The passion for spicy reads continues to grow, and the Booktok phenomenon is living proof. In this article, we’ll explore this movement that’s setting TikTok on fire and thrilling an entire community of enthusiasts.
What is Booktok romance ?
Booktok romance is a subgenre of the Booktok phenomenon, combining the love of books with the viral power of TikTok. This dynamic community shares its favorites, reviews, and recommendations of romances, often spicy reads, through short and impactful videos.
Origins of the movement
Booktok romance was born on TikTok when passionate readers began sharing their opinions on books. The #Booktok hashtag quickly went viral, propelling certain titles to the top of sales charts.
Why Booktok is booming ?
Several factors explain the success of Booktok romance:
Short videos that inspire reading
An active and enthusiastic community
Personalized recommendations thanks to TikTok’s algorithm
Authentic and emotional reviews
A wide diversity of authors and styles
Spicy reads : when the temperature rises
Among Booktok romances, spicy reads take center stage. These narratives explore sexuality explicitly, in varied and often original contexts.
The appeal of spicy reads
These books allow readers to explore sexuality in a safe and consensual setting. Some (but not all) offer a positive representation of female desire and address important themes like consent and mutual pleasure.
Top 7 spicy reads not to miss
Here’s a selection of Booktok romances that are causing a sensation:
After ‘God of Fury’ ‘For the fans’ is my second favourite mm romance. Kyran and Brandon remind me so much of each other. I definitely recommend it and the spice is out of this world ( spice wise it definitely exceeds GOF) (⚠️ Make sure to check trigger warnings and read the description to make sure it’s your cup of tea. ⚠️ The vibe is similar but the stories are vastly different) #booktok#bookrecommendations#mmromance#godoffury#rinakent#forthefans#nylak
Despite their popularity, Booktok romances raise certain questions:
Sometimes stereotypical representation of relationships
Risk of normalizing toxic behaviors in some works, for example through #DarkRomance
Lack of diversity in main characters
It’s important to maintain a critical eye when reading these romances and consider them as entertainment rather than relationship models.
From fiction to reality with Couple Game
If these readings inspire you, why not take action? The Couple Game application offers you naughty challenges and daring questions to explore your sexuality as a couple, in the spirit of the BookTok romance that you love so much.
Couple Game app allows you to create your own challenges. Take inspiration from the most memorable scenes from your favorite romances :
For example : The “hot messages” challenge: In the spirit of “Red, White & Royal Blue”, launch a challenge to exchange naughty messages throughout the day, as if you were public figures who had to keep your relationship a secret. 🤫
Add questions inspired by the hot discussions in your readings
As for the dares, use the question creation function in Couple Game to spice up your conversations :
“Which scene from Four Leaf would you like to recreate with me?”
“If you were the protagonist of Spanish Love Deception, what would be your most daring response?”
“Among all the BookTok romance characters you have read, which one would you like to embody for an evening and why?”
You can also draw directly from the dialogues between the characters.
