If you, like us, spent much of your early teenage years staying up until ungodly hours of the morning reading enemies-to-lovers fanfiction on Wattpad, you’ve definitely stumbled across BookTok’s new favourite genre – Romantasy.
For those not up to date on the hype, romantasy has dominated Goodreads profiles everywhere thanks to the literary subgenre’s unique combination of classic romance tropes with other-worldy settings and fantasy themes. Think Pride and Prejudice-level yearning mixed with the magic of Hogwarts kind of vibes.
Whether you’re on the hunt for some high fantasy escapism or an intense, romantic slow burn in a magical setting, the BookTok community has delved through the latest page-turners, and while the recommendations are endless, there are some clear favourites frequently making their way to the top of our must-read list.
On the hunt for your new favourite book? Scroll down to see our top picks of the latest BookTok-viral romantasy reads.
Quicksilver by Callie Hart
$16.99 at Amazon
Saeris Fane’s life is turned upside down when she accidentally opens a gateway to a realm of Fae, leaving behind her desert life of stealing from the Undying Queen.
Transported to a frozen land, she’s forced to trust Kingfisher, a brooding Fae warrior with a dangerous past and his own hidden agenda. As they navigate a centuries-old conflict, sparks fly between them, and what starts as pure animosity slowly burns into a sizzling enemies-to-lovers romance.
With her unique magical powers and Kingfisher’s dark secrets, their complicated relationship becomes the only thing standing between her and death, but with tension rising and trust hard to come by, Saeris must decide just how much she’s willing to risk for love and survival.
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Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
$14.00 at Amazon
One of BookTok’s long-standing favourites, Fourth Wing follows Violet Sorrengail as her quiet, studious life takes a drastic turn when she’s forced to join the prestigious Dragon Rider Academy.
With dragons, deadly trials, and dangerous politics at every turn, Violet quickly realises survival isn’t guaranteed. As she navigates the brutal training, she clashes with Xaden Riorson, a fierce and enigmatic dragon rider with a personal vendetta against her family. Their initial hatred soon turns into a heated enemies-to-lovers romance, filled with explosive chemistry and heart-stopping tension.
Between battling her feelings for Xaden and fighting for her life in a world where every move could be her last, Violet must find a way to master her magic and survive the deadly competition.
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A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
$11.05 at Amazon
The first of five books in Sarah J. Maas’s viral romantasy series, A Court of Thornes and Roses centres around Feyre Archeron, whose world is turned upside down when she kills a faerie disguised as a wolf, only to be dragged into the treacherous and dangerous realm of the Fae as punishment.
Bound to the enigmatic and brooding High Fae, Tamlin, Feyre soon discovers that her captivity hides far darker secrets and a centuries-old curse threatening everyone she loves.
As she navigates the complex politics of the Fae courts, her feelings for Tamlin shift from resentment to an undeniable attraction. but when a handsome and ruthless Fae named Rhysand enters the picture, Feyre is caught between two powerful enemies.
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The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
$9.99 at Amazon
In The Cruel Prince, Jude, a mortal girl, is thrust into the treacherous world of the Fae after her parents are murdered by the Fae king, forcing her and her sisters to live in the dangerous Faerie realm.
Determined to prove herself, Jude must navigate court politics and the ruthless games of the Fae, where betrayal is common and power is everything. The one person standing in her way is Prince Cardan, the cruel and wicked heir to the throne, who torments her at every turn.
As the tension between them intensifies, Jude’s hatred for Cardan begins to blur into something far more complicated. As the enemies-to-lovers dynamic unfolds, Jude finds herself tangled in a web of power, manipulation, and dark secrets.
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The Dagger and the Flame by Catherine Doyle
$11.99 at Amazon
Kieran, a skilled assassin, finds himself caught between duty and desire when he crosses paths with the fierce and enigmatic princess, Rhiannon.
As tensions rise in the kingdom, Kieran is tasked with eliminating Rhiannon, but he can’t shake the undeniable attraction he feels for her. As they are forced into an unlikely alliance to navigate the dangerous political landscape of their war-torn world, enemies become allies, and what starts as a deadly cat-and-mouse game slowly shifts into a sizzling enemies-to-lovers romance.
With secrets, betrayal, and intense chemistry at every turn, The Dagger and the Flame weaves a captivating tale of love and power. Kieran and Rhiannon must decide how far they’re willing to go to protect each other and survive a world where every alliance comes at a cost.
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Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole
$7.99 at Amazon
Ember, a fiery and independent young woman, discovers she has the rare ability to control an ancient magic that could change the fate of her world. When she’s thrust into a dangerous conflict with the mysterious Prince Kaelen, she’s forced to confront not only her powers but also her sudden attraction to the dark Prince.
As Ember and Kaelen are forced to become allies, their power struggle soon begins to fuel their desire for one another. Amidst battles, dark secrets, and dangerous enemies, Ember must learn to harness her powers and navigate the treacherous political landscape of a world on the brink of destruction.
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- $32.99 at Dymocks
