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Underrated Fantasy Romance
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items A comprehensive list of some fantastic hidden gems in the fantasy romance/romantasy genres! I hope you find something you'll enjoy by browsing :)
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This series is SO GOOD. Absolutely criminally underrated!! If you're a fan of young adult, please read this series!
Fade: An Urban Fantasy Trilogy (Faders 1)
This one is slightly above my 5k review limit, but aside from the author's facebook group, I've never heard anyone talk about this series and it's WELL worth the read. Also, it starts out YA but gets closer to new adult in the last book(s?) and it's ...
Trying To Live With The Dead: Veil Diaries 1
Let me start this by saying: this book is kinda weird. lol. But it's so perfect for anyone who has had dreams about creating their own universe to hide away into…and then becoming that world's hero. Super cute book and I highly recommend it!
The Story of Awkward: Embrace Yourself 1
Adult/New adult
I love this series and I feel like it's criminally underhyped. There's friends-to-lovers, enemies-to-lovers, fated mates, and a whole heck of a lot of fantasy tropes that makes this series AMAZING.
Cadence of Ciar (The Fate Caller Series Book 1)
I've been borderline-obsessed with this series for years! It's unique, comforting, romantic, and full of mythological beings that I haven't read a whole lot about elsewhere.
Bound Spirit: Book One of The Bound Spirit Series
This one isn't quite as underrated/unknown as the others on this list, but I still never hear anyone talk about this series and I think that's a crime. If you like reverse harem/why choose and fantasy romance, this series is a must read.
Variant Lost: Paranormal Romance Book 1
I have never heard anyone talk about this series and I don't understand why. This is a wonderful why choose series with incredible characters, a few creepy crawly shifters, and a woman who didn't know magic existed until it pushed its way into her li...
The Jaguar King (The Wild Rites Saga - Book 1)
This is such a good series! There are some very different shifters in here that were entertaining to read about, plus the romance between the FMC and her men is super swoony and heartfelt. (Also, I won a contest back when the series was being written...
Born of Embers (Phoenix Rising Book 1)
Autumn Reed is one of my unicorn authors. I will read anything she writes, but this is probably my favorite series of hers. This is another why choose with such a unique storyline and men that I loved reading about!
Touch of Regret: The Collectors Book 1
Okay, full disclosure: I have no idea if this counts as fantasy since it's an apocalyptic/post-apocalyptic storyline, but I'm not sure where else to categorize it right now. Also, this book has been out for years with no sign of a sequel despite a sl...
Till Death Do Us Part: Zombie Survival Harem
Another one I'm not entirely sure how to categorize…superheroes could be fantasy, right??
Anyway, I loved this book and I'm sad it doesn't have a sequel, but again: the first book is worth reading anyway! And maybe if enough people read it, we'll get a second book… ;)
Anyway, I loved this book and I'm sad it doesn't have a sequel, but again: the first book is worth reading anyway! And maybe if enough people read it, we'll get a second book… ;)
Masked by Vengeance: Superhero RH Romance
I love this series and I have no idea why so many have been sleeping on it. This is a new take on the Arthurian mythology and there are some super steamy moments and some that had me laughing out loud. Great reads!
Invisible (The Curse of Avalon Book 1)
I know this one has quite a few reviews on Amazon as well, but I've never actually heard anyone talk about this series anywhere. So if this is another hidden gem for you, definitely check it out!
Shadow Kissed (The Witch's Rebels Book 1)
I'm BEGGING you to read this duet. While technically part of a series, each book is a standalone, except for Peter Pan's story which is a duet. (Book 2 is Captain Pan)
If you're a fan of Peter Pan retellings or if you're just curious about them, please add this book to your reading list. To this day it's my favorite Rebecca F. Kenney book.
If you're a fan of Peter Pan retellings or if you're just curious about them, please add this book to your reading list. To this day it's my favorite Rebecca F. Kenney book.
Wendy, Darling: A Fae Peter Pan Romance
This book is SO good and interesting. Plus there's disability rep *in* a fantasy world. Amazing. Plus I just discovered the series has continued (for some reason I only knew that book 1 was out??), so brb while I go read…
Broken Destiny: Hidden Libraries, Book 1
I'm surprised this one isn't one of Steffanie Holmes' more loved series because I thought it was fantastic. But if you enjoy fantasy, a why choose story line, and a whip smart heroine, you've gotta check this series out!
The Castle of Earth and Embers: Book 1
I love pretty much anything Katie May writes, but especially her fantasy. This series is great and well worth the read!
Monsters (Prodigium Academy Book 1)
Awesome book! This is apparently a spin-off of a prior series (she's the daughter of the couple in the series beforehand) but I've only read this and haven't had any issues. I PLAN to read the other series, I just haven't gotten to it yet, lol. But i...
Castle of Nevers and Nightmares (Fae Devils 1)
I had the pleasure of reading an ARC (advance reader's copy) of this book in 2024 and it blew me away. It's a fantastic mix of royalty, fantasy, fated mates, “the chosen ones” and so much more.
If you're needing something amazing to read that isn't one of the super hyped reads all over #booktok, check out this book!
If you're needing something amazing to read that isn't one of the super hyped reads all over #booktok, check out this book!
A Cruel Kindness (Bonded Beyond Worlds Book 1)
This book was *so* good and the chemistry between the MMC and FMC is *chef's kiss*
To Kill a Fae (Hollowcliff Detectives Book 1)
Another book I was so graciously able to ARC read and it was fantastic. Hidden identities, enemies-to-lovers, secret assassins, found family, super hot chemistry and a dash of angst. This book deserves to be on your radar!
Keys to the Crown (Rellmira Duology Book 1)
An interesting concept, kind of reminded me of The Hunger Games but make it fantasy. There's definitely plenty left to learn in book two, so I'm looking forward to when it comes out!
Empire of Flame and Thorns
These books are infuriating lol but oh-soooo-entertaining.
Cruel Magic (Royals of Villain Academy Book 1)
I was able to ARC read this book and it was so different from what I've read in quite some time! Unique story, incredible world building, and the chemistry between the main characters is stunning.
Visions of Darkness