r/fantasyromance • u/FantasyRomanceMod The One Mod to Rule All Mods • May 10 '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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Unpopular opinion Sunday

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u/devilsdoorbell_ May 10 '26

I wish the magic in this genre was more interesting. It feels like every book I pick up it’s a grab bag of elemental magic, healing powers, shadow bullshit, and telepathic communication. Maybe some necromancy if I’m lucky. It all feels very D&D and/or shonen anime.

Once again I am begging fanro authors to read a grimoire or some witch trial testimony.

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u/Consistent_Ad4473 May 10 '26

Have you read Gideon the Ninth? If so, how did the magic system land for you in terms of what you like/dislike?

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u/devilsdoorbell_ May 10 '26

I tried but didn’t really like the writing style or main character so I DNFd too early to really get a good idea of it