Mission & Values
Our Mission
We believe stories built on love, longing, and magic deserve to be taken seriously.
This is a space for critical thinking and cultural reflection on the genres that are too often dismissed, including romance, romantasy, fanfiction, and the narratives that live rent-free in our hearts and minds.
We’re creating a bridge between academic analysis and the everyday reading experience, between highbrow literary commentary and the deeply personal way books shape who we are.
We publish thoughtful essays from our readers, ourselves, and guest contributors that explore the moral questions, genre evolutions, and cultural conversations happening in real time.
We are redefining what deserves serious attention in publishing. And we’re doing it with feeling.
Our Values
Literary Rigor Without Gatekeeping
We believe literary analysis belongs to everyone, not just those with degrees or publishing deals.Emotional Honesty is Critical Thinking
The way a book makes you feel is just as valid as its craft. We explore both.Genre is Worthy
Romance, romantasy, fanfic, and tropes are not lesser forms of storytelling, they’re just under-analyzed.Community Over Hierarchy
We’re building a collaborative platform, not a pedestal. Reader voices matter.Ethics First
We don’t do clickbait, pile-ons, or performative outrage. We unpack the why, not just the what.