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

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

35) From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout

36) Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

37) The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

38) Powerless by Lauren Roberts

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

40) The Vikings Witch by Holley Trent

41) Orion by Ruby Lionsdrake

42) Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

43) The Book of Azrael by Amber Nicole

44) Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout

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

46) The Unseelie Crown by Kathryn Ann Kingsley

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

48) Between Ink and Shadow by Melissa Wright

49) Master of Crows by Grace Draven

50) Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco

51) Swordheart by T. Kingfisher

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

53) King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St Clair 

54) The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen

55) Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout 

56) When Wishes Bleed by Casey L. Bond 

57) Sinner’s Isle by Angela Montoya

58) The Traitor Queen by Danielle L. Jensen

59) Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Mass

60) Moon Called by Patricia Briggs

61) Air Awakens by Elise Kova

62) The Winter King by C.L. Wilson

63) Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent

64) Goddess of Spring by P.C. Cast

65) Heart of Fire by Bec McMaster 

66) A Kiss of Iron by Clare Sager

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67) The Crescent City Series by Sarah J. Maas

68) Flames of Chaos by Amelia Hutchins 

69) A King So Cold by Ella Fields

70) Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning

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

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

73) Four Psychos by Kristy Cunning

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

75) Broken Bonds by J. Bree

76) Beautiful Nightmares by K. J. Sutton

77) Helfyre by Mariel Pomeroy

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

79) Reign & Ruin by J.D. Evans

80) The Vixen’s Lead by Tate James

81) Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin

82) Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa

83) River of Shadows by Karina Halle

84) The Witch Collector by Charissa Weaks

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

86) Kingdom of Villains by Ella Fields

87) Court of Blood and Bindings by Lisette Marshall

88) For The Hell of It by Cate Corvin

89) Promise of Darkness by Bec McMaster

90) Taken by Fate by Shannon Mayer 

91) Rising from Flames and Starlight by Ava Thorne

92) Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana

93) The Savage and The Swan by Ella Fields 

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

95) Gild by Raven Kennedy

96) A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair

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

98) Silk and Steel by Ariana Nash 

99) Bound by Sophie Oak

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.