Star Crossed Readers Romantasy Book Club

Love sweeping romance? Enchanted by fantasy worlds? Then this is the book club for you! The Star Crossed Readers is a community for those who crave epic love stories set against the backdrop of magic, mythical creatures, and daring quests.
Each month, we’ll dive into romantasy (romantic fantasy) novels that whisk us away to far-off lands, where love and adventure intertwine. Whether it’s fae courts, dragon riders, or cursed destinies, we’re here to discuss every heart-racing moment.
Meetings: Fourth Thursdays
Time: 6:00PM – 7:30 PM
Upcoming Reads:
September 24th: Assistant to the Villain, by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
With ailing family to support, Evie Sage's employment status isn't just important, it's vital. So when a mishap with Rennedawn’s most infamous Villain results in a job offer―naturally, she says yes. No job is perfect, of course, but even less so when you develop a teeny crush on your terrifying, temperamental, and undeniably hot boss. Don’t find evil so attractive, Evie.
But just when she’s getting used to severed heads suspended from the ceiling and the odd squish of an errant eyeball beneath her heel, Evie suspects this dungeon has a huge rat…and not just the literal kind. Because something rotten is growing in the kingdom of Rennedawn, and someone wants to take the Villain―and his entire nefarious empire―out.
Now Evie must not only resist drooling over her boss but also figure out exactly who is sabotaging his work…and ensure he makes them pay.
After all, a good job is hard to find.
October 22nd: Legends and Lattes, by Travis Baldree
After a lifetime of bounties and bloodshed, Viv is hanging up her sword for the last time.
The battle-weary orc aims to start fresh, opening the first ever coffee shop in the city of Thune. But old and new rivals stand in the way of success — not to mention the fact that no one has the faintest idea what coffee actually is.
If Viv wants to put the blade behind her and make her plans a reality, she won't be able to go it alone.
But the true rewards of the uncharted path are the travelers you meet along the way. And whether drawn together by ancient magic, flaky pastry, or a freshly brewed cup, they may become partners, family, and something deeper than she ever could have dreamed.
November 19th (Special date, Third Tuesday instead of Fourth!): Grove Hollow Metamorphosis, by Shelby Nicole McFadden
The year is 1985, and eighteen-year-old Jade Whitney is about to discover her family holds a secret that will change her life forever. Jade moves into her family's grand, gilded mansion with her Great Aunt Ruth, where she begins to uncover the scandalous history of her affluent ancestors. As she adjusts to her new life and a new private school, Jade struggles to navigate the social hierarchy that divides her friends, The Misfits, from the popular crowd of jocks and cheerleaders. When she meets the charming rugby captain, Bradley Phillips, she experiences falling in love for the first time-or so she thinks.
When Jade finds a cursed locket connected to a ghost named William, her life turns in an unexpected direction. While aiding Will in his quest to cross into the afterlife, Jade discovers a deep connection between them that goes far beyond what she could ever imagine.
Join us for fun discussions, book-inspired activities, and the chance to connect with fellow romantasy lovers. Will you answer the call of adventure and romance?
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