Best Romantasy Series to Binge Right Now

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A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

I mean, obviously. ACOTAR is the gateway drug of romantasy and I will NOT apologize for putting it first. Feyre’s journey from pure survival mode to full-blown powerful fae queen energy is *chef’s kiss*. The slow burn in this series will have you throwing your book across the room (affectionately). Plus the world-building across all the courts is UNMATCHED — each one feels distinct and lived-in. If you haven’t started here, grab it now and clear your entire weekend. You’re going to need it. Once you inevitably need more, check out books like ACOTAR for your next fix.

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

Yes, Maas gets two spots on this list. Deal with it. Throne of Glass is her EPIC fantasy series — we’re talking assassins, ancient evil, world-ending stakes, and a heroine who could kill you seventeen different ways before breakfast. The romance builds SLOWLY across multiple books of excruciating tension — read about why that works so brilliantly — and the payoff is absolutely devastating. Fair warning: book two is a bit of a slog, but push through. I promise it’s worth it. The back half of this series is some of the best fantasy I’ve ever read.

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

Dark, petty, morally questionable decisions everywhere — and I am HERE for it. Jude Duarte is not your typical romantasy heroine. She’s human in a world of cruel, beautiful fae and she chooses VIOLENCE and political scheming over waiting to be saved. The court intrigue is top-tier, the enemies-to-lovers tension is absolutely unhinged, and it’s a tight trilogy so you can binge the whole thing in a single week. Do it. You won’t regret it.

Crowns of Nyaxia by Carissa Broadbent

Okay this one is for my DARK romantasy girlies specifically. Vampires, a deadly tournament, a heroine who’s been kept captive for two hundred years, and a love interest who is… complicated (in the best way). The magic system is genuinely creative, the world-building is lush without being overwhelming, and the romance? AGONIZING slow burn that had me absolutely feral by the end. Broadbent understood the assignment and then some.

Fourth Wing / The Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros

Dragons. A WAR COLLEGE. Enemies-to-lovers with a man who could literally kill you with his powers. Fourth Wing took over BookTok for a very good reason — it’s fast-paced, spicy, and genuinely fun in a way that makes you feel like a teenager again. The tension-building between Violet and Xaden is masterful. Yes, it’s a bit divisive in the book community, but honestly I don’t care — I had FUN and sometimes that’s all that matters. Grab the latest installment here.

The Plated Prisoner Series by Raven Kennedy

This series starts DARK. Like, content-warning-check-before-reading dark. But the character growth? The slow unraveling of everything you think you know about the story? The moment the REAL love interest shows up and everything clicks into place? I literally gasped out loud. Kennedy takes a gilded cage premise and turns it into this sprawling fantasy epic about freedom, power, and finding yourself after being someone else’s possession. Not for the faint of heart, but SO worth it if you like your romantasy with teeth.

From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout

If you want a series that just GIVES — action, romance, wild plot twists, spice, mating bonds, chosen one energy — From Blood and Ash delivers on every front. Poppy starts as a sheltered Maiden and becomes… well, I won’t spoil it, but her evolution is deeply satisfying to watch unfold. The first two books especially are an absolute ride that you’ll tear through in days. Perfect for when you want something addictive and don’t want to think too hard about it.

Ready to dive deeper?

Check out our picks for the best romantasy books of 2024, or browse the Best Romantasy list on Goodreads for community recs. Happy reading — and sorry in advance about your sleep schedule. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Obsessed with Fourth Wing in particular? The Books Like Fourth Wing guide has 14 picks for your post-Empyrean crisis.