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James Patterson's Romantasy Book Sparks BookTok Outrage
James Patterson's new romantasy book Firedance faces backlash for claiming to skip tropes, angering BookTok readers.
In brief
James Patterson's new romantasy book Firedance faces backlash for claiming to skip tropes, angering BookTok readers. James Patterson's Firedance, a romantasy duology with Hazel McBride, faces criticism for promising to avoid genre tropes, sparking social media backlash. Originally reported by ScreenRant.
James Patterson Announces Romantasy Book
James Patterson announced his new romantasy book Firedance with co-author Hazel McBride.
Firedance Planned as Duology
Firedance will be the first book in a planned duology, potentially expanding into a trilogy.
Firedance Features Magical Creatures
Firedance includes mermaids, ogres, fairies, dragons, and griffins in its story.
Patterson Claims Trope-Free Romantasy
Patterson said Firedance would skip common romantasy tropes like fae court shenanigans.
BookTok Reacts to Trope Claim
BookTok readers criticized Patterson for claiming to avoid tropes, trending on social media.
Patterson's Trope-Free Promise Fails
Patterson's attempt to write without tropes angered readers who expect genre conventions.
The bottom line
James Patterson's Firedance, a romantasy duology with Hazel McBride, faces criticism for promising to avoid genre tropes, sparking social media backlash.
