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Slow Burn: Delectable Suffering

Of all of the many romantic tropes in existence, is there any that generates as much suffering and absolute bliss as slow burn? Many readers will shake their impotent fists at characters who could be so perfect together if only they would realize their burgeoning feelings. Below is a list of six recent books or series that feature slow burn relationships (all of which are queer—sorry, not sorry), some of which are still inching their way to resolution.

8 Books to Read While You’re Waiting for the NEXT Dune Movie

The spice must flow. But it also has to wait.

Denis Villeneuve’s first Dune film kept getting delayed by the panacea, and as of writing this, Dune: Part Two is scheduled for October 2023. Which means we’re back to waiting.

Luckily, there are plenty of great space operas to tide you over until then. But what’s that you say? You’re not just looking for any space opera, you’re looking for the particular space opera that’s going to satisfy the exact reason why you’re looking forward to Dune? Fear not! Our recommendations are sorted by why you’re excited to see Dune!