“And let’s just say your book…” Professor Martin hesitated delicately, “…isn’t exactly aligned with the current market.”
Dalila frowned immediately.
“What’s that supposed to mean?”
“Well.” He rubbed his chin thoughtfully. “Fantasy trends have changed quite a bit over the last few years. Especially in the female fantasy market.”
Dalila already disliked where this conversation was going.
“Readers right now are heavily interested in things like fae courts, enemies-to-lovers romance, morally gray love interests…”
He paused.
“Love triangles.”
Dalila blinked.
“…You mean fairy smut.”
Lena choked beside her.
Professor Martin sighed patiently.
“I mean commercially successful fantasy romance.”
“Oh, I see.”
Dalila bit the inside of her cheek hard enough to hurt.
“So you want me to turn
