Caroline Russomanno

Senior Reviewer

I'm a history geek and educator, and I've lived in five different countries in North America, Asia, and Europe. In addition to the usual subgenres, I'm partial to YA, Sci-fi/Fantasy, and graphic novels. I love to cook.

Recent Reviews by Caroline Russomanno

Currently Reading

Frederica by Georgette Heyer

Favorite Romance

Contemp: Again - Kathleen Gilles Seidel, Welcome to Temptation - Jennifer Crusie

Historical: Unclaimed - Courtney Milan, just about any regency by Carla Kelly

YA: Anna and the French Kiss - Stephanie Perkin

SF/Fant: Games of Command - Linnea Sinclair, Dragonflight - Anne McCaffrey

Graphic Novel: Tramps Like Us - Yayoi Ogawa

Favorite Non-Romance

SF: The Miles Vorkosigan books - Lois McMaster Bujold

Fant: The Tiffany Aching series - Terry Pratchett

Myst: The Daughter of Time - Josephine Tey

Hist: Only Call Us Faithful - Marie Jakober

Children's: The Secret Garden - Frances Hodgson Burnett

What I Love in a Romance

Detailed settings (contemporary, historical, or imaginary), sexy banter, "good guy" heroes, genius heroes, intelligent and competent heroines, intricate plots, drawn-out sexual tension, relationships based on cooperation and respect, characters with a sense of humor and laugh-out-loud scenes.

What I Hate in a Romance

Any conflict which could be resolved by a five minute honest conversation, emotionally abusive heroes and their doormat heroines, authors who conflate rude/violent heroines with strong heroines.

A Bit More About Me

Favorite classic: Jane Eyre (and my favorite adaptation is the 2006 Ruth Wilson/Toby Stephens)

Guilty pleasure: Eden Burning by Elizabeth Lowell

Favorite couple: Han Solo and Princess Leia (and I deny The Force Awakens with every fiber of my being).