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BB #21: Which Fantasy Romance Trope Matches Your Personality? + What I DNF
Let’s be real: no personality quiz is more accurate than the one that tells you your fictional soulmate trope. This week, I’m delivering yours—plus fantasy romance recs and some opinionated podcast thoughts (for paid members!).
We’re talking monsters, magical soul bonds, forbidden love, royal intrigue—the full fantasy romance buffet. What’s your flavor?
🧪 Take the quiz, find your trope, grab a couple recs—and if you want more? Join the brunch table behind the paywall.
Before you scroll down, here are some posts you might love if you're in a tropey mood:
💘 Fated Mates Fantasy Romances
🗓️ Most Anticipated Fantasy Romances of 2025
🌟 Best Fantasy Romances of 2024
🔥 Best Fantasy Romance on Kindle Unlimited
When you’re done taking the quiz, don’t forget to comment and let me know what you got!
The Fantasy Romance Trope Quiz
Instructions: Tally up your most frequent letter from the answers below. Your result is waiting at the end!
1. Your ideal date involves…
A) Sparring verbally (and maybe physically) with someone who challenges you.
B) Breaking the rules for a secret rendezvous in a forbidden location.
C) Journeying through a magical forest to save the world… and maybe holding hands.
D) A destiny-bound ceremony where your souls literally glow.
E) A royal ball where you uncover political schemes… and simmering tension.
2. Your greatest strength is…
A) Your sharp wit and competitive streak.
B) Your rebellious spirit and willingness to risk it all.
C) Your loyalty and ability to rally a team.
D) Your intuition and deep emotional connections.
E) Your strategic mind and ability to navigate power dynamics.
3. Your go-to conflict resolution style…
A) “I’ll win this argument… and maybe kiss them after.”
B) “Rules were made to be broken.”
C) “Let’s work together and save the kingdom first!”
D) “Our bond is unbreakable, no matter what.”
E) “I’ll outmaneuver them with grace… and a dagger hidden in my sleeve.”
4. You’re most drawn to characters who…
A) Start as rivals but can’t hide their chemistry.
B) Defy society (or magical laws) for love.
C) Embark on epic quests with found family.
D) Share a cosmic, soul-deep connection.
E) Master court intrigue while wearing fabulous gowns.
5. Pick a magical artifact:
A) A sword that hums with competitive energy.
B) A locked box containing forbidden secrets.
C) A map leading to a legendary treasure.
D) A pair of matching soul-bonded rings.
E) A poison-tipped tiara that doubles as a weapon.
💘 Your Trope Is...
Mostly A’s: Enemies to Lovers
You argue like it’s foreplay. You love tension, banter, and “I hate you (but not really)” vibes. Check out To Bleed a Crystal Bloom by Sarah A. Parker — Gothic tension, shadowy secrets, and a protector you definitely shouldn’t fall for (but absolutely will).Mostly B’s: Forbidden Love
Rules? You don’t know her. You want danger, drama, and that delicious thrill of getting caught. Check out House of Beating Wings by Olivia Wildenstein — Fae politics, forbidden magic, and a love that breaks every rule it’s supposed to follow.Mostly C’s: Quest Companions
You fall in love on the road, with found family, battle wounds, and deep conversations under the stars. Check out The Great and the Terrible by Gena Showalter — Portal fantasy, reluctant allies, and a deadly executioner with a secret soft side. Road trip romance meets survival chaos.Mostly D’s: Fated Mates
You’re here for magical bonds, cosmic signs, and that one person you're cosmically meant to love. Check out Rabid by Ivy Asher and Raven Kennedy — Wild, steamy, and soul-bonded chaos.Mostly E’s: Royal Intrigue
You want slow-burn romance in the palace, with politics, gowns, and secret daggers at every turn. Check out Court of Ravens and Ruin by Eliza Raine — Dark fae, arranged marriage, secrets in the shadows.
New to the Fated Mates Trope?
This one’s a reader favorite for a reason—and if you want to understand why (plus get even more recs), I just posted a video breaking it all down.
🎥 Watch: Fated Mates in Fantasy Romance
🔒 Want More? Join the Community.
This week’s members-only podcast episode is an 17-minute reading update where I talk about:
The dragon/hellhound fantasy duology I binged
A historical romance series I found by accident that ended up being a new fave.
A classic Lisa Kleypas I finally picked up
A contemporary romance with autism rep and fake-dating tropes that surprised me.
Plus… why I DNF’d three recent books and what that’s changed about how I read.
🎧 Listen to the Extra Bite episode + get the show notes →
