Best fantasy romance recommendations on Reddit
114 reviews from r/fantasyromance, r/BookRecommendations, r/SarahJMaas and 3 more subreddits
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#1
Olivia Atwater
4.7
(3)
"Super cute, witty and fun."
"If you're looking for a Regency fae novel with a Howl-ish MMC and a logical, interesting FMC."
#2
Laini Taylor
5.0
(2)
"Honestly, any Laini Taylor but I think you'll like {Strange the Dreamer}."
"{Stange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor} - Very beautiful world building and story."
#3
JD Evans
5.0
(2)
"I want you to take them seriously so I’m also recommending it."
"The love story is beautiful, as is the prose, and the spicy parts are divine AND made sense to the plot."
#4
Heather Fawcett
5.0
(2)
"Is all cozy vibes."
"I really enjoyed it and the sequel just came out! The romance is slow burn."
#5
Vela Roth
5.0
(2)
"If you liked Radiance, then I suggest {Blood Mercy by Vela Roth}."
#6
Lisa Cassidy
5.0
(2)
"Healthy relationship, no smut, and really amazing character/world building."
#7
TJ Klune
5.0
(2)
"Wolf shifter MM romance"
"Gay werewolves!!! A lot of pain!!! 😭"
#8
Mo Xiang Tong Xiu
5.0
(2)
"Xianxia comedy."
"Xianxia."
#9
Kerrelyn Sparks
5.0
(2)
"Sorcerers/Dragons/Elves, etc.."
"She's one of my absolute fave in terms of fantasy romance."
#10
Carissa Broadbent
4.5
(2)
"Both have strong writing, interesting world building and great romance."
"Anything by carissa broadbent."
#11
Samantha Shannon
4.5
(2)
"Is my absolute favorite series and there’s no smut."
"I am trying {bone season by Samantha shannon}."
#12
Sarah Beth Durst
4.5
(2)
"{The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst} is a delightful read in the vein of Emily Wylde."
#13
Jay Kristoff
4.5
(2)
"I really recommend this the most."
"I'm currently reading {Empire of the Damned by Jay Kristoff}, sequel to {Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff}."
#14
Adrienne Young
4.0
(2)
"Fable and corresponding books in the series by Adrienne Young."
"And has no smut and I did enjoy it."
#15
Tavia Lark
4.0
(2)
"All ones I've read multiple times."
"Books 4 and 6 of Tavia Lark's Perilous Courts might work for you visually."
#16
Kellen Graves
4.0
(2)
"Monster romance with a siren"
"Monster romance with horror elements."
#17
Holly Black
4.0
(2)
"Dealt with some pretty deep issues."
"{Cruel Prince - Holly Black}."
#18
M.A. Carrick
4.0
(2)
"{Mask of Mirrors by MA Carrick} is great, closed door."
"This one has a lot of world building at the beginning but it was worth it to push through."
#19
Delemhach
4.0
(2)
"Funny, cozy, beautiful growth."
"There is some, but it's more about the story."
#20
R.Raeta
4.0
(2)
"{Peaches and Honey by R.Raeta}."
"{Everlong by R.Raeta}."
#21
Yasmine Galenorn
4.0
(2)
"About 3 half-fae sisters who do paranormal investigations."
"My favorites are the Indigo Court series, which is about vampiric fae."
#22
Stephanie Garber
4.0
(2)
"There is no spice. Some romance, but no spice."
"Whimsical and beautiful."
#23
KM Shea
3.5
(2)
"KM Shea’s *Magiford* books have no spice!"
"Personally I found it boring because of the lack of smut."
#24
C. L. Wilson
3.0
(2)
"I wouldn't personally rec the book."
"I wouldn't personally rec the book."
#25
Katherine Arden
5.0
(1)
#26
Katrina Calandra
5.0
(1)
#27
Erin Beatty
5.0
(1)
#28
Charlie Holmberg
5.0
(1)
"Charlie Holmberg doesn’t write smut, at least not in the books of hers that I have read."
#29
Erin Morgenstern
5.0
(1)
"Such a cosy love story between magicians."
#30
J. BREE
5.0
(1)
"SOREN is our silver-haired grumpy, fae-bae!"
#31
M. A. Carrick
5.0
(1)
#32
Naomi Novik
5.0
(1)
"And Uprooted by Naomi Novik."
#33
Gail Carriger
5.0
(1)
"It’s a delightful example of Victorian fantasy romance, blending historical charm with a playful twist of supernatural elements."
#34
Margaret Rogerson
5.0
(1)
"The FMC is a tall, sword-wielding librarian."
#35
Madeline Miller
5.0
(1)
"{Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller}."
#36
J.D. Evans
5.0
(1)
"{Reign & Ruin by J.D. Evans}!"
#37
Lynn Kurland
5.0
(1)
"Lynn Kurland’s Nine Kingdoms! Really good world building, sweet romance."
#38
Sophie Keetch
5.0
(1)
"One of my best reads of the year has been {Morgan is my name by Sophie Keetch}."
#39
Lily Mayne
5.0
(1)
"Just so good."
#40
Alex Aster
5.0
(1)
"I think about the plot twists and love stories in this series almost every day!"
#41
R. Lee Smith
5.0
(1)
"Some of the best writing and prose I've read in Romance Fantasy."
#42
Charlie N. Holmberg
5.0
(1)
"Anything by Charlie N. Holmberg will check that list."
#43
Sarah Hashem
5.0
(1)
#44
Hailey Turner
5.0
(1)
"It was an incredible read."
#45
Scarlett St. Clair
5.0
(1)
"Her Hades Saga is basically the same but from Hades POV."
#46
Juliet Marillier
5.0
(1)
"Is THE rec for this genre, I know, but just in case you haven’t checked it out yet, it’s worth it."
#47
Ilona Andrews
5.0
(1)
"Check out Ilona Andrews. Specifically the Innkeeper Chronicles starting with {Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews}."
#48
Kayla Edwards
5.0
(1)
"{City of Gods and Monsters by Kayla Edwards} is excellent for urban fantasy fans."
#49
Z.R Reed
5.0
(1)
"My absolute fave sapphic fantasy. I don't remember the ages of the two MCs but I don't think it was under 20."
#50
Kit Rocha
5.0
(1)
"Half plot, half excellent smut where everyone is huge on consent."
#51
LL Starling
5.0
(1)
"{Between by LL Starling} ! No spice, excellent chemistry between the leads."
#52
SG Gardner
5.0
(1)
"A bxb fantasy romance that revolves around solving a murder."
#53
Rosaria Munda
5.0
(1)
"The characters are SO well written. And plot is good."
#54
Hannah Nichole Maehrer
5.0
(1)
"It’s sooo cute and funny."
#55
Foz Meadows
5.0
(1)
"Is wonderful."
#56
Jill Beene
5.0
(1)
"Is great if you want a funny and light quick read."
#57
Rebecca Ross
5.0
(1)
"One that I cannot stop recommending is Rebecca Ross’ *Elements of Cadence* duology."
#58
Tessonja Odette
5.0
(1)
"The perfect blend of cozy historical fantasy romance and spice!"
#59
Arkady Martine
5.0
(1)
"Excellent sci-fi with some subtle romance."
#60
KJ Charles
5.0
(1)
"It's kind of a magical steampunk/Sherlock-Holmes Victorian vibe."
#61
Terry Pratchett
4.0
(1)
"Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett, but the romance is a subplot."
#62
Anne Bishop
4.0
(1)
"It's more story driven than romance driven."
#63
Ann Aguirre
4.0
(1)
"{Witch Please by Ann Aguirre} and the rest of the fix it witches series."
#64
Sarah J. Maas
4.0
(1)
"{throne of glass by Sarah j. maas} this is the least spicy book I’ve read."
#65
Shelby Mahurin
4.0
(1)
"He's also a vampire lol."
#66
Lynette Noni
4.0
(1)
"{The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni} - Kiva is a healer in a prison."
#67
Kindle
4.0
(1)
"I really liked it."
#69
A.J. Lancaster
4.0
(1)
"I really wish I could read these series for the first time again."
#70
Tasha Suri
4.0
(1)
"But maybe {The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri}?"
#71
Beck Michaels
4.0
(1)
"{The Gaurdians of the Maiden Series by Beck Michaels}."
#72
Amy Pennza
4.0
(1)
"Rowan from {The Frostbound Queen by Amy Pennza}."
#73
Jacquelyn Benson
4.0
(1)
"The London Charismatics series, first book is {The Fire in the Glass by Jacquelyn Benson}."
#74
Ariana Nash
4.0
(1)
"I’d recommend starting with The Final Masquerade which is a fae standalone."
#75
Kristen Callihan
4.0
(1)
"The Darkest London Series by Kristen Callihan would be my first recommendation."
#76
Alison Goodman
4.0
(1)
"I will once again recommend {The Dark Days Club by Alison Goodman}."
#77
Amy Harmon
4.0
(1)
"The duology: {The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon}."
#78
T Kingfisher
4.0
(1)
"Try {Swordheart by T Kingfisher}! It is lighthearted, low stakes, and funny!"
#79
SE Wendel
4.0
(1)
"Can be read stand alone but highly recommend the previous 2 books!"
#80
SE Wendell
4.0
(1)
"Can be read stand alone but highly recommend the previous 2 books!"
#81
Juliette Cross
4.0
(1)
"Follows 6 witch sisters in New Orleans as they fall in love."
#82
Kass O'Shire
4.0
(1)
"Usually has a human MC and monster MC."
#83
Adelaide Blaike
4.0
(1)
"Is also a really fun time."
#84
Laura Thalassa
4.0
(1)
"The Bargainer from {Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa} should fit the bill."
#85
Stephanie Burgis
4.0
(1)
"{Regency Dragons Series by Stephanie Burgis} A frothy Regency rom-com."
#86
Silvia Shaw
4.0
(1)
"It’s the first in a three book series (and now there’s a spin-off series too)."
#87
Maria V. Snyder
4.0
(1)
"Sounds right up your alley! Romance, excellent magic system, and little smut."
#88
Seanan McGuire
4.0
(1)
"It's my favorite urban fantasy series and one of my favorite series, period."
#89
S. E. Wendel
4.0
(1)
"Very comforting and cozy with good, immersive world building."
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