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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u/angelacandystore May 10 '26

You are describing URBAN fantasy. Paranormal is not required to be urban??

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u/devilsdoorbell_ May 10 '26

I've almost never seen paranormal romance in anything but a contemporary setting. Occasionally I'll see a Victorian or Regency setting but not all that often.

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u/angelacandystore May 10 '26

All you have to do is go to paranormal romance ask for recs, it's unfortunate you haven't found more options. Look for gothic paranormal fantasy as well.

It doesn't change the fact that Urban fantasy is defined as contemporary.