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This blog is your behind-the-scenes look into the minds of the Saints of Sorrow. In this blog you’ll find reviews of independently published dark romance books, articles on controversial or taboo bookish topics, and reading lists curated by dark romance readers for dark romance readers.
Whether you're a writer, reader, or lover of all things dark romance, here you'll find inspiration, resources, and community!
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If you’re looking for articles on Parasocial Behavior In The Book Community, Kink and Fetish’s Role In Dark Romance, or The Positives of Reading Smut, AND SO MUCH MORE. Look no further! Find all LA articles right here.
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Have you ever wondered what new independently published books you should pick up? Never fear! Library of Angels focuses on reviewing books by indie authors in the dark romance field. We do the research so you don’t have to! Find your newest read here.
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Have you had a friend ever ask you for a beginner friendly dark romance list and have you been stuck? Never fear, find lists for 5 Dark Romance Books for Beginners, 9 Dark Little Mermaid Retellings, and new releases each month right here!
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Ever wanted to know what the Library of Angels founder is working on? Check out her what this week series to stay up-to-date. She will occasionally drop hints for new LA Services, Merch, and site updates.
Review: Killer of Mine by Alexis Grace
Reviewed by Aubrey, Killer of Mine by Alexis Grace, a dark, why choose romance.
Tropes include: Why Choose, Dark Romance, Found Family, Bratty Badass FMC, Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity, “Who Hurt You?”, Criminal Minds Vibe
Review: Sick Bargain by Nordika Night
Reviewed by Laya, Sick Bargain by Nordika Night, a dark MM, masked man romance.
Tropes include: Masked Man, Forced Proximity, Possessive and Obsessive, Deranged Love, Fear Kink, Primal Play, Touch Him and Die, Surprised Identity Reveal
Review: Crawl Space by J.N. Bamforth
Reviewed by Jay Depraved, Crawl Space by J.N. Bamforth, an erotic horror.
Tropes include: Haunted Inheritance, Stalker MMC, Obsession/Possession, Forced Proximity, Erotic Horror, Morally Corrupt MMC
Review: For Cowgirls & Kings by Landyn hill
Reviewed by Paula, For Cowgirls and Kings is a dark millionaire cowboy romance.
Tropes include: friends to lovers, trauma/healing, forced Proximity
5 Dark Romance Books for Beginners
Want to read something with darker themes then you’re used to, but don’t know where to start? Check out my list of beginner dark romance books and the genres they fall under! Beginner dark romance books in mafia romance, paranormal romance, hockey romance, mythology retelling, and BDSM romance.