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The Best Romantasy Books | Beginner Reads to Advanced

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This genre got me back into reading and it's still one of my favorites to read. I love the magic and the aesthetics with fae, dragons, castles, sword fights and who doesn't love a tension filled training scene with a sexy guard??🥵 These my current f...
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Beginner

These books have world building that is less complex, easy to follow and a good intro to fantasy elements. 

 
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The first book of the completed Trilogy. Even in romance and plot.
Shadow and Bone
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The full Shadow and Bone Trilogy. A great first step into romantasy!
Shadow and Bone Series by Leigh Bardugo
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Same world as Shadow and Bone. Multi-POV. Several Romances between different characters.
Six of Crows Duology by Leigh Bardugo
 
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Light on magic, urban/historical fantasy. Heavy on romance.
Divine Rivals (Letters of Enchantment, #1) by Rebecca Ross
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A little more fantasy elements than book 1. This one was my favorite of the duology.
Ruthless Vows (Letters of Enchantment, #2) by Rebecca Ross
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Heavy on romance, light on world building. Lots of magic. Quick & easy read.
Powerless (The Powerless Trilogy, #1) by Lauren Roberts
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Book #2 wasn't my fav but so worth it for book #3. The novellas are an emotional ride.
The Powerless Trilogy by Lauren Roberts

Intermediate

More world building, political intrigue, complex themes and often a larger cast of characters. | *Some of these books do contain spicy content*

 
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Current read and LOVING it!! 
Plot = Romance. Lots of mysteries & monsters.
Shield of Sparrows #1 - Devney Perry
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 Lots of magic, fae, court politics & romance (especially book 2 of the series). Book 2 is my fav <3
A Court of Thorns and Roses
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Full ACOTAR series. Book 2 is my favorite. This series got me back into reading.
A Court of Thorns and Roses
 
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East to follow magic and world building. Dragons! Lots of romance.
Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1) by Rebecca Yarros
 
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Romance heavy but feels very fantasy. Easy to follow world building. Lots of magic, fun side characters.
Quicksilver (Fae & Alchemy, #1) by Callie Hart
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Magic, politics and complicated feelings. Dual POV. Urban Fantasy
The Book of Azrael (Gods & Monsters, #1) by Amber V. Nicole
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Vampires, romance and dark magic. Easy to follow world building
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
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Fae magic, high-stakes trials, and a dark prince. Fun & easy to follow.
Trial of the Sun Queen (Artefacts of Ouranos, #1) by Nisha J. Tuli
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Advanced

These books are often more plot driven and fantasy with a sub plot of romance. Don't discount them though! They are some of the best romances I've read. | *Some of these contain spice*

 
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World building & Plot = Romance. Vampires, magic & Gods.
From Blood and Ash (Blood and Ash, #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout
 
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Prequel Series to From Blood & Ash. Meant to be read in tandem.
A Shadow in the Ember (Flesh and Fire, #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout
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ONE OF MY FAVORITES EVER!! World building is complex, plot & character focused, but has lots of romantic tension. More romance to come in book 2.
When the Moon Hatched: A Novel by Sarah A. Parker, Paperback
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Dark magic, romance & lots of character development.
Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent
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Egyptian inspired. Political intrigue, well-rounded characters.
The Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem
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