Influencers
Meet @alyreadit!
Hi, I’m Aly! I have been a voracious reader since I was a child and I am so happy to have connected with this bookish community. As a neurodivergent, queer and Latina reader, representation in the bookish space means everything to me. While I read a wide range of genres, I particularly love all things dark. If it is written by Katelyn Taylor, Leigh Rivers, or Brynne Weaver, you can guarantee it’s on my TBR. When I am not diving into a new book, I am living my best life as a wifey and a devoted dog and snake mom. I can’t wait to see everyone in NOLA!
Instagram: @alyreadit
Meet @Amoyisreadingxoxo!
Hiiiii! My name is Amoy, and I’m originally from Jamaica but I live in Nashville, TN. I dived head first into dark romance 3-4 years ago, and now I read most genres like taboo, sport romance, horror, reverse harem, and fantasy. I LOVE to yap about books the first chance I get lol, and one minute I could be crying or crashing out from a good story lol. We love books that make us feel right? RIGHT. Some of my favorite authors are Lola King, Jagger Cole, Nyla K, Alexandria St. Pierre, C.R. Jane, Pam Godwin and P.H. Nix. I started as an influencer looking for spaces to branch out and give my unhinged bookish thoughts with my edits, so I’m here to combine my love for Nola and books! The book community is so amazing and I’m so grateful to all the amazing bookish spaces I call home, including S&S! Can’t wait for us all to have THE BEST TIME in Nola🖤✨
Instagram: @Amoyisreadingxoxo
TikTok: @Amoyc97
Meet @bookish_mon!
Hey I'm Mon! A Midwest girl who thrives on black coffee, lifting heavy, screamy music and always a great read (or 3). I'm a mood reader to a tee and can be found with anything from horror to cutesy romance, to fantasy, to even a historical fiction now and then. With all of that said, though, dark romance has my heart. When Josh stabbed that mattress, and when Rowan ate that ice cream, my world was forever changed 🤪
Bookstagram has offered me such a great outlet to share the things I love and meet incredible people along the way. After attending Sinners & Stardust 2025, I just knew I had to be a part of the magic of these events. I am so excited to join the influencer team for Shadows & Seduction 2027! I can't wait to shake ass and meet our favorite authors with you guys in New Orleans 🖤
Instagram: @bookish_mon
Meet @bookishlyaries!
Hi besties! My name is Summer, though most of you know me as bookishlyaries! I am a 28 year old cosplayer and reader, born and raised in Western NY now residing in Central Florida, who has been in the booksta and BookTok space for about 5 years and I’ve never felt more at home. Like a lot of you, ACOTAR got me back into reading, introduced me to Romantasy, and has opened up so many more doors to the reading realm for me! While I typically view myself as your IRL Fae Bestie with grandma undertones, I’ve slowly been introducing myself to Dark Romance and all things spicy and I have recently become obsessed with Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver! I hope to see you all in NOLA at Shadows & Seduction in March 😈🫶🏼!
Instagram: @bookishlyaries
TikTok: @bookishlyaries
Meet @Cbeachronicles!
My name is Cristi, I am from Puerto Rico. I am a lover of Dark Romance and Monster Smut but I do dabble in other genres. My favorite authors are Dana LeeAnn, Molly Doyle, Alina St. Graves, CB Herbert, Aiden Pierce, DE Dietz, among many others because there are so many fantastic authors! The more unhinged the books lately the better, something about the book being darker than the world around me is very therapeutic. Some of my favorite series are The Order of the Unseen, Little Stranger by Leigh Rivers, The After Adders by DE Dietz and just too many and would probably take many pages to list. Funny enough that Sinners & Stardust 2025 was the beginning of my influencer journey and now I'm here. I like to be very authentic on my page, you will see me for exactly who I am and the kind of books I read and merch I purchase or represent. If it's something I wouldn't read or wear or have on my shelves, you won't find it on my page, which I believe has been something my followers enjoy, the authenticity. I am so honored to be a part of The Dark Collective and I am so excited for everything to come!
Instagram: @Cbeachronicles
TikTok: @Cbeachronicles
Meet @Che_Readsspice!
I got my start as an influencer because I have no real-life friends… so naturally, I did what any well-adjusted adult would do and found my people online. Problem solved.
Now that I’ve found my besties, I get to spend my time doing what I love… which, of course, means TALK ABOUT BOOKS!!!
Some of my favorites include Alexandra St. Pierre (Neurovance), Rebecca Rathe (Remember My Name), Nyla K (Double Edged), and Nordika Night (Alter Arlo & Vile House)…basically, if it’s chaotic, emotional, and a little unhinged, I’m obsessed.
Instagram: @Che_Readsspice
TikTok: @Che_Readsspice
Meet @Crusadeannihilation!
Hey everyone!! I'm a Florida bookstagrammer that is obsessed with Alligators, Dark Romance & Romantasy books and drinking as much iced coffee as humanly possible. I love Nocticadia, Master of Salt and Bones and Anathema by Keri Lake. One of my favorite authors. I also love Leigh Rivers, Harley Laroux (pls bury me with the Losers duet books thx), Jennifer L. Armentrout and Ariel N. Anderson's book Under Your Scars. Basically, I love to cry and feel all stages of grief while reading. I am so excited to be back for another year with you all and can't thank The Dark Collective enough for inviting me back. I can't wait to see everyone and meet all the authors attending for NOLA 2027. Cheers xo Kayley
Instagram: @Crusadeannihilation
TikTok: @Kayleysthere
Meet @Dakotahsgrotto!
Dakotah (Dakotahsgrotto) is a multifaceted cosplayer, actress, and content creator, celebrated for her captivating portrayals of bookish characters and enchanting fantasy figures, with a sprinkle of mainstream cosplay. Her journey into the world of cosplay began around the age of 13, sparked by a memorable decision to embody Alice from Twilight during her self-proclaimed "Twilight phase" (was it really a phase). While she has occasionally ventured into cosplaying other literary characters, Dakotah's creative focus primarily centered on anime, Marvel, and Disney until the summer of 2023. Driven by a desire for boundless creative freedom and limitless possibilities, she shifted her focus solely to book and fantasy cosplays, crafting intricate and imaginative designs that bring beloved characters to life. Her favorite series to read is The Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros, and her favorite genre is fantasy romance/dark romance.
Instagram: @Dakotahsgrotto
TikTok: @Dakotahsgrotto
Back again baby!!!! Listen… before I get into anything about me, Shadows and Seduction is hands down the best event I’ve ever been to and the vibes are immaculate! You’re going to have the time of your life! Okay about me… I love dark romance, fantasy, sci-fi, romantasy, and horror! Anything Leigh Rivers writes I’ll devour! Especially her Edge of Darkness trilogy which is top tier! My second favorite series is tied between Rina Kent’s Legacy of Gods and Harley Laroux’s Souls Trilogy. I love doing some masked cosplay and talking about books! Catch you in NOLA!!!
Meet @grimdark_dude!
Instagram: @grimdark_dude
TikTok: @grimdark_dude
Meet @jestinebrewsbooks!
I’m Jestine I’m a 30 year old Scorpio who enjoys all types of romance books! Some of my favorite tropes include; forced proximity, morally grey characters and I’m a sucker for a masked man. I love a gothic romance and enjoy “weird” things in general. My vibes range from elder emo to cottage grandma. cheers.
Instagram: @jestinebrewsbooks
TikTok: @jestinebrewsbooks
Meet @kilaerinreads!
Hey Bookish Besties 💕
My name is Kila and I’m the creator behind @kilaerinreads - I live in Western Canada where it’s cold most of the year so I read the hottest books to bring ✨balance✨
I started making bookish content about 2 years ago and fell in love with this community. It really feels like we are all a part of something so special. One thing about me is that I love to make people laugh and will say anything on the internet. I treat it like a job.
I’m a vibes reader and love everything with my whole heart. Dragon Romantacy? Yes. Sports Romance? Absolutely. Diabolical Why Choose mafia bully romance? 100000 X Yes. I’m feral for it all.
When I’m not reading books, buying books or talking about books you’ll find me cuddled up with my dogs watching The Vampire Diaries and planning my next trip to Mystic Falls 🖤
Instagram: @kilaerinreads
TikTok: @kilaerinreads
Meet @Lifeofetter!
Hey lovies! I’m Brooke — girl mom of three, author assistant, and full‑time mood reader with a soft spot for all things romantasy. If it has magic, yearning, morally gray chaos, or a hero who ruins your life in the best way, I’m already obsessed. My all‑time favorite read is The Knight and the Moth, and nothing has managed to knock it off its throne.
I spend my days helping authors bring their stories to life and my nights devouring books from some of my favorite queens of the community: Holly Renee, Amber Palmer, Rachel Gillig, Brynne Weaver, and Kat Singleton.
I can't wait to see y'all next year!
Instagram: @Lifeofetter
TikTok: @Lifeofetter
Lindsey is a lover of all things dark romance, fantasy, masked men, and cowboys. She has been in the book community for around 4 years and it brings her so much joy to uplift fellow readers, creators, vendors, authors, and narrators. Lindsey truly LOVES the book community and meeting new faces. She is an INFP personality time, an enneagram type 4, and a Libra with lots of air and water in her chart. Besides reading, Lindsey enjoys painting, photography, spending time in her garden with her dogs, and writing her very first book!
Meet @literaturewithlindsey!
Instagram: @literaturewithlindsey
TikTok: @literaturewithlindsey
Meet @Morri.day!
Hiiii. I’m Morri, I’ve been a cosplayer since 2018. I’m a fantasy event creator, & bookish enthusiast. l
I love bringing fictional worlds to life.
Most of the time I’m living life somewhere between fantasy balls, cosplay conventions, making cinematic recreations of fictional characters I’ll never get over…AND reading spice unapologetically 👏🏼
Brynne Weaver’s ‘Leather & Lark’ has validated for me that glitter and unhinged thoughts go together, and Emma Hamm has solidified my attraction for mermaids 😘🧜🏻♀️
If you love dark romance, fantasy escapism, morally gray chaos, and immersive events… come hang out with me in New Orleans for the magic ✨
Hello Darlings! My name is Nash and I love books dark and spicy. I read A LOT of romantasy and the darker the better. I do also love me a great dark romance book. Some of my favorite books/series are The Gods & Monsters series by Amber V. Nicole, Den of Vipers by K.A. Knight, and Sweet Venom by Rina Kent. My BookTok journey began at the end of 2023, and I have not looked back a day since. Creating content about the books has truly changed my life. I am eternally grateful for the amazing audience rocking with me.
Meet @nash.xo.reads!
Instagram: @nash.xo.reads
TikTok: @nash.xo.reads
Meet @nickikuppsreads!
Hi I’m Nicki! I’m your friendly neighborhood dark romance book girlie, who loves falling for fictional men covered in red flags. From book boyfriends to neurodivergent tangents, you can find me in the middle of a mafia, motorcycle club, or cowboy romance (why choose?!) or devouring a romantasy with a shadow daddy. I’ve been an avid reader since childhood (turned audiobook listener as an adult), and in 2024 I decided to start yapping about books online which is now a growing community of book besties.
Instagram: @nickikuppsreads
TikTok: @nickikuppsreads
Meet @officialcovenmother!
Kaylee aka Coven Mother is a registered nurse who uses dark romance and romantasy as her escape from the chaos of real life. As a cosplayer, model, and content creator, she brings characters to life through her vision shaped by how she reads, feels, and connects to them.
She gravitates toward stories that are intense, messy, and a little unhinged. Her favorites include the Gods & Monsters by Amber V. Nicole and The Ruinous Love Trilogy by Brynne Weaver.
Her goal in this space is to create content other readers can actually connect with, while promoting inclusivity and unapologetic self-expression!
She’s here for the people who get it — the ones who read for the feeling and find pieces of themselves in the chaos.
Catch her at Shadows & Seduction 🖤
Instagram: @officialcovenmother
TikTok: @officialcovenmother
Meet @steph_matarazzo!
Hi! My name is Stephanie!
A little bit about me:
My first language is Spanish, and I learned English through reading. Right now, my favorite is anything Romantasy!
I am a bookish content creator — I say “bookish” because I love all things books and storytelling. I make satirical skits about readers and characters, I do heartfelt mini series, and I gush about the books I’ve read recently.
I have a book club called Nerds of a Quill and a podcast called The Nerd Tea, where I interview authors.
I am also an aspiring writer… romantasy, of course!
I am SO excited to be going to Shadows and Seduction! And in one of my favorite cities, too!
Instagram: @steph_matarazzo
TikTok: @steph_matarazzo
Meet @thenycbookworm!
Julie is a passionate book content creator who loves fantasy and dark romance, though at heart she’s a mood reader who enjoys exploring stories across all genres. Her online space is dedicated to bringing the books she loves to life through cinematic, visual content, while fostering a community of fellow readers.
Blending her background in acting with her love of reading, Julie creates immersive content that ranges from whimsical scene recreations to darker, emotionally charged storytelling. She is also the co-owner of Golden Ray Productions, where she directs original fantasy short films.
Julie believes cosplay is for everyone, and she creates from a place of deep love for stories, for characters, and for the meaning they carry. While her creative process may sometimes be a little chaotic, this community is her creative home.
Instagram: @thenycbookworm
TikTok: @thenycbookworm
Meet @wallie.reads!
Heyyy!!! The name is Wallie. I am a family medicine doc by day, a mood reader by night and a book dragon at all given times (Yes collecting books is an entirely different hobbies than reading 😉).
I started both my reading and content creating journey back in 2024 for the shiz and gigz of it all and since then I haven’t been able to stop! Been obsessed with The Dark Collective and their book conventions since their first iteration and that first ball? Probably my most memorable event I’ve ever attended.
My tastes, favorite genres? Anything MM/queer-related books, dark romance (especially dark romcoms), fantasy and anything that sounds appetizing! Recently getting into horror! Need to know my favorite books or series? Just see how many different versions or editions of the same book I have.
Stay fabulous and SLAAAYYYY the day away.
Instagram: @wallie.reads
TikTok: @vanwingzero
Meet @whatchelseareadslately!
Hi! My name is Chelsea and I am a thirty, flirty and thriving book lover from NY! Some of my favorite series are the FBAA series, Seasons of Carnage series, The Ruinous Love Trilogy and the Into the Darkness Series! I began my journey on bookstagram as an outlet to talk about something I love and connect with others who have the same interests. SO let's connect and have an amazing time at Shadows and Seductions!
Instagram: @whatchelseareadslately
TikTok: @whatchelseareadslately