For Fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses
If you are anything like us, ACOTAR has a total hold on your heart. Something about Sarah J. Maas’s incredible world makes it impossible to put down.
At its core, A Court of Thorns and Roses is a captivating fantasy romance. It weaves together a loose retelling of Beauty and the Beast and the ballad of Tam Lin, creating a story that feels both classic and entirely fresh. The series follows human huntress Feyre Archeron as she enters Prythian. Once there, she must navigate a dangerous, magical faerie world that changes everything she thought she knew.
Whether you are diving into the genre for the first time or love revisiting the story, it is a journey worth taking.
Defining the Genre
Romantic fantasy, or “romantasy,” is a subgenre that combines fantasy and romance fiction, incorporating many elements and conventions of romance into a fantasy setting. A defining feature of romantic fantasy is its emphasis on relationships—social, political, and romantic.
Romantasy Tropes
There is a reason Romantasy is completely taking over our bookshelves. It is the perfect blend of high-stakes fantasy and heart-pounding romance, built on tropes that keep us turning pages late into the night. If you have not dived into this genre yet, you are missing out on some of the most addictive storytelling out there.
Enemies to Lovers
Take the classic enemies-to-lovers dynamic. There is nothing quite like watching two characters who absolutely despise each other slowly realize they cannot stay apart. The tension is palpable, the banter is sharp, and the payoff is always worth the wait.
Fated Romance
Perhaps you prefer the pull of a fated romance. These are the timeless, forbidden stories of star-crossed lovers fighting against destiny itself to be together. This classic narrative never fails to tug at the heartstrings.
Non-Human Love Interests
And let us not forget the incredible love interests. Romantasy pushes boundaries by introducing us to demons, vampires, faeries, ghosts, and other otherworldly beings. These non-human characters bring an entirely new level of mystery and danger to the table, making the romance feel truly out of this world.
Even the High Fae can’t resist our ACOTAR picks
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Welcome to Phantasma. There are only two rules to the game: Stay alive. And don’t fall in love.
AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER & BOOKTOK SENSATION
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Enchantra, Phantasma is a seductive fantasy adventure for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Nisha J. Tuli, and Carissa Broadbent. It features steamy romance, a sexy, morally gray love interest, OCD representation, and jaw-dropping twists.
“A young witch joins a powerful ghost in Phantasma, a deadly competition with two rules: don’t fall in love and stay alive. After her mother’s murder, Ophelia inherits her magic and debts. When her sister enters Phantasma to win money, Ophelia follows, unsure whether its terrors are real or imagined. She accepts a ghost’s protection in return for completing a mysterious task. As their goals near, they risk breaking Phantasma’s cardinal rule, and Ophelia must decide whether saving her family’s legacy is worth losing herself.”— Provided by publisher.
More Featured Picks
Sera has always known herself as Chosen, Consort, Assassin, Weapon—a blood-soaked monster. Until him. The Primal’s words and deeds dispel her darkness, while his seductive touch awakens forbidden passion. But Sera has never had a choice; her life is forfeit either way, forever touched by Life and Death.—Provided by the publisher.
“Darkness grows in Allward, reaching Corayne an—Amarat in her seaside town. The last of an ancient lineage and the world’s final hope, she joins six unlikely companions: a divided squire, a vengeful immortal, an exiled assassin, a prophetic sorceress, a secretive forger, and a bounty hunter seeking payback. Together, they confront an invincible enemy bent on burning every kingdom to ash with an unprecedented army”—Provided by publisher
“On their wedding day, Lara vows to bring her husband’s kingdom to its knees. Sent as a bride under a peace treaty, lethal spy Lara will do whatever it takes to breach its defenses. But in her new home, a lush paradise surrounded by tempestuous seas, she comes to know her husband, Aren, and questions where true evil lies. As she uncovers the struggle for the bridge, her growing attraction to Aren becomes impossible to ignore. With her mission nearly complete, she must choose: destroy a king or save her people?”— Back cover
Additional romantasy authors to enjoy!
Amalie Howard
Ed Crocker
Fonda and Shannon Lee
Mai Corland
Rebecca Yarros
Rachel Gillig
SenLinYu
S.F. Williamson
Sue Lynn Tan
Don’t overlook these spicy authors!
Demi Winters
Kimberly Lemming
Kristen Ciccarelli
N. E. Davenport
Nisha J. Tuli
Sangu Mandanna
Sasha Peyton Smith
Tasha Suri
So much spice, so little time! It is time to find your next obsession.
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