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Romantasy
The romantasy genre blends sweeping fantasy worlds and high-stakes magic with a central love story, where epic adventures and emotional romance unfold side by side. Last month, we invited our readers and library staff to share their favorite picks. Read on to see what they recommend!

Daughter of the Moon Goddess
Sue Lynn Tan

RECOMMENDED BY
Emma Maines
Based on Chinese mythology, Daughter of the Moon Goddess has all the perks of typical romantasy combined with excellent worldbuilding and heart-pounding action. You'll root for Xingyin as she navigates the Heavenly palace while struggling to keep her identity a secret. Best of all, there's a sequel!

The Ballad of Never After
Stephanie Garber

RECOMMENDED BY
Sydney Whiteside
The Ballad of Never After is the second installment of the Once Upon a Broken Heart trilogy (with a novella coming soon!!!). The series follows Evangeline Fox as she makes a deal with the Prince of Hearts that forces her to face her fate in the magical lands of the Magnificent North. If you enjoy the first book, you will absolutely LOVE the second book!

A Heart of Blood and Ashes
Milla Vane

RECOMMENDED BY
Libby Voight
I recommend A Heart of Blood and Ashes for fans of enemies-to-lovers romantasy. This is a refreshingly unique historical fantasy world with political intrigue and epic battles. I love romance books where the main characters go on a journey or quest (forced proximity! marriage of convenience!) and fall in love along the way.

The Darkest Part of the Forest
Holly Black

RECOMMENDED BY
Alyssa Krob
If you loved The Cruel Prince, then you'll really like this book! It has all the whimsy and magic of Holly Black's faerie world. A faerie prince trapped in a glass coffin? A mortal girl who wants to be a knight? What more could you want?

Quicksilver
Callie Hart

RECOMMENDED BY
Katharin McKean
Book 1 of British romance and fantasy fiction author Callie Hart's Fae & Alchemy series. Great story with plenty of action and a sizzling romance between two very flawed characters, one Fae and the other human, who hate each other. The second Book in the Series, Brimstone, just came out this past fall and the third in the series is scheduled to release later this year.

A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping
Sangu Mandanna

RECOMMENDED BY
Rachel Dowden
A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping follows Sera Swan, a now powerless witch who runs a magical inn, as she tries to regain her powers. Her story is magical with its hilarious, diverse cast of characters (including a talking fox) and a dash of romance!

A Court of Thorns and Roses
Sarah J. Maas

RECOMMENDED BY
Amanda Betz
This series follows Feyre as she uncovers a new world of magic, danger, and power. Each book builds on the last, adding new amazing characters and deeper conflicts. The story explores love, loss, sacrifice, trauma and growing into your own strength. Great romance, strong female characters, and high-stakes fantasy. One of my absolute favorites!

The Wolf King
Lauren Palphreyman

RECOMMENDED BY
Ryan Easterbrooks
I usually don't read romantasy (not my cup of tea). This title was recommended to me and I must say it was quite the book. This story is filled with enemies-to-lovers, fated mates, and war between humans and wolves. It was entertaining and compelling.




