Tapas Novel Recommendations based on Category

[LostSpirit]

Category: Grimdark Fantasy
Contains: Aspects of mythology. New World Building. War.
Warning: It does get a little violent.

Small Summary:
Once a talented, young gymnast, Daiden resents his existence after a career-ending injury. In death, he is offered a chance to traverse into Mioverold, a decaying world cursed with immortality.

With a new body and reawakened ambition, Daiden now prepares for life in a fantastical, war-torn world, with a simple promise - to leave a generational mark.

Posting Schedule: Friday, 1800 IST

Curse of Immortals: Tempestatem | Tapas

[drbwp4]

Fantasy, adventure

The Boy With the Dragon Eyes | Tapas

A young boy who is rejected by his village finds himself being taken into a loving home by two other orphaned children. Their caregiver "Master" raises them to learn how to be a Guardian and protect the world from monsters by using magic.

[ella190831]

Category: Horror, Fantasy and dark slight comedy
Contains: Demons, male leads, soft BL, psychological torture and horror in a way, spiders, cannibalism., human hosts, rebirth, human transformations
Warning: a bit violent and gory at times, but not much. Not fully edited, I'm a tad paranoid putting clean work on net

Small Summary:
Nathaniel Satara is your average Joe at the first glance.

What he doesn't know is that no matter how much he tries to hide, the past always catches him. And the creatures that live in the dark, lurk from around the corner ready to pull him back into the shadows.

The spider, it's watching.

The Spider's Pall [soft bxb] | Tapas

[linaket]

Category Fantasy, Romance, Action/Adventure
Description In the blood soaked Theatre, Kanna fights. She awoke with no memory, but her body knows how to move. How to kill. And people are noticing. A rebel faction is determined to either recruit her or take her out of the game before the Solarian empire hears about the legendary fighter.

But the Solarians have trouble of their own. The Legatus is missing, and the Tribuni Velinius Catarr is making moves to take over the Palamidia, the military that rules the empire. Loyalties are split between him and the presumed dead Legatus's second in command, Tribuni Haru Sutonis. Unfortunately for the loyalists, the loss of the Legatus has made Haru a shadow of his former self. That is, until he learns for certain that his Legatus is alive. And no one will stand in the way of him finding her.

Shadow's Prey | Tapas

(PS: as much as I love this thread/idea, wouldn't it make more sense to have individual threads for different genres?)

[South.Vibes]

I'm new here! Really loving the community! You all are amazing

The Hazy Year
Category: Romance, fantasy

Contains: Magical realism, black female lead, Vodou-based mythology

Description: To right a wrong done to North in her childhood, there is no end to what she will sacrifice. Or, so she thinks.

The Hazy Year | Tapas

[DogshitJay]

Category: Romance, LGBTQ+
Contains: cinnamon roll MC, bisexual international romance, angst, BDSM, enemies to lovers, self-discovery
Warning: lots of sexy consensual sex 18+ only!

With a deadbeat job and a struggling long distance relationship, Inho’s quarter-life crisis takes him across the world to win his girlfriend back. When that fails too, a chance encounter with her rich, attractive, and kink-obsessed boss, Stephen, leaves him questioning his own desires. Does Inho want to become Stephen, or sleep with him? M for NSFW sexual scenes 18+ Updates Wednesdays!

Kiss It Better | Tapas

[surenlicious]

Oh I really like this! This is my novel-in-the-making Jade Kingdoms!

Category: Fantasy, psychological, horror, mystery
Contains: Female lead, women in power, politics, nobody human, primal races ruling the world, spiritual bonds, POC, atemporal connections, time manipulation, supernatural stuff, magic
Warning: Abuse, gaslighting, mental health issues, emotional manipulation

Princess Suren and Duke Vandrake find themselves tangled in the misdeeds of past generations and seek to cut the ties that hold them prisoner.

Yet as they move to understand why the current events are wreaking havoc in their kingdom, they accidentally stir something awake.

The unfinished misdeeds of a dead Sire returns to the world, and the blood of their species is set on fire.

Jade Kingdoms | Tapas

[marukon]

Category: Fantasy, Dystopian.
Contains: Nudity, heavy themes in relation to depression and anxiety, the supernatural, magic, a strong sense of hopelessness.

Description: It follows six teenagers from completely different backgrounds. Their lives are spiralled into insanity when they are approached with the task of killing the Goddess who rules all life, a very impossible task if you ask me. Not one of them seems keen on doing it, but what happens when that Goddess plots the first move and goes after them? They don't have a choice now do they?

Tales of Harmony | Tapas

[Toastbuster]

Category: Dark fantasy, post-apocalyptic, action
Contains: Female lead, moral ambiguity, heavy topics, large cast, mystery, violence, dumb humor, monsters, military themes, rebellion, government corruption
Description: The rise of a dark plague leaves the fate of humanity on thin ice. In this world filled with violence and uncertainty, soldiers and outlaws must come together and challenge the unknown if they are to stand a chance at taking their world back from a fate that makes death seem like child's play.

Gederah | Tapas

[Lazu]

Here is a novel I started some days ago called "I'm The Prince's Beard"

Just to be clear, a "beard" is slang for a woman either dating or marrying a gay man to make him seem not-gay

Category: Comedy, Fantasy, Isekai, BL, LGBTQA+
Contains: Female lead, Reincarnation, Nobility
Description: Amy, and avid otaku, feels betrayed when her favorite BL fanfic-writer-to-published-author kills the only gay representative, a prince, in her first published novel.
After a run-in with good ol' Truck-Kun however, Amy finds herself reincarnated INSIDE the novel and now aims to save the prince and his gay ass.

Motivation behind the story: I just thought I as a comment would mention that I'm a huge fan of the "Reincarnated in a novel/otome game ect. trope that has been going on for a few years now (I think?), and after having read so many myself, I really wanted to make my own contribution to the genre. So if you like those as well, I hope you will give this a chance ^^

I'm the Prince's beard | Tapas

[CeeMTaylor]

a dark foe...
a forbidden love...
a deadly, high-seas quest...

Title: Wicked Waters
Category: Fantasy, BL, LGBT+
Contains: slowwwwwburn forbidden romance, magic, found family, epic battles, hidden nobility, pirates, high-seas quests, court intrigue, diverse characters.
Description: Mercenary sailor Jack's past comes back to haunt him when his crew receives a commission during the height of hurricane season. Charged with returning the all-too-familiar Prince Valory to the capital by way of the isles, Jack and schooner Windjammer battle storms and sea-monsters alike in Oceana's treacherous waters.

Jack's new patron, however, is no ordinary nobleman. A hardened soldier and powerful commander, Valory boards Windjammer to scour the isles for signs of the mysterious new threat at Oceana's borders: an evil that burns innocents alive and smashes ships to pieces.

Yet Jack isn't without secrets of his own -- secrets that unravel under the growing intensity of his forbidden attraction to his patron. Forced to reclaim his lost title, Jack comes face-to-face with the past he thought he'd outrun. As Windjammer races to defend Oceana from invasion, he and Valory must work together to untangle the threads of the dark alliance threatening their home, crew, and kingdom -- or risk losing everything in the process.

Updates Daily!

Wicked Waters [Oceana Series] | Tapas

[mayenwrites]

Title: Blood of the Wolf
Category: Fantasy, Romance, Action
Contains: Demons, Magic, Voodoo, fun dialects

An adventure unfurls after an intense romance begins with a werewolf and a woman who is not-so-human. If you're into harlequin romances, magic, and adventure you may want to give 'Blood of the Wolf' a read! <3

Blood of the Wolf | Tapas

[MeltingCORE]

Title: Red Shift
Category: Science Fiction
Contains: Cosmic horror, dystopia, political corruption, world building, DC Comics multiverse

Red Shift | Tapas

[wh_vigo]

Title: 50 Shades Deeper
Category: Horror, Dark Fantasy, Horror-Comedy, Psycho-Thriller
Contains: Violence, Coarse Language, Mature Themes

Brief Description: Forlorn lovers, undead exes, cursed divorces, and abominations from the abyss. These terrors and more twist together in this haunting anthology of heartbreak, love, death, and triumph. 50 Shades Deeper explores how closely love and fear intermingle on the fringes of terror and desire. In each unique story, characters must contend against their inner-most fears and supernatural forces for love--and life.

50 Shades Deeper | Tapas

[KazeRaihi]

Category: Fantasy, Action

Hey, this first series and I'm about halfway to 25 subscribers so I would really appreciate it if you gave my series a look. It's about a 16-year old assassin who is searching for his way to atone for the things he has done.

An Assassin's Respite | Tapas

[AlexHolger]

Hi! This is mine, I'm just starting posting here on Tapas. It's Fantasy, set in the 1920s and is about magical artefacts in a somehow realistic setting (thoug while working in it is going a bit off-rails).

RAIN TerraNova | Tapas

[CodeMonkeyArts]

Birth of a Sin - A Dark, Toxic Romance

I wrote it because a Video Game screenshot gave me a terrible idea and spawned a mafia supervillain family based on the seven sins. THEY WOULDN'T LEAVE MY BRAIN!

Category: Romance, Horror, Super Hero, Action

Contains: Interracial Relationship, Women of Color lead, Super Heroine, Super Villain Mafia, Some Cyberpunk, a lot of luxurious locations and expensive things and each chapter has a illustrated artwork tied to it.

Warning: Graphic depiction of violence, Graphic depiction of sexual acts (both consensual and not), Thorough exploration of trauma from abuse (including child abuse and PTSD from war).

Synopsis: Ira is a woman who has it all.

Money.

Power.

She earned it from leading the Dante Family, the top criminal organization in Monterose. Along with 6 other top members, some that are blessed with superhuman abilities, she rose to the top through violence, ruling the underground with an iron fist and a blood-covered crown.

Yet when she meets the enticing Tristan, a hopeless romantic with a sensual flirtatious streak, she is struck with another strong desire. It is something she hasn't had before.

Love.

However, she discovers that Tristan has secrets of his own and is tied to figure from her past. The one person that Ira wishes to destroy more than anything in the world.

That revelation means WAR; nothing short of completely, brutal victory will do.

With Tristan as the spoils.

"All is Fair in Love and War."

Birth of a Sin | Tapas

[dreaming]

Title: Luan's Story
Category: BL, LGBT+, Romance, and Sci-Fi on the side in the form of genetic engineering
Contains: a genetically modified lead (uses he pronoun), learning about the world, and hopefully, some light-hearted romance
Description: Genetical Engineering. Many scientists have tried to unlock the secret to create alternate life forms. Unbeknownst to them, a lab already unlocked the secret and has been using it for 30 years. (Don't worry, the lab isn't supposed to be too corrupt.) With complete control over DNA and their Director's interest in creating an elevated species, the group has been experimenting mostly with combining human DNA with that of dog's and cat's to create a new race. The story will follow one of these individuals after curiosity drove them to leave the lab.

Note: This is my first time posting a story, so I, unfortunately, can't promise an ending or constant updating schedule. However, I'm doing my best to post a chapter about every week and this has been working so far. I'd really appreciate it if you took the time to read my story and shared your thoughts! I'm always looking for feedback and any little bit will help. Also, sorry for the boring title, I came up with it on the spot and can't think of a better one. Anyways, thanks so much for taking the time to read my post! Please stay safe with the coronavirus and anything else you might be dealing with. ️

Luan's Story | Tapas

[vizirs]

Title- Guns and Cameras
Category- Romance ( romcom ), Humor, LGBT+, New Adult
Contains- Dry Humor, Gaynees, Shy and cute Boyfriends, and tons of Jam!

Guns and Cameras | Tapas

This is basically a light-hearted New Adult Romance, with elements of fluff and humor.

[riddlemeread]

Hi, this is a new novel I started to write! I hope you like it
Title: Under the Moonlight
Category: BL, LGBTQ, Romance, Slice of Life
Contains- Awkward conversations, silent support, acceptance and mental illnesses.

Summary: Sebastian Shaw had a secret. Not a very scandalous one that would make people gasp in horror and want to keel over but it was a secret nonetheless. Sebastian Shaw liked boys.
So as he was trying to come to terms with himself, he met someone who was nothing less than an enigma and that was his first step towards acceptance.

link : https://tapas.io/episode/1772358