Romantasy Books to Fall in Love With
By: Gabby Aspiotis
Edited By: Caelin Sullivan
Happy Valentine’s Day! February is the perfect month to grab a warm drink and a cozy blanket, and curl up with a book full of romance. I've curated a list of romantasy books that are guaranteed to make you fall in love with love!
Our Vicious Oaths by N. E. Davenport
Kadeesha, princess of the Aether Dominion, has been betrothed to the High King, ruler of all Dominions, since birth. Before her wedding day, she has one last night of freedom with a dangerous stranger named Malachi who she finds out is only using her to set a trap for the High King. Kadeesha’s wedding is crashed by Malachi and his forces, ultimately taking her as a hostage. Kadeesha forms a pact with Malachi: in exchange for the safety of her people, she will help him lure and kill the High King.
The Woman From the Waves by Roslyn Sinclair
On a remote island six years ago, an unknown woman saved Sister Madeline from drowning. Madeline has left her convent and is headed back to the island to find the woman who saved her life. Hæra, an ocean-dwelling shapeshifter, must kill and eat a worthy human to become the first female stormhorse. However, her plans go awry when she saves Madeline instead of killing her. Now that Madeline is back, Hæra must gain her trust before devouring her.
The Isle in the Silver Sea by Tasha Suri
The witch and the knight are doomed to fall in love and kill each other over and over again. When Simran, the witch of the woods, meets Vina, the knight, their doomed tale starts. Britain is fueled by a lifetime’s worth of retold stories, but when an assassin begins to target tales, the knight and the witch must write a story stronger than the one they’re destined to follow.
Between Broomsticks and Beating Wings by Marissa Serrao
Valkyrie Rune Dragomir is tired of her duties. She sneaks away every night to watch a witch instead of gathering souls like she’s supposed to. Kari Kettlesdotter, a cursed witch, has been burdened with the ability to see the dead. When war breaks out, Kari gets a life-threatening injury. Rune brings her to the realm meant for the dead in order to save her life. When Kari refuses to leave and the two fight over where she should reside, an unexpected love blossoms.
Silver Under Nightfall by Rin Chupeco
Vampire hunter Remy Pendergast is an outcast. When a new breed of vampire emerges, Remy prepares to investigate. His plans are disrupted when he meets vampire heiress Xiodan Song, and her fiancé Zidan Malekh who might be able to destroy the dangerous creatures. When he is offered the chance to work with them to figure out what’s happening to these vampires, he begins to develop feelings for the couple and begins to question everything he knows about vampires and his family.
A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna
Sera Swan, once an extremely powerful witch, lost her magic and was exiled when she resurrected her great-aunt from the dead. Now, she helps her great-aunt run an inn. After learning about a spellbook that could restore her power, Sera teams up with historian Luke Larsen. Luke reluctantly agrees to help and finds himself warming up to Sera.
Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan
Liyen’s duty is to ascend the throne and serve the people who once protected her kingdom from a dangerous enemy: the immortals. When Liyen is poisoned, her grandfather steals a magical lotus in order to save her life. This betrayal leads to an attack led by the God of War. Liyen ascends the throne, and she vows to end her duty to the immortals. When she is summoned to the Immortal Realm, she must form an alliance with the person she should fear the most: the God of War.
Faebound by Saara El-Arifi
The warrior Yeeran is exiled after a fatal mistake. Lettle, diviner and Yeeran’s sister, is adamant on finding her. Forced to journey into the dangerous wilderness outside of their Elven homeland, they come across the long-forgotten fae court. When the two sisters are thrust into the alluring world of the fae, their loyalties to their homeland and each other are tested.
Voidwalker by S. A. MacLean
Fionamara is a smuggler who transports contraband between worlds, keeping her village free from the blood sacrifices paid to an immortal species in order to survive. When a job goes wrong and Fi is in possession of stolen energy, she’s recruited to an escalating heist, putting her village in danger. Fi is forced to make a deal with Antal, one of the immortal beings she’s been taught to hate and fear her whole life, leading to something dangerous: a revolution.
A Taste of Gold and Iron by Alexandra Rowland
The shy prince of Arasht, Kadou, is humiliated when he gets into an altercation with a powerful ambassador at court. In order to prove his loyalty, he assumes responsibility for the investigation of a break-in at a guild. He has help from his newly appointed bodyguard Evemer. As the two explore what happened, they uncover a conspiracy that could ruin the kingdom.
Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana
Lore Alemeyu’s village is imprisoned by the Fae and any attempt at escape is dangerous. When her village is threatened, she impersonates her aunt to go catalogue an enchanted library and search for magic of her own: the one thing the Fae truly desire. The outside world is dangerous, and Lore is forced to rely on two Fae males in order to survive. As she grows closer to them, she’s in danger of falling for the creatures she can never trust.
That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming
All Cinnamon wants is to live her life in peace. One night, she runs into and saves a demon named Fallon. All Fallon wants is to kill the witch who is enslaving his kind and causing the demons under her power to lose control. They decide to set off on an adventure to kill the witch and free those under her spell, and might even find love along the way.
House of Rayne by Harley Laroux
After fleeing a broken engagement, Salem ends up at the historic Balfour Manor in her search for a quiet island retreat. Instead, she finds herself stranded with the owner Rayne, who she’s irresistibly drawn to. When someone is brutally murdered by a monster that has been terrorizing the townsfolk, Salem begins to learn how strange and dangerous the island truly is, and that Rayne will do anything to protect her.
Son of the Morning by Akwaeke Emezi
Galilee, raised by a clan of Black women, has always known that she is different. That is confirmed when she meets Lucifer masquerading as a human head of security. After the first touch, he knows she isn’t human either. As their attraction builds, one of Lucifer’s princes of Hell is determined to destroy her as battles rage on between Heaven, Hell, and Earth. Galilee must decide where her loyalties lie and if she’s willing to embrace the ramifications of power.
Asiri and the Amaru by Natalia Hernandez
After realizing her gifts are being abused, Asiri escapes to a coastal village to hide her ability to talk to animals. She keeps running into Dario, however, who is the village’s animal healer and the person who could uncover her abilities. When Asiri and Dario find an injured Amaru (a mythical creature), Asiri is determined to protect it, keep her gift a secret, and convince Dario to help. Most important of all: she is determined not to fall in love.
Whether you read romantasy all the time or have never touched the genre, I hope you were able to find at least one book that sounded interesting! Happy readin’ :)