Romantasy books are flying off the shelves, similar to the dragons in Rebecca Yarros's Fourth Wing, the hit dragon book everyone’s reading. You may be wondering what could possibly fill that Xaden-shaped hole in your life. If you’re looking for romantasy recommendations, you’ve come to the right place.
Together We Burn by Isabel Ibañez: To protect her ancestral home and inheritance from the greedy Dragon Guild, 18-year-old flamenco dancer Zarela Zalvidar takes her father’s place as Dragonador and must convince a handsome dragon hunter to help her save her family and birthright. This is technically a Young Adult fantasy, but this is the one for dragon-lovers.
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The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon: The fates of two bitter enemies with opposing magical abilities are swept together in this Southeast Asia-inspired world ravaged by storms. Their powers combine to form something new, and drama follows in this light vs. dark fantasy brimming with unforgettable characters and sizzling enemies-to-lovers romance.
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A Crown of Ivy and Glass by Claire Legrand: Gemma is the only person in her powerful family not to possess magic; in fact, she’s physically sickened by it. But when a dashing man tells her of a curse, Gemma engages in a quest to find her tormentor. This is a sweeping, romantic fantasy with the promise of more to come.