I first heard about this challenge from the booktuber Jess from PeaceLoveBooks. Romance has never been a big genre for me, I sometimes find it so corny and just over the top. In the past year I have really changed how much romance I read. I did not complete all the challenges for Romanceopoly, but I want to make a serious effort in 2020. You can check out my progress from last year here.
You can click on the graphic to find out all about the rules and how to sign up. This is based off the game Monopoly and the creators have even taken the time to develop a printable game board and other really cool things for this year long challenge. “Each neighborhood in Romanceopolis offers up a new genre to explore and each street has a unique challenge within that genre. Although, some neighborhoods are a little more diverse and offer a melting pot of different genres to delve into.”
They also have a variety of ways in which you can play the game, with different levels of participation. I think I am going to go with the scenic route, which will be rolling the dice to determine where you go. They also changed things a little this year. You can pick from 2 different challenge packs, either the Sun or the Moon. I am going to go with the Moon Pack.
They have book reccomendation for each challenge and square on the board that you can check out here!
Moon Pack Challenges
(I am included options because I dont know what I will be in the mood for also some of these are the next one I need to read in the series but count for multiple different categories so I might be reading two in the same series)
Sleuth Street
Read A Mystery in which the main character is an amateur sleuth
A Madness of Sunshine by Nalini Singh
Killer Crescent
Read a thriller where there is a serial killer on the loose
I dont own a book in this category, but I am interested in Till Death by Jennifer L Armentrout
The Bar
Read a book where you and the author share at least one initial
Lady by Bad by Megan Frampton (we actually share the same last name!)
Winter [ JAN 1-MARCH 20]
Read a book where it:
Has a white, blue and or silver cover;
Has snow on the cover;
Has a winter word in the title;
Is a winter holiday read;
All/any combo of the above!
Her Royal Highness by Rachel Hawkins, Raphael by Tillie Cole, Lauren’s Barbarian by Ruby Dixon
Flirts Corner
Read a contemporary romance with mature characters (40+)
I have no idea what I am going to do for this one.
BFF’s House
Read a best friends sibling romance
This is another one I need suggestions for, the recs the girls have on the website do not intrigue me.
Amour Avenue
Read a second chance contemporary romance ( I like the Sun option better but I am trying to stick to one)
I am not a fan of contemporary romance and don’t have any on the list that I am interested in.
Passion Place
Read an erotic romance with a menage or reverse harem
Queen Takes King by Joely Sue Burkhart
Post Office
Read an epistolary romance
Punk 57 by Penelope Douglas
Courtship Row
Read a historical romance where the h/H is a spy or soldier
I have to look into this one. There are some Tessa Dare books, but I want to do some research.
Burger Joint
Read a book on our book girlfriend list.
Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
The Cobbles
Read a historical romance NOT set in London
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, The Highwayman by Kerrigan Bryne
Outer Space
Read a sci fi with an alien or cyborg main character
Lauren’s Barbarian by Ruby Dixon
Spring [MARCH 21-JUNE 20]
Read a book where it:
Has a green or yellow cover;
Has flowers on the cover;
Has the word ‘Spring’ in the title;
Where the hero or heroine is a gardener or farmer;
Or all of/any combination/any one of the above!
Justified by Jay Crownover
Fang Alley
Read a PNR with a vampire or shifter H/h
Lover Reveled by J.R Ward, The Wolf Lord by Ann Aguirre
Fated Folly
Read a fated mates PNR
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
Drive In Movie
Read a romance that develops from a ONS or a brief romantic tryst
I need to research this one too.
Soldier Street
Read a romantic suspense where the h/H is in an action pose on the cover
Any suggestions?
Farmers Market
Read a romance where the hero or heroine is a chef or works in the food industry, owns a bakery/restaurant/food or drink establishment
Any suggestions?
Rainbow Row
Read a M-M romance
Him by Sabrina Bowen and Elle Kennedy
Lovers Lane
Read a LGBT romance which isn’t a contemporary
Any suggestions?
Summer [ JUNE 21- SEP 22]
Read a book where it:
Has a brightly coloured or multicoloured cover;
Has the beach, sand or the sun on the cover;
Has a summery word in the cover (sun, summer, heat, beach);
Is a summer holiday read;
Or all of/any combination/any one of the above!
A Madness of Sunshine by Nalini Singh, Pledge by Kandi Steiner
Action Avenue
Read an urban fantasy with a kick ass heroine on the cover
Stray by Rachel Vincent, Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
City Lane
Read an urban fantasy published in the last 5 years
This one is going to take some research of what is on my shelf and fits this category.
The Gym
Read a book that has a bangin’ body or gorgeously dressed person on the cover
Kill the Queen by Jennifer Estep, Pledge by Kandi Steiner, Pestilence by Laura Thalassa, The Demon Prince by Ann Aguirre
Journey’s End
Read a fantasy with the chosen one trope
A Promise of Fire by Amanda Bouchet
Emergency Services
Read a romance where the h/H is a fireman or police officer
Justified by Jay Crownover
Campus Corner
Read a new adult where ther h/H is a jock
The Deal by Elle Kennedy
New View
Read a friends to lovers new adult romance
Him by Sabrina Bowen and Elle Kennedy
Beau Boulevard
Read a young adult novel considered a classic
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by JK Rowlings
Autumn [ SEP 23- DEC 31]
Read a book where it:
Has an orange, gold or yellow cover;
Is a spooky or halloween read;
Has the leaves or trees on the cover;
Or all of/any combination/any one of the above!
The Highwayman by Kerrigan Bryne
The Office
Read a romance where the couple meet at their place of work
Recs?
Lady Lane
Read a women’s fiction novel
I am not a huge fan of womens fiction so this might be tough
Coffee Shop
Read a book that has either food or drink on the cover or a foodie word in the title
I am going to have to look through my books
Past Eaves
Read a historical fiction novel
There are a couple I want to read I just need to check my shelves
So there we have it! Are you going to be joining? I plan on making a rec list for these challenges from books I have already read!
3 comments
This is such a great idea and good way to find new reads!
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