Best Romantic Fantasy Books

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    1. A Court of Thorns and Roses Series

    A Court of Thorns and Roses

    Author: Sarah J. Maas

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    Release Year: 2015

    I'll be completely honest - this series has almost ruined every other fantasy romance for me, and I mean that in the most spectacular way possible. Sarah J. Maas created something absolutely transcendent with Feyre's journey from mortal huntress to powerful fae, and the way she crafts relationships that feel genuinely earned rather than instalove nonsense sets this apart from everything else in the genre. The character development throughout this...

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    2. From Blood and Ash Series

    From Blood and Ash

    Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout

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    Release Year: 2020

    This series is my second favorite of all time, a dazzling blend of heart-racing romance, intricate world-building, and a spice level that keeps you fanning yourself. From the first chapter, I was hooked. Armentrout’s writing is engaging, her characters leap off the page, and the plot twists kept me guessing until the very end. It’s the kind of series that demands your attention, leaving you eager for the next book...

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    3. The Empyrean Series

    Fourth Wing

    Author: Rebecca Yarros

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    Release Year: 2023

    The Empyrean series delivers that rare, electric blend of dragons, political intrigue, and romance that actually gets steamier as the story unfolds. From the first page, there’s a relentless, pulse-pounding pace—think war college meets deadly magic, with dragons that choose their riders and a world that’s as dangerous as it is dazzling. The worldbuilding? It’s immersive and never feels like a slog; you learn alongside the characters, and the magic...

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    4. The Bonds That Tie Series

    Broken Bonds

    Author: J. Bree

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    Release Year: 2021

    J. Bree doesn’t just write this story—she throws you into a world where every emotion is dialed up to eleven, and you’re left gasping for air, desperate for the next chapter. The reverse harem dynamic? Not for everyone, but here, it’s handled with a rawness and complexity that’s both addictive and, at times, infuriating. You’ll find yourself torn between wanting to throttle the characters and wanting to protect them from...

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    5. Kingdom of the Wicked Series

    Kingdom of the Wicked

    Author: Kerri Maniscalco

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    Release Year: 2020

    The Kingdom of the Wicked series casts a spell that’s hard to shake, pulling you into a world where Sicilian witchcraft, demon princes, and forbidden romance swirl together with an almost edible intensity. The opening pages are lush with sensory detail—think simmering sauces, candlelit crypts, and the scent of danger on every breeze. It’s a series that doesn’t just set a mood; it marinates in it. The author’s love for...

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    6. The Bridge Kingdom Series

    The Bridge Kingdom

    Author: Danielle L. Jensen

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    Release Year: 2018

    There’s something almost addictive about the way The Bridge Kingdom series balances the sharp edge of political intrigue with the ache of slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance. You’re thrust into a world where trust is a rare currency, and every alliance feels like it could snap at any moment. This isn’t a story that coddles its characters—Lara, trained for subterfuge and betrayal, is as flawed as she is fierce. I found myself...

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    7. Throne of Glass Series

    Throne of Glass

    Author: Sarah J. Maas

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    Release Year: 2012

    There’s a particular kind of obsession that creeps in around the fourth book of the Throne of Glass series, the sort that makes you forget about the outside world for days at a time. You start off thinking you’re in for a fairly standard YA fantasy ride, but by the time you’re deep into the later volumes, you realize you’ve been utterly ensnared by Maas’s relentless plotting, her ever-expanding cast,...

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    8. Hades x Persephone Series

    A Touch Of Darkness

    Author: Scarlett St. Clair

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    Release Year: 2019

    In this one, I really got unexpectedly tossed into a world where Greek gods wear leather jackets, run nightclubs, and text their lovers. The Hades x Persephone series is unapologetically modern, gleefully steamy, and, for me, an absolute blast—albeit with a few eye rolls and groans along the way. The urban setting is a bold choice, and I loved how the author didn’t shy away from making Olympus feel like...

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    9. Dark Eyes Series

    Black Sunshine

    Author: Karina Halle

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    Release Year: 2021

    You’re not going to forget the Dark Eyes series anytime soon—at least, I haven’t, and it’s been months since I finished the last page. Urban fantasy gets thrown around a lot, but this duet doesn’t just wear the label; it sinks its fangs into it and refuses to let go. Karina Halle’s world is a fever dream of shadowy San Francisco streets, velvet-draped nightclubs, and the kind of supernatural underbelly...

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    10. Darkest Drae Series

    Blood Oath

    Author: Raye Wagner & Kelly St. Clare

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    Release Year: 2017

    There’s something about the Darkest Drae series that sticks with you, even after you’ve finished the final page and moved on to other worlds. For me, it’s the way the authors, Raye Wagner and Kelly St. Clare, blend brutality and beauty, darkness and hope, all in a fantasy landscape where dragons aren’t just window dressing—they’re the beating, fire-breathing heart of the narrative. I found myself both disturbed and fascinated by...

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    11. Fantasyland Series

    Wildest Dreams

    Author: Kristen Ashley

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    Release Year: 2011

    The Fantasyland series, my #11 all-time favorite romantasy obsession, is a wild ride. I’m smitten with how Kristen Ashley crafts this sprawling universe where parallel worlds collide in the most deliciously chaotic way. You’re thrown into a multiverse of kingdoms, magic, and steamy romance that feels like a fever dream you don’t want to wake from. The world-building is so vivid, it’s like you’re walking through these realms yourself, smelling...

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    12. Coven of Bones Series

    The Coven

    Author: Harper L. Woods

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    Release Year: 2017

    The Coven of Bones series is one that lingers long after you close the book—something raw, witchy, and just a little bit wicked. You’re not just reading about a coven, you’re swept into a world where magic pulses through every shadowed corridor and the gothic atmosphere is thick enough to taste. The romance? It’s a deliciously tangled web of obsession and power, and I found myself rooting for characters I...

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    13. The Fae Chronicles Series

    Fighting Destiny

    Author: Amelia Hutchins

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    Release Year: 2013

    There’s a certain wild, unrestrained energy in The Fae Chronicles that makes it stand out in the crowded romantasy landscape, and I found myself both frustrated and fascinated in equal measure. You’re tossed into a world where fae politics are as seductive as they are brutal, and the dynamic between the leads is the kind of raw, magnetic chaos that either makes you want to throw the book across the...

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    14. The War of Lost Hearts Series

    Daughter of No Worlds

    Author: Carissa Broadbent

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    Release Year: 2019

    You’re probably here because you crave epic fantasy with a side of romantic tension—something that doesn’t drown you in spice but leaves you wanting more. The War of Lost Hearts series by Carissa Broadbent delivers exactly that, and I’ll be honest: it’s my #14 all-time romantasy for a reason. The world-building is dense and immersive, the stakes are high, and the emotional journey feels like a punch to the gut...

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    15. Beasts of the Briar Series

    Bonded by Thorns

    Author: Elizabeth Helen

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    Release Year: 2022

    You know that feeling when a romantasy series just gets under your skin, not because it’s flawless, but because it’s exactly the kind of indulgent, tropey, slightly chaotic fun you crave? That’s what Beasts of the Briar delivers—Elizabeth Helen’s take on Beauty and the Beast is unapologetically lush, with a why-choose twist that’s equal parts swoony and deliciously over-the-top. I found myself grinning at the sheer audacity of the setup:...

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    16. Weathermages of Mystral Series

    The Winter King

    Author: C.L. Wilson

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    Release Year: 2014

    Sixteen on my all-time romantasy list is no small feat, and the Weathermages of Mystral series by C.L. Wilson earns it with a kind of lush, immersive fantasy romance that’s increasingly rare. You’re not just reading about kingdoms and magic—you’re walking through a snow-laden world, feeling the bite of the wind, and watching sparks fly between characters who are as flawed as they are magnetic. The blend of elemental magic...

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    17. Shadows of the Tenebris Court Series

    A Kiss of Iron

    Author: Clare Sager

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    Release Year: 2023

    Ranking at #17 on my all-time romantasy favorites list, the Shadows of the Tenebris Court series by Clare Sager is what happens when you want your Fae romance delivered with a razor’s edge and a side of genuine character metamorphosis. There’s a reason I keep coming back to this trilogy: the world is lush and the stakes are relentless, but it’s the emotional journey that leaves the deepest mark. Sager...

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    18. Zodiac Academy Series

    The Awakening

    Author: Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti

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    Release Year: 2019

    I was seriously gasping for air at the end of every book. I found myself both infuriated and obsessed, sometimes in the same chapter. The writing is messy, the pacing can be wild, and yet—there’s this compulsive energy that makes it impossible to put down. The world is a hot mess of elemental magic, Fae politics, and star-crossed destinies, but what really keeps you hooked is the relentless tension between...

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    19. Mead Mishaps Series

    That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon

    Author: Kimberly Lemming

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    Release Year: 2022

    Picture this: you’re curled up with a book that makes you laugh so hard you nearly spill your coffee, blush at the steamy scenes, and cheer for characters who feel like your new best friends. That’s the magic of the Mead Mishaps series by Kimberly Lemming, starting with That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon. As someone who’s lost count of the romantasy books I’ve read, I can...

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    20. The Demon Queen Trials Series

    City of Thorns

    Author: C.N. Crawford

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    Release Year: 2021

    The Demon Queen Trials series is like stumbling into a shadowy alley where neon-lit magic pulses alongside gritty urban decay—a messy, intoxicating blend I couldn’t quit. You’ll either love it or hate it, and honestly, I oscillated between both. The premise hooks you: a broke college student impersonating a succubus to infiltrate a demonic city? Sign me up. But here’s the rub—the execution is as uneven as a cobblestone street...

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    21. Married to Magic Series

    A Deal with the Elf King

    Author: Elise Kova

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    Release Year: 2020

    This series stands out for its enchanting blend of magic, adventure, and heartfelt love stories. Kicking off with A Deal with the Elf King, you’re introduced to Luella, a village healer thrust into an unexpected marriage with the Elf King. The premise alone had me hooked—arranged marriages in fantasy settings are my weakness, especially when sprinkled with magical intrigue. Each book in the series, from A Dance with the Fae...

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