About Emily

“The magic behind the reviews”

Emily's Story

Hey, I’m Emily — professional bookworm, romantasy addict, and the mind behind Romantasy Review.

If there’s one thing I love more than coffee (and trust me, I really love coffee), it’s a good story — especially the kind with slow-burn romance, magical kingdoms, and morally grey love interests I probably shouldn’t root for… but absolutely do.

What started as a harmless reading habit turned into a borderline obsession with fantasy romance. You know — fae courts, forbidden love, ancient prophecies, enemies-to-lovers tension so thick you could cut it with a dagger… all the good stuff.

Romantasy Review is my little haven for readers who feel the same — a cozy, nerdy, passionate place where we can gush over books, cry over cliffhangers, and argue over which fictional boyfriend is the best (spoiler: they’re all flawed, and we love them anyway).

Here, you’ll find honest reviews, curated book lists, upcoming releases, and the occasional fangirl ramble — all written by someone who gets what it means to lose sleep over a good book.

So grab your favorite brew, settle in, and welcome to the magical mess that is romantasy. I’m glad you’re here.

Fun Facts About Me

Favorite Creature

My favorite creature is a dragon.

Currently Reading

I am currently reading book 3 of the Powerless series, Fearless.

My Coffee Order

Iced Latte with a few drops of vanilla flavouring.

My Superpower

Keeps reading even when I said “just one more chapter”

Meet Sadie, the Romantasy Review Mascot

Sadie isn’t just a dog — she’s the fiercely adorable guardian of all things romantasy. Loyal to her mama (Emily), suspicious of delivery people, and downright feral toward anyone trying to borrow a book without asking, Sadie has been protecting unread chapters and late-night reading sessions since day one.

Her Special Skills

Current Obsession

This is what Emily’s reading, re-reading, or can’t shut up about right now.

How My Rating System Works

Not all romantasy books are created equal — some steal our hearts, some just steal a few hours. Here’s how Emily rates the tales she reads, using a little bit of fae magic and a lot of caffeine-fueled passion:

1 Star
“Left Us in the Dark”

A miss. Either the writing, the plot, or the characters just didn’t come together. We respect every author’s work, but this one isn’t staying on our shelves.

2 Stars
“More Fizzle Than Fire”

Had potential, but lacked the magic. Weak world-building or romance that didn’t quite spark. We wanted to love it — we really did.

3 Stars
“Good, But Not Spellbound”

Enjoyable with charming moments, but didn’t quite enchant us completely. A safe pick if you're in between epic reads.

4 Stars
“Still Swooning”

Loved it. Nearly perfect with just a few things that held it back — maybe a pacing hiccup or a mild trope overload. Still an absolute must-read.

5 Stars
“Take My Soul Already”

An instant classic. Beautiful writing, unforgettable characters, and a romance that had us giggling, gasping, and staying up way too late. Would fight a dragon for this one.