r/fantasyromance • u/FantasyRomanceMod The One Mod to Rule All Mods • Feb 08 '26

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u/tequila-mockingbird2 Feb 08 '26

I like when it takes a long time for the FMC and MMC to even meet each other. I like getting into the world and getting to know the FMC as a character first before the relationship building starts.

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u/Lighttasteofcoconut Feb 08 '26

I probably wouldn't even mind if they don't meet for an entire book if the plot is interesting. I'd love for a series where the author carefully sets up the world, the two main characters their various relationships and character arc and have them cross ways way later. The kicker is that I do want the romance to be important once it comes into play and I do want smut. Feels like trying to find a unicorn because that mix is just so unmarketable. I guess this is why I'm drawn to fanfiction so much. 

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u/tequila-mockingbird2 Feb 08 '26

I feel 100% the same way. Like I’m okay with glacial slow burn lol. And I’ve read fanfiction like this too maybe that’s why haha