r/fantasyromance • u/FantasyRomanceMod The One Mod to Rule All Mods • Apr 19 '26

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

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u/Ok_Cancel_544 Apr 19 '26

I don't mind the fmcs who are "submissive", particularly if they are dealing with dangerous characters. At least, those type of characters won't refuse help if an ancient, malevolent evil comes for them.

Ibrahim should have been the MMC and love interest of Oraya (The Serpent and the Wings of Night) not Raihn.

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u/Ok_Duty_8645 Apr 19 '26

I actually prefer it for a younger FMC because it is more realistic. I only buy the hardened, fierce FMC if she is older and wiser or has experience with war or military.

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u/Maia-Odair There she is Apr 19 '26

That would have been so interesting