Thursday, February 05, 2026

Ten fantasy and romantasy titles 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 Book of Azrael by Amber Nicole

Bound by a centuries-old deal with a monster, Dianna has spent lifetimes doing terrible things to protect her sister and survive. When she is forced to track down an ancient relic held by her enemies, she’s forced into a hostile alliance with Samkiel, a celestial warrior who abandoned his crown and his people long ago. As their realm is threatened, Dianna and Samkiel must confront their dark pasts—and each other—before the world falls to ruin.
Read about another novel on the list.

--Marshal Zeringue