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Romantasy Must Reads
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items These are my favorite romantasy reads so far for 2025. If you love slow burns, dangerous magic, morally gray heroes, and romances that make you ache, this list is for you. From glittering fae realms to gothic curses and found-family adventures, these...
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Artefacts of Ouranos - Nisha J. Tuli
Legends of Thezzmarr - Helen Scheuerer
One Dark Window - Rachel Gillig
Fae & Alchemy - Callie Hart
The Plated Prisoner - Raven Kennedy
Artefacts of Ouranos - Nisha J. Tuli
Fae realms, forbidden love, and a heroine tied to a dangerous prophecy — a perfect blend of rich world-building and emotional tension.
Tropes: fae romance, forbidden love, prophecy, enemies to lovers, hidden magic, destiny vs choice, slow burn, found...
This is the bachelor meets hunger games and has the most beautiful series ending. I cried happy tears for our FMC…
Trial of the Sun Queen - Nisha J. Tuli
Book 2
Rule of the Aurora King - Nisha J. Tuli
Book 3
Fate of the Sun King - Nisha J. Tuli
Book 4
Tale of the Heart Queen - Nisha J. Tuli
Legends of Thezzmarr - Helen Scheuerer
Dark secrets, ancient power, and a romance forged through danger — this series weaves adventure, betrayal, and slow-burn passion across an epic fantasy world.
Tropes: slow burn romance, forbidden love, hidden heir, prophecy, found family, epic fantas...
This series was hands down one of my favorite reads this year. I finished all 4 books in 2 weeks. If you want mystery, adventure, and a true slow burn pick this up next!
Blood & Steel - Helen Scheuerer
Book 2
Vows & Ruins - Helen Scheuerer
Book 3
Fate & Furies - Helen Scheuerer
Book 4
Shadow & Storms - Helen Scheuerer
One Dark Window - Rachel Gillig
A haunting gothic world filled with cursed magic, whispered monsters, and a love that burns quietly through the dark.
Tropes: gothic fantasy, dark magic, monster within, forced proximity, slow burn, morally gray characters, curses and secrets, dual P...
I know everyone is recommending this series right now BUT it’s for a darn good reason. Think magic, think poker - esque, think mystery, think life path uncovered. These books aren’t big reads but they leave a big impact!
One Dark Window - Rachel Gillig
Book 2
Two Twisted Crowns - Rachel Gillig
Fae & Alchemy - Callie Hart
A world of shimmering magic and irresistible fae danger - equal parts steamy, emotional, and enchanting.
Tropes: fae romance, enemies to lovers, magical bonds, steamy fantasy, found family, strong heroine, forced proximity, slow burn
Ms Callie Hart absolutely wrote a banger. I have been waiting for the second book to come out THIS NOVEMBER so read it quick that way you’re not behind 😉
Quicksilver - Callie Hart
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Brimstone Deluxe Limited Edition - Callie Hart
The Plated Prisoner - Raven Kennedy
Gold, power, and a woman discovering her strength after years of captivity - this slow-burn fantasy romance glitters with trauma healing and divine vengeance.
Tropes: enemies to lovers, slow burn romance, found family, trauma recovery, female empower...
Okay you’ll either love or hate this one but I LOVE it. It starts out a little slow but by the middle of book 2 it pick up hard core. The ending of the series will seriously have you screaming, crying, throwing up. And Slade is just… yummy. The is se...
Gild - Raven Kennedy
Book 2
Glint - Raven Kennedy
Book 3
Gleam - Raven Kennedy
Book 4
Glow - Raven Kennedy
Book 5
Gold - Raven Kennedy
Book 6
Goldfinch - Raven Kennedy