Best romantasy on Reddit
129 reviews from r/fantasyromance, r/Fantasy, r/suggestmeabook and 4 more subreddits
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#1
Grace Draven
4.6
(9)
"It's so good."
"The romance is well written but the world-building and external plot outside of the romance is great."
"{Entreat me by Grace Draven} - Standalone, Dark beauty and the beast retelling."
"Until the ending LOL."
"{Phoenix Unbound by Grace Draven} This series is slower in general but I love that relatively normal people can have great adventures."
"It's a mermaid (or rather merman) fantasy romance."
#2
T Kingfisher
4.3
(9)
"Are excellent mature romantasy."
"Are excellent mature romantasy."
"Any of T Kingfisher's fantasy novels."
"Is very straightforward romance-in-a-fantasy-setting."
"There may be some “spice” but it’s really sweet."
"Maybe try the Saint of Steel series by T Kingfisher."
"T Kingfisher writes normal, down-to-earth FMCs and MMCs. {Paladin's Grace by T Kingfisher}."
"All the World of the White Rat books by T. Kingfisher. Start with *Clockwork Boys*."
"It's low stakes, most of the characters are humans."
#3
Ilona Andrews
4.3
(6)
"And Patricia Briggs were already mentioned."
"Would be a good bridge."
"Is absolutely addicting after that."
"I've enjoyed most books by Ilona Andrews."
"There is no werewolf, vampire, or fae."
"Strong options."
#4
Naomi Novik
4.8
(5)
"Has some beautiful writing - it is YA but very dark and smart."
"Is my go-to recommendation for stand alone."
"Are really great."
"Both are from the 2010s but they are both sooo good."
#5
T. Kingfisher
4.4
(5)
"It's a romance, but it's funny!"
"Swordheart is my personal favourite."
"The romance is super gentle."
"I recommend the Saint of Steel series by T. Kingfisher!!"
"More mature characters, feel good romance, fun humor."
#6
Olivia Atwater
4.0
(5)
"You can pick some paranormal romance or something more historical."
"It’s basically a regency romance with magic."
#7
Sarah J. Maas
4.7
(3)
"It's an absolute masterpiece epic fantasy series."
"It's my favorite series by her."
"Are a great example of that crossover appeal."
#8
TJ Klune
4.3
(3)
"Extremely heartwarming."
"Cute queer romances, low fantasy (but enough that they're considered romantasy)."
"Evil AH lawyer unable to accept his death."
#9
N/A
4.3
(3)
"Mages of the Wheel by JD Evans is PERFECTION. It's got steam and spice and romance."
"Give Ice Planet Barbarians a spin. It's all straight romance, the men get equal footing to the women and each book has a different dynamic."
"Divine Rivals duology - it's not really an enemies to lovers, more like an annoyance to lovers."
#10
Sharon Shinn
4.0
(3)
"Technically series but they're companion novels and this can be read alone."
"The worldbuilding is pretty minimal and dealt with pretty quickly."
#11
Vela Roth
5.0
(2)
"It’s still ongoing but I had to rec it."
"I will never stop recommending the {Blood Mercy by Vela Roth}."
#12
Rachel Gillig
5.0
(2)
"Quickly became my all time favourite."
"It’s a duology and has one of the most interesting magic systems I’ve read."
#13
Jacqueline Carey
5.0
(2)
"Incredible worldbuilding, lots of pining and will they/won't they."
#14
C.S. Pacat
5.0
(2)
"It's a great read."
"Best enemies to lovers? There's a MC I hated even more."
#15
Rebecca Ross
4.5
(2)
"It’s probably one of my absolute favorites."
"They are YA fantasy/romantasy. DR has very little fantasy elements but RV picked it up, both books are beautifully written and I love the duology."
#16
Hannah Nicole Maehrer
4.5
(2)
"I am eagerly waiting for the 3rd book to come out!"
#17
Juliet Marillier
4.5
(2)
"I can recommend {Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier} I found it to be quite beautifully written and immersive."
"TW though."
#18
Kresley Cole
4.5
(2)
"Verrrrry surprised that Immortals After Dark by Kresley Cole hasn’t been mentioned yet!"
"Kresley Cole immortals after dark series."
#19
Carissa Broadbent
4.5
(2)
"Strong female lead and interesting plot/magic/power struggle."
"It's a novella and extremely well written."
#20
Margaret Rogerson
4.5
(2)
"This is one of my favorite books!"
"Which is also a standalone romantasy."
#21
Leigh Bardugo
4.0
(2)
"Historical fantasy set in Spain during the Spanish Inquisition."
"It’s still one of my favorite reads of the year."
#22
Mystic Neptune
4.0
(2)
#23
Sangu Mandanna
4.0
(2)
"Contemporary fantasy with witches set in modern day England."
#24
AK Caggiano
4.0
(2)
"The author also has a very cute and cozy winterish book."
"The MCs are 25 and 27."
#25
Cassandra Gannon
4.0
(2)
"Is also amazing on its own."
"Entertaining, quick reads."
#26
Brandon Sanderson
4.0
(2)
"The closest thing I’ve read to that would be Warbreaker."
#27
CM Waggoner
4.0
(2)
"Fits, for HM as well."
"F/f."
#28
KJ Charles
4.0
(2)
"Is very good, and available free on Amazon."
"Just about anything by KJ Charles or AJ Sherwood."
#30
Robin McKinley
4.0
(2)
"Maybe a little light on the romance but it's definitely there."
#31
Elle Fields
4.0
(2)
"A duology that starts with nectar of the wicked."
"Asshole yet witty MMC"
#32
Heather Fawcett
4.0
(2)
"Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett."
#33
A.K. Caggiano
5.0
(1)
"I really loved the whole trilogy."
#34
Tahereh Mafi
5.0
(1)
"Wonderful YA romantasy, not sure if its *technically* enemies to lovers, but its at the very least forbidden romance."
#35
Charissa Weaks
5.0
(1)
"I found the characters to be mature and the spice to be very well done."
#36
Erin Beatty
5.0
(1)
"The MCs aren’t royal but very royal adjacent!"
#37
Holly Black
5.0
(1)
"Which is a duology spinoff of the cruel prince"
#38
Sarah Beth Durst
5.0
(1)
"I second it as a recommendation."
#39
Amanda Bouchet
5.0
(1)
"Literally untoppable for me"
#40
Eris Belmont
5.0
(1)
"I read the first two books in two days I couldn’t put it down!!"
#41
Julie Kagawa
5.0
(1)
"Is the starting book, and it might scratch your itch."
#42
Alix Harlowe
5.0
(1)
"Gothic, magical realism, small town Kentucky vibes."
#43
Victoria Aveyard
5.0
(1)
"{Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard}."
#44
Samantha Shannon
5.0
(1)
"The characters and the romance feel real and mature."
#45
Lindsey Buroker
5.0
(1)
"Princess paradigm by lindsey buroker"
#46
Keri Lake
5.0
(1)
"Is a standalone that checks all your boxes I think 🥰"
#47
Cassandra Rose Clarke
5.0
(1)
"This royalty is a pirate princess lol"
#48
J.D. Evans
5.0
(1)
"Mature, beautifully written, equal parts fantasy and romance."
#49
Melissa K. Roehrich
5.0
(1)
"Definitely has a lot of your LOVEs in there."
#50
Ruby Dixon
5.0
(1)
"Great spice."
#51
Erin A. Craig
5.0
(1)
"Really anything by Erin A Craig"
#52
Kathryn Ann Kingsley
5.0
(1)
"It's so unique."
#53
Jaysea Lynn
5.0
(1)
"It's got spice, romance, it deals with some rough themes."
#54
SG Prince
5.0
(1)
"One of the few romantasies that kept my interest for all three books."
#55
Brigid Kemmerer
5.0
(1)
"Fits the bill perfectly. Started it without expecting much, and now it's one of my favourite series ever."
#56
Laura Thalassa
5.0
(1)
"These are just a few of my favorites i’ve read recently."
#57
Carissa Weaks
5.0
(1)
"I thought the whole witches of thistle grove series was adorable!"
#58
Gail Carriger
5.0
(1)
"Is a delight."
#59
Sara Beth Durst
5.0
(1)
"It's a strong contender for my favorite novel of 2024."
#60
Erin Morgenstern
5.0
(1)
"The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern."
#61
VE Schwab
5.0
(1)
"I loved the Invisible Life of Addie Larue (VE Schwab)"
#62
Katherine Arden
5.0
(1)
"Both are from the 2010s but they are both sooo good."
#63
C.L. Wilson
5.0
(1)
"Is my all time favorite!"
#64
L.J. Andrews
4.0
(1)
"Switches between male and female POV."
#65
R. Raeta
4.0
(1)
"Broke me into pieces."
#66
Stephen King
4.0
(1)
"Has an interesting knack for Romance for Men."
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