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Topic: Best Romantasy Books to Read

Romantasy is one of my utter fave genres to read. I mean, enemies-to-lovers, fated mates, forced proximity and morally gray love interests – what more could you want?!

If you’re just getting into romantasy, this is where I would start.

1. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
One of the most popular romantasy series of all time, this book blends fae courts, danger, and a sweeping romance.

2. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Set in a deadly dragon-rider academy, this romantasy combines intense training, political intrigue, and a fiery enemies-to-lovers romance.

3. From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
This series mixes prophecy, forbidden love, and mythology-heavy fantasy elements.

4. The Serpent & the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
A darker romantasy featuring a deadly tournament, vampires, and morally gray love interests.

5. The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
A political fae romantasy filled with manipulation, tension, and enemies-to-lovers chemistry.

6. The Bonds That Tie by J. Bree
A RH series that blends romance, action, supernatural abilities and political conflict…and a mate bond!

7. The Shepherd King by Rachel Gillig
A dark fantasy romance about a cursed young woman sharing her mind with a dangerous ancient spirit, set in a kingdom where magic is forbidden and power comes at a deadly cost.

8. Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas
A fantasy novel centered on an assassin’s fight for freedom, identity, and power in a corrupt empire.

9. Ironside Academy by Jane Washington
A paranormal academy romance about a powerful young woman entering an elite school for the gifted, where psychic abilities, dangerous bonds, and hidden agendas collide.

10. Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham
A dark fantasy-romance book series that blends a magical school with astrology, elemental magic, political intrigue, and complex relationships — often with mature themes like bullying, manipulation, dark romance, and power struggles.

What would you recommend?