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From epic battle, fantastical lore, political tension and heart-wrenching romance, books that are set in otherwordly places are a literary joy. These are the books that we want to claim amnesia, so we can read them all over again. Whether you’re drawn to powerful heroines, magical realms or forbidden or fated love, fantasy romance books are bound to give you heart palpitations. If you’re looking for you next big read, then these are the best fantasy romance books that you won’t want to miss.

Scroll below to see our guide to the best fantasy romance books to read.

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Here are the best fantasy romance books to read in 2025:

Throne of Glass Series 

Sarah J. Maas

Peppered with political tension, slow-burn romance and a fierce heroine, Throne of Glass is a thrilling book that’s throbbed with tension at every page. In a land ruled by a tyrannical king, Celaena Sardothien, an assassin imprisoned for her crimes, is given a chance at freedom. To earn her release, she must defeat twenty-three deadly competitors in a competition to become the king’s champion. As she navigates the challenges, she draws the attention of the Crown Prince, who provokes her, and the Captain of the Guard, who seeks to protect her. However, a dark and sinister force lurks within the castle, and as her competitors begin to die, Celaena must fight not only for her freedom but for her survival, uncovering the evil threatening her world.

Shatter Me Series 

Tahereh Mafi 

Filled with romance, action, and self-discovery, Shatter Me explores themes of survival, power, and the complexity of human emotions. The book follows Juliette Ferrars, a young woman with a lethal touch. After being locked away in solitary confinement for her powers, Juliette is thrust into a war between powerful factions in a broken world. As she struggles with her identity, she becomes entangled with two men: Adam, a soldier who knows her from her past, and Warner, a ruthless and enigmatic leader who seeks to control her powers. Throughout the series, Juliette must grapple with love, betrayal, and the awakening of her powers, ultimately choosing her own path in a world teetering on the brink of collapse.

The Powerless Trilogy 

Lauren Roberts

Keeping you hooked from start to finish, Powerless takes you into a world of unexpected twists, complex characters and hidden secrets. The book follows Paedyn Gray—after saving one of Ilya’s princes—who gets thrown into the brutal purging trials, a competition designed to showcase the powers of the Elites. The problem of it all is that Paedyn is an Ordinary, someone who doesn’t have powers. So, to stay alive, she must hide her true identity and fight for her life. In a world where power determines worth, Paedyn must navigate a deadly game of survival and deceit while grappling with her growing feelings for the prince, Kai Azer—who is everything she wants but can’t have.

A Court Of Thorns and Roses Series

Sarah J. Maas

Where every page crackles with danger, high-stakes adventure, intricate world-building and heart-wrenching romance,  A Court of Thorn and Roses is a story about breaking curses, reclaiming power and discovering love. Brimmed with subtle foreshadowing and faerie lore, the book follows a 19-year-old huntress Feyre, who kills a wolf and is forced to be taken to faerie land—something she knows about only from legends—by not just a beast, but an immortal faerie, Tamlin. As she adjusts to life in the magical realm, her animosity toward Tamlin turns into love. However, someone is threatening his world, and Feyre is about to do anything to save him and his people. 

The Empyrean Series 

Rebecca Yarros

From powerful dragons to the looming threat of war and a forbidden love, Fourth Wing is a gripping, romantasy that follows Violet Sorrengail who is thrust into a prestigious military academy for dragon riders. There she must face fierce competition, brutal training and deadly secrets while trying to keep herself alive. But, when tension rises between her and her leader, Xaden Riorson—also, her enemy—Violet must decide what’s worth saving. This enemies-to-lovers fantasy is a thrilling tale about survival, courage and destiny. 

The Crimson Moth Series

Kristen Ciccarelli

Exploring the themes of loyalty, identity and love, The Crimson Moth is a cat-and-mouse tale between a witch Rune and a witch-hunter, Gideon. The book is set after a revolution that cast witches out of power and follows Rune as she becomes a vigilante saving witches and sending them off to a safe place. But, when a rescue mission goes wrong, she decides to court Gideon, to gather intel and throw him off her trail. What they don’t expect is the intense chemistry and tension, and being torn between love and duty when courting one another.

Once Upon a Broken Heart Series

Stephanie Garber

Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber follows Evangeline Fox, who was raised on stories of immortals, especially the enigmatic Prince of Hearts. When the love of her life is about to marry another, Evangeline makes a desperate bargain with the Prince, offering him three kisses in exchange for his help. However, after the first kiss, she discovers that the Prince has far more in mind than she ever expected, and his plans for her could lead to either a perfect happily ever after or a heartbreaking tragedy. This tale is filled with love, curses, and the dangerous lengths people will go to for a chance at true love.

The Shepherd King Series 

Rachel Gillig

For those who prefer a dark, gothic and fantastical tale, then One Dark Window was made for you. When Elspeth meets a mysterious highwayman on the forest road, her life takes a drastic turn. Thrust into a world of shadow and deception, she joins a dangerous quest to cure Blunder from the dark magic infecting it.  If you’re looking for a story that explores the price of power, trust and self-control, this book will sweep you into its dark, atmospheric world and keep you hooked until the very last page.

Crescent City Series

Sarah J. Maas

This series follows Bryce Quinlan, whose life is shattered when a demon murders her closest friends. With the accused locked away, but the killings continuing, Bryce embarks on a quest for vengeance. She teams up with Hunt Athalar, a Fallen angel enslaved by the Archangels, who offers to help her in exchange for his freedom. As they investigate the dark underworld of Crescent City, they uncover a sinister force that threatens everything they care about. Amid the danger and suspense, Bryce and Hunt develop a passionate connection that could lead to freedom—but only if they’re brave enough to embrace it. This fast-paced fantasy combines romance, action, and a deep exploration of loss, freedom and love.

Divine Rivals Series

Rebecca Ross

This enemies-to-lovers fantasy is filled with magic, hope, heartbreak and the power of love. This book follows Iris Winnow, who struggles to hold her family together amidst the chaos of a mystical war. With her brother missing in battle and her mother consumed by grief, Iris’s best hope lies in securing a columnist position at the Oath Gazette. However, when her private letters to her brother fall into the hands of Roman Kitt, a cold and distant rival at the paper, a surprising magical bond forms between them. Thrust into the heart of a war between gods, Iris and Roman must navigate their growing connection while battling for the fate of humanity and, ultimately, love.

Crowns of Nyaxia Series

Carissa Broadbent

If you want a book to sink your teeth into then this vampire-lore book will have you in a chokehold. Following Oraya, the adoptive human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king, she gets caught in a legendary tournament held by the goddess of death, so that she can prove her worth. What she didn’t expect was to stumble upon Raihn, a hunky, ruthless vampire. Trust us if you love heart-wrenching romance, dark magic and bloodthirst, then this is one of the best fantasy romance book for you.

The Cruel Prince Series

Holly Black

If you’re yearning for faeries and political tension, stick around for The Cruel Prince. The book follows Jude, a mortal girl who is whisked away to live among the fey after her parents are murdered. Despite being human, Jude yearns to belong in this dangerous world, especially in the presence of the beautiful and cruel Prince Cardan, whom she despises yet cannot stop thinking about. To earn her place at the Court, Jude must defy Cardan and navigate the cutthroat world of Faerie politics. As she becomes tangled in palace intrigues, deceit and betrayal, Jude discovers a darker side of herself, one capable of trickery and violence. With the fate of Faerie at stake, she must risk everything to protect her sisters and save the realm from destruction.

Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries Series

Heather Fawcett

Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries follows Cambridge professor Emily Wilde, a brilliant but socially awkward scholar of faerie lore, as she journeys to the remote village of Hrafnsvik to research the elusive Hidden Ones, a mysterious group of faeries. Emily has no interest in making friends, especially with her charming but infuriating academic rival, Wendell Bambleby, who complicates her research and manages to charm everyone around him. As Emily delves deeper into the faerie mysteries surrounding the village, she begins to uncover secrets about both the faeries and Wendell, forcing her to confront the greatest mystery of all—her own heart. This enchanting fantasy is filled with magic, romance, and unexpected friendships.