Romantasy reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 152 Reddit reviews across 7 subreddits and 41 posts to rank the best Romantasy brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/fantasyromance, r/Fantasy, r/Romantasy, r/suggestmeabook, r/booksuggestions. Top-rated brands include T. Kingfisher (4.5/5), Ilona Andrews (4.8/5), Grace Draven (4.7/5).
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Reviews152
Subreddits7
Posts41
Brands82
Products93
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#1
T. Kingfisher
4.5
(10)
"T Kingfisher's Saint of Steel books, especially Paladins Grace and Paladins Hope. Oh MY!"
"For (mostly) M/F, i recommend T. Kingfisher and her Saint of Steel series."
"I always recommend the Saint of Steel series starting with {Paladin’s Grace by T. Kingfisher}. The first three are free on Audible Plus if you have a membership."
"It's a romance, but it's funny!"
"Swordheart is my personal favourite."
"Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisher Rating: 4.3 out of 5"
"The romance is super gentle."
"Swordheart by T Kingfisher for a more classic romantasy balance (equal amounts of romance & fantasy)"
"I recommend the Saint of Steel series by T. Kingfisher!!"
"More mature characters, feel good romance, fun humor."
#2
Ilona Andrews
4.8
(8)
"I really liked Ilona Andrews Hidden Legacy series."
"Hidden Legacy series by Ilona Andrews!"
"Ilona Andrews. Her Kate Daniels series is brilliant."
"Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews!"
"And Patricia Briggs were already mentioned."
"Would be a good bridge."
"Is absolutely addicting after that."
"Strong options."
#3
Grace Draven
4.7
(7)
"Master of Crows by Grace Draven."
"It's so good."
"The romance is well written but the world-building and external plot outside of the romance is great."
"Until the ending LOL."
#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."
"Scholomance by Naomi Novik or The Winternight Trilogy by Katherine Arden for fantasy with an excellent romance subplot"
#5
Sarah J. Maas
4.6
(5)
"It's an absolute masterpiece epic fantasy series."
"{Throne of Glass} if you want to read an 8 book epic adventure that’ll make you fall in love with an incredible cast of characters"
"It's my favorite series by her."
"Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas Rating: 3.99 out of 5"
"Are a great example of that crossover appeal."
#6
JD Evans
4.6
(5)
"I'll be another voice for Mages of the Wheel by JD Evans."
"Mages of the Wheel series (beginning with Reign and Ruin) grabbed me hard."
"It’s not completed, but Mages of the Wheel by JD Evans, starting with Reign & Ruin."
"Mages of the Wheel by J.D. Evans, Rating: 4.36⭐️ out of 5⭐️"
"Mages of the Wheel by JD Evans. I believe all the main characters are in their 20s."
#7
Jacqueline Carey
4.6
(5)
"You want Kushiel’s Dart by Jacqueline Carey."
"Incredible worldbuilding, lots of pining and will they/won't they."
"Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey Rating: 4.03 out of 5"
"If you want something with more flowery prose, might I suggest {Kushiel’s Dart by Jacqueline Carey}? Now I will warn you to check trigger warnings because there world is fairly dark, but the romance is healthy and straightforward."
#8
T Kingfisher
4.2
(5)
"Are excellent mature romantasy."
"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."
"It's low stakes, most of the characters are humans."
#9
Freya Marske
4.8
(4)
"Best balance between plot and romance, for me, is Freya Marske."
"I second rec for Freya Marske's books too."
"Three interconnected novels following three different couples."
"Marske's trilogy is the Last Binding actually, not Contract."
#10
Olivia Atwater
4.0
(4)
"You can pick some paranormal romance or something more historical."
"It’s basically a regency romance with magic."
#11
Kathryn Moon
5.0
(3)
"(RH, so one woman and multiple committed male partners)"
#12
Rebecca Ross
4.7
(3)
"It’s probably one of my absolute favorites."
"A River Enchanted and A Fire Endless make an amazing duology."
"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."
#13
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}."
#14
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."
#15
Vanessa Green
5.0
(2)
"The Iron Dagger by Vanessa Green, Rating: 5⭐️ out of 5⭐️, Steam: 4 out of 5 - Explicit open door"
"Forever here to sing the praises of The Iron Dagger by Vanessa Green. Mature FMC/MMC, She's a witch, he is head of the guard and comes from a wealthy non-witch loving family. Forced proximity, Well written spice (4/5)"
#16
C.S. Pacat
5.0
(2)
"It's a great read."
"Best enemies to lovers? There's a MC I hated even more."
#17
Holly Black
5.0
(2)
"Came here to recommend The Cruel Prince series and have to second Caraval. Literally anything by Holly Black, she's an amazing author."
"Which is a duology spinoff of the cruel prince"
#18
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."
#19
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."
#20
Carissa Broadbent
4.5
(2)
"I will nvr not recommend Daughter of No Worlds by my girl Carissa Broadbent. No dragons but the fmc is badass"
"I’ve found out this is controversial opinion and most people hate the audiobooks because of the female narrator. But I loved listening to the war of lost hearts series starting with {daughter of worlds}"
#21
Hannah Nicole Maehrer
4.5
(2)
"I am eagerly waiting for the 3rd book to come out!"
#22
Beck Michaels
4.5
(2)
"The Guardians of the Maiden Series by Beck Michaels. The quotes in this made me melt and swoon and tear up. Its got a lot of heart, found family, feelings of loss, finding your place in the world, self loathing, self acceptance, and most of all romance."
"Guardians of the Maiden by Beck Michaels, Rating: 4.26⭐️ out of 5⭐️"
#23
Amarah Calderini
4.5
(2)
"I love the dark world trilogy by Amarah Calderini and the FMC didn’t piss me off by being too stubborn or too angsty."
"Dark World Trilogy by Amarah Calderini, Rating: 4.38⭐️ out of 5⭐️"
#24
A.K. Caggiano
4.5
(2)
"I really loved the whole trilogy."
"**Rating**: 4.36⭐️ out of 5⭐️"
#25
Mystic Neptune
4.0
(2)
#26
Danielle L. Jensen
4.0
(2)
"The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen Rating: 3.96 out of 5"
"Agree with other comments, but you might also like {The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle Jensen}, has a badass assassin heroine - completed duology"
#27
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."
#28
AK Caggiano
4.0
(2)
"The author also has a very cute and cozy winterish book."
"The MCs are 25 and 27."
#29
Sangu Mandanna
4.0
(2)
"Contemporary fantasy with witches set in modern day England."
#30
Beth Alvarez
4.0
(2)
"The Assassin's Bride by Beth Alvarez, Rating: 4.2⭐️ out of 5⭐️, Steam: 1 out of 5 - Glimpses and kisses"
"The Assasin's Wife by Beth Alvarez is no spice but comedic fantasy romance story. It was very entertaining."
#31
Tasha Suri
5.0
(1)
"You might like The Burning Kingdoms trilogy by Tasha Suri."
#32
Ruby Dixon
5.0
(1)
"Bound to the Battle God by Ruby Dixon."
#33
Cassandra Rose Clarke
5.0
(1)
"This royalty is a pirate princess lol"
#34
Jasmine Mas
5.0
(1)
"Amazing."
#35
C.M. Nascosta
5.0
(1)
#36
K.A. Knight
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend both if she’s looking for extra spice 🌶️"
#37
Katee Robert
5.0
(1)
"The most unhinged, spicy book I’ve ever read."
#38
Opal Reyne
5.0
(1)
"The most unhinged, spicy book I’ve ever read."
#39
Jenna Wolfhart
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend Forged by Magic by Jenna Wolfhart"
#40
Patricia McKillip
5.0
(1)
"It's bittersweet. Sniffles...but happy as well."
#41
Nalini Singh
5.0
(1)
"Pay Changeling series by Nalini Singh. There are like 20ish books I think. Started in mid 2000s! Different couple every book in the same world and you know all the characters!"
#42
Eris Belmont
5.0
(1)
"I read the first two books in two days I couldn’t put it down!!"
#43
Kathryn Colvin
5.0
(1)
"Doctor D’Arco, Sorcerer of London by Kathryn Colvin. Over 600 pages, a delicious slow burn with lots of likewise delicious pining; an enchanting plot with dark romance vibes in a victorian setting - one of my all time favourites!"
#44
Imani Erriu
5.0
(1)
"Heavenly Bodies by Imani Erriu is the best adult romantasy I’ve read in a while!"
#45
Cassie Alexander and Kara Lockharte
5.0
(1)
"For dragons {Dragon Prince of the Other Worlds series by Cassie Alexander and Cara Lockharte} its about a reclusive dragonshifter billionaire who meets a night nurse and sparks fly."
#46
Tahereh Mafi
5.0
(1)
"Wonderful YA romantasy, not sure if its *technically* enemies to lovers, but its at the very least forbidden romance."
#47
Charissa Weaks
5.0
(1)
"I found the characters to be mature and the spice to be very well done."
#48
Erin Beatty
5.0
(1)
"The MCs aren’t royal but very royal adjacent!"
#49
Sarah Beth Durst
5.0
(1)
"I second it as a recommendation."
#50
Amanda Bouchet
5.0
(1)
"Literally untoppable for me"
#51
Julie Kagawa
5.0
(1)
"Is the starting book, and it might scratch your itch."
#52
Alix Harlowe
5.0
(1)
"Gothic, magical realism, small town Kentucky vibes."
#53
Victoria Aveyard
5.0
(1)
"{Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard}."
#54
Samantha Shannon
5.0
(1)
"The characters and the romance feel real and mature."
#55
Lindsey Buroker
5.0
(1)
"Princess paradigm by lindsey buroker"
#56
Keri Lake
5.0
(1)
"Is a standalone that checks all your boxes I think 🥰"
#57
Helen Scheuerer
5.0
(1)
"The Legends of Thezmarr by Helen Sheuerer 4 book completed series plus a prequel {slaying the shadow prince by Helen Sheuerer}"
#58
Amelie Wen Zhao
4.0
(1)
"Song of Silver Flame Like Night by Amelie Wen Zhao"
#59
Nicola Tyche
4.0
(1)
"The North Queen by Nicola Tyche!"
#60
Raven Kennedy
4.0
(1)
"The Plated Prisoner by Raven Kennedy Rating: 3.99 out of 5"
#61
Kritika Rao
4.0
(1)
"The Surviving Sky by Kritika Rao"
#62
Katherine Arden
4.0
(1)
"Scholomance by Naomi Novik or The Winternight Trilogy by Katherine Arden for fantasy with an excellent romance subplot"
#63
Chloe Gong
4.0
(1)
"These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong"
#64
Diana Wynne Jones
4.0
(1)
"**Rating**: 4.38⭐️ out of 5⭐️"
#65
L.L. Starling
4.0
(1)
"**Rating**: 4.43⭐️ out of 5⭐️"
#66
Miranda Lyn
4.0
(1)
"I highly recommend Till Death by Miranda Lyn. Its a very slow burn."
#67
Kara Voorhees Reynolds
4.0
(1)
"**Rating**: 4.48⭐️ out of 5⭐️"
#68
Norah Roberts
4.0
(1)
"It's vanilla, but a good amount of it, and it's the creme brulée of vanilla."
#69
Fox Meadows
4.0
(1)
"Strong agree on KJ Charles and Fox Meadows."
#70
Vera Raye
4.0
(1)
"A Crown of Tears and Treason by Vera Raye, Rating: 4.35⭐️ out of 5⭐️, Steam: 3 out of 5 - Open door"
#71
Vera Raye, Emily LK, Nicole McKeon
4.0
(1)
"A Crown of Tears and Treason by Vera Raye completed duology, low/mid spice; The Archmage by Emily LK unfinished series; The Cutthroat King by Nicole McKeon standalone, morally gray MMC, mid spice"
#72
Darcie Little Badger
4.0
(1)
"A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger"
#73
Alexandra Rowland
4.0
(1)
"A Taste of Gold and Iron by Alexandra Rowland."
#74
Sariah Wilson
4.0
(1)
"A Tribute of Fire by Sariah Wilson, Rating: 4.23⭐️ out of 5⭐️, Steam: 1 out of 5 - Glimpses and kisses"
#75
Emily Grey
4.0
(1)
"An Ember In The Forest by Emily Grey, Rating: 3.88⭐️ out of 5⭐️"
#76
LJ Andrews
4.0
(1)
"Broken Kingdoms series by LJ Andrews. I found this series fun and I really liked the world that was created."
#77
Rosamund Hodge
4.0
(1)
"They get buried in the Maas frenzy but they are really good."
#78
Maria V Snyder
4.0
(1)
"He poison study series is great."
#79
C. S. Pacat
4.0
(1)
"For enemies and queer, absolute classic is Captive Prince by C. S. Pacat."
#80
Melisa S. Ramonda
4.0
(1)
"A Dawn of Wolves, by Melisa S. Ramonda... it lies heavily on breaking all sorts of tropes to deliver a romantasy story."
#81
Scarlett St. Clair
4.0
(1)
"A Touch of Darkness (hades and persephone retelling) by Scarlett St. Clair would be up your alley."
#82
S. A. Chakraborty
4.0
(1)
"City of Brass by S. A. Chakraborty"
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