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35 editor’s picks matching Romantasy
Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry (4.5 stars on Amazon!) is a slow-burn romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros.
Shield of Sparrows
Romantasy · Epic Fantasy
Our take
A forgotten princess. A cursed realm. A monster hunter who loathes her. Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry (4.5 stars on Amazon!) is a slow-burn romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros. If you crave forced proximity, ancient monsters, and a heroine who finally refuses to kneel, grab this high-stakes fantasy now.
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The gods sent monsters to remind mortals to kneel—and Princess Soreya has done exactly that. To her father. To her crown. To a future she never chose.
But everything changes the day a monster hunter arrives at her father’s court, a blood treaty is sealed, and Soreya is forced into a political marriage that binds her to a war-torn realm and a husband she can’t trust.
Now she’s crossing cursed lands with a warrior who resents her, hunted by creatures born of ancient wrath. Everyone wants to use her—as a queen, a pawn, a sacrifice.
But Soreya isn’t playing along. Not anymore.
Shield of Sparrows is a slow-burn romantasy full of enemies-to-lovers tension, court intrigue, and the kind of heroine who finds power in being underestimated—and dares to reach for it.
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Old secrets surface in a world ruled by immortal bloodlines where power decides who survives.
Spark of the Everflame
Romantasy
Our take
Old secrets surface in a world ruled by immortal bloodlines where power decides who survives. Spark of the Everflame follows healer Diem Bellator as her mother’s disappearance pulls her into the dangerous politics of godborn royalty, rebellion, and forbidden attraction. This is a plot-driven romantasy built on slow-burn tension, moral compromise, and a heroine forced to choose between safety, truth, and desire.
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***NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, USA TODAY BESTSELLER, AND AMAZON TOP 15 BESTSELLER***
When old secrets catch fire, everything will burn.
In a mortal world colonized by the gods and ruled over by their cruel, magical offspring called the Descended, healer Diem Bellator yearns to escape her poor village.
Her mother’s sudden disappearance—and the discovery of a dangerous secret about her past—offer Diem an unexpected opportunity to enter the dark world of Descended royalty and unlock a web of mysteries left behind by her mother.
With the dying King’s handsome yet enigmatic heir watching her every move and a ruthless rebel alliance recruiting her to join the growing civil war, Diem must navigate the unwritten rules of love, power, and politics in order to save her family—and all of mortalkind.
Spark of the Everflame is the first book in The Kindred's Curse Saga, a four-book epic fantasy romance series that follows feisty heroine Diem Bellator in her fight against oppression, her struggle to survive in a royal palace full of intrigue, and her journey of self-discovery and finding true love. This enemies-to-lovers romantasy features a unique magic system, dragon-like mythical creatures, hilarious banter, mysteries that will leave you theorizing for weeks, and a true slow (slowwwwwww) burn. This book will appeal to fans of plot-heavy, character-driven series such as A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, From Blood and Ash, Gild, Fourth Wing, and The Serpent & the Wings of Night.
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A strong match for readers drawn to sapphic epic fantasy, political intrigue, revolution, and Indian-inspired magical worlds.
The Jasmine Throne
Fantasy · LGBTQIA+ · Romantasy · Lesbian Romance
Our take
“Raises the bar for what epic fantasy should be” (Chloe Gong). Exiled princess Malini and servant Priya, a powerful priestess hiding her past, become entangled after Malini discovers Priya’s true nature. Together, they pursue a throne, protect a family, and challenge an empire, with a 4.4-star rating from more than 3,300 Amazon reviewers. A strong match for readers drawn to sapphic epic fantasy, political intrigue, revolution, and Indian-inspired magical worlds.
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WINNER OF THE WORLD FANTASY AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF 2021 BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, LIBRARY JOURNAL, BOOKLIST, AND THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY
A ruthless princess and a powerful priestess come together to rewrite the fate of an empire in this “fiercely and unapologetically feminist tale of endurance and revolution set against a gorgeous, unique magical world” (S. A. Chakraborty, author of the The City of Brass).
Exiled by her despotic brother, princess Malini spends her days dreaming of vengeance while imprisoned in the Hirana: an ancient cliffside temple that was once the revered source of the magical deathless waters but is now little more than a decaying ruin.
The secrets of the Hirana call to Priya. But in order to keep the truth of her past safely hidden, she works as a servant in the loathed regent’s household and cleaning Malini’s chambers.
When Malini witnesses Priya’s true nature, their destinies become irrevocably tangled. One is a ruthless princess seeking to steal a throne. The other a powerful priestess desperate to save her family. Together, they will set an empire ablaze.
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Old: Lucian Blackthorne is scarred, broken, and feared as the Devil of Blackthorne Manor.
Master of Salt & Bones
Romantasy
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Old:
Lucian Blackthorne is scarred, broken, and feared as the Devil of Blackthorne Manor. But when our lives intertwine, I see the truth: his amber eyes burn with a pain only I can ease. His touch tempts, his whispers intoxicate, and his will breaks me. He says we’re doomed, but in this dark tale, I’m here to save him.
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Step into the dark and twisted world of Master of Salt & Bones by Keri Lake—a modern gothic spin on Beauty and the Beast that’s all brooding vibes and haunting secrets. At Blackthorne Manor, Isadora Quinn is running from her past, while Lucian Blackthorne, the scarred recluse everyone whispers about, hides from his own. When their worlds collide, buried traumas resurface, secrets come to light, and things get deliciously complicated. Suspenseful, steamy, and downright chilling, this story will keep you hooked—and maybe just a little spooked. Welcome to the manor; you might never leave.
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Meet the Devil of Blackthorne Manor…
As a little girl, I dreamed of a knight on a white horse who would rescue me from my cursed life. But fairy tales have a way of twisting into something darker.
My knight is Lucian Blackthorne, scarred and broken, living alone in a castle of bones overlooking the sea. The villagers call him a devil—and perhaps he is, with amber eyes that burn into me and a voice that tempts me into sin. His touch is heaven, his words are fire, and his will is my undoing.
Lucian says we’re forbidden, a tragedy destined for no happy ending. But I see the truth: he’s the one who needs saving. And maybe, just maybe, I was born to save him.
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Elise broke a curse to save Valen, only to lose him to his quest for revenge.
Court of Ice and Ash (The Broken Kingdoms Book 2)
Fantasy · Romantasy
Our take
Elise broke a curse to save Valen, only to lose him to his quest for revenge. Now, caught between a fae uprising and her own sister’s rule, Elise must face him again. As dark magic spreads and betrayal lurks, they’ll both have to choose: the throne, or each other.
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She chose love. He chose vengeance. Now, destiny will make them pay the price.
When Elise agreed to break the curse binding Valen, she never expected to uncover his identity as a lost fae prince. But instead of a future together, Valen left her to pursue revenge for his family’s slaughter. Now, as she joins the fae outlaws rising against her sister’s rule, Elise’s only wish is to forget the prince who betrayed her heart.
Yet fate has other plans. Reunited in a dangerous mission, Elise and Valen must decide their loyalties as the battle for the throne escalates. But a dark blight infects the land, secrets linger in the shadows, and betrayal could come from anyone—even those closest to them.
Will their love survive, or will destiny tear them apart?
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Two men haunt Darcy O’Sullivan—one who tempts her by day, the other by night.
Fairydale
Romantasy · Dark Romance · Gothic Romance · Paranormal Romance
Our take
Two men haunt Darcy O’Sullivan—one who tempts her by day, the other by night. In Fairydale, secrets run as deep as the shadows, and Darcy’s inheritance may cost her more than she ever imagined. Dark romance, dangerous mysteries, and a legacy that threatens to consume her—Fairydale awaits.
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"I might be evil personified, but you're the only one I'll ever be good to."
August 1955,
When Miss Darcy O’Sullivan, an orphaned English teacher from Boston, receives a letter that her biological father passed away, she is surprised to find herself included in his will.
There is only one condition.
She must travel to Fairydale to attend his funeral.
With the promise of a sizable inheritance, Darcy decides to journey to the small coastal town that holds the secrets of her birth. But the moment she steps foot into Fairydale, things start to go amiss.
Odd residents. Odd rumors. Odd…deaths.
Everything about Fairydale is odd.
Including brooding Caleb Hale—part of the infamous Hale family.
During the day, she falls deeper and deeper under his spell as he forces her to step out of her comfort zone and embrace her inner sensuality.
But at night it’s another man who haunts her dreams—Amon d'Artan, a nobleman who lived two centuries ago.
Amon is sweet and suave where Caleb is intense and dangerous, and Darcy feels more torn than ever. Soon, she finds herself embroiled in a web of lies, deceit, and inexplicable events that make her question her sanity.
When an ancient evil threatens the town and everything Darcy holds dear, she must make the ultimate choice.
But will she survive it?
Fairydale is a 275,000 words dark gothic historical romance with horror, paranormal & fantasy elements. It is NOT a typical love triangle. This is not suitable for anyone under the age of 18. Please check the triggers before reading.
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Best for readers who like fast-paced YA dystopian romance with dangerous powers, rebellion, identity pressure, and high-stakes control.
Shatter Me
Romantasy · Teen + Young Adult
Our take
A #1 Best Seller, Shatter Me follows Juliette Ferrars, whose lethal touch makes her both isolated and valuable to The Reestablishment, a dictatorship that wants to turn her into a weapon, with a 4.3-star rating from more than 35,400 Amazon reviewers. Best for readers who like fast-paced YA dystopian romance with dangerous powers, rebellion, identity pressure, and high-stakes control.
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The gripping first installment in global bestselling author Tahereh Mafi’s epic, romantic Shatter Me series.
One touch is all it takes. One touch, and Juliette Ferrars can leave a fully grown man gasping for air. One touch, and she can kill.
No one knows why Juliette has such incredible power. It feels like a curse, a burden that one person alone could never bear. But The Reestablishment sees it as a gift, sees her as an opportunity. An opportunity for a deadly weapon.
Juliette has never fought for herself before. But when she’s reunited with the one person who ever cared about her, she finds a strength she never knew she had.
Includes a special sneak peek of This Woven Kingdom, the first book in Tahereh Mafi’s bestselling fantasy series inspired by Persian folklore!
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Zodiac Academy throws twin sisters into a brutal magical world where power decides survival.
Zodiac Academy
Romantasy
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Zodiac Academy throws twin sisters into a brutal magical world where power decides survival. Revealed as Fae heirs, they must prove their strength in a ruthless academy filled with rival students, deadly magic, and enemies who want their throne. As fate, astrology, and attraction collide, staying alive may be harder than claiming their destiny.
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Amazon.com and Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling dark fantasy romance series from authors Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti - a Booktok sensation!
I’m a Gemini. Impulsive. Curious. Headstrong. A twin. Heir to a throne I know nothing about. And it turns out, I’m Fae.
But of course there’s a catch - all I have to do to claim my birth right is prove that I’m the most powerful supernatural in the whole of Solaria. And sure, technically that’s true as I’m the daughter of the Savage King. But the bit they didn’t put in the brochure was that every single Fae in this Kingdom would claim my throne if they could.
The school they’ve sent me to is both dangerous as sh*t and one helluva party. Vampires bite weaker students in the corridors, the Werewolf pack has orgies in the Wailing Wood at every full moon and don’t even get me started on the dark and twisted ways the Sirens use their powers on people’s emotions, or how my sinfully tempting Cardinal Magic teacher hosts detentions that leave people needing therapy.
Classes are totally interesting if you manage to live through them. And that Gemini star sign I mentioned? It now determines my elemental magic and affects my destiny, so learning astrology is essential if I’m going to beat down my classmates – which is actively encouraged by the way.
My biggest problem is the drool worthy Dragon shifter who has his eyes on my throne. He and his three psycho friends are determined to make my time here hell.
All I’ve got to do is survive. But fate might have other ideas.
Dammit, why couldn’t I have gotten a letter to Hogwarts?
***This is a enemies to lovers romantasy – don’t go expecting a sweet school for magic with friends around every corner. Fae fight for everything they own and Zodiac Academy is a cutthroat school for students aged 18+ where only the strongest prevail. There’s no Dumbledore here to save anyone’s ass and Lionel Acrux will give Voldemort a run for his money in the evil dictator category. So hold onto your stardust (broomsticks not required) and get ready for a bumpy ride***
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Anita Blake raises the dead and executes the undead who go too far, but a series of savage murders forces her to ally with the city’s most powerful…
Guilty Pleasures
Paranormal Romance
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Anita Blake raises the dead and executes the undead who go too far, but a series of savage murders forces her to ally with the city’s most powerful vampire. As the hunt intensifies, her growing attraction to Jean Claude threatens her hard won control. The first novel in the #1 bestselling series launches a world of danger, desire, and dark intrigue.
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Meet Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, in the first novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series that “blends the genres of romance, horror and adventure with stunning panache”(Diana Gabaldon).
Laurell K. Hamilton’s bestselling series has captured readers’ wildest imaginations and addicted them to a seductive world where supernatural hungers collide with the desires of the human heart, starring a heroine like no other...
Anita Blake is small, dark, and dangerous. Her turf is the city of St. Louis. Her job: re-animating the dead and killing the undead who take things too far. But when the city’s most powerful vampire asks her to solve a series of vicious slayings, Anita must confront her greatest fear—her undeniable attraction to master vampire Jean-Claude, one of the creatures she is sworn to destroy...
“What The Da Vinci Code did for the religious thriller, the Anita Blake series has done for the vampire novel.”—USA Today
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Sookie Stackhouse is just a small-time cocktail waitress in small-town Bon Temps, Louisiana.
Dead Until Dark
Romantasy · Paranormal Romance
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Sookie Stackhouse is just a small-time cocktail waitress in small-town Bon Temps, Louisiana. She's quiet, doesn't get out much, and tends to mind her own business—except when it comes to her “disability.” Sookie can read minds. And that doesn’t make her too dateable. Then along comes Bill Compton. He’s tall, dark, handsome—and Sookie can’t hear a word he’s thinking. He’s exactly the type of guy she’s been waiting for all her life...
But Bill has a disability of his own: he’s a vampire with a bad reputation. And when a string of murders hits Bon Temps—along with a gang of truly nasty bloodsuckers looking for Bill—Sookie starts to wonder if having a vampire for a boyfriend is such a bright idea.
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Good for readers who like adult fantasy romance with found family, werewolf bonds, loyalty, grief, and second-chance tension.
Wolfsong
LGBTQIA+ · Romantasy · Paranormal Romance
Our take
Called “so well written” by Charlaine Harris, Ox Matheson befriends the shape-shifting Bennett family next door and forms a deep bond with Joe, but murder tears them apart until Joe returns three years later, with a 4.6-star rating from more than 11,600 Amazon reviewers. Good for readers who like adult fantasy romance with found family, werewolf bonds, loyalty, grief, and second-chance tension.
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Wolfsong is the beginning of the Green Creek Series, the beloved fantasy romance sensation by New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune, about love, loyalty, betrayal, and family.
“Wolfsong is so well written that I'm in awe of TJ Klune's talent.” —Charlaine Harris
The Bennett family has a secret: They're not just a family, they're a pack. Wolfsong is Ox Matheson's story.
Oxnard Matheson was twelve when his father taught him a lesson: Ox wasn’t worth anything and people would never understand him. Then his father left.
Ox was sixteen when the energetic Bennett family moved in next door, harboring a secret that would change him forever. The Bennetts are shapeshifters. They can transform into wolves at will. Drawn to their magic, loyalty, and enduring friendships, Ox feels a gulf between this extraordinary new world and the quiet life he’s known, but he finds an ally in Joe, the youngest Bennett boy.
Ox was twenty-three when murder came to town and tore a hole in his heart. Violence flared, tragedy split the pack, and Joe left town, leaving Ox behind. Three years later, the boy is back. Except now he’s a man – charming, handsome, but haunted – and Ox can no longer ignore the song that howls between them.
The Green Creek Series is for adult readers.
Now available from Tor Books.
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