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Head-canon for the Spring Court 🍃🌸🌿✨

The Spring Court actually has the most lesser fae—real fae. You know, the ones with colorful skin, tails, antlers, claws, vine-like hair, or wings made of bark or petals. Not just “hot humans with pointy ears.”

Nudity is a normal thing there. Skin is just skin. some fae wear moonlight or nothing at all, unless ceremony demands a cloak of tradition

Forests and rivers everywhere. Poisonous flowers that sing. Trees that move when you're not looking. Glow-in-the-dark mushrooms lighting up mossy paths. Vines that curl like curious fingers.

There’s mischief in the air—never cruel, just clever. Lose your boots to a fox. Find your hair braided with wildflowers by giggling sprites. Discover a raccoon carrying your necklace like a treasure.

wearing shoes is rare thing. The earth is warm and breathing, and the fae here walk barefoot to stay connected to their land.

No brothels here, because sex isn’t commodified—it’s woven into their culture like music or magic. Passion and desire are honored, not hidden. This is the court of Calanmai, after all. 👀

To any person whom isn't spring citizent there are no paths in the land only suggestions. The same route never leads to the same place twice unless the land wants it to.

The forest is full of bargains. Want something? The right flower, rock, or creature will give it… for a price. You’ll probably forget you made a deal until it’s time to pay.

Laughter isn't always safe. Some fae laugh to lure, others to confuse. The clever ones just mimic yours to draw you deeper in.

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Romantasy Is the Hottest Book Genre of 2025 - Here’s Why Readers Can’t Get Enough

If you’ve scrolled through BookTok, Tumblr fan pages, or Medium book clubs lately, one word keeps showing up everywhere: Romantasy.

A genre blend of romance and fantasy, Romantasy stories sweep readers into magical kingdoms, enemies-to-lovers drama, forbidden romances, and heart-wrenching cliffhangers. And in 2025, it’s officially the hottest trend in fiction.

Whether you’re a longtime fantasy nerd or a hopeless romantic, here’s why this genre is exploding, and why you might want to add it to your reading list.

What Is Romantasy, Exactly?

Romantasy is a genre mash-up where romance and fantasy are equally central to the plot. You’ll find:

Strong-willed heroines Mysterious, brooding antiheroes Magical kingdoms and ancient curses Forbidden love stories Political intrigue mixed with steamy chemistry

It’s a world where love stories aren’t side plots, they’re at the heart of epic adventures.

Why It’s Trending in 2025

Several cultural shifts explain Romantasy’s massive popularity right now:

Post-Pandemic Escapism: Readers want to escape reality into lush, imaginary worlds.

TikTok and Tumblr Fandoms: Fan edits, quote dumps, and aesthetic boards are driving the hype.

Diverse Storytelling: Modern Romantasy includes LGBTQ+ romances, morally grey characters, and culturally rich fantasy worlds.

Screen Adaptations: Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ are buying up Romantasy series rights like crazy.

Top Romantasy Tropes Everyone Loves

Enemies to Lovers

Forbidden Royal Romance

Fae Magic and Ancient Prophecies

Secret Princes and Warrior Queens

The Dark, Brooding Protector

If you’ve seen books like Fourth Wing, A Court of Thorns and Roses, or The Serpent & the Wings of Night — you’ve already witnessed the Romantasy boom.

Must-Read Romantasy Books of 2025

The Shadow Crown by Iris Blackwell Song of the Storm Court by Emory Reed Fae Bargain by Lila Crane Empire of Moons by Rowan Vale

(And yes, they’re all trending on BookTok right now.)

Final Thought

Romantasy isn’t just a book genre, it’s a fandom, an aesthetic, and a beautiful form of escapism. In a world where everything feels uncertain, these magical love stories remind us of hope, rebellion, and that sometimes, even impossible love can conquer darkness.

Time to fall in love with a fae prince or sword-wielding queen, don’t you think?

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Incantation (Salammbo) - Alphonse Mucha