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Romantasy reads that deserve more hype

For everyone who's read the Fourth Wings, the ACOTAR, even the Quicksilvers - if you're now looking for your next romantasy obsession, here's a round up of some that I think deserve more love and attention. 

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The Knight and the Moth

The Knight and the Moth

ByRachel Gillig

'Dreamy prose, characters so vibrant they breathe on the page, a romance that smoulders, and a spellbinding world to get lost in. Prepare to meet your next obsession' Rebecca Ross, author of Divine Rivals From the New York Times million-copy bestselling author Rachel Gillig comes the next big romantasy phenomenon: a gothic, mist-cloaked tale of a prophetess who is forced on an impossible quest with the one devilishly handsome knight whose future is beyond her sight. Sybil Delling has spent nine years dreaming of having no dreams at all. Like the other foundling girls who traded a decade of service for a home in the great cathedral, Sybil is a Diviner. In her dreams, she receives visions from six unearthly figures known as Omens. From them, she can...

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The Knave and the Moon
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The Knave and the Moon

ByRachel Gillig

Rachel Gillig, the queen of gothic romantasy, returns with higher stakes, darker mysteries and deeper longings in this gorgeous sequel to the No. 1 international bestselling sensation The Knight and the Moth. Aisling Cathedral is in ruins. Rodrick Myndacious, Bartholomew, and Maude Bauer are rumoured to be dead - and the king has taken Sybil Delling as his bride. To show off their union and solidify his power over Traum, Benji proposes a series of tournaments throughout the hamlets. Captive and drugged, Sybil remains determined to vanquish him as she once did the Omens, even if she destroys the kingdom's faith - and herself - in the process. But then a mysterious knave rises to the top of the lists, a man with no name and no memory...

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The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy

The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy

ByBrigitte Knightley

‘Utterly unique, hilarious, swoony beyond my wildest dreams! This book is an instant classic and a true masterpiece, it took my breath away and made my heart explode’ Ali Hazelwood A slow burn, enemies-to-lovers romantasy featuring a scholarly healer and a gentleman assassin, set in an exquisite fantasy world, perfect for fans of The Love Hypothesis and Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries. Osric Mordaunt, member of the Fyren Order of assassins, is in dire need of healing. Naturally—such is the grim comedy of fate—the only healer who can help is Aurienne Fairhrim, preeminent scientist, bastion of moral good, and member of an enemy Order. Aurienne is desperate for funding to heal the sick—so desperate that, when Osric bribes her to help him, she accepts, even if she detests...

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The Exquisite Torment of Loving Your Enemy
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The Exquisite Torment of Loving Your Enemy

ByBrigitte Knightley

'Sworn enemies, dazzling magic and delicious romantic tension make this a witty, wonderful gem' — Sangu Mandanna, author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches. In this swoony, witty and heart-stoppingly romantic sequel to instant Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy, the stakes are high, the love is forbidden and the slow burn turns steamy. Osric is a member of the Fyren Order, a guild of assassins who gleefully murder for money. Aurienne is a Haelan, a scholar-healer whose Order's motto is Harm to none. Clear-cut absolutes separate them: good and bad, right and wrong, light and dark — Until they don't. When Osric first bribed Aurienne to heal him, he never imagined those lines would begin to...

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Silvercloak

Silvercloak

ByLaura Steven and L. K. Steven

An addictive new fantasy series set in a world where magic is fuelled by pleasure and pain, in which an obsessive detective infiltrates a brutal gang of dark mages - knowing that one wrong move will get her killed... 'An absolute masterpiece - I've never read a fantasy like it' - Imani Erriu, author of Heavenly Bodies An addictive new fantasy series set in a world where magic is fuelled by pleasure and pain, in which an obsessive detective infiltrates a brutal gang of dark mages - knowing that one wrong move will get her killed... Two decades ago, the Bloodmoons ruthlessly murdered Saffron's parents, destroying her idyllic childhood. Hellbent on revenge, she lied her way into the elite Silvercloak Academy of detectives with a single goal: find...

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The Wolf King

The Wolf King

ByLauren Palphreyman

ACOTAR meets Outlander with werewolves. This truly addictive romantasy is driving readers wild! When war erupts between humans and werewolves, a princess finds herself torn between duty and desire. On the eve of her wedding, Princess Aurora spares the life of a young werewolf at a brutal dog fight, catching the eye of a powerful alpha, Callum. That night, the alpha escapes and kidnaps Aurora, whisking her away to the rugged lands north of the border, where the once-warring Wolf clans are beginning to unite. Callum believes she is the key to their victory against the humans. As they send time together, a forbidden attraction starts to grow. Just when Aurora learns not all Wolves are bad, Callum discovers that she is in danger from both his enemies and those...

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A Dark Forgetting
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A Dark Forgetting

ByKristen Ciccarelli

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Crimson Moth (published as Heartless Hunter in North America) weaves an epic love story of a magical girl, the boy she left behind, and a deadly curse. 'Lush, dark, and romantic. I could have remained lost in the woods forever.' Isabel Ibañez, #1 New York Times bestselling author of What the River Knows 'A tale comprised of deep emotion, sizzling romance, and a gripping mystery.' Tricia Levenseller, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Shadows Between Us Sing us a song of the forest, of the Wood King who rules there, and the tithe he demands… No matter how far Emeline Lark runs, the song of the forest reaches her, luring her away from her dreams of the...

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Vow of Eternal Night

Vow of Eternal Night

ByLily Crozier

Vow of Eternal Night is a gothic romantasy 'Beauty and the Beast' retelling about a vampire prince and the captive bride who will do anything to break his curse. It's perfect for fans of Naomi Novik, Heather Fawcett, and Howl's Moving Castle. The gorgeous first edition features stunning printed edges. Clara Wagner has always known that monsters are real, and that the worst of them is Prince Raleigh of Rostenburg. For years, the prince has treated his people as livestock to sate his thirst for blood. But when he decides it's time to marry, Clara inadvertently finds herself at the centre of his attention. Abducted and forced into a betrothal against her will, Clara would do anything to escape her fate. And so she is given an ultimatum:...

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The Assassin's Way
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The Assassin's Way

ByJM Kearl

This brand-new dark romantasy from the #1 KU bestselling author of Bow Before the Elf Queen is perfect for fans of Shield of Sparrows, The Serpent and the Wings of Night, and Quicksilver. Never go out at night. Lock the doors. Ignore the screams. Those are the rules Aesira lives by to survive the monsters that stalk her village. But everything changes when it's revealed she's been born with the power to fight the vampires she's spent her life fearing. Aesira is thrust into the elite and secretive League of Assassins, where mercy is weakness and fear is forbidden. Now her survival depends on her ruthless trainer, Vander - the most dangerous assassin of them all. And the only thing more lethal than his blade is the desire...

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For Whom the Belle Tolls

For Whom the Belle Tolls

ByJaysea Lynn

They told her to go to Hell. She went, but on her own terms. Lily isn’t exactly thrilled with her arrival in the Afterlife, but what awaits her there is more fantastical than she ever could have imagined: Deities wait in line at the coffee shop. Fae flit between realms. Souls find ways to make death a beginning. As she explores the many corners of the Afterlife, Lily finds herself surprisingly drawn to a place most people would avoid at all costs: Hell. Armed with years of customer service experience and pent-up sarcasm, Lily carves a job out for herself amongst Hell’s demons, sending souls to their rightful circles with more than a hint of sass. Lily’s expectations are subverted every day in Hell—especially by Bel, a demon...

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Cursebound

Cursebound

BySaara El-Arifi

THE ENCHANTING SEQUEL TO THE INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, FAEBOUND RETURN TO THE INTOXICATING WORLD OF THE FAE… Betrayed by destiny. Cursed by love. Bound by hope. Yeeran and Lettle are no longer prisoners to the fae court, but now they’re bound by the shackles of their hearts … Yeeran was born for war but is unprepared for love. She has left her new lover, the Queen of the fae, to return to her homeland, only to find that her former lover now threatens war against the fae. Left behind, her sister Lettle is determined to break the curse that binds the fae to their realm. When a stranger appears in the city, Lettle is convinced he’s the key. But the Fates that once spoke to her...

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On Wings Of Blood

On Wings Of Blood

ByBriar Boleyn

It's THE hottest romantasy sensation that EVERYONE is talking about and an instant New York Times bestseller! What do you get if you mix Fourth Wing with Zodiac Academy, a dash of Arthurian legend, and lots and lots of vampires? Welcome to Bloodwing Academy. Expect magic. Expect competition. Expect blood. 🩸🩸🩸 IT'S THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES TOP 3 BESTSELLER! The reader reviews say it all! ‘If you love dragons, academia, trials, vampires, and spice, you will absolutely devour this book!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a slow burn romance, and I could barely handle the tension, banter, pining, and angst … it was immaculate’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I think this might be my favourite book of the year – actually, it probably is! From the enticing plot to the angst-filled relationship, everything...

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Arcana Academy

Arcana Academy

ByElise Kova

Clara Graysword has survived the underworld of Eclipse City through thievery, luck, and a whole lot of illegal magic. After a job goes awry, Clara is sentenced to a lifetime in prison for inking tarot cards — a rare power reserved for practitioners at the elite Arcana Academy. Just when it seems her luck has run dry, the academy's enigmatic headmaster, Prince Kaelis, offers her an escape — for a price. Kaelis believes that Clara is the perfect tool to help him steal a tarot card from the king and use it to re-create an all-powerful card long lost to time. In order to conceal her identity and keep her close, Kaelis brings Clara to Arcana Academy, introducing her as the newest first-year student and his bride-to-be. Thrust...

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Faebound

Faebound

BySaara El-Arifi

THE INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Exquisite fantasy, with a complex, mysterious, and sumptuous world of elves, fae, and gloriously compelling romance – so enthralling, it has wrapped its magic around my heart and set it alight – Hannah Kaner, bestselling author of Godkiller A romantic fantasy of epic proportions, crackling with magic and passion – Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree A devastatingly romantic and breathtaking fantasy […] this book is unforgettable – Tasha Suri, award-winning author of The Jasmine Throne A layered romantasy novel that interrogates the nature of legends through non-stop plot twists – Good Housekeeping DIVIDED BY BLOOD. IMPRISONED BY FATE. BOUND BY DESIRE. WELCOME TO THE INTOXICATING WORLD OF THE FAE. Yeeran is a warrior in the elven...

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Malachite
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Malachite

ByAshley Andersen

Malachite is the start of a dark academia romantasy series that gives you enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn, elemental powers, forced proximity, found family and the perfect amount of spice...     Malachite. Opal. Agate.   Three stones, three powers, three magical units.   Choose your unit ... and hope that it chooses you back.     Arianell Nocthare has been waiting her whole life to enter the prestigious Valmora Academy, where students prepare for war by honing their elemental magic in one of three units. But there are two problems facing Aria on the night of her initiation ceremony. Firstly, her family has been cast into disgrace after her brother was executed for allegedly killing four students in an attempt at dark magic. Secondly, so far Aria has been unable...

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Dominion

Dominion

ByJean Kwok

A page turner: tender yet tense, loving yet steamy, dangerous yet darkly humorous. ‘A page turner: tender yet tense, loving yet steamy, dangerous yet darkly humorous. Dominion draws gorgeously on Chinese mythology to create something entirely new.’ - Brigitte Knightley ‘A brilliant, captivating, deeply romantic fantasy debut! Dominion is an addictive read, and it’s going to dazzle romantasy readers!’ - Ali Hazelwood A woman with no past. A warrior with no future. Their love could save the world-or burn it down. In a world divided into four rival Dominions, power is everything-and Rubi Morningtail has almost none. Three years after the Annihilation destroyed her homeland and shattered her memories, she lives as an Azure refugee in the Dominion of the Silver Tyger, scraping by as a ribbon dancer and hiding her little...

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A Forsaken Prophecy
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A Forsaken Prophecy

ByStacey McEwan

In a world of high-class magic and gangster grit, a star-crossed couple must decide where their loyalties lie in the sizzling romantasy follow-up to BookTok star Stacey McEwan's New York Times bestseller A Forbidden Alchemy. In Belavere Trench, the Artisans and the Craftsmen are at war. Patrick, the last Alchemist, and Nina, the world’s only known earth Charmer, have been captured by the Artisans, putting Patrick’s rebel union in a precarious position. Though he hasn’t forgiven Nina her betrayals, Patrick has other things to worry about. He is finally reunited with his father, a prisoner of the Artisans, and the group lands a narrow escape only with the help of Nina’s first love, Theo. Decoding an ancient prophecy, they set off in search of an infinite supply of...

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A Forbidden Alchemy

A Forbidden Alchemy

ByStacey McEwan

Australian BookTok star Stacey McEwan’s stunning slow-burn romantasy series traces a fated pair who stumble upon a world-changing secret and are catapulted into a violent class war, finding each other amidst love, loss, and devastating betrayals. Nina Harrow and Patrick Colson are only twelve years old when they are whisked from their disenfranchised mining towns to dazzling Belavere City to be tested for magical abilities. Nina’s lifelong dream is to become an Artisan, a powerful elemental mage who fulfils the city’s grand ambitions, while Patrick wants only to return to his family of Craftsmen. Together, they discover a devastating secret: Artisans aren’t born, but chosen. With this information, they take their future into their own hands. Patrick departs for home, while Nina finds her place as one of...

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Blood Bound
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Blood Bound

ByEllis Hunter

The deadly competition begins in 2026's hottest fantasy romance debut. Astrid has always known she is destined to die. She is the last Nachstern witch and heir to the Queendom of Arturea, cursed to duel her rival from the Kingdom of Vatra for the source of all magic. She only has her familiar, her potions, and her wits to aid her; her opponent, Prince Zryan, has a massive Hel-damned dragon. She's going to die, and the chance to cure the Blight ravaging her queendom will die with her. Deep in dragon country, blade-juggler Skylar is searching for her best friend, who she fears has been taken in the king's conscription of those with Blooded powers. She despises the royals, but the path to find him may just take...

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The Bridge Kingdom

The Bridge Kingdom

ByDanielle L. Jensen

The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen follows the story of a young warrior princess, Lara, who marries a king from an enemy kingdom with the intention of infiltrating and overthrowing it. As she gets to know her new husband and discover the truth about his kingdom, she faces moral dilemmas that test her loyalties and beliefs. This gripping tale is filled with intrigue, romance, and adventure.

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