The recent popularity of romantic fantasy novels, or better know as romantasy novels, has taken over the book world. Which is why we will be looking at the best romantasy books to read. Keep reading to find out which books made our list!
The romantasy genre is a fantasy novel that has a lot of romance in it. Who doesn’t like dragons as well as an intriguing love story? Recently, Rebecca Yarros and Sarah J. Maas’ novels set new records for the most sold fantasy and sci-fi novels in the first week.
Iron Flame set a new record with over 57,055 sales copies sold in the first week in November. And House of Flame and Shadow came in third all time this month with over 44,700 copies sold first week. The success of these novels showcases the demand for these books as fans propel these novels to the top of the charts.
That is why we decided to look at the best romantasy books out there. Mass has a bunch of amazing series under her belt which has helped her grow her fanbase over her career. But she is one of many authors carving a spot in this new and evergrowing genre. You can see the full list below!
The Best Romantasy Books to Read
- A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1) by Sarah J. Maas
- Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1) by Rebecca Yarros
- Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1) by Sarah J. Maas
- The Eternal Trade (Kingdom of Eternal Night, Book 1)
- From Blood and Ash (Blood and Ash, #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout
- House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City, #1) by Sarah J. Maas
- Once Upon a Broken Heart (Once Upon a Broken Heart, #1) by Stephanie Garber
- The Serpent and the Wings of Night (Crowns of Nyaxia #1) by Carissa Broadbent
- A Promise of Fire (Kingmaker Chronicles #1) by Amanda Bouchet
- The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston
- The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
A Court of Thorns and Roses

19-year old Feyre kills a wolf in the woods and has to pay the price. She has to pay retribution as a horrid creature arrives and Feyre is taking to a magical land that she thought was only a legend. But as she learns more about the beast that has taken her, she realizes just what he truly is.
Fourth Wing

Violet is a 20-year-girl who is forced to enter the Rider Quadrant even though she was supposed to become a scribe. Now, she has to survive against all odds in the war college and become a dragon rider as other contestants try to kill her. Violet learns things about herself she never knew and falls in love with someone that wants her dead.
Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1)
Celaena Sardothien is an assassin that is forced to live in a slave camp for her crimes. But when she is offered a chance to win her freedom, she takes it. All she has to do is defeat other assassins and thieves and serve the king, and then finally being free. But she discovers secrets and conspiracy theories regarding the kingdom and herself that will change her life forever.
Conclusion
These are the best romantasy books that you should read. There is a good chance you may have read a romantasy novel and were curious about similar novels. Hopefully this list helps you navigate this emerging and popular genre dominating the bestselling lists!
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Oh, as someone who’s writing a fantasy-romance script, it’s good to here the genre has some interest behind it.
I’ll have to check these out as a reference!
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