In other words, the quintessential romantasy shadow daddy is an impossibility.
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Kingfisher from theFae & Alchemyseries is no exception.
There’s just not enoughtherethere yet, which is why he comes in last place on the list.
Of course, his hateful nature isn’t entirely his fault, what with him being cursed and all.
7Orion “Hunt” Athalar
Crescent City Series
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Still, we love the trope for a reason, and Hunt is a great example of the archetype.
Instead, he has the power of empathy, which allows him to feel emotions in others.
For that reason, I can’t place him higher on the list.
He’s also the king of sass, and we do love a sassy, intellectual man.
Instead, he respects her decision and remains her loyal friend.
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Basically, protect Asar at all costs.
He’s a devoted lover and friend, and he has one of the biggest hearts in romantasy.
1Aleksander Morozova/The Darkling
The Grishaverse Series
Is the Darkling a hero?
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Does he get the girl in the end?
No, he doesn’t.
He’s not a hero and the books don’t pretend that he is.
He’s a villain, through and through.
Still, Aleksander Morozova, a.k.a.
the Darkling, is the literal shadow daddy to end all shadow daddies.
He is the quintessential cautionary tale of how absolute power corrupts absolutely.
He’s the “I can fix him” meme personified, and we love him for it.
Hearing him drop the famous line “Fine.
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Make me your villain.”
from the books was so worth the wait.
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