R. Nassor

R. Nassor may spend more time with books, tea, and ceramic mugs than recommended by professionals but it hasn’t failed her so far. Nassor has a MA in English Literature from Georgetown University, where she looked at the way medieval and early modern literature reappear in fantasy books today. She’s been writing about romance, fantasy, science fiction, and pop culture for quite a while, starting at Book Riot in 2020. She’s also written for Tor.com. You can follow her on Tiktok and contact her through her website.

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6 Rockstar Romances to Vibe With Before Your Next Concert

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6 Nerdtastic Romances Set at Fan Conventions

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12 Great Workplace Fantasy Novels to Maintain a Magical Outlook

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A Battle Guide to the Top 20 Military Fantasy Books

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