I'd Ship That
These two half-blood warriors from The Mortal Instruments had chemistry—and more angst—than the canon couple that actually got together.
Who are Isabelle Lightwood and Simon Lewis?
In Red, White & Royal Blue, Alex and Henry start off as diplomatic rivals before their relationship turns into something way more intimate.
What is enemies to lovers?
This cult-favorite murder mystery set in North Carolina was adapted into a glossy "Reese's Favorite Book Club movie"—but lost the original’s sharp, diary-style voice and suspense.
What is Where the Crawdads Sing?
In One Last Stop, a time-slip mystery on the NYC subway leads to slow-burn tension, pancakes, and queer joy.
What is romance?
In The Cruel Prince, what nickname does Jude often call Cardan in her mind?
What is “the cruel prince”?
Despite magic and mayhem, fans still believe these two from The Hunger Games had the stronger connection.
Who are Katniss Everdeen and Gale Hawthorne?
The “there’s only one bed” trope most often results in this escalating situation.
What is forced proximity / unexpected intimacy?
This Tim Burton adaptation visually stunned but erased most of the nuance from the beloved book.
What is Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children?
In The Perfect Marriage, a defense attorney takes on her husband’s case when he’s accused of killing his mistress.
What is (mostly) murder?
The Foxhole Court revolves around this fictional sport.
What is Exy?
In Harry Potter, this Slytherin bad boy and bookish Gryffindor had fanfics written in their name before it was cool.
Who are Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger?
In The Unhoneymooners, two enemies pretend to be newlyweds on a free vacation—and sparks fly under the tropical sun.
What is fake dating?
This Netflix adaptation lead by Ben Barnes had great costumes but very little of the book's emotional weight.
What is Shadow and Bone?
The Night Circus follows two rival magicians bound by a deadly competition—but it’s their connection that defies the rules.
What is romance?
In From Blood and Ash, what is Poppy’s title at the start of the book?
What is The Maiden?
Before things got complicated, some fans were all-in on this high lord and huntress pairing—especially after that fire night.
Who are Tamlin and Feyre?
Lucy Score's "Things We Never Got Over" is jam packed with this favorite trope
grumpy x sunshine
This YA vampire romance series was adapted into blockbuster films that sparked a global craze—but even devoted fans agree the books offered far more character depth, internal struggle, and world-building than the awkward, sparkly screen version.
What is Twilight?
There's Someone Inside Your House starts with meet-cutes, ends in blood. Romance or murder?
What is murder?
Wolfsong is told from the POV of this narrator, whose name symbolizes strength and loyalty.
Who is Ox?
In Six of Crows, this sharpshooter and spy had the buildup of a lifetime—and still didn’t get their proper happy ending.
Who are Jesper and Wylan?
In The Love Hypothesis, Olive kisses a near-stranger in a panic and then agrees to keep up the ruse for weeks—all in the name of science.
What is fake dating?
This iconic dragon fantasy series is still waiting for a proper adaptation after the movie flopped—and fans haven’t forgotten.
What is Eragon?
The Time Traveler’s Wife is about a man who uncontrollably moves through time—and the woman who keeps choosing him despite the chaos.
What is romance?
In Heartless Hunter, Tiernan and Wren’s fates are tangled by this dark force.
What is shadow magic / the Order?