch him slowly experience emotions he always dismissed as pointless, ridiculous, or unnecessary. Seeing those feelings gradually bloom because of the FMC sounds so satisfying to me. Just imagining a story like that already has me excited!

I'll gladly take any recommendations with this kind of dynamic, or even something similar.

One book that gave me a somewhat similar feeling was Pestilence by Laura Thalassa. Since the MMC is one of the Horsemen, he has never experienced romantic or sexual feelings and sees no purpose in them... until he spends time with the FMC. And once he finally experiences those feelings... let's just say he becomes completely obsessed. 😂

Thank you in advance!

Hello everyone!

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I'm looking for YA romances where the FMC is considered average-looking or even unattractive by the standards of her world.

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I love romance, but sometimes it feels like every FMC is described as incredibly beautiful, with striking features, flawless skin, and a body that turns heads everywhere she goes. I'd love to read something different for a change.

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I'm looking for books where the FMC doesn't have particularly remarkable looks and isn't the kind of girl everyone immediately notices. Ideally, the MMC isn't instantly attracted to her and initially sees her as just an ordinary girl. The attraction and romance would develop gradually as he gets to know her personality, strengths, and character.

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I'm especially interested in slow-burn romances where the MMC falls for who she is rather than being captivated by her appearance from the very beginning.

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Any YA recommendations with this kind of dynamic would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hello everyone!

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I'm looking for MFM or MMFM romances where there's a group of male protagonists and the female protagonist joins them as the story progresses.

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It would be even better if, within the MMCs' culture or society, it is considered normal for a woman to have more than one partner. I also enjoy stories where a group of men falls in love with the same woman and agrees to share her, even if some of them initially struggle with the idea.

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One thing I'd especially love to see is the FMC developing an individual relationship with each MMC before they eventually form a group relationship.

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I would also like the FMC to be the center of the relationship. For me, the relationship exists because of her, so I'm not looking for stories where the MMCs have a romantic relationship with each other independent of the FMC.

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While I'm specifically looking for MFM/MMFM romances, a good plot and believable relationship development are very important to me as well.

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Thank you in advance for any recommendations!

Hello everyone! I'm looking for historical romances where the female main character (FMC) is a commoner or someone of humble origins who genuinely resents the wealth and privileges of the nobility. You know that feeling of: "While I'm struggling to survive, they keep getting richer and living in luxury"? Ideally, the male main character (MMC) would be a nobleman, aristocrat, or someone very privileged who has no idea how hard life is for ordinary people. I love the conflict and tension that arise when the protagonists come from such different worlds. I would also like the class difference to be a real obstacle to the relationship. For example, he belongs to the nobility and she is a commoner, so society, family, or the conventions of the time make their romance inappropriate or even impossible. I don't need the FMC to specifically hate the MMC, but I would like her to have strong opinions about social inequality and the privileges of the upper class. I welcome any recommendations with a similar dynamic. Thank you!

Hello everyone!

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I'm looking for MFM or MMFM romances where there's a group of male protagonists and the female protagonist joins them as the story progresses.

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It would be even better if, within the MMCs' culture or society, it is considered normal for a woman to have more than one partner. I also enjoy stories where a group of men falls in love with the same woman and agrees to share her, even if some of them initially struggle with the idea.

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One thing I'd especially love to see is the FMC developing an individual relationship with each MMC before they eventually form a group relationship.

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I would also like the FMC to be the center of the relationship. For me, the relationship exists because of her, so I'm not looking for stories where the MMCs have a romantic relationship with each other independent of the FMC.

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While I'm specifically looking for MFM/MMFM romances, a good plot and believable relationship development are very important to me as well.

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Thank you in advance for any recommendations!

I swear, I was looking for a paranormal romance book because I'm completely obsessed with this genre, and OMG, it was so hard to find a human FMC! 😭

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All I could find were older books or stories I had already read. Nowadays, the FMC is always a mermaid, a hybrid, a fae, a vampire... NOOOO! 🥲

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As the saying goes, sometimes the classic "bread and butter" works best! For me, paranormal romance is only truly enjoyable when the FMC is human. It's so much more interesting to see the cultural differences, with her trying to understand a world that's completely different from her own while the MMC isn't human. I also love the dynamic where she's physically weaker but still doing her best to survive and find her place in that world.

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It's even better when she's suddenly thrown into this supernatural world with absolutely no idea what's going on. I just love that kind of story.

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Unfortunately, it feels like these types of romances are disappearing, because nowadays I only see FMCs who are some kind of supernatural creature. Human FMCs seem to be getting rarer and rarer. 😭

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What a tragedy...

Olá a todos!

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Como o título diz, estou procurando livros onde o protagonista masculino seja um elfo. Sim, um elfo de verdade: orelhas pontudas, magia e aquela beleza quase injustamente bela, de outro mundo. É exatamente isso que estou procurando! 😭 Embora eu não me importe tanto com o enredo quanto com essa dinâmica específica, ainda quero uma história boa e envolvente. As únicas coisas que realmente procuro são:

• Um protagonista masculino elfo;

• Uma protagonista feminina humana (sim, humana, por favor! 😭);

• Romance.

Se o romance for de desenvolvimento lento, melhor ainda! Mas, honestamente, estou tão desesperada por esse tipo de história que aceito praticamente qualquer recomendação. Se alguém souber de algum livro com essa dinâmica, por favor, me avise! Eu agradeceria muito. (Eu também aceitaria se ele fosse uma fada, embora preferisse um elfo)