Romantasy has become one of the biggest genres in modern publishing, bringing together the sweeping worlds of fantasy with the romance, chemistry and emotional tension that keep readers turning the pages. From dragons and deadly kingdoms to vampires, magical academies and enemies who can't stay away from each other, romantasy offers endless ways to escape into another world.
Whether you're already obsessed with romantasy or looking for your first fantasy romance, we've rounded up some of the best romantasy books to add to your TBR.
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Dragons, deadly trials, a ruthless military college and an enemies-to-lovers romance make Fourth Wing one of the defining romantasy books of recent years. Violet Sorrengail enters Basgiath War College knowing that survival is far from guaranteed.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Dragons
- Enemies-to-lovers
- Academy settings
- High-stakes fantasy
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Few books have had quite the impact on modern romantasy as A Court of Thorns and Roses. Feyre is drawn into the dangerous world of the fae after killing a wolf in the woods, discovering that the world beyond the human realm is far more complicated than she imagined.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Fae
- Enemies-to-lovers
- Found family
- Immersive fantasy worlds
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
Oraya, the adopted human daughter of a vampire king, enters a deadly tournament where survival means competing against powerful vampires, including the mysterious Raihn.
Dark, romantic and packed with danger, this is an excellent choice for readers who want their romantasy with plenty of bite.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Vampires
- Deadly competitions
- Enemies to lovers
- Dark fantasy
Quicksilver by Callie Hart
Quicksilver combines fae, magic, danger and an addictive romance in a story filled with secrets and high stakes. It's a popular choice for readers who want a romantasy that delivers plenty of tension alongside its fantasy world.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Fae
- Enemies to lovers
- Morally grey characters
- Slow-burn romance
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
Dark, atmospheric and wonderfully unusual, One Dark Window takes readers into a gothic world where magic comes at a dangerous price. Elspeth must hide the mysterious monster living inside her mind while becoming increasingly entangled with the royal court.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Gothic fantasy
- Magical curses
- Court intrigue
- Slow-burn romance
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
Jude has grown up among the fae but has never truly belonged there. Determined to earn her place in the dangerous High Court, she becomes entangled with the cruel and powerful Prince Cardan.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Fae courts
- Political intrigue
- Enemies to lovers
- Morally grey
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Poppy has spent her entire life preparing for a sacred destiny, but everything changes when she begins questioning the rules surrounding her life and becomes increasingly drawn to her forbidden protector.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Forbidden romance
- Chosen ones
- Vampires
- High-stakes fantasy
The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen
Lara has been trained from childhood to destroy the kingdom she is being married into. But when political duty collides with unexpected feelings, she must decide where her true loyalties lie.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Arranged marriage
- Political intrigue
- Enemies-to-lovers
- Kingdoms at war
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
Rebecca Ross's romantic fantasy has become a favourite among readers who love emotional storytelling and beautifully developed relationships. With its magical letters and wartime setting, Divine Rivals offers something a little softer than some of the darker romantasy titles on this list.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Emotional romance
- Rivals to lovers
- Magical worlds
The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon
Enemies, political alliances and forbidden attraction collide in this sweeping fantasy romance. The Hurricane Wars is ideal for readers who want a larger fantasy world alongside a romance filled with tension.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Enemies to lovers
- Political fantasy
- Epic world-building
A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen
Inspired by Norse mythology, this fantasy romance follows Freya, a shield maiden with a hidden power, as she becomes caught up in a dangerous struggle for control.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Norse mythology
- Forbidden romance
- Magical powers
- Warriors
Romantasy Tropes Readers Can't Get Enough Of
One of the reasons romantasy has become so popular is the sheer number of tropes readers can choose from. Some of the most popular include:
Enemies-to-lovers
Forced proximity
Fated mates
Forbidden romance
Slow burn
Morally grey characters
Found family
Arranged marriage
Political intrigue
Magical academies
Dragons
Fae courts
Vampires
Deadly competitions
Whether you want a romance that develops slowly over hundreds of pages or instant tension between two characters who absolutely should not fall for each other, there's a romantasy for you.
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