🦊 Trickster Love Interest

A romance where one half of the pairing is charmingly unreliable—seductive, elusive, and maddeningly clever, making the courtship a game of wits.

The God and the Gumiho

by Sophie Kim • 2024

A fallen trickster god and a gumiho who despise each other must hunt a nightmare demon.

4.04

12k+

🏙️ Korean Urban Fantasy 💘 Enemies To Lovers 🤝 Reluctant Allies 🎭 Hidden Identity ⭐ Star Crossed Lovers

The God and the Gumiho 89%

A fallen trickster god and a gumiho who despise each other must hunt a nightmare demon.

by Sophie Kim 2024

4.04

12k+ ratings

🏙️ Korean Urban Fantasy 💘 Enemies To Lovers 🤝 Reluctant Allies 🎭 Hidden Identity ⭐ Star Crossed Lovers

Night of the Dragon

by Julie Kagawa • 2020

A half-kitsune and her demon-possessed swordsman race for a wish that could end the world.

4.31

10k+

🦊 Japanese Mythology 👥 Found Family ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers 🎭 Trickster Heroine 🏳️‍🌈 Queer Romance

Night of the Dragon 89%

A half-kitsune and her demon-possessed swordsman race for a wish that could end the world.

by Julie Kagawa 2020

4.31

10k+ ratings

🦊 Japanese Mythology 👥 Found Family ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers 🎭 Trickster Heroine 🏳️‍🌈 Queer Romance

Sex Criminals, Vol. 1

by Matt Fraction • 2014

Suzie's orgasms stop time. So do Jon's. Their plan: rob a bank, save a library.

3.90

41k+

🍆 Raunchy Humor 🎭 Meta Fiction 💰 Partners In Crime 💕 Misfits In Love ⏸️ Time Stopping

Sex Criminals, Vol. 1 88%

Suzie's orgasms stop time. So do Jon's. Their plan: rob a bank, save a library.

by Matt Fraction 2014

3.90

41k+ ratings

🍆 Raunchy Humor 🎭 Meta Fiction 💰 Partners In Crime 💕 Misfits In Love ⏸️ Time Stopping

Nimona

by N.D. Stevenson • 2015

A chaotic shapeshifter forces her way into a villain's life to expose the hero institution's lies.

4.18

189k+

🦎 Shapeshifter Fantasy 🦸‍♂️ Hero Deconstruction 🏛️ Corrupt Institutions 👥 Found Family 🎭 Identity Exploration

Nimona 88%

A chaotic shapeshifter forces her way into a villain's life to expose the hero institution's lies.

by N.D. Stevenson 2015

4.18

189k+ ratings

🦎 Shapeshifter Fantasy 🦸‍♂️ Hero Deconstruction 🏛️ Corrupt Institutions 👥 Found Family 🎭 Identity Exploration

Eyes Like Stars

by Lisa Mantchev • 2009

An orphan in a magical theater must become its first director or lose her home forever.

3.72

13k+

🎭 Magical Theater 📜 Shakespeare Reimagining 💔 Love Triangle 🫂 Found Family 🧚 Mischievous Sidekicks

Eyes Like Stars 88%

An orphan in a magical theater must become its first director or lose her home forever.

by Lisa Mantchev 2009

3.72

13k+ ratings

🎭 Magical Theater 📜 Shakespeare Reimagining 💔 Love Triangle 🫂 Found Family 🧚 Mischievous Sidekicks

Accomplice to the Villain

by Hannah Nicole Maehrer • 2025

His death magic calms only for her. The prophecy says she'll destroy him. Neither expected the love.

4.09

117k+

💀 Villain Romance 🏢 Workplace Romantasy 🖤 Compromised Hero ❤️ Chosen Family ✨ Fairy Tale Mashup

Accomplice to the Villain 88%

His death magic calms only for her. The prophecy says she'll destroy him. Neither expected the love.

by Hannah Nicole Maehrer 2025

4.09

117k+ ratings

💀 Villain Romance 🏢 Workplace Romantasy 🖤 Compromised Hero ❤️ Chosen Family ✨ Fairy Tale Mashup

A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon

by Sarah Hawley • 2023

An insecure witch hides an accidental demon summoning by pretending the demon is her fake boyfriend.

3.61

57k+

💍 Fake Dating 👿 Demon Boyfriend 🧙‍♀️ Witchy Rom-Com 💥 Summoning Mishap 🌿 Nature Magic

A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon Summary

A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon 88%

An insecure witch hides an accidental demon summoning by pretending the demon is her fake boyfriend.

by Sarah Hawley 2023

3.61

57k+ ratings

💍 Fake Dating 👿 Demon Boyfriend 🧙‍♀️ Witchy Rom-Com 💥 Summoning Mishap 🌿 Nature Magic

The Lightning Tree

by Patrick Rothfuss • 2014

A fae barman trades in children's secrets beneath a lightning tree. Every wish has a cost.

3.94

5k+

🧚 Fae Trickster 🍂 Slice Of Life Fantasy 🤝 Bargains And Secrets 🫂 Found Family 🌿 Hidden Fae World

The Lightning Tree 88%

A fae barman trades in children's secrets beneath a lightning tree. Every wish has a cost.

by Patrick Rothfuss 2014

3.94

5k+ ratings

🧚 Fae Trickster 🍂 Slice Of Life Fantasy 🤝 Bargains And Secrets 🫂 Found Family 🌿 Hidden Fae World

Warping Minds & Other Misdemeanors

by Annette Marie • 2020

A psychic con man caught by magic police must help an agent track his empath ex-friend.

4.22

7k+

👮 Magic Police 🎭 Con Artist Hero 🤝 Reluctant Partners 💕 Slow-Burn Romance 🏦 Magical Heist

Warping Minds & Other Misdemeanors Summary

Warping Minds & Other Misdemeanors 88%

A psychic con man caught by magic police must help an agent track his empath ex-friend.

by Annette Marie 2020

4.22

7k+ ratings

👮 Magic Police 🎭 Con Artist Hero 🤝 Reluctant Partners 💕 Slow-Burn Romance 🏦 Magical Heist

Crownbreaker

by Sebastien de Castell • 2019

An outcast mage who relies on tricks must assassinate a child-god to stop a holy war.

4.38

5k+

🃏 Trickster Fantasy 🤠 Weird West Fantasy 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family 🐾 Animal Companion ⚔️ Father-Son Conflict

Crownbreaker 88%

An outcast mage who relies on tricks must assassinate a child-god to stop a holy war.

by Sebastien de Castell 2019

4.38

5k+ ratings

🃏 Trickster Fantasy 🤠 Weird West Fantasy 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family 🐾 Animal Companion ⚔️ Father-Son Conflict

Eclipse of the Crown

by A.K. Caggiano • 2023

A baroness collared at a villain convention. A demon who trades a cursed quest for her freedom.

4.35

13k+

🎭 Comedic Fantasy Romance 🖤 Villain Love Interest ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 💔 Trauma Recovery 💬 Banter And Wit

Eclipse of the Crown 87%

A baroness collared at a villain convention. A demon who trades a cursed quest for her freedom.

by A.K. Caggiano 2023

4.35

13k+ ratings

🎭 Comedic Fantasy Romance 🖤 Villain Love Interest ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 💔 Trauma Recovery 💬 Banter And Wit

Demon Kissed

by Ann Denton • 2020

Summoned by a spell, five demons infiltrate her high school, determined to make her crush jealous.

4.08

4k+

🖤 Demon Romance 💫 Fated Mates 🎭 Fake Dating 🏠 Found Family 🏫 Paranormal High School

Demon Kissed 87%

Summoned by a spell, five demons infiltrate her high school, determined to make her crush jealous.

by Ann Denton 2020

4.08

4k+ ratings

🖤 Demon Romance 💫 Fated Mates 🎭 Fake Dating 🏠 Found Family 🏫 Paranormal High School

Just Stab Me Now

by Jill Bearup • 2024

An author lands in her fantasy novel demanding romance. Her grieving heroine is fighting bandits.

4.21

6k+

🪞 Meta Fantasy Romance 🎭 Fourth Wall Breaks 💍 Marriage Of Convenience ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers 🕯️ Slow Burn Romance

Just Stab Me Now 87%

An author lands in her fantasy novel demanding romance. Her grieving heroine is fighting bandits.

by Jill Bearup 2024

4.21

6k+ ratings

🪞 Meta Fantasy Romance 🎭 Fourth Wall Breaks 💍 Marriage Of Convenience ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers 🕯️ Slow Burn Romance

Going Postal

by Terry Pratchett • 2004

A conman dodges execution by reviving a haunted post office that killed its last four postmasters.

4.41

137k+

🔮 Comic Fantasy 🎭 Con Artist Protagonist 🌅 Redemption Arc 💕 Enemies To Lovers 🏠 Found Family

Going Postal 87%

A conman dodges execution by reviving a haunted post office that killed its last four postmasters.

by Terry Pratchett 2004

4.41

137k+ ratings

🔮 Comic Fantasy 🎭 Con Artist Protagonist 🌅 Redemption Arc 💕 Enemies To Lovers 🏠 Found Family

The Wild Huntress

by Emily Lloyd-Jones • 2024

A huntress joins a trickster prince in a deadly fae tournament to save her mother.

3.97

10k+

🏛️ Mythic Fantasy 🏰 Welsh Mythology ⚔️ Deadly Competition 🤝 Reluctant Allies 💔 Morally Grey Romance

The Wild Huntress 87%

A huntress joins a trickster prince in a deadly fae tournament to save her mother.

by Emily Lloyd-Jones 2024

3.97

10k+ ratings

🏛️ Mythic Fantasy 🏰 Welsh Mythology ⚔️ Deadly Competition 🤝 Reluctant Allies 💔 Morally Grey Romance

How to Win Friends and Influence People

by olivieblake • 2017

To dismantle a secret cabal, Hermione and Draco fake an engagement. The danger becomes real.

3.95

586

🖤 Enemies To Lovers 💍 Fake Relationship 🔥 Slow Burn Romance 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family 🎭 Heist Caper

How to Win Friends and Influence People Summary

How to Win Friends and Influence People 87%

To dismantle a secret cabal, Hermione and Draco fake an engagement. The danger becomes real.

by olivieblake 2017

3.95

586 ratings

🖤 Enemies To Lovers 💍 Fake Relationship 🔥 Slow Burn Romance 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family 🎭 Heist Caper

Throne in the Dark

by A.K. Caggiano • 2022

A villainous half-demon's talisman binds a sunny thief to him, and the only cure is her death.

4.05

23k+

🖤 Enemies To Lovers 🔗 Forced Proximity ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine ⚔️ Morally Gray Hero 💬 Banter And Tension

Throne in the Dark 87%

A villainous half-demon's talisman binds a sunny thief to him, and the only cure is her death.

by A.K. Caggiano 2022

4.05

23k+ ratings

🖤 Enemies To Lovers 🔗 Forced Proximity ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine ⚔️ Morally Gray Hero 💬 Banter And Tension

Paper & Blood

by Kevin Hearne • 2021

A cursed sigil agent and a hobgoblin race to rescue apprentices from a monster-spawning valley.

4.19

6k+

✒️ Sigil Magic ⛓️ Cursed Protagonist 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family 🃏 Trickster Sidekick ⚡ Meddling Gods

Paper & Blood 87%

A cursed sigil agent and a hobgoblin race to rescue apprentices from a monster-spawning valley.

by Kevin Hearne 2021

4.19

6k+ ratings

✒️ Sigil Magic ⛓️ Cursed Protagonist 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family 🃏 Trickster Sidekick ⚡ Meddling Gods

Assistant to the Villain

by Hannah Nicole Maehrer • 2023

Desperate for coin, a woman takes a job as the realm's most feared villain's assistant.

3.93

355k+

❤️‍🔥 Villain Romance 🖤 Morally Gray Hero 🔥 Slow Burn 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family 💔 Family Betrayal

Assistant to the Villain 87%

Desperate for coin, a woman takes a job as the realm's most feared villain's assistant.

by Hannah Nicole Maehrer 2023

3.93

355k+ ratings

❤️‍🔥 Villain Romance 🖤 Morally Gray Hero 🔥 Slow Burn 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family 💔 Family Betrayal

Stardust

by Neil Gaiman • 1999

Crossing into Faerie to catch a fallen star for love, a boy finds a furious woman instead.

4.10

483k+

🚪 Portal Fantasy 💘 Enemies To Lovers 🌍 Fish Out Of Water 🔮 Magical Bargains ✨ Whimsical Adventure

Stardust 87%

Crossing into Faerie to catch a fallen star for love, a boy finds a furious woman instead.

by Neil Gaiman 1999

4.10

483k+ ratings

🚪 Portal Fantasy 💘 Enemies To Lovers 🌍 Fish Out Of Water 🔮 Magical Bargains ✨ Whimsical Adventure

The Cruel Prince / The Wicked King / The Queen of Nothing / How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories

by Holly Black • 2021

A mortal girl schemes for the Faerie throne while a cruel prince becomes her darkest obsession.

4.58

3k+

🖤 Enemies To Lovers 👑 Fae Court Intrigue 🗡️ Mortal In Faerie 🌑 Villain Redemption Arc 🌹 Cruel Prince Hero

The Cruel Prince / The Wicked King / The Queen of Nothing / How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories Summary

The Cruel Prince / The Wicked King / The Queen of Nothing / How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories 87%

A mortal girl schemes for the Faerie throne while a cruel prince becomes her darkest obsession.

by Holly Black 2021

4.58

3k+ ratings

🖤 Enemies To Lovers 👑 Fae Court Intrigue 🗡️ Mortal In Faerie 🌑 Villain Redemption Arc 🌹 Cruel Prince Hero

What a Dragon Should Know

by G.A. Aiken • 2009

A dragon prince and a spinster strategist: reluctant allies in a war against gods and monsters.

4.32

16k+

⚔️ Enemies To Lovers 😈 Reformed Rake 🌸 Wallflower Heroine 👑 Political Intrigue 💬 Banter-Driven Romance

What a Dragon Should Know 87%

A dragon prince and a spinster strategist: reluctant allies in a war against gods and monsters.

by G.A. Aiken 2009

4.32

16k+ ratings

⚔️ Enemies To Lovers 😈 Reformed Rake 🌸 Wallflower Heroine 👑 Political Intrigue 💬 Banter-Driven Romance

Mr. Wrong Number

by Lynn Painter • 2022

She's living with her brother's best friend and falling in love with a mysterious, flirty stranger.

3.67

166k+

🚪 Forced Proximity 📱 Anonymous Texter 🔥 Disaster Heroine 👀 Brother's Best Friend 💬 Witty Banter

Mr. Wrong Number 87%

She's living with her brother's best friend and falling in love with a mysterious, flirty stranger.

by Lynn Painter 2022

3.67

166k+ ratings

🚪 Forced Proximity 📱 Anonymous Texter 🔥 Disaster Heroine 👀 Brother's Best Friend 💬 Witty Banter

Hot Six

by Janet Evanovich • 2000

Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum must find her missing mentor before a vengeful mob boss does.

4.19

139k+

👩‍❤️‍👨 Love Triangle 🤪 Zany Comedy 💘 Mentor Crush 🔫 Organized Crime 💑 Will They Won't They

Hot Six 87%

Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum must find her missing mentor before a vengeful mob boss does.

by Janet Evanovich 2000

4.19

139k+ ratings

👩‍❤️‍👨 Love Triangle 🤪 Zany Comedy 💘 Mentor Crush 🔫 Organized Crime 💑 Will They Won't They

Tangled

by Emma Chase • 2013

A cocky playboy must collaborate with the brilliant, engaged rival he's been trying to seduce.

4.03

121k+

🚹 Male Pov Romance 🏢 Office Rivals To Lovers 😈 Reformed Playboy 🙇 Groveling Hero 🎤 Banter-Heavy Narration

Tangled 87%

A cocky playboy must collaborate with the brilliant, engaged rival he's been trying to seduce.

by Emma Chase 2013

4.03

121k+ ratings

🚹 Male Pov Romance 🏢 Office Rivals To Lovers 😈 Reformed Playboy 🙇 Groveling Hero 🎤 Banter-Heavy Narration

Bungo Stray Dogs Light Novels, Vol. 1

by Kafka Asagiri • 2014

A by-the-book detective vets a death-obsessed partner as a shadowy bomber threatens Yokohama.

4.34

4k+

🕵️ Supernatural Detectives 🤝 Odd Couple Partners 💔 Tragic Antagonist 🎭 Hidden Mastermind 🖤 Dark Humor

Bungo Stray Dogs Light Novels, Vol. 1 Summary

Bungo Stray Dogs Light Novels, Vol. 1 87%

A by-the-book detective vets a death-obsessed partner as a shadowy bomber threatens Yokohama.

by Kafka Asagiri 2014

4.34

4k+ ratings

🕵️ Supernatural Detectives 🤝 Odd Couple Partners 💔 Tragic Antagonist 🎭 Hidden Mastermind 🖤 Dark Humor

Nevermore

by Miranda Lyn • 2025

After a deal with Death, a thief has 75 days to return home across a magic-starved world.

4.28

900

🕯️ God-Touched Heroine 🖤 Found Family ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers 💫 Love Across Lifetimes 🕊️ Bargain With A God

Nevermore 87%

After a deal with Death, a thief has 75 days to return home across a magic-starved world.

by Miranda Lyn 2025

4.28

900 ratings

🕯️ God-Touched Heroine 🖤 Found Family ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers 💫 Love Across Lifetimes 🕊️ Bargain With A God

My Funny Demon Valentine

by Aurora Ascher • 2021

A demon no one can want. A violinist who sees him. Centuries of numbness meet one impossible glance.

3.78

20k+

😈 Demon Brothers 🔮 Cursed Hero 🎭 Hidden Identity 🎻 Musician Romance 🖤 Touch-Starved Hero

My Funny Demon Valentine 87%

A demon no one can want. A violinist who sees him. Centuries of numbness meet one impossible glance.

by Aurora Ascher 2021

3.78

20k+ ratings

😈 Demon Brothers 🔮 Cursed Hero 🎭 Hidden Identity 🎻 Musician Romance 🖤 Touch-Starved Hero

Spellslinger

by Sebastien de Castell • 2017

Kellen has no magic and his trial approaches. A wandering trickster teaches him to cheat.

4.03

20k+

✨ Magicless Hero 🃏 Trickster Mentor 🐿️ Animal Companion 💛 Found Family 😏 Irreverent Narrator

Spellslinger 87%

Kellen has no magic and his trial approaches. A wandering trickster teaches him to cheat.

by Sebastien de Castell 2017

4.03

20k+ ratings

✨ Magicless Hero 🃏 Trickster Mentor 🐿️ Animal Companion 💛 Found Family 😏 Irreverent Narrator

The Narrow Road Between Desires

by Patrick Rothfuss • 2023

When a fae trickster helps an abused boy vanish his father, the bargain binds them both.

4.03

35k+

🪢 Fae Bargains 🦊 Trickster Mentor 🛡️ Escaping Abuse 🌅 Bittersweet Fantasy 🌿 Quiet Fantasy

The Narrow Road Between Desires 87%

When a fae trickster helps an abused boy vanish his father, the bargain binds them both.

by Patrick Rothfuss 2023

4.03

35k+ ratings

🪢 Fae Bargains 🦊 Trickster Mentor 🛡️ Escaping Abuse 🌅 Bittersweet Fantasy 🌿 Quiet Fantasy

Dungeons and Drama

by Kristy Boyce • 2024

A theater kid in her dad's game store fakes dating a gamer to spite her ex.

4.09

47k+

💕 Enemies To Lovers 🤝 Fake Dating 🔥 Slow Burn 🎭 Musical Theater 🎲 Tabletop Gaming

Dungeons and Drama 87%

A theater kid in her dad's game store fakes dating a gamer to spite her ex.

by Kristy Boyce 2024

4.09

47k+ ratings

💕 Enemies To Lovers 🤝 Fake Dating 🔥 Slow Burn 🎭 Musical Theater 🎲 Tabletop Gaming

Holy Terrors

by Margaret Owen • 2025

Death's goddaughter is framed for royal murders and must turn to the prefect she left behind.

4.30

4k+

🔑 Heist Fantasy 💘 Forbidden Romance 🏠 Found Family 🔥 Slow-Burn Romance 👑 Court Intrigue

Holy Terrors 87%

Death's goddaughter is framed for royal murders and must turn to the prefect she left behind.

by Margaret Owen 2025

4.30

4k+ ratings

🔑 Heist Fantasy 💘 Forbidden Romance 🏠 Found Family 🔥 Slow-Burn Romance 👑 Court Intrigue

Caraval

by Stephanie Garber • 2016

To rescue her sister, Scarlett enters Caraval, a game of illusions where nothing is real.

3.97

906k+

🎪 Magical Carnival ❤️ Allies To Lovers 👯 Sister Rescue 🌀 Unreliable Reality 🎭 Dark Whimsy

Caraval 87%

To rescue her sister, Scarlett enters Caraval, a game of illusions where nothing is real.

by Stephanie Garber 2016

3.97

906k+ ratings

🎪 Magical Carnival ❤️ Allies To Lovers 👯 Sister Rescue 🌀 Unreliable Reality 🎭 Dark Whimsy

Sorcerers Always Satisfy

by Louisa Masters • 2021

A rigid sorcerer shepherding elves to Earth gets an infuriatingly devoted suitor.

4.25

4k+

☀️ Grumpy/Sunshine 💫 Fated Mates 🏠 Found Family 🌍 Cultural Integration 🧝 Fae Romance

Sorcerers Always Satisfy 87%

A rigid sorcerer shepherding elves to Earth gets an infuriatingly devoted suitor.

by Louisa Masters 2021

4.25

4k+ ratings

☀️ Grumpy/Sunshine 💫 Fated Mates 🏠 Found Family 🌍 Cultural Integration 🧝 Fae Romance

Demons Do It Better

by Louisa Masters • 2020

His one-night stand is now his demon coworker, and their office hunts a shifter-kidnapping ring.

4.10

7k+

🏢 Supernatural Workplace 💘 One Night Stand To Lovers 🔥 Slow Burn 🫂 Found Family 👤 Human In Supernatural World

Demons Do It Better 87%

His one-night stand is now his demon coworker, and their office hunts a shifter-kidnapping ring.

by Louisa Masters 2020

4.10

7k+ ratings

🏢 Supernatural Workplace 💘 One Night Stand To Lovers 🔥 Slow Burn 🫂 Found Family 👤 Human In Supernatural World

Hexed

by Kevin Hearne • 2011

Hexed by witches, a Druid must survive a war of magic, demons, and flirtatious gods.

4.22

66k+

🏙️ Mythic Urban Fantasy 🌿 Druidic Magic 📚 Mentor And Apprentice 🧙‍♀️ Coven War 🧛 Vampire Ally

Hexed 87%

Hexed by witches, a Druid must survive a war of magic, demons, and flirtatious gods.

by Kevin Hearne 2011

4.22

66k+ ratings

🏙️ Mythic Urban Fantasy 🌿 Druidic Magic 📚 Mentor And Apprentice 🧙‍♀️ Coven War 🧛 Vampire Ally

My Favorite Half-Night Stand

by Christina Lauren • 2018

After sleeping with her best friend, she lets him match with her fake profile online.

3.70

122k+

🫂 Friends To Lovers 🎭 Secret Identity 🎓 Academia 💬 Witty Banter 🏠 Found Family

My Favorite Half-Night Stand 87%

After sleeping with her best friend, she lets him match with her fake profile online.

by Christina Lauren 2018

3.70

122k+ ratings

🫂 Friends To Lovers 🎭 Secret Identity 🎓 Academia 💬 Witty Banter 🏠 Found Family

The Eminence in Shadow (Light Novel), Volume 1

by Daisuke Aizawa • 2018

Reborn with magic, a delusional teen's pretend shadow war against a made-up cult turns real.

4.23

2k+

🌀 Isekai Reincarnation 🤪 Delusional Protagonist 🎭 Secret Identity 💍 Fake Relationship 💪 Overpowered Protagonist

The Eminence in Shadow (Light Novel), Volume 1 Summary

The Eminence in Shadow (Light Novel), Volume 1 87%

Reborn with magic, a delusional teen's pretend shadow war against a made-up cult turns real.

by Daisuke Aizawa 2018

4.23

2k+ ratings

🌀 Isekai Reincarnation 🤪 Delusional Protagonist 🎭 Secret Identity 💍 Fake Relationship 💪 Overpowered Protagonist

Scarlett and the Fake Boyfriend

by Ivy Smoak • 2025

Scarlett fake-dates her best friend to get her crush's attention, but the charade stirs real desire.

4.35

2k+

🎭 Fake Dating 👫 Friends To Lovers 🔺 Love Triangle 🏫 High School 🕵️ Amateur Sleuthing

Scarlett and the Fake Boyfriend 87%

Scarlett fake-dates her best friend to get her crush's attention, but the charade stirs real desire.

by Ivy Smoak 2025

4.35

2k+ ratings

🎭 Fake Dating 👫 Friends To Lovers 🔺 Love Triangle 🏫 High School 🕵️ Amateur Sleuthing

Long Live Evil

by Sarah Rees Brennan • 2024

A dying woman wakes as a fantasy villainess, hunting a magical cure before the plot executes her.

3.84

22k+

🎭 Villainess Isekai 🚪 Portal Fantasy 🖤 Villain Protagonist 💔 Found Family 👭 Sibling Bond

Long Live Evil 87%

A dying woman wakes as a fantasy villainess, hunting a magical cure before the plot executes her.

by Sarah Rees Brennan 2024

3.84

22k+ ratings

🎭 Villainess Isekai 🚪 Portal Fantasy 🖤 Villain Protagonist 💔 Found Family 👭 Sibling Bond

Stranger Things Have Happened

by Kasie West • 2026

A bar bet lands her in fake couples therapy with a stranger. The feelings turn real.

3.81

4k+

🎭 Fake Relationship 🏠 Forced Proximity 💬 Witty Banter ⚡ Opposites Attract 🔒 Emotionally Guarded

Stranger Things Have Happened 87%

A bar bet lands her in fake couples therapy with a stranger. The feelings turn real.

by Kasie West 2026

3.81

4k+ ratings

🎭 Fake Relationship 🏠 Forced Proximity 💬 Witty Banter ⚡ Opposites Attract 🔒 Emotionally Guarded

Little Thieves

by Margaret Owen • 2021

A servant girl passing as a princess is cursed to sprout jewels from her skin.

4.22

27k+

📖 Fairy Tale Retelling 🖤 Morally Gray Heroine 💕 Enemies To Lovers 🎭 Identity Theft 👪 Found Family

Little Thieves 87%

A servant girl passing as a princess is cursed to sprout jewels from her skin.

by Margaret Owen 2021

4.22

27k+ ratings

📖 Fairy Tale Retelling 🖤 Morally Gray Heroine 💕 Enemies To Lovers 🎭 Identity Theft 👪 Found Family

The Republic of Thieves

by Scott Lynch • 2013

A master thief, cured of poison by a mage, must rig an election against his brilliant ex-lover.

4.21

122k+

🎭 Heist Fantasy 🏛️ Political Intrigue 💔 Rivals To Lovers 💘 Second Chance Romance 🫂 Found Family

The Republic of Thieves 87%

A master thief, cured of poison by a mage, must rig an election against his brilliant ex-lover.

by Scott Lynch 2013

4.21

122k+ ratings

🎭 Heist Fantasy 🏛️ Political Intrigue 💔 Rivals To Lovers 💘 Second Chance Romance 🫂 Found Family

The Big A.S.S. Party

by Caroline Peckham • 2020

A loyal friend plans a perfect party, but a rival Siren's pull makes duty and desire collide.

3.77

46k+

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3.77

46k+ ratings

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4.14

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All Hail Chaos 87%

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by Sarah Rees Brennan 2026

4.14

2k+ ratings

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by Lisa Mantchev • 2010

To rescue her pirate from a sea goddess, she writes worlds into being, caught between two loves.

3.92

5k+

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Perchance to Dream 87%

To rescue her pirate from a sea goddess, she writes worlds into being, caught between two loves.

by Lisa Mantchev 2010

3.92

5k+ ratings

📖 Story Magic 🎭 Theatrical Fantasy 🧚 Fairy Mischief 🌊 Sea Goddess ⚔️ Rival Suitors

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3.79

67k+

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The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy Summary

The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy 87%

A dying assassin forces his healer enemy into a moonlit cure, blurring hate into perilous need.

by Brigitte Knightley 2025

3.79

67k+ ratings

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Born minutes apart, childhood best friends become neighbors and a prank war masks years of longing.

4.03

4k+

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Friendly Fire 87%

Born minutes apart, childhood best friends become neighbors and a prank war masks years of longing.

by Saxon James 2021

4.03

4k+ ratings

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3.78

3k+

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The Demon and the Light 87%

A hidden celestial maiden loves a boy with a demon inside. Every kiss feeds the monster.

by Axie Oh 2025

3.78

3k+ ratings

🏯 Korean Folklore Fantasy ⚙️ Steampunk Fantasy 😈 Demon Love Interest 🖤 Inner Demon Struggle 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family

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4.31

102k+

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Mistborn 87%

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by Brandon Sanderson 2016

4.31

102k+ ratings

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