About BroMantasy
How It Started
I had the same questions. I avoided the genre until I saw an article that said an NFL player was reading A Court of Thorns and Roses. That made me finally give it a shot. It completely transformed my perspective. That's why BroMantasy exists.
What I Discovered
The fantasy elements in these books often far outshine the romance, and the relationships added depth to the characters in ways I hadn't experienced before. This journey fundamentally changed how I approach reviewing books.
I've always been a character first reader. Give me a flawed hero, a morally gray protagonist, and a compelling arc, and I'm hooked. For years, I thought that meant staying firmly in epic fantasy and sci-fi. I avoided romantasy, assuming it wasn't for me. That changed...
My Philosophy
Now I strive for balance, sharing my honest experience while recognizing that every reader connects with different elements of a story. What matters is whether the book delivers on what it's actually trying to do.
I have yet to find a book I'd rate as low as 1-1.5 stars, which speaks to finding value in stories across the spectrum. Books don't fail readers. Expectations do.
Why BroMantasy Exists
Marketing and genre labels create expectations before anyone opens a book. When that framing doesn't match the emotional experience inside, readers walk away from stories they'd love. BroMantasy exists to challenge those assumptions, and to explain why stories work emotionally regardless of what shelf they're on.
Every review breaks down the elements that make a story land:
- Compelling Characters: Deep, flawed, and morally gray characters with meaningful growth.
- Immersive Worlds: Rich world-building and innovative magic systems.
- High Stakes: Epic battles, complex political intrigue, and plots that matter.
- Emotional Architecture: The tension, relationships, and payoffs that keep you reading.
Who Reads BroMantasy?
Anyone who's ever been told a book "isn't for them" based on a genre label, a cover, or someone else's assumptions. Readers here come from every corner of speculative fiction:
- Epic fantasy and sci-fi readers curious about romantasy but unsure where to start.
- Readers who believe compelling, character driven narratives are the heart of any good book.
- Anyone looking for honest, in-depth reviews that focus on storytelling over hype.
- Romantasy fans looking for a perspective that highlights the epic fantasy elements in their favorite books.
What I Cover
My library is built on a foundation of epic fantasy and sci-fi, and I use that story first lens to explore a wide range of genres. You'll find in-depth reviews for:
- Epic Fantasy: From grimdark to classic adventures.
- Science Fiction: Including space operas, dystopian futures, and military sci-fi.
- Romantasy: The best of fantasy romance where the story and characters shine.
- SciMantasy: A new emerging genre that blends sci-fi and romance.
- And More: Including urban fantasy, LitRPG, and other speculative fiction.
Each review provides an honest, spoiler-free assessment of a book's world-building, characters, plot, and prose, complete with my spice, darkness, and public reading comfort ratings.
How I Rate Books
Every review scores eight separate things, not just a star: world-building, characters, plot, magic or tech, writing, spice, reading comfort, and darkness. The point is that you know what you are walking into before you start, instead of finding out on page 200.
See how the rating system works →
Appearances
Where to find me, and where I have been.
Oct 22-24, 2026
UpcomingRomantasy BookCon Orlando
Hilton Lake Buena Vista · Lake Buena Vista, FL
Tickets and details
Aug 9, 2026 · 3:00 PM
In Conversation with H.M. Wolfe
Daggermouth deluxe hardcover launch
About the event
Books-A-Million Jacksonville Beach · Jacksonville, FL
Jul 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM
In Conversation with Stacey McEwan
A Forsaken Prophecy release celebration
About the event
Barnes & Noble Colonial · Orlando, FL
Start Reading
Seasoned romantasy fan or lifelong epic fantasy reader, go browse the reviews and find your next one. Great storytelling transcends genre labels, and I am here to explain why.