Romantic fantasy, or as we like to call it here among the book stacks – Romantasy; is a subgenre that combines romance and fantasy together. In 2023 ‘romantasy’ became a ‘hot’ social media trend, particularly in the BookTok world, and has shown a strong appeal to those who grew up reading young-adult fantasy books, such as The Hunger Games, City of Bones and Twilight; but as adults would like to have a bit more romance and let’s say ‘spice’ in their reading material. Romantasy adult fiction has been around for years, but we have recently fallen in love again with so many new series and authors, that this trend is bound to stay ‘hot’ for a while!
Creatively mixing your favourite romance plots, including love triangles and enemies to lovers; with fantasy filled elements of epic battles and swoon worthy characters; all set in magical realms, with mythical creatures, and of course some ‘spice.’ These stories will stay with you long after the final page.
Savage Lands by Stacey Maire Brown
Quicksilver by Callie Hart
Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer Armentrout
The Serpent and the Wings of Night By Carissa Broadbent
Phantasma by Kaylie Smith
Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole
Metal Slinger by Rachel Schneider
Powerless by Lauren Roberts
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
For a more extensive list check out the following Staff Created List: Romantasy - A New Adult Trend
We encourage you to check out Novelist located here on our website, to find more great ‘Romantasy’ reads to keep your TBR shelf full and briming with fantasy, romance and a little, or a lot of ‘spice!’
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