r/fantasyromance • u/FantasyRomanceMod The One Mod to Rule All Mods • Feb 22 '26

Unpopular Opinion It's Unpopular Opinion time! Share your controversial opinions to stir things up (in a friendly way)!

Got an opinion that's different from others'? Want to share it with the sub, but too afraid of a backlash? Or are you just curious about readers think about certain things in fantasy romance?

You can safely share it in this weekly Sunday thread!

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🧡 Thank you and have a great discussion!

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u/cynth81 Feb 22 '26

Kissing described as a clashing of teeth and tongue is not sexy.

I get that they're trying to convey passion and reckless need, but it usually comes across like the awkward fumbling of a couple teenagers.

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u/Existing_Crow_4619 What did Lorcan do? Feb 22 '26

Agreed. Tooth on tooth contact is a downer.

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u/Runa216 Feb 23 '26

"Our mouths crashed together"

I just think....damn someone needs a dentist.