Things reviewers didn’t like about my books
My clean, no-spice fantasy romance fairytale retellings are not universally admired (isn't that shocking??). I thought I'd share some of the complaints from reviewers that I find most amusing!
What do you think? Do any of these crack you up? Any make you want to read the book instead of avoid it?
As an author of clean, no-spice fantasy romance and fairytale retellings, I've found that not all feedback is glowing—and that's okay! Many reviewers point out things I actually find quite humorous, like the absence of spicy scenes or the way characters handle their emotional struggles. For instance, some felt that Ella's journey to stand up for herself wasn't as strong or believable, or that quick resolutions in relationships could use more depth. Others noticed world-building quirks, such as the use of Spanish names without corresponding cultural details, which can feel inconsistent. What's fascinating is how these critiques often reflect readers’ differing expectations. Where some want a steamy romance, my aim is to focus on emotional intimacy and clean storytelling, which doesn’t always resonate with everyone but certainly attracts a faithful audience. The inclusion of real-life relational struggles in a fantasy setting can make characters more relatable, though some wish for more dramatic conflicts or traditional fantasy tropes like darker curses or more intense trials. From my experience, embracing this feedback has helped me grow as a writer. It encourages me to deepen character development and world-building while staying true to the clean, heartfelt stories I want to tell. For readers looking for romantic fantasy without explicit content but rich in emotion and faithfulness to fairytale themes, these books might be exactly the fresh take they need. If some of the reviewer comments made you chuckle or wonder what the fuss is about, maybe it’s worth giving the stories a try and seeing this unique blend of romance and fantasy for yourself!