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43 Swoon-Worthy Romantasy Books You Don’t Want To Miss
If you’re longing for a magical mix of romance and fantasy, you’re in for a treat. I hadn’t heard of “romantasy” until I saw it trending on TikTok, but now it seems like everyone is talking about it. If you love enchanting love stories set in fantastical worlds, you won’t want to miss these 50 swoon-worthy romantasy books. Dive into these captivating tales and get ready to be swept off your feet. Enjoy!
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
This book tells the story of Poppy, a Maiden chosen to usher in a new era. Her life is bound by strict rules until she meets Hawke, a guard who challenges her beliefs and awakens her desires. As a forsaken kingdom rises, Poppy must navigate the dangers of losing her heart, her destiny, and her life.
Dance of Thieves by Mary E. Pearson
This is the story of Kazi, a former street thief sent by the queen to investigate the Ballenger empire. After the patriarch’s death, Jase becomes the new leader. Kazi and Jase are drawn into a game of deception and hidden motives, each aiming to fulfill their secret missions.
This book tells the story of Violet Sorrengail, who is thrust into the life of a dragon rider by her mother. Despite her fragility, Violet must use her intelligence to survive the deadly competition. As war looms and secrets unfold, she faces growing dangers from within and outside.
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
The narrative follows Jude, who is taken to the High Court of Faerie after her parents are murdered. Despite her mortality, she strives to belong, facing opposition from Prince Cardan. Jude must master palace intrigues and her own dark abilities to protect her sisters and secure her place.
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
The story centers on Alina Starkov, a refugee in Ravka, a nation divided by the Shadow Fold. Discovering a powerful magic within her, Alina is taken to train with the Grisha. She must confront the secrets of her power and the looming darkness threatening her world.
The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen
The narrative revolves around Lara, a warrior princess sent to marry King Aren of the Bridge Kingdom with a hidden agenda to destroy it. As she learns more about her new home and its king, her feelings change, leading her to question her mission and choose between two kingdoms.
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
The plot follows Feyre, a huntress taken to a magical land after killing a wolf. Captured by the faerie Tamlin, her feelings for him grow as she uncovers dark truths and an ancient evil. Feyre must find a way to save Tamlin and his world from impending doom.
Sylvia, the hidden heir of the destroyed kingdom of Jasad. When her magic is exposed, she makes a deal with Arin, the enemy prince. Sylvia must keep her identity secret while navigating a complex and dangerous relationship with Arin.
These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong
The story is set in 1926 Shanghai, where Juliette Cai and Roma Montagov, heirs to rival gangs, must work together to stop a deadly contagion. Their past love and betrayal add layers of complexity as they strive to save their city from chaos.
A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon
This book follows Tunuva Melim, Sabran the Ambitious, Glorian, and Dumai in a prequel to Priory of the Orange Tree. As a catastrophic event threatens their world, these women must find the strength to protect humanity from a devastating threat.
To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo
The story centers on Princess Lira, a siren who collects the hearts of princes. When she kills one of her own, the Sea Queen turns her into a human. She must deliver Prince Elian’s heart to the queen or remain human forever. Elian, a siren hunter and prince, rescues Lira, who promises to help him destroy sirenkind. Trust and betrayal complicate their quest.
We follow Fortuna Sworn, the last of her kind. Her brother vanished two years ago, leaving her alone. She hides among humans until a powerful faerie offers her a tempting deal. Fortuna leaves her safe life to re-enter a world of magic and power, only to find she may have risked more than she bargained for.
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
This book follows a world divided and a queendom without an heir. Queen Sabran the Ninth must conceive a daughter to protect her realm, but assassins are closing in. Ead Duryan, an outsider and secret mage, protects the queen using forbidden magic. Across the sea, dragonrider-in-training Tané faces a choice that could unravel her life. As East and West remain divided, chaos rises from its slumber.
The Unseelie Prince by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
This book is the story of Valroy, heir to the Unseelie throne, who needs a queen to claim his crown. He abducts Abigail, a human with a cursed life, and places her in a deadly Maze. If she solves it, he’ll grant her deepest wish. Abigail must navigate this dangerous world and survive Valroy’s challenges to find her freedom.
Bow Before the Elf Queen by J.M. Kearl
this is the story of Layala, who has been hiding from the High Elf King Thane, her powerful mate. When Thane finally captures her, she plans her escape and revenge. However, Thane has a secret that complicates her plans, and Layala’s dark truth makes their love forbidden. Inspired by myths and legends, this tale blends romance and fantasy.
Flames of Chaos by Amelia Hutchins
This book tells the story of Aria, who returns to the Human Realm to find her missing sister. She clashes with Knox, a self-declared king, and discovers her own powerful heritage. Sparks fly as Aria and Knox battle wills and face growing threats. Aria must embrace her power to save her family, while Knox’s past and motives add to the conflict.
The plot follows Olivia Prior, who receives a letter inviting her to Gallant, a place hiding dark secrets. As she uncovers the mysteries of her family and the manor, she must decide whether to protect her world or join the Master of the House. Olivia’s journey is one of belonging, danger, and choices that define her destiny.
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
Oraya, a human raised by the Nightborn vampire king. To prove herself, she enters a deadly tournament. Forming an alliance with Raihn, a dangerous rival, she must navigate trust, betrayal, and growing attraction. War looms, and Oraya must survive the tournament while facing unexpected feelings.
The Harrow Faire Series by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
This series follows Cora Glass, whose life changes when a mysterious circus reappears. Drawn into a world of fiendish characters, she finds herself in a deadly Maze controlled by the Puppeteer and Mr. Harrow. Cora must survive their murderous games and uncover the circus’s secrets, all while trapped in a nightmarish world.
The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty
The narrative centers on Nahri, a con artist in 18th-century Cairo who accidentally summons a djinn warrior. She learns of Daevabad, a legendary city to which she is bound. As she navigates this magical world, Nahri discovers power, politics, and danger, realizing that even clever schemes can have deadly consequences.
Signa, an orphan raised by guardians who meet untimely ends. She moves to live with the Hawthornes at Thorn Grove, where a ghost reveals a murder mystery. Teaming up with Death, Signa seeks to uncover the truth and protect her new family, all while exploring a dark and dangerous connection with Death.
The story is about Brishen, a Kai prince, and Ildiko, a human noblewoman, who marry for political alliance. Initially horrified by each other, they grow to discover inner beauty and love. As they navigate their new lives together, they face threats from hostile kingdoms and must protect their bond against external forces.
A Kingdom of Stars and Shadows by Holly Renee
This book follows a woman whose union with the crowned prince is said to determine the kingdom’s fate. However, it’s the dark, half-breed prince who haunts her dreams and tempts her with forbidden desires. As the kingdom faces an attack, she must choose between betraying her kingdom or her heart.
Kaz Brekker is a criminal prodigy in Ketterdam, who assembles a crew of outcasts for a deadly heist. Each member, from a convict seeking revenge to a magical Heartrender, brings unique skills. Together, they must navigate their differences and survive the heist to prevent potential world destruction.
A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
The plot centers on Lachlain MacRieve, a werewolf who finds his soulmate in Emmaline Troy, a half-vampire/half-Valkyrie. Despite their differences and his rage from past tortures, their attraction grows. As they confront an ancient evil, they must navigate their complex feelings and fight for their bond.
House of Beating Wings by Olivia Wildenstein
The story follows a magicless halfling who learns of her regal future through an oracle. Her quest involves treasure hunting and releasing a demon who becomes obsessed with her. Amidst court politics and personal struggles, she must navigate this new reality and her feelings for a prince.
Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent
This narrative follows Tisaanah, a former slave with magic, who seeks justice and joins the Orders of magic wielders. Under the tutelage of Maxantarius, a reclusive fire wielder, she faces the threats of war and her growing feelings for him. Together, they must navigate dangerous politics and dark magic.
This book tells the story of Iris Winnow, a young journalist who, through a magical connection, finds love with her rival, Roman Kitt. As gods wage war, Iris fights to keep her family together and win a promotion. Their letters lead her to the front lines, where love and survival intertwine.
The plot follows Scarlett Dragna, who dreams of attending Caraval, a magical performance. When her sister Tella is kidnapped by Caraval’s mastermind, Scarlett must participate in the game to find her. Navigating a world where reality blurs with performance, she races against time to save her sister.
Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber
Evangeline Fox, heartbroken and desperate, makes a deal with the Prince of Hearts to stop her love’s wedding. The deal involves three kisses, leading her into dangerous territory with the immortal. As their relationship deepens, she discovers the true cost of her bargain and the Prince’s intentions.
Nectar of the Wicked by Ella Fields
This book follows a changeling who, after her guardian is killed, seeks to enter Faerie. A faerie king offers her everything in exchange for marriage. Upon discovering his true motives, she must navigate his wintry realm and their dangerous attraction to survive and uncover hidden truths.
The narrative centers on Erik, the scarred king seeking revenge on his enemy. He captures the enemy’s daughter, making her a pawn in his plans. As their relationship evolves, Erik faces the dilemma of pursuing vengeance or succumbing to his growing feelings for her.
Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco
This story follows Emilia, a witch seeking vengeance for her twin sister’s brutal murder. She encounters Wrath, a prince of Hell, who claims to help her find the killer. Navigating dark magic and complex motives, Emilia must decide whether to trust Wrath and uncover the truth behind the killings.
How Does It Feel? by Jeneane O’Riley
The plot follows a human biologist who falls into a fairy portal, landing in the arms of an Unseelie Fae prince. Mistaken for an assassin, she must survive three deadly trials to prove her innocence. Their growing obsession complicates her quest for survival in a dangerous fairy realm.
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
This story follows Marra, a convent-raised third daughter, who seeks to save her sisters from an abusive prince. With the help of a gravewitch and a band of misfits, she embarks on a quest to complete three impossible tasks and kill the prince, freeing her family from tyranny.
Trial of the Sun Queen by Nisha J. Tuli
Lor, a woman tormented by the Aurora King, competes in deadly trials to win the Sun King’s heart and her freedom. As an outsider in the competition, she faces hostility from other tributes. Winning is her only chance for revenge and survival against the Aurora King’s looming threat.
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin
This book follows Essun, who discovers her husband has murdered their son and kidnapped their daughter. As the world collapses around her, Essun pursues her family’s wreckage through a dying land. She navigates a world without resources, driven by a fierce determination to save her daughter.
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
The story centers on Linus Baker, a case worker sent to evaluate an orphanage for magical children. As he grows closer to the children and their caretaker, Arthur Parnassus, Linus must decide between exposing the orphanage’s secrets or protecting the newfound family he’s come to love.
River of Shadows by Karina Halle
Hanna Heikkinen travels to Finland for her estranged father’s funeral, only to find his body missing. Learning he is trapped in the Realm of the Dead, she journeys with Rasmus to rescue him. Captured by the God of Death, she faces a bargain that challenges her heart and survival.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by Victoria Schwab
This book is about Addie LaRue, who makes a Faustian bargain for immortality but is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets. Her extraordinary life spans centuries until she meets a man who remembers her name, challenging the terms of her deal and changing her existence.
Blood and Steel by Helen Scheuerer
The plot follows Althea Zoltaire, who defies societal norms to become a warrior. Facing deadly trials and a growing attraction to her chaperone, Wilder Hawthorne, she fights to secure her place in an elite guild. Amidst schemes and darkness, Althea must prove her worth and protect her dream.
Paedyn Gray, an Ordinary in a world where powers are prized, poses as a Psychic to survive. After saving a prince, she is thrust into the Purging Trials, showcasing abilities she doesn’t possess. Paedyn must navigate the deadly competition and her feelings for the prince to stay alive.
Strange Candy by Laurell K. Hamilton
This collection of short stories includes fantastical tales of wizards, vampires, and supernatural beings. Highlights include an Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter story, exploring her challenges and the dark motives of her clients. The stories blend fantasy, horror, and magical realism, offering a variety of engaging narratives.
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