This challenge has been created by Francesca and Suzanne over at Under the Covers. The attention to detail that they have gone into to create this challenge is incredible! I’m so excited to be taking part in this for the first time. *Here is the link to my original post with draft book ideas for each prompt.*
What Is Romanceopoly 2026 Reading Challenge?
This year, Romanceopoly is transforming into the Romanceopoly U campus. You read that right, this year it’s a university theme. There will be a campus themed map with different departments. But the biggest change yet is that you don’t have to complete the whole year. This is a choose your own path challenge. A way to truly customize Romanceopoly to read what you love the most. But still sprinkle in some things that push your comfort zone.
Core Curriculum
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Registrar’s Office:Read a book by an author you’ve never read before– 10 Things To Do Before I Go by Chantelle Mathewson - Crying Room: Read a romance book that made (or will make) you cry or emotionally spiral –
- Compass Wing: Read a romance book from a genre you don’t typically read –
- Commons: Read a popular (BookTok, bestseller, or trending in your feed) –
- Romance Hall: Read a book that features a classic romance trope –
Major – Romantic Arts
- Pinehill House: Read a second chance romance or small town setting –
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Love Story Lecture Hall:Read a contemporary romance with a unique meet-cute or mistaken identity– Maybe This Time by Cara Bastone - Corporate Affairs Hall: Read a contemporary office romance –
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Arrangement Annex:Read a contemporary romance with fake dating or roommates– The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams - ✅
Burnt Toast Cafe:Read a grumpy/sunshine contemporary romance– First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison
Minor – Fantasy Theory
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Runehall:Read a fantasy romance with a unique magic system or slow burn– Masquerade of Mirrors by Samantha Hartwood - Nexus Hall: Read a portal fantasy, multiverse or space opera romance –
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Thorn Court:Read a romance featuring fae or magical creatures– A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas - Crownspire Tower: Read a romantasy book with royalty or arranged marriage –
Battle & Bond Academy:Read a romance featuring a warrior, warlord, assassin or protector– Starside by Alex Aster
Electives
- Horology Tower: Read a time travel historical romance –
- Lycanthrope Hall: Read a shifter romance –
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Arcane Theory Hall:Read a fated mates romance– Accidentally Wedded to a Werewolf by Isabelle Taylor - Phantom Wing: Read a ghost romance or cursed love story –
- Crypt Library: Read a vampire romance –
Club – Hearts & Spoons
- Small Town, Big Feelings: Read a small town romance (bonus if it has festivals, a diner or meddling neighbors) –
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Softest of Tropes:Read a comfort trope (single parent, cinnamon roll, found family, childhood crush)– Heartless by Elsie Silver - Spoonful of Spice: Read a cozy or low-angst romance –
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Bake, Book, Bed:Read a romance involving books, crafts or food or low-angst romance– Second Draft by Kate Leone
Monthly Study Sessions
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January:Accidentally Wedded to a Werewolf by Isabelle Taylor - ❌ February: Not My Romeo by Ilsa Madden-Mills (DNF)
- ❌ March: Our Vicious Oaths by N.E. Davenport (Didn’t get to)
- ❌ April: The Earl That Got Away by Diana Quincy (Didn’t get to)
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- November:
- December:
Seasonal Sports Events
❌ Winter – Frostbitten Trials (not taking part)
Spring – Bloom & Brawl Games
ICE-BOUND CUP LEAGUE –
1. Mirror Power Play: Read a contemporary romance with hockey or figure skating – Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid
2. Enchanted Brawl: Read a book that uses magical realism or enchantment as a key plot device, especially if it’s dangerous, secretive or mind-bending –
ROM-COM DERBY BASEBALL LEAGUE –
3. Time Loop Triple Play: Read a romance that plays with time (past/present dual timelines, time travel, time loops, or memory loss) –
4. Heartstopper Hustle: Read a romance with flowers or nature –
