throwaway-clonewars OP t1_iug5fjr wrote on October 31, 2022 at 1:46 AM

Reply to comment by PastaConsumer in Non-romance/smut books (other subplots) by throwaway-clonewars

Interesting. I don't think many of the ones listed are to my interest sadly, but perhaps that just shows my wants are counter intuitive to the genre I'm reading in.

Guess it's a bit like asking for a pizza at a dessert bar. They'll probably have something called pizza, but it won't be the pizza I'm expecting 😅.

PastaConsumer t1_iug7j2e wrote on October 31, 2022 at 2:02 AM

No worries! My favorite books are historical dramas and tend to be filled with romance, though what I crave from them is the women fighting for their independence and getting involved in science.

Hopefully someone else has some different recommendations for you to consider

throwaway-clonewars OP t1_iug8odx wrote on October 31, 2022 at 2:11 AM

Thanks.

I do dip out of those genres from time to time. Have you read the Essex Serpent? I believe thats a historical drama romance. I mainly grabbed it cause it has Tom Hiddleston on the cover 😂. Really not sure what to expect since I don't have apple either so I can't watch the show they made from it.

PastaConsumer t1_iugb4yd wrote on October 31, 2022 at 2:31 AM

My favorite genre is very specific and you managed to call out a book from it - yay!

I’ve read Essex Serpent and watched the show. The book is better, but I did enjoy Tom Hiddleston lol. If you liked that, check out My Name is Mary Sutter and The Signature of All Things.

throwaway-clonewars OP t1_iugc37x wrote on October 31, 2022 at 2:38 AM

I'll definitely keep that tabbed.

I rarely, but sometimes so want a romance book or plot from time to time.

LadybugGal95 t1_iuixuvb wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:59 PM

Historical drama with a woman fighting for independence and getting involved in science - “The Girl in His Shadow” There is, I believe, one little kiss but it’s a very minor subplot. Great book.