Pour one out for the last episode of Orctober :(

Why can't Kim and Sarah ever like the same book? Do limitations on the magic of a fantasy world enhance the plot or detract from it? Can an orc give a blow job through their tusks?

Trigger warnings: Captivity, moderate violence, death of family recounted, sex on page, attempted murder, house fire, harassment, mentions of blood, brief violence

Tropes: grumpy x sunshine, found family, fantasy, slow burn, cozy vibes, monster romance, orc romance, forced proximity

Master Kim's Corner:

Fantasizing Reality: Wetware, Social Imaginaries, and Signs of Change - Jennifer Cross

Do you need indicators (ex. hair) when a main character is Black or a person of color? Is Black representation held to a different standard in paranormal vs. contemporary romance? Why do the social identities of the villains matter?

TW/CW: emotional abuse, assault (off-page), torture, decapitation, homophobia, murder, physical abuse, poisoning, pregnancy, profanity, violence, threats to harm a fetus, sexually explicit content

Tropes: orc romance, monster romance, hurt/comfort, cute banter, paranormal, size difference

Master Kim’s Corner:

Subject(ed) to Recognition - Herman Gray

Does modern language in "historical" books add context, or take you out of it? How does the inclusion of differing cultures increase miscommunication? Is there such a thing as too much cum?!?

TW/CW: Includes: abduction; betrayal; unequal power dynamics; cruel and manipulative behavior from main male character toward main female character; humiliation of female main character before others; voyeurism; weapons and violence; on-page deaths; strong language; discussion and depiction of spousal abuse; extensive discussion and consideration of abortion; infidelity (not between main characters); copious fluids; pregnancy.

Tropes: monster fucking, miscommunication x 1000, i need you to help me repopulate my dying culture, breeding

Master Kim’s Corner:

• It’s Orctober! Time For A Rec List of ORC Books - Tara MangoesandMayhem.com