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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.
It’s Okay Not to Be
TW: Brief discussion of depression and anxiety.
“Gotta take the good with the bad, smile with the sad. Love what you got and remember what you had” - Life We Live by Project Pat
The sunshine will come.
Review: Distorted Obsession by P.H. Nix
Reviewed by Paula, Distorted Obsession is a dark enemies to lovers romance.
Tropes include: enemies to lovers, mental health rep, and obsession/ possessiveness
Book Burnout and Reset: How Dark Romance & Fall Reads Help Reset the Soul
Burnout doesn’t just happen in our work lives—it can creep into our passions, our creativity, and even our reading. At Library of Angels, we know the book community can feel overwhelming, especially when algorithms, endless TBRs, and pressure to keep up start to dim the joy. But just like the cycles of fall, burnout can be a reminder to pause, reset, and rediscover what made you fall in love with stories in the first place. Sometimes, that reset comes in the form of a comfort re-read, a dark romance escape, or simply letting yourself breathe again.