5 More Romantasy Books to Read if You Love Fourth Wing and A Court of Thorns and Roses
If you've been a part of the BookTok wave since 2021, you're probably quite familiar with Fourth Wing and A Court of Thorns and Roses. They were the books that reminded everyone just how good romantasy (romance plus fantasy) is with mythical universes, tense combat and steamy relationships.
Thankfully, many novels channel the same energy as these two viral series, so you can constantly live in a magical world. Below, discover the best romantasy books we found for fans of Fourth Wing and ACOTAR.
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
We all know Ali Hazelwood from her rom-com academia books. With Bride, she proves that she's one multifaceted writer. This novel follows the story of Misery Lark, the daughter of a Vampyre councilman. The Vampyres live against the Weres until Misery meets a dark, mysterious Alpha, causing her to question the dynamic between the two societies.
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Jennifer L. Armentrout's From Blood and Ash is rising to the ranks along Fourth Wing and ACOTAR with more than 600,000 ratings on Goodreads.
As a Maiden, Poppy is expected to live a solitary life, but she has bigger aspirations of avenging her family from the kingdom's unjust actions. When an attractive, golden-eyed guard takes Poppy under his wing, she realizes her goals might be possible in more ways than one.
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Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
Bree Matthews wants nothing more than a life away from her childhood after her mother tragically passes in an accident. Luckily for Bree, her ticket out is closer than she expects after joining the gifted and talented program for high schoolers at UNC-Chapel Hill. Well, that is, at least, until she witnesses a magic attack from a teenage mage right before her eyes.
After failing to have her memory wiped, Bree's powers become unlocked, helping her uncover the truth behind her mother's death and the dark secrets of the magical realm.
Lightlark by Alex Aster
"Welcome to the Centennial," Alex Aster invites. This book transports you to the enchanted island of Lightlark. Every year, the city invites six rules to play a deadly game to break the curse of their kingdoms. In Lightlark, it's Isla Crown's chance to win and finally break the hex causing everyone in Wilding to eat the hearts of their loved ones.
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
Are you searching for something lighthearted and fun? Meet The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.
Since childhood, Mika Moon has been hiding her witch powers. Sure, in the real world, she does. But after she makes an online account, she "pretends" to be one while using her true powers. Most people boil it down to a skit, except one person recognizes Mika's truth and invites her to join Nowhere House. Little does she know it might be the place where she can find herself and a community.
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