2597 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

1/6

0 saved

8

10

Where my lore started✨ 

This right here is where my love of romance and essentially romance books started. I don’t know about y’all but my childhood was A1

Where did your lore start?

#romancebooks #lore #blackgirlsreadtoo #bookishaesthetic #booksoflemon8

2025/2/19 Edited to

My passion for romance books traces back to my childhood, a time when stories stirred my imagination and emotions. Engaging with romance literature can offer profound insights into human relationships and the complexities of love. Many readers find that their entry into this enchanting genre often stems from personal experiences or familial influences. For some, it may be the heartwarming tales told by parents or grandparents, while for others, it's the allure of reading romance novels that transport them to magical worlds. The question remains: where did your lore start? Did a specific book or character resonate with you? Books like 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen or contemporary titles such as 'The Wedding Date' by Jasmine Guillory could have sparked that initial interest. As readers explore their love for romance books, they build connections with diverse characters and narratives that reflect their own lives. It’s fascinating to see how these stories enable us to navigate through life’s ups and downs, often serving as a source of comfort and inspiration. Join the community discussion around this topic, and let's dive deeper into the narrative threads that have woven our collective love for romance literature.

Related posts

Where my lore started

#pbskids #nostalgia #90skids #90sthrowback #90sbaby

130 likes

A person with split-dyed black and red hair takes a mirror selfie, holding a phone with a floral case. The image is framed as a 'BREAKING NEWS' report titled 'Where my Lore started,' with a crown and sparkle doodles.

A group of young adults, likely the cast of Twilight, pose together outdoors in a field, smiling and embracing. The image has a banner overlaying the text 'Where my lore started'.

Four young women in stylish, layered outfits with hats and scarves walk down a school hallway. An 'EXIT' sign is visible in the background. The image has a banner overlaying the text 'Where my lore started'.

Where my lore started

I love this trend! Let me know if we have anything in common down below ⬇️ #unfiltered #Lemon8Diary #tiktok #tiktokviral #lore

10 likes

Where my lore started

Idea from @Kenzie’s Cozy Books ✨📖🫶🏼 It’s so fun to reminisce on the movies that got me hooked onto reading #escapisim #lemon8bookclub #fantasyworld #booktok #fantasycore

6 likes

where my lore started

these were the start of my favorite tropes and will forever watch these on repeat 🫶🏻 #booktok #bookaesthetic #booktropes #wheremylorestarted #romancebooktok

2 likes

Where my lore started

0 likes

Where my lore started 🫶

21 likes

Where my lore started

Every writer has their origin story—these are mine. ✨📖 💕Peach Girl → A masterclass in writing a villain who gets under your skin 💕Trickster’s Choice → The book that showed me worldbuilding and diversity could go hand in hand 💕Thumbelina & The Swan Princess → The blueprint for whimsical + u

3 likes

Where my lore started ✨

1 like

Where My Lore Started

My childhood 💕🧡 Cheetah Girls, Pokémon, Powerpuff Girls, Sailor Moon, Totally Spies, Proud Family, Teen Titans #wheremylorestarted #personal

2 likes

where my lore started

I've always loved monsters, fantasy and dark scary things. it's no surprise that these are all the things I was into as a kid and that it has trickled over into my interests as an adult. what's your lore look like? #books #wheremylorestarted #reader

4 likes

Where my lore started

0 likes

Where my lore started???

Did anyone else’s lore start here??? 👀 #lore #musical #fyp #trend #theatrekid

17 likes

Where my lore started

These are just some of the things that have made my lore list to the gamer & dork I am today! I still listen to Divorced Dad Rock to this day 😆 Idk about y'all, but growing up, I would read as many books as I could for AR points 🤣 I went from animal/fantasy back then to Romance/fantasy no

0 likes

A golden retriever with glowing yellow eyes, reminiscent of the Goosebumps intro, lies on a wooden porch. The text 'Where My Lore Started' is overlaid on the image, with 'lemon8 @danielleemyra' at the bottom.

where my lore started.. 😅

This dog had me scared before the episode even started 😭 Every Goosebumps intro hit different with those glowing eyes and that eerie theme music. I used to watch it all the time as a kid, hiding under a blanket but refusing to turn it off. Even now, I’ll rewatch it just for that cozy spooky nostalg

7 likes

A man with long dark hair, a beard, and facial tattoos, wearing a dark, ornate robe, identified as Ardeth Bay from The Mummy (1999).

A person stands in a vast, rocky desert landscape under a clear blue sky, with red rock formations and a distant mountain.

Two characters, a man and a woman, from Shadow and Bone, are in a fighting stance with weapons in a dimly lit, stone-walled room.

WHERE MY LORE STARTED: fantasy book edition

Whether it was watching badass women in TV shows or becoming obsessed with a fictional world growing up, I had a lot of influences for my newest book SIFTING SANDS. 1. The Mummy (1999). I know I'm not the only one that had (has) the fattest crush on the character Ardeth Bay from The Mummy.

1 like

where my lore started ✨

10 likes

A man and a woman, dressed in period attire, share an intimate moment with foreheads touching and hands clasped, set against a soft green landscape.

A man in a dark suit embraces a woman with red hair in a light dress, as they dance in an ornate, formal interior setting.

A man gently kisses a woman's forehead, both with dark hair, in an outdoor setting, conveying a tender and romantic moment.

This is where my lore started prt 2

Okay for me NALEY 4EVER! lol but doesn’t anyone feel like they were robbed of Peyton and Jake!? #romantic #onetreehill #thevampirediaries #thenotebook #spiderman

7 likes

A collage featuring a smiling woman, a stack of books with a teacup, a heart-shaped arrangement of book covers, and the woman in a yellow jersey. The text 'where my LORE started' is overlaid.

A collage of animated scenes from Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast,' showing Belle and the Beast in various interactions, including Belle reading a book. The text 'where my LORE started' is overlaid.

A collage of animated scenes and characters from 'Sailor Moon,' including Sailor Moon, Tuxedo Mask, other Sailor Scouts, and Luna the cat. The text 'where my LORE started' is overlaid.

Where my LORE started

Well this explains my love of reading being everywhere 🤣🤣 #lemon8bookclub #books #movie #tvseries #novelas

3 likes

Where my lore started ✨

I love this trend! #wheremylorestarted #gettoknowme

2 likes

📚 THIS is where my lore started 📚

books and series that started it all… The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins John Green books (specifically: The Fault in our Stars, Looking for Alaska, Will Grayson Will Grayson, Paper Towns, and An Abundance of Katherines) The Underland Chronicles by Suzanne Collins The Divergent

22 likes

Where My Lore Started

🌈🌈READING RAINBOW🌈🌈 As a child of the late 80s early 90s these are the genres that filled my bookshelves. I frequently checked out 20+ books (and cassette tapes) from my school library and 20+ more from my local library. My love for reading disappeared when I started high school but now it’s

5 likes

Where my lore started!

1 like

✨Where my lore started ✨

Better late than never 🫶🏻🌈 This trend has my inner child kicking her feet 🖤🧛🏻‍♂️ #wheremylorestarted #lemon8bookclub #twilight #harrypotter #moviestowatch Linden

4 likes

This is where my lore started

🦌🦋 🦸🏼‍♂️🐺 🌌 #lifeisstrange #lifeisstrangebeforethestorm #theawesomeadventuresofcaptainspirit #lifeisstrange2 #lostrecordsbloomandrage

443 likes

Where my Lore started

This is what makes me and fuels my writing! #indiewriter #mylore #unfiltered #latinaauthors

2 likes

where my lore started

7 likes

A collage of four personal photos showing the author's life stages: a young woman in a formal dress, a cheerleader, a bride kissing her groom, and a child in a cow costume, all under the text 'WHERE MY LORE started'.

A collage of four movie posters: 'A Walk to Remember', Disney's 'Robin Hood', 'Clueless', and 'All Dogs Go to Heaven', all under the text 'WHERE MY LORE started'.

A collage of four animated TV show images: 'Rocko's Modern Life', 'As Told by Ginger', 'Daria', and 'Hey Arnold!', all under the text 'WHERE MY LORE started'.

where my lore started

#fantasy #author

5 likes

Where my lore started

1) Twilight 2) The Hunger Games 3) Divergent 4) A Walk To Remember 5) Raise Your Voice 6) Bridge To Terabithia 7) The Secret Life Of The American Teenager 8) The Secret Circle 9) The Vampire Diaries #movies #tvshows #book #booktok

2 likes

Where My Lore Started

Okay, I had to jump onto this trend real quick because I tend to be very late to them all the time 😅😆 Anywho, this is my lore! Do you have any similar ones as I? 👀 . . . . . #wheremylorestarted #lore #aboutme #trends #collage

3 likes

Where my lore started ✨

Do we have any similarities?!👀 I may be a little late to the game but it feels safe to say I’ve been a romance girlie from day one and I don’t see that changing anytime soon lol Head over to my Bookstagram for the full version! #wheremylorestarted #readersoflemon8 #fantasyreader #

7 likes

Where my lore started

It’s no wonder I write sexy MMCs and hot villains 😂😂😂 #wheremylorestarted #bookish

2 likes

✨where my lore started✨

it’s been a rough few weeks but I finally got around to making a silly little edit of this and it made me feel a bit better 🫶🏻 #lore #booktok #bookish #books #bookshelf

4 likes

Where my lore started

I’m definitely missing a few, but these were the first movies (mostly romance) that I remember watching repeatedly growing up. Freddie Prinze Jr was my fave! #wheremylorestarted #authorsoflemon8 #romance #romancebooks

3 likes

A light purple oval with the text "Where My Lore Started....." at the top. Below it, a photo shows Leo and Piper from Charmed, with Piper leaning into Leo. The text "Leo & Piper" is at the bottom.

A light purple oval with the text "Where My Lore Started....." at the top. Below it, an animated image shows Belle in a yellow dress dancing with the Beast. The text "Belle & The Beast" is at the bottom.

Where My Lore Started.

So many choices but I think I narrowed down my faves! #wheremylorestarted

1 like

Where My Lore Started

My FAVORITE Love Stories that have shaped the things I love and write! ♥️ #wheremylorestarted #paranormalromance #romantasy #romance #lovestories #booktok

1 like

Where My Lore Started - Part 2

This has been a fun trend to watch. I had to break mine up into 2 parts even though there are way more. lol #wheremylorestarted #bookcommunity #booklover #fromthemovies

3 likes

Where my Lore started

6 likes

A young woman wrapped in a plaid blanket stands in a misty field, with text overlay 'WHERE MY LORE STARTED Middle school book edition' and a small book icon, indicating a post about childhood book recommendations.

Three book covers from Kristin Cashore's series: 'Graceling' with a sword, 'Fire' with a bow and arrows, and 'Bitterblue' with ornate keys, all featuring the author's name.

The book cover for 'The Selection' by Kiera Cass, depicting a woman in a voluminous blue ruffled gown, with other figures in similar dresses in the background.

Where my lore started: middle school book edition

This was back in the time when discovering new books was by perusing the library shelves, reading the backs of books and seeing a book that has a recommendation from your favorite author on the cover. I used to spend my lunches sitting in the library completely absorbed in my book. I become bes

5 likes

A smiling woman with short brown hair holds a phone case adorned with stickers, including one that says 'WITCH BITCH'. She stands in front of a bookshelf and wall art, with the text 'WHERE MY LORE STARTED' overlaid.

A collage of four movie stills from 'The Princess Bride' showing romantic and adventurous interactions between Westley and Buttercup. The text 'Where my lore started' is overlaid.

where my lore started ❤️

#lore #wheremylorestarted #avatarthelastairbender #avatar #atla

0 likes

this is where my lore started 🫶✨

this might be one of my favorite trends. i now want to rot all weekend & rewatch/reread everything. where did your lore start? #unfiltered #gettoknowme #readersoflemon8

2 likes

A title card with "WHERE MY LORE STARTED" in beige and gold text, framed by green vines. A small cartoon character in an ornate gold frame is at the bottom right. The background is a textured brown.

A collage featuring the 1977 "The Rescuers" movie poster in a central gold frame. Surrounding it are smaller frames with classic art, a clock, and scenes from the movie, with golden birds and a rabbit head motif.

A collage featuring Gomez and Morticia Addams from the 1991 "Addams Family" movie in a central gold frame. Smaller frames show classic art, a clock, and other characters like Wednesday and Pugsley, with golden birds.

Where my Lore Started

I was born in 93, but I had the opportunity to enjoy many classics 🤭 some were labeled as 'new releases' when, in fact, they weren't. Of course, I wouldn't realize this until many years in the future. Anyway, this is just a glimpse because now that I think about it, I watched so muc

0 likes

✨Where My Lore Started✨

I always fall in love with morally gray MMC’s. It’s no wonder why I adore writing them. 🖤 But I also didn’t realize how many dance scenes I obsess over until I started editing this. 😅 Which ones do we have in common? #BookTok #wheremylorestarted #fantasybooks #bookwormsoflemon8

1 like

✨Where my lore started✨

Before ACOTAR, TOG and The Fourth Wing, before I was fully obsessed with fantasy romance… there was Narnia🦁 📖 The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe was the first book that made me fall in love with magical worlds as a child. I had a cubby in my closet that led to the attic, and I desperately wan

2 likes

Where My Lore Started ✨

#lore #wheremylorestarted #television #film #trending

1 like

Five smiling people, appearing to be from a fantasy or medieval setting, look down at the camera. The text "where my lore started" is overlaid.

An animated image shows a young man and woman in medieval attire looking at each other. The text "where my lore started" is overlaid.

Two close-up shots of hands: one pair clasped together, and another hand with fingers spread. The text "where my lore started" is overlaid.

all my lore in one cozy fantasy rom-com 🤍

📖: Love At First Lance by Gryffin Murphy #cozyromance #cozyfantasyromance #romancebookrecommendations #bookrecommendations #mylore

15 likes

A collage featuring two polaroid photos. One shows a person smiling, the other shows them excitedly eating ice cream on a couch. White roses, green foliage, and a note saying "where my lore started" are also part of the collage, set against a textured background.

where my lore started 💐

I absolutely had to jump on this trend! These movies, shows, and Taylor definitely played and still play a HUGE role in who I am today!! 💐 Q: What's your favorite movie, and/or favorite Taylor song? ⭐️ #books #taylorsversion #lemon8bookclub #lore #bookstagram

2 likes

Bea Borges, a woman with glasses, sips from a large margarita glass. The image is titled 'Bea Borges this is where my lore started. Vol:1' and features a purple, speckled background.

Edward Scissorhands and Kim Boggs embrace in a romantic pose. The image is titled 'this is where my lore started.' and features a purple, speckled background.

Romeo, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, kisses Juliet's hand, played by Claire Danes, in a romantic scene. The image is titled 'this is where my lore started.' and features a purple, speckled background.

This is where my lore started, Part 1

#creativesoul #romancebookrecs #romanceauthors #lore #trending

1 like

A young girl in a brown and white mouse costume with ears, sitting on a light background. The image has text overlay "where my Lore started...".

The book cover for "The Sisters Grimm: The Fairy-Tale Detectives" by Michael Buckley, showing two girls running from a giant hand in a dark forest.

An animated scene featuring several bear-like characters, with a prominent brown character wearing an orange scarf in the foreground.

4 likes

Where my lore started ✨

PrinCESS of Genovia ♥️ I couldn’t wait to wear these Princess Mia ears to Disney World. They’re PERFECT 🤍✨ The Princess Diaries is my favorite movie of all time. What’s yours?! #princessaesthetic #disney #mickeyears #wheremylorestarted #disneyworld

20 likes

A woman in a purple top smiles, captured in a 'Where I started' photo, representing the beginning of her weight loss journey before losing 144 pounds.

A woman in a light blue t-shirt and black shorts takes a mirror selfie in a gym changing room, showing her progress with the caption 'How it's going'. She wears headphones and has visible tattoos.

A woman in a pink crop top and black biker shorts poses for a mirror selfie in a gym changing room, showcasing her body transformation. She wears headphones and has visible tattoos.

Where I started

144 pounds down but we aren’t stopping there! Time to gain muscles. I’ve started lifting weights everyday and it’s honestly the favorite part of my days now. Water, protein shakes, and clean eating 😇 #summerbod #bodytransformation #musclebuilding

331 likes

Where My Lore Started 💗

#wheremylorestarted #soulmates #bestfriends #goals #bookstagram

0 likes

See more