Female Fantasy: A Novel
By (Author) Iman Hariri-Kia
Sourcebooks, Inc
Cosmo Reads
14th October 2025
United States
General
Fiction
Narrative theme: Coming of age
Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary
Paperback
320
Width 129mm, Height 198mm
Alls fair in love and lore.
Joonie is living in a fantasyat least thats what people keep telling her.
A copywriter by day and fanfic auteur by night, Joonie continues to date and dump disappointing men in search of a happily ever after. But every potential suitor seems to have one flaw in common: They cant hold a candle to her book boyfriend, Ryke. The protagonist of her favorite fantasy romance series (and, notably, a sexy merman), Ryke is a symbol for the life Joonie craves and the kind of relationship she deserves. So with a book always in her back pocket, why would she ever settle for less
But when Joonie learns that Rykes character is based on someone the author knows in real life, she embarks on an epic quest to track him down, meet him in person, and determine once and for all if soulmates really do exist. Unfortunately, her brothers annoying best friend who doesnt believe in love or happy endings insists on hitching a ride. And like any great heros journey, it doesnt take long for the trials and tribulations to begin.
As Joonie fights her way toward her love interest, using the skills she acquired through reading, shell learn an important lesson: You can pursue a fantasy, but you cant always write your own plot.
As unhinged as it is brilliant, Female Fantasy is both a self-aware dive into the concept of genre and a wild, steamy romp. Most of all, though, its a heartfelt love letter to romance readers everywhere.
Iman Hariri-Kia is a writer and editor born and based in New York City. A nationally acclaimed journalist, she covers sex, relationships, identity, and adolescence. You can often find her writing about her personal life on the internet, much to her parents' dismay.