Surviving Romantasy: The Realm of Red Flags

Dating a vampire sounds hot - until you realise he's 1000 years old, controlling, and never available for brunch. From leather corsets that don't come in your size to forest romps that smell like a fortnight without deodorant, this book exposes the grim reality of your Romantasy daydreams. A hilarious reality check that shows why some fantasies should stay fictional, and why Brian from Accounts might be the real happily-ever-after. Perfect for romantasy lovers, fantasy readers, and anyone who's ever thought 'I could fix him!' about a fictional character, Surviving Romantasy delivers a sharp, tongue-in-cheek reality check on the tropes we adore but should never attempt in real life.Across 96 pages, this witty hardback blends humour, bold commentary, and playful illustrations to reveal the impracticalities, red flags, and outrageous expectations baked into romantasy worlds - from leather corsets never designed for real bodies to dramatic forest escapades that sound romantic... until you consider the hygiene situation.In this joyful, self-aware celebration of the genre - equal parts love letter and lovingly delivered wake-up call - readers will discover why dating a centuries-old vampire is probably a tax nightmare, how a toxic immortal shadowing your every move would get you both called into HR before lunch, and why heroes who communicate exclusively in smoulders are not a sustainable life plan.A perfect gift for romantasy fans, BookTok enthusiasts, and anyone who's ever stayed up until 3 a.m. whisper-sobbing over a fictional man with wings, this playful guide reminds us that fantasy is fabulous - just as long as it stays in the book.