Insider #21: 🎪 Romanceopoly’s Renaissance Fair Begins!
It’s time to grab your flower crowns and fairytale reads—our second seasonal Romanceopoly event is here.
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Insider #21: 🎪 Romanceopoly’s Renaissance Fair Begins!
It’s officially June, and we’re kicking things off with the vibes of a garden party, a fae sighting (or two), and a jam-packed week of new content. Between fantasy romance, mental health rep, cozy thrillers there’s something here no matter your mood—or your current TBR spiral.
But first... we’ve got a new reading challenge to talk about.
🌸 Romanceopoly Spring Renaissance Fair is Here!
The flower garlands are strung, the fair tents are up, and the town of Blossom Falls is ready to time travel because our next Romanceopoly reading challenge seasonal event is officially coming! Join us June 23–29, 2025 for the Spring Renaissance Fair, where the only thing more exciting than the jousting is the bookish challenge lineup. 😉
This event is open to everyone, whether you’re deep into your board or just popping in for a burst of seasonal reading joy. You can double (or triple!) up on prompts, and the best part is you can participate in this readathon whether you’re doing Romanceopoly or not!
🗓️ Event Dates: June 23–29, 2025
🎥 Wrap-Up Chat: June 28, 2025
Challenge Prompts & Book Recs
I’m sharing here some of the books I am considering for my TBR for each of the prompts. Plus links to lists on the blogs in case you need more ideas to help you pick your TBR.
🧚 FAIRY LEGENDS
Read a paranormal or fantasy book featuring fae
🌺 FLOWERS IN BLOOM
Read a book featuring flowers or nature (like a flower shop setting)
More recommendations on the blog:
🌷 GARDEN PARTY
Read a historical romance with a strong group of female friends
💐 SPRING AWAKENING
Read a book with green, pink, or yellow on the cover
🩺 MEDICAL RESPONSE
Read a book featuring a medical professional
More recommendations on the blog:
⚾ BASEBALL GAME
Read a book featuring baseball
More recommendations on the blog:
📥 Downloads
Let us know what you’re reading for the fair! Comment below and share your picks and TBR.
Did you miss last week’s Insider? Check it out here:
📚 Here’s What’s New This Week
June 2025 Book Releases
Your one-stop guide to this month’s hottest reads across genres—including romance, thrillers, and everything in between.
Fae Romance Deep Dive
If you're building your Spring Renaissance Fair TBR, this is the jackpot. I have one more fae list coming next week (Kindle Unlimited fae reads!)
Romance Books with Anxiety Rep
Representation matters—and this list delivers emotionally grounded, authentic portrayals of characters living with anxiety.
Gemini Season Reading Reset
Feeling distracted? Overwhelmed? Or just vibing in all directions? Let Gemini season help you pivot your reading plans with intention.
June 2025 Kindle Unlimited Romance Picks
What’s worth borrowing this month? Here are the KU releases we’re eyeing.
June 2025 Mystery Book Releases
New cozy crimes, psychological thrillers, and historical mysteries dropping this month.
Folk Horror Thriller Books
Creepy woods. Rural dread. Vibes = immaculate.
Secret Society Mysteries
Elite schools. Hidden rituals. Someone always ends up dead.
Paranormal Cozy Mysteries
Think ghosts, witches, and small-town sleuthing with just the right amount of chaos.
Recommendation of the Week:
All Superheroes Need PR by Elizabeth Stephens
Grab this book on Amazon
This one’s got fake dating, a grumpy ex-villain, a heroine with anxiety, and one chaotic rebrand that turns into something real.
He’s a fire-slinging supervillain looking to clean up his image. She’s the PR genius tasked with turning “The Pyro” into “The Wyvern”—complete with a new spandex suit and a pretend romance to win public approval. But when the lines between performance and reality blur, things start getting dangerously real.
💥 Trope Checklist:
✔️ Protective hero
✔️ Supervillain-to-hero arc
✔️ Fake relationship
✔️ Heroine with anxiety
If you love superhero worlds with real heart, this one’s a must-add to your June TBR.
Podcast
Romantasy Book Recommendations 2025
Let’s talk fantasy with strong romantic cores, BookTok faves, and a few contemporary romance underrated gems. I chat with my bookish friend Amanda about some of her latest favorite reads. Perfect for seasonal mood reading.
On YouTube
3 Gardener & Landscaper Romance Books
AI Writes a Summer Reading List
April 2025 Wrap Up: Yes, No, Maybe
New Romance Book Releases: May 26 – June 1
3 Romance Books with Anxiety Rep
Chat with Amanda: Tropes She's Loving Right Now
Novel Hour Live Replay: Mental Health Rep + BookTok 2-Book Deal
Join us every Thursday at 12PM EST for our Novel Hour show on Youtube.
Final Little Note
Want to share your own challenge TBR or recs from this week’s posts? Hit reply or jump into the comments—I love hearing what’s on your radar. 💌
Until next week, happy reading!
Talk soon,
Francesca
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Sharing our love for books as Under the Covers Book Blog since 2011, running the Romanceopoly yearly reading challenge since 2019 and hosting the Reading Under the Covers podcast since 2020. Launched Mysterylandia in 2025.
I'm in! I'll have to work out my choices in a bit.