Romantasy novels have taken the world by storm. Look around any plane or coffee shop and you’ll see so many people (mainly women) engrossed in a thick paperback, its bold cover art featuring the genre’s hallmarks: Red or black roses; swords crossing crowns; dragon wings engulfed in flames; a thorny vine dripping artfully in blood. Sometimes there are beautiful, otherworldly figures with angular, intense expressions and clothes that are vaguely medieval (only much, much sexier).  

What is romantasy? You can probably guess from the name, but it’s a blend of romance and fantasy. Think dragons, fairies, and magic, with romantic plot lines and varying levels of spiciness.

“What is romantasy? You can probably guess from the name, but it’s a blend of romance and fantasy.”

I’ve always been a fantasy bookworm, it’s even better if there’s a healthy dose of smut mixed in! It’s beautiful being able to dive into another world, create emotional connections with characters, and tap into your creativity. 

This new era of romantasy novels with strong female leads is inspiring for countless women. I have had numerous conversations with friends who, after reading these books, felt more confident, open, and empowered, especially when it came to their pleasure.

The books on our list of 99+ romantasy novels are here to inspire you, crack you open, and transport you to another realm. Many of these books are part of a series, so we encourage you to start from book one to get to know the characters and feel the romance build. They’re ranked from mild to medium to hot — some of our mild choices only contain PG love stories — so you can choose your own adventure when it comes to how spicy you want it!

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1) Circe by Madeline Miller

2) The Last Dragon on Mars by Scott Reintgen 

3) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

4) Bewitched by Laura Thalassa 

5) Zodiac Academy 1: The Awakening by Caroline Peckham and  Susanne Valenti

6) The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

7) Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

8) Heaven Official’s Blessing by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu

9) Thief by Syliva Mercedes

10) The Vampire’s Mail Order Bride by Kristen Painter

11) Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

12) Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge

13) Emperor’s Edge by Lindsay Buroker

14) Written in Red by Anne Bishop

15) Fierce Heart by Tara Grayce

16) Star of the Morning by Lynn Kurland

17) This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone 

18) Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor

19) Uprooted by Naomi Novik 

20) The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

21) Dragonfall by LR Lam

22) Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater

23) Crimson Bound by Rosamund Hodge

24) Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber

25) To Kill A Kingdom by Alexandra Cristo

26) Hunted by Meagan Spooner

27) Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett

28) Taming Demons for Beginners by Annette Marie 

29) Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews

30) Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

31) The Elf Tangent by Lindsay Buroker

32) Paladin’s Grace by T. Kingfisher

33) Beauty: A Retelling of Beauty and the Beast by Robin McKinley

34) The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith 

35) Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross

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36) A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 

37) From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout

38) Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

39) The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

40) Powerless by Lauren Roberts

41) The Ashes and The Star-Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent 

42) The Vikings Witch by Holley Trent

43) Orion by Ruby Lionsdrake

44) Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

45) The Book of Azrael by Amber Nicole

46) Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout

47) Legends & Lattes: A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes by Travis Baldree

48) The Unseelie Crown by Kathryn Ann Kingsley

49) The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent

50) Between Ink and Shadow by Melissa Wright

51) Master of Crows by Grace Draven

52) Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco

53) Swordheart by T. Kingfisher

54) Throne in the Dark by A.K. Caggiano

55) King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St Clair 

56) The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen

57) Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout 

58) When Wishes Bleed by Casey L. Bond 

59) Sinner’s Isle by Angela Montoya

60) The Traitor Queen by Danielle L. Jensen

61) Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Mass

62) Moon Called by Patricia Briggs

63) Air Awakens by Elise Kova

64) The Winter King by C.L. Wilson

65) Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent

66) Goddess of Spring by P.C. Cast

67) Heart of Fire by Bec McMaster 

68) A Kiss of Iron by Clare Sager

69) Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry

70) Alchemised by SenLinYu

71) A Curse Carved in Bone by Danielle L. Jensen

72) Blood Beneath the Snow by Alexandra Kennington

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73) The Crescent City Series by Sarah J. Maas

74) Flames of Chaos by Amelia Hutchins 

75) A King So Cold by Ella Fields

76) Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning

77) A Shadow in The Ember by Jennifer L. Armentrout

78) A Ruin of Roses by K. F. Breene

79) Four Psychos by Kristy Cunning

80) The Song of The Marked by S.M. Gaither

81) Broken Bonds by J. Bree

82) Beautiful Nightmares by K. J. Sutton

83) Helfyre by Mariel Pomeroy

84) Atonement of the Spine Cleaver F. E. Bryce

85) Reign & Ruin by J.D. Evans

86) The Vixen’s Lead by Tate James

87) Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin

88) Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa

89) River of Shadows by Karina Halle

90) The Witch Collector by Charissa Weaks

91) Straight on ‘Til Morning by K. J. Sutton 

92) Kingdom of Villains by Ella Fields

93) Court of Blood and Bindings by Lisette Marshall

94) For The Hell of It by Cate Corvin

95) Promise of Darkness by Bec McMaster

96) Taken by Fate by Shannon Mayer 

97) Rising from Flames and Starlight by Ava Thorne

98) Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana

99) The Savage and The Swan by Ella Fields 

100) The War of Two Queens by Jennifer L. Armentrout

101) Gild by Raven Kennedy

102) A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair

103) A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen

104) Silk and Steel by Ariana Nash 

105) Bound by Sophie Oak

106) Throne of the Fallen by Kerri Maniscalco

107) The Fever Series by Karen Marie Moning

108) Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

109) The Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A. Parker

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Natasha Weiss is a Pacific Northwest-based health and wellness copywriter and full-spectrum doula. When she’s not typing away, she loves immersing herself in bodies of water, wandering through ancient forests, and anything and everything to do with food. You can learn more about her work on natashaweiss.com or connect on Instagram.

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