Romantasy 101: Top Books for Fans of ACOTAR and Fourth Wing
Discover your next bookish obsession with these addictive romantasy series perfect for Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros fans
A Court of Thorns and Roses Series
The series that started it all for many romantasy lovers! ACOTAR follows Feyre Archeron, a mortal huntress who finds herself dragged into the magical world of the Fae after killing a wolf in the woods. What begins as a Beauty and the Beast retelling evolves into an epic fantasy romance with complex characters, political intrigue, and unforgettable romantic moments.
Reading Order:
1. A Court of Thorns and Roses • 2. A Court of Mist and Fury • 3. A Court of Wings and Ruin • 4. A Court of Frost and Starlight (novella) • 5. A Court of Silver Flames
The beautifully designed ACOTAR series covers that started a romantasy revolution
Why ACOTAR Fans Will Love This:
If you loved the character development, romantic tension, and intricate world-building of ACOTAR, this series is the blueprint. Sarah J. Maas excels at creating strong female characters who undergo significant growth throughout the series, paired with morally gray love interests who will steal your heart.
Fourth Wing & Iron Flame
Welcome to Basgiath War College, where twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was expected to join the Scribe Quadrant but is forced by her commanding general mother to become a dragon rider candidate instead. With a fragile body unsuited for the brutal training, Violet must use her wits to survive in a deadly environment where the odds are stacked against her.
Fourth Wing’s distinctive cover featuring dragon scales and war college aesthetics
Why Fourth Wing Fans Will Love This:
If you enjoyed the high-stakes academic environment, dragon bonds, and intense romantic tension of Fourth Wing, this series delivers all that and more. The relationship development between Violet and Xaden will have you turning pages well into the night, and the dragon lore is some of the best in fantasy literature.
From Blood and Ash Series
Chosen from birth to usher in a new era, Poppy’s life has never been her own. She’s been kept hidden and protected, waiting for the day of her Ascension. But when a handsome guard arrives and challenges everything she’s been told, Poppy starts to question her destiny and the world beyond her isolated existence.
The captivating cover design that hints at the romance and fantasy within
Why Romantasy Fans Will Love This:
This series is perfect for readers who want more spice alongside their fantasy plot. With its unique vampire-like mythology, forbidden romance, and strong world-building, FBAA has become a staple recommendation for ACOTAR and Fourth Wing fans looking for their next obsession.
Find Your Next Romantasy Obsession
The romantasy genre is booming with incredible talent, and these series represent the best of what it has to offer. Whether you’re drawn to fae courts, dragon riders, or forbidden romance, there’s something for every fantasy romance lover on this list.
What romantasy series have you loved after ACOTAR and Fourth Wing? Share your recommendations in the comments below!
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