Romanceopoly 2023 Challenges
As we mentioned in the rules you have two options when playing Romanceopoly. Either read a book in the genre of the space you’ve landed, or go for a harder level of difficulty and read a book that fits the reading challenge prompt for that space. Click on the Challenge name to see our list of recommendations
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Main Streets
Sleuth Street
Genre: Thriller
Challenge: Read a thriller or mystery where one of the main characters are a detective or private investigator
Killer Crescent
Genre: Thriller
Challenge: Read a thriller or mystery of your choice
Flirts Corner
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Challenge: Read a contemporary romance by an author you haven’t tried before
Amour Avenue
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Challenge: Read a contemporary romance with an illustrated cover
Passion Place
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Challenge: Read a slow burn or instant heat contemporary romance
Courtship Row
Genre: Historical Romance
Challenge: Read a historical romance with a clinch cover
The Cobbles
Genre: Historical Romance
Challenge: Read a historical romance with a rake hero
Past Eaves
Genre: Historical Romance
Challenge: Read the historical romance that’s been on your TBR the longest. If you don’t have any, read the next one that catches your interest
Fang Alley
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Challenge: Read a paranormal romance where one of the main characters is a vampire
Fated Folly
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Challenge: Read a paranormal romance with a bit of magic in it
The Vault
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Challenge: Read a paranormal romance with the main character on the cover
Ever After Street
Genre: LGBTQIA+
Challenge: Read a sapphic romance
Rainbow Row
Genre: LGBTQIA+
Challenge: Read a romance featuring an LGBTQIA+ main character
Lovers Lane
Genre: LGBTQIA+
Challenge: Read a male/male romance
Action Avenue
Genre: Fantasy
Challenge: Read a fantasy from your TBR. If you haven’t got any, read the first one that catches your interest
City Lane
Genre: Fantasy
Challenge: Read a fantasy that doesn’t involve magic
Journey’s End
Genre: Fantasy
Challenge: Read a fantasy with a cover that takes your breath away
Campus Corner
Genre: New Adult
Challenge: Read a book set in college/university
Soldier Street
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Challenge: Read a book where one of the main characters are in the military
Beau Boulevard
Genre: Young Adult
Challenge: Read a young adult book of your choice
Star Harbour
Genre: Sci Fi
Challenge: Read a sci fi where one of the main characters is an alien
Outer Space
Genre: Sci Fi
Challenge: Read a sci fi with the “mars needs women” trope
Around Town and Corner Spots
Library
This one is completely a free choice. Read any book you want! There are 3 LIBRARY spots on the board
The Bar
Genre only: Sci Fi
Challenge: Read a book where the main character works at or owns a bar
BFF’s House
Genre only: Young or New Adult
Challenge: Read a friends to lovers romance
Post Office
Genre only: Romantic Suspense
Challenge: Read a book set in a different country to where you live
Burger Joint
Genre only: Fantasy
Challenge: Read a book where one of the main characters is in the food industry, for example, a chef, food critic or a restaurant or food truck owner
Haunted House
Genre only: LGBTQIA+
Challenge: Read a monster romance or something spooky
Farmers Market
Genre only: Paranormal Romance
Challenge: Read a book where one of the main characters is a farmer or rancher or cowboy
The Gym
Genre only: Historical Romance
Challenge: Let’s do some heavy lifting! Read the longest book on your TBR
Emergency Services
Genre only: Any Genre
Challenge: Read a book where one of the main characters is part of the emergency services:
- Medical field (paramedics, doctors, nurses, etc)
- Fire services
- Police (detectives, officers, FBI, spy)
The Office
Genre only: Contemporary Romance
Challenge: Read a romance where the characters meet at work
Coffee Shop
Genre only: Thriller / Mystery
Challenge: Read a book that has been recommended to you! Including all our recs here at Romanceopoly.
Seasonal
Winter
Genre: Any Genre
Challenge: Read a book that either:
- The cover is blue, black or silver; or,
- It is a winter holiday book, for example, a Christmas themed book
Spring
Genre: Any Genre
Challenge: Read a book that either:
- Has green or pink on the cover; or,
- Has an animal on the cover; or,
- Has an unexpected/secret pregnancy
Summer
Genre: Any Genre
Challenge: Read a book that has either:
- Yellow or white on the cover; or,
- Has a water and/or the beach on the cover; or,
- Is set at the beach or during a summer holiday
Autumn
Genre: Any Genre
Challenge: Read a book that has either:
- A red or gold cover; or,
- Has trees and leaves on the cover; or,
- Has a cozy vibe