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items If you are a fantasy reader than this list is for you! Some popular and a lot of non-trending books that you should give a try!
Sections
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Fae
Gods
Retellings
Vampire
NonHuman/ Monsters/Creatures
Witches/magic/Mage
Fae
Books about the fae weave together magic, intrigue, and romance, often exploring the dangerous allure of these otherworldly beings. Whether set in enchanted courts or modern worlds with hidden fae realms, these stories blend trickery, power struggles...
This was a freebie one day, but this has turned to be one of my favorite books. Unbelievably good!!!
Court of Ravens and Ruin: Brides of Mist
This one is starting to get hype due to the movie coming out, but I absolutely devoured this book!
Quicksilver (Fae & Alchemy Book 1)
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A Court Bright and Broken: Fantasy Romance
Throne of Glass
If you are into fantasy reading with metaphorical meaning this is the book for you! A human trafficked concealed woman free from her cage…
Gild (The Plated Prisoner Series Book 1) - Fantasy
Rags to Riches/Secret Powers
Court of Winter (Fae of Snow & Ice Book 1)
A outcasted fae woman insults a prince and gets entered into a competition to be his wife. However, There is a much bigger plot in play that isn't exposed until book 2
Frost: A Fae Romance (Frost and Nectar 1)
Gods
These are mostly retellings of Hades and Persephone but also, where have a sudden epiphany that they are Gods
My favorite series for Hades and what got me hooked on the tale
A Touch of Darkness: Hades x Persephone 1
A Hades and Persephone Retelling BUT Hades is a Queen…. I'll leave you to read it :)
The King of Spring
Another masterpiece from Katrina Halle! Her gothic dark romance take on Hades and Persephone
River of Shadows: Enemies-to-Lovers Romantasy
ONE OF MY FAVORITE INDIE AUTHORS! SHE IS AMAZING AND SO IS HER BOOK!
A Goddess of Spring and Shadows (Hades x Persephone)
Retellings
Spicy retellings take classic fairy tales, myths, or historical stories and infuse them with steamy romance and bold twists. These books reimagine familiar tales with passionate relationships, strong-willed characters, and often a darker or more sedu...
I adore this retelling of Disney's Cinderella! Cannot wait for the next book!
Reign of Cinders and Glass - Fantasy Retelling
This dualogy was so good I couldn't believe it! ADULT Little Mermaid/Pirates of the Caribbean retelling
A Ship of Bones & Teeth: Dark Mermaid Tale
Dark Romance Peter Pan Retelling -Loved it, Hook and Pan are two different personalities… Literally
Losing Neverland (Escapism Book 1)
This author and this retelling of the headless horseman is so good!
The Horseman of Sleepy Hollow: Immortal Romance
Bonded by Thorns (Beasts of the Briar Book 1) - Reverse Harem Retelling
Bonded by Thorns - Beasts of the Briar 1
Beauty an the Beast adult retelling by an Indie Author!
To Break A Curse: Jewels of Asteria
A retelling of The Wizard of Oz transforms the classic tale into a fresh, imaginative story with new twists on Dorothy’s journey.
The Last Witch of Oz: The Ozma Chronicles
Vampire
Books with vampire romances delve into dark, seductive love stories where immortality, danger, and desire intertwine. Whether portraying brooding, mysterious vampires or fierce, bloodthirsty lovers, these tales often explore themes of eternal devotio...
Words can't describe how good this was! I started and could not stop. It's revenge story for Dracula with his lover who continues to die and be reborn
Blood Orange: A Dark Gothic Romance
Loved this quick gothic romance
One Cursed Rose (Grimm Bargains)
Books 1-4 are good! I put this down around book 5 otherwise these are great!
From Blood and Ash
A organized religion holds hunger games for the few magically people they find. Something beside the obvious is off..
Hallowed Games (Hallowed Games Series Book 1)
NonHuman/ Monsters/Creatures
Books with monster romances explore love between humans and supernatural beings, blending horror, fantasy, and passion. From tender relationships with misunderstood creatures to steamy encounters with powerful beasts, these stories challenge the boun...
THIS SERIES ARE REPRINTS! The stories are still very good! The ending had me ugly laughing
My Funny Demon Valentine - Romance Book
This was so unexpectedly good my jaw DROPPED! I finished this in less than a day and I am absolutely hooked.
Storm and Fury: Harbinger Series Book 1
I devoured this! They're fated, but she has a mysterious illness that will kill her…. and him
Fated to the Wolf Prince: A Paranormal Romance
Handsdown one of the best Creature Romances ever. Two families intertwined since the beginning of time. He's cursed because of it and fated for death. Can she step it up and undue the malice of a kelpie?
Under Loch and Key
The psychology behind each book of this series is uncanning! Each book addresses a popular trauma/issue that arises during dating or trying to find a partner
Ice Planet Barbarians - Fantasy Read
Mean One - Dark Romance Retelling - The Grinch Fantasy
Mean One - Dark Romance Retelling - The Grinch Fantasy
This was a very fast series but it still was so cute! I adored this! It definitely needs more book art!
Getting It on with Gargoyles: Book 1
When they were kids she saved him when her mother killed his dad and crew, but then he slaughtered her family. Now they have to decide what side to take as the Royals of both species take the sea and everyone in it
Wicked Tides: Dark Enemies to Lovers Romance
Dragons, witches, humans, and maybe Nymphs? Are people who they say they are?
A Fire in the Sky: A Forbidden Marriage
Witches/magic/Mage
Books featuring witches and magic transport readers into enchanting worlds filled with spells, secret covens, and mystical powers. Whether following a novice learning the craft or a powerful sorcerer battling dark forces, these stories blend fantasy,...
ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL! CANNOT WAIT FOR BOOK NO. 2
Heartless Hunter: The Crimson Moth: Book 1
This was absolutely phenomenal! I cannot believe it took me this long to pick it up! A half blood is hunted back into her covenant….
Half-Blood: Covenant Series Book 1
Haunted Mansion meets Jumanji
Phantasma
The Mummy meets Harry Potter, SO GOOD!
Bewitched -
This one was controversial. I didn't really see why. I thought it was phenomenal!
The Wraith King: A Gothic Romantasy
Note worthy indie author! The writing is amazing and the books are so awesome!
That Damned Witch : Spells and Secrets
This book goes so quick and it's amazing! A heir with powers and a lot of self hate. Her enemy becomes her only allie
The Veiled Kingdom: Book 1 of Series
Everything Else
Every other type of books that you could imagine that don't fit into the previous categories.
He has been used as a test subject. She is looking to make a payable wage so she works in a mysterious mansion for a shady elite family
Master of Salt & Bones
Very Dark Romance. - A rich artist hunts women. HIs friend hunts criminal. She falls victim to one, but in love with the other
There Are No Saints (Sinners Duet Book 1)
A Slow and steamy cat and mouse game
Captive of the Pirate King: A Romance
I really thought this was overhyped and by overly loyal fangirls… but this is actually really good!
Fourth Wing (The Empyrean Book 1)
A prince with a dark secret where he cannot touch anyone else or else. Him and his new partner grow frustrated as they fall in love, but secrets are revealed
The Shadows Between Us