If you are a fan of ACOTAR and/or Fourth Wing, these book recs are for you!
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Fae & Alchemy Series
The Powerless Trilogy
Folk of Air Series
The Lightlark Saga
Crowns of Nyaxia Series
The Kindred's Curse Saga
Fae & Alchemy Series
A newer viral favorite that fans say captures the "Rhysand and Feyre" energy perfectly. It features a desert setting, fae, and intense chemistry.
Book #1
Quicksilver by Callie Hart, Paperback
Book #2
Brimstone (Fae & Alchemy)
The Powerless Trilogy
If you loved the "deadly competition" and "forbidden romance" aspects of Fourth Wing, this YA/Crossover series is a perfect fit. It follows an "Ordinary" girl living in a kingdom where having no powers is a death sentence.
Book # 1
Powerless (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Lauren Roberts, Paperback
Book # 2
Powerful: A Powerless Story (Powerless Trilogy)
Book #3
Reckless (The Powerless Trilogy) by Roberts
Folk of Air Series
If you want more "wicked" fae and intense political maneuvering. Note: This is YA and very low on spice, but the romantic tension is legendary.
Main Trilogy (Folk of the Air) #1
The Cruel Prince (Folk of the Air, 1)
Main Trilogy (Folk of the Air) # 2
The Wicked King (Folk of the Air Series #2)
Main Trilogy (Folk of the Air) #3
The Queen of Nothing (Folk of the Air 3)
Optional Spinoff Kindle Version (No physical copies at this time)
The Lost Sisters (The Folk of the Air)
The Lightlark Saga
The story is set on a magical, cursed island divided into six realms—reminiscent of the Seven Courts of Prythian—each with its own unique powers and secrets. Just as Feyre had to navigate the deadly trials of Under the Mountain, the protagonist Isla ...
Book #1
Lightlark (The Lightlark Saga Book 1) by Alex Aster, Paperback
Crowns of Nyaxia Series
The Serpent and the Wings of Night is often called the "vampire ACOTAR." It follows Oraya, the adopted human daughter of a vampire king, who enters a death tournament called the Kejari to win a wish from the Goddess of Death. It features a slow-burn,...
Nightborn Duet Book 1
The Serpent and the Wings of Night
Nightborn Duet Book 2
The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King: Book 2 of the Nightborn Duet (Crowns ...
Shadowborn Duet Book 1
The Songbird & Heart of Stone (Crowns 3)
Shadowborn Duet Book 2
The Fallen & Kiss of Dusk: Shadowborn 2
The Kindred's Curse Saga
This series is a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers masterpiece. It follows Diem Bellator, a healer who discovers dangerous secrets about her past that pull her into the world of the "Descended"—the magical elite. It has excellent banter, unique magic, and...
Book #1
Spark of the Everflame: A Novel by Penn Cole, Paperback
From Blood and Ash Series
This is the next "big" series for most SJM fans. It follows Poppy, a "Maiden" chosen by the gods who has lived a life of isolation until she meets Hawke, a guard who challenges everything she knows.
Book #1
From Blood and Ash (Blood and Ash, #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout
The Moonfall Series
A beautifully written, high-fantasy romantasy with unique dragon lore, ancient gods, and a very lyrical writing style.
Book #1
When the Moon Hatched: A Novel (Moonfall 1)
The Shepherd King duology
A gothic fantasy duology with a unique "card-based" magic system and a brooding, protective captain of the guard.
Book #1
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig, Paperback
The Bridge Kingdom Series
The Bridge Kingdom features a spy princess, Lara, who is sent to marry King Aren under the guise of peace, but her true mission is to bring his kingdom to its knees. It captures the political intrigue and "fated" feeling of ACOTAR with a heavy focus ...
Book #1
The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen
Saga of the Unfated
This is a Norse-inspired romantasy. It features a "shield-maiden" protagonist and a fated mates trope that feels very reminiscent of the bond between Xaden and Violet. It's fast-paced with plenty of action and steam. Best For: Fans who want a mix of ...
Book #1
A Fate Inked in Blood: Book One of the Saga of the Unfated
