Thursday, February 5, 2026

Ten fantasy and romantasy books for embracing feminine rage

A self-proclaimed hopeless romantic, Braidee Otto combines her academic background in Literary Studies with a deep passion for storytelling to create heartfelt, immersive narratives. Songbird of the Sorrows is the first installment in her debut adult romantic fantasy series, Myths of the Empyrieos. She lives in Adelaide, South Australia, with her partner, two beloved dogs, and a cat that appeared in her backyard on the winter solstice.

About Songbird of the Sorrows: An outcast princess turned spy embarks on a mission to infiltrate a rival kingdom, but the secrets she uncovers force her to decide whether to follow orders or defy them.

At The Nerd Daily Otto tagged "ten fantasy and romantasy books with heroines who are gloriously, righteously angry." One title on the list:
The Curse of Ophelia by Nicole Platania

Two years after the war has ended and the man she loves vanished during a forbidden ritual, Ophelia’s search for answers has led only to heartbreak. When a fatal curse resurfaces, marking her for death, and a messenger reveals she may be the key to saving her clan and finding Malakai, Ophelia embarks on a desperate journey with her found family. Racing against time and betrayal, she must confront the lies of her leaders, the Angels, and her own belief in love before the curse claims her life.
Read about the other entries on the list.

--Marshal Zeringue