Before she was the red-tinged monarch of madness, Catherine Pinkerton was a bright, creative young woman who wanted nothing more than to open a bakery and fill Wonderland with sweetness instead of fury. But as Marissa Meyer shows us in Heartless, dreams are dangerous things in a world ruled by kings, jesters, and fate.

What really makes The Beautiful stand out is its setting. 1870s New Orleans drips with mysticism, cultural richness, and supernatural allure. Ahdieh’s writing captures the city’s blend of elegance and eeriness perfectly, giving the story an atmospheric, gothic romance feel. It’s the kind of book that makes you want to light a candle, curl up under a blanket, and sink into its shadowy world.

This installment also introduces us to Helene’s point of view. Once Elias’s best friend and a loyal soldier of the Empire, Helene now finds herself trapped between her sworn duty as Blood Shrike and her complicated feelings for Elias. Her storyline adds new layers of tension, especially with the introduction of Harper, a stoic new character who slowly begins to challenge her assumptions (and maybe her heart).

If you're a fan of slow-burning tension, richly imagined worlds, and star-crossed lovers trying very hard not to fall for each other, buckle up—An Ember in the Ashes might be your next YA obsession. This first-in-series by Sabaa Tahir delivers a gritty, emotionally charged story with all the elements we love in romantasy—danger, betrayal, forbidden love, and hope against all odds. And though it feels a bit like a dystopian at times, it’s 100% fantasy!

In a world where kingdoms are divided and love is a political tool, Princess Annika has always known her duty: marry for the good of the realm. But with her heart secretly aching for freedom, she's torn between obligation and desire. Meanwhile, Lennox, a fierce soldier raised on the opposite side of the battlefield, fights for a cause he believes will free his people. He’s intense, guarded, and everything Annika has been taught to fear.

If you're craving more Feyre and Rhysand—but with fewer battle cries and more gift wrapping—A Court of Frost and Starlight (ACOFAS) is your snow-dusted slice of new adult romance comfort. Sitting neatly between the chaos of A Court of Wings and Ruin and the drama of A Court of Silver Flames, this novella gives us a much-needed exhale. It’s basically the holiday special of the ACOTAR universe, with a pinch of spice, a sprinkle of healing, and enough Inner Circle banter to keep

Looking for a spicy new adult romance with dark magic, sinfully seductive princes, and an enemies-to-lovers dynamic that’ll make you scream? Then welcome back to hell—literally—with the final two books in the Kingdom of the Wicked trilogy by Kerri Maniscalco in today's book review! These last two installments—Kingdom of the Cursed and Kingdom of the Feared—take everything the first book hinted at and crank up the heat, drama, and deliciously dark romance.

Looking for a young adult romance packed with deception, dark fae magic, and a love triangle that will actually wreck your heart in the best way? Then Lexi Ryan’s These Hollow Vows duology is the fae fantasy romance you need in your life. With its lush worldbuilding, addictive plot, and a heroine caught between two swoony fae princes—one golden and one dark—this romantasy series is perfect for readers who crave emotional stakes, high fantasy, and complicated love.

If Caraval and Kingdom of the Wicked had a wicked little love child and raised it in a haunted mansion dripping with secrets and seduction, Phantasma by Kylie Smith would be it. This gothic new adult romance is the first book in the Wicked Games series, and it delivers a delicious blend of mystery, magic, and sinfully steamy tension. With paranormal elements, rich atmosphere, and a playful rivals-to-lovers dynamic that smolders, Phantasma is the perfect pick for romantasy lov

If you're craving a deliciously dark romantasy filled with morally gray characters, steamy tension, and a fae world with serious bite—Quicksilver by Callie Hart should be your next obsession. This is book one in the Fae of Alchemy series, and trust me, it comes in hot with enemies-to-lovers angst, courtly intrigue, and enough tension between the main characters to set your Kindle on fire.

Lauren Roberts returns with the third and final book in her Powerless trilogy, and while Fearless isn’t without its flaws, it undeniably does what sequels should do: raise the stakes, deepen the characters, and wrap the story with enough payoff to make the journey worth it.

If you love upper young adult romance with high emotional stakes, morally gray love interests, and a heroine discovering her strength in a corrupt world, buckle up—Dissent by Josephine Lamont is your next obsession. This dystopian romantasy is packed with action, angst, and just enough spice to keep you turning pages late into the night. Whether you're here for the slow burn romance, the love triangle, or the found family vibes, Dissent brings all the tropes you crave!

If you're craving a new adult fantasy romance with moody atmosphere, a dash of murder mystery, and a side of forbidden attraction, Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco might be your next read. This book blends paranormal romance with a slow-burning enemies-to-lovers dynamic, layered in a gothic Italian-inspired setting that's equal parts eerie and enchanting. But fair warning: the romance is a simmer, not a sizzle—at least not in this first book.

Rebel Witch brings more enemies-to-lovers, fake dating, and forbidden romance—perfect for fans of Heartless Hunter’s cat-and-mouse tension!

Love new adult fantasy romance? ACOWAR delivers war, romance, and found family. Read my review to see if it’s your next must-read!

A Court of Mist and Fury" is the ultimate romantasy with fae, spice, and enemies-to-lovers tension. Dive into this epic sequel.

Two slow-burn romances, fierce warriors, and a Norse-inspired world—Kingdom of Claw is a wild ride. But one couple stole the show for me...

You'll love this fantasy romance with a Norse-inspired world, a slow-burning yet intense love triangle, and touch-her-and-die alpha males!

Discover A Court of Thorns and Roses, a new adult fantasy romance with fae romance, forbidden love, and a Beauty and the Beast twist.

If you’re looking for a YA romantasy with clean romance and whimsical elements, Nightweaver by R.M. Gray might just be worth exploring.