Paranormal romance, fantasy romance, romantasy, urban fantasy. What's actually the difference? In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, I'm breaking down the four categories that cover all of speculative romance fiction and giving you the three questions that sort any book correctly every time. No more guessing. No more conflicting labels. Just a map that works.Is ACOTAR paranormal romance? Is Shadowhunters fantasy romance? Where does Romantasy actually live? We're settling all of it.📖 Full Paranormal Romance Guide: https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/paranormal-romance-genre-guide/📖 Full Fantasy Romance Guide: https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/fantasy-romance-guide/📖 Fantasy Subgenres on the blog: https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/popular-fantasy-subgenres/👀 WATCH NEXT: Genre vs Trope vs Category video: https://youtu.be/oz7iyAjpi_cJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/JfHWVdYz5U⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction00:57 Three Question Sorting Method01:16 Question One Setting Matters02:14 Made Up Worlds Romance Test03:23 Romantasy Marketing Myth04:45 Our World Creatures Check05:50 Paranormal Romance Essentials07:37 Urban Fantasy Versus PNR10:39 Creature Types Tropes Not Genres12:21 Cheat Sheet Recap13:40 Q&A Wrap Up And Next VideoBOOKS MENTIONED:A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasFourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosKushiel's Dart by Jacqueline CareyDark Lover by J.R. WardSlave to Sensation by Nalini SinghA Hunger Like No Other by Kresley ColeCity of Bones by Cassandra ClareKate Daniels series by Ilona AndrewsMercy Thompson series by Patricia BriggsNight Huntress series by Jeaniene FrostHaven Ever After series by Hazel MackThe Dresden Files by Jim ButcherThe Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne✨ Loved the episode?Follow Reading Under the Covers wherever you listen and leave a quick review. It helps more romance readers find us (and lets me know what you’re loving). 💕💌 Talk to Me:Got a rec, trope request, or hot take? → Drop me a voice message.☕ Support the Show:Enjoyed hanging out? Leave us a tip. Even a dollar keeps the mics on and the coffee flowing.📚 Stay Connected:Blog: reviews, book lists, and seasonal reading inspo.YouTube: book chats, reading lifestyle and recs.Newsletter: join our insider for the latest updates.💖 This episode may contain affiliate links. We earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the show!