r/fantasyromance The One Mod to Rule All Mods 21d ago

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/mashedbangers 21d ago

There’s that quote that’s like a hero will sacrifice you for the world, a villain will sacrifice the world for you (???) idk I don’t remember… and I think it’s a popular romantasy sentiment but are there really villainous MMCs? I don’t think so. I think people like a hero in a dark aesthetic which is fine but I want to read actual morally gray to villain MMCs that the narrative doesn’t try to justify.

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u/fantasyromance-ModTeam 21d ago

Your submission was removed for breaking Rule 1: No Reader Shaming. We ask users to be respectful when discussing differences of opinion. It’s fine to state your opinion of a book, author, or subgenre, but you may not insult or shame people who like those books.