Fierce Women. Fierce Reviews.
Fantasy romance and paranormal fiction for readers who demand strong heroines, real agency, and stories with teeth.
Women do not beg for power here. They take it.
The Rule of This Realm
At Heroines With Bite, we review fantasy and paranormal romance through one uncompromising lens: the strength of the woman at the center of the story. We are here for agency, resilience, growth, and power earned, not handed over.
If the heroine is passive, diminished, or written to be saved instead of to rise, we will call it out. If she commands the page, claims her space, and owns her choices, we will celebrate her.
Fresh on the Throne
Arrow’s Fall by Mercedes Lackey
Arrow’s Flight by Mercedes Lackey
Arrows of the Queen by Mercedes Lackey
Yvette’s Haven by Tina Folsom
Gabriel’s Mate by Tina Folsom
Amaury’s Hellion by Tina Folsom
The Crown, the Flame, and the Star
Every book on Heroines With Bite is judged through three distinct lenses: the strength of the heroine, the heat of the romance, and the overall quality of the story.
Each review includes:
- The Star for overall story, pacing, and execution
- The Crown for heroine strength and agency
- The Flame for heat level and spice
This system exists to give you clarity, not guesswork. No vague ratings. No blurred standards.
Learn exactly how each rating works here.
Curated Special Editions
The Heroine’s Vault
Enter at your own risk! These are the stories where women fight back and win.
- Action Driven Fantasy
- Classic Quest Fantasy
- Dark Fantasy
- Dark Romance
- Epic Fantasy
- Fantasy
- Feminist Fantasy
- Heroic Fantasy
- Low Fantasy
- Mythic Fantasy
- Paranormal
- Paranormal Cozy Romance
- Paranormal Fantasy
- Paranormal Romance
- Political Fantasy
- Romantic Fantasy
- Romantic Suspense
- Shifter Romance
- Small Town Romance
- Speculative Fantasy
- Supernatural Mystery
- Supernatural Politics
- Urban Fantasy
- Urban Fantasy Thriller
- Vampire Fiction
- Western Fantasy
- Accidental Marriage
- Arranged Marriage
- Boundaries Tested
- Bounty Hunter
- Broken Heroine
- Buried Secrets
- Chosen One
- Claimed Territory
- Consequences of Immortality
- Dangerous Fae Bargains
- Enemies to Lovers
- Established Couple Under Fire
- Fake Engagement
- Fated Mates
- Fish Out of Water
- Forced Proximity
- Found Family
- Healing Romance
- Hidden Power
- Hidden Villain Revealed
- Hidden World Exposed
- Marriage of Convenience
- Pack Politics
- Power Couple
- Power Imbalance
- Power Struggle
- Prejudice With Consequences
- Protective Hero
- Reluctant Heroine
- Second Chance Romance
- Secret Identity
- Secrets Exposed
- Self Discovery
- Skeptic Meets Magic
- The Sins of the Past
- Underestimated Heroine
The Woman Behind the Bite
I read for power, agency, and growth. I am here for women who fight back, think for themselves, and refuse to be written small. I have no patience for fragile heroines, lazy character work, or stories that mistake suffering for depth. With a background in copy editing and proofreading, I also judge the craft itself. Sloppy execution does not get a free pass.
Heroines With Bite was created as a space for readers who want more. More strength. More backbone. More substance. If a heroine earns her crown, I will champion her. If she does not, I will say so.
Read Without Fear
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Main reviews are always safe. Plot details live behind intentional clicks only.
You control what you see. Always.
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