Romantasy

Fiction

A Spellbinding Return to Camelot in “The Once and Future Queen”

If you think you know the story about King Arthur and Queen Guinevere, you may be in for a surprising - and enlightening - awakening in The Once and Future Queen by Paula Lafferty. This debut novel, the first in a trilogy, is described as a magical Camelot that is…

Krysti OstermeyerDecember 8, 2025

Miscellany

Where Science Meets Spellcraft: Building Worlds on the Edge of Magic and Math

“Magic's just science that we don't understand yet.” — Arthur C. Clarke, paraphrased. Science is a crucial element in science fiction stories, but for me, a creative, geeky, STEM girl, it’s crucial in the telling of great fantasy as well. The concept of “science as magic” was pretty much embedded…

H. Leighton DicksonNovember 3, 2025

Romance

Clocks, Chaos and Chemistry: A Victorian Fantasy You’ll Devour

“Her supernatural skills can’t compete with the power of love.” Mary Poppins meets Bridgerton in The Nanny’s Handbook for Magic and Managing Difficult Dukes by Amy Rose Bennett. I absolutely adore both those titles, so I knew I’d immediately fall in love with this. The story follows Emmeline Chase, a…

Cemile AtarOctober 2, 2025

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Cliffhangers: How Readers Really Feel and Why This Author Loves Them So Much

I have a confession, y’all — I’m one of those readers who waits until an entire series is out before reading, just so I don’t have to suffer through cliffhangers. Did you gasp in outrage? You should, because I’m also one of those authors who loves to write them. I…

Abigail OwenOctober 23, 2025

A Spell for Midwinters Heart by Morgan Lockhart

Romance

Small Town Holiday Romance with an Enchanting Twist

In A Spell for Midwinter’s Heart, author Morgan Lockhart whisks the reader away into a small mountain town filled with magic. This book hits all the marks I want from a romance for the holiday season: cozy, fantastical, and filled with eclectic characters and local business owners rising up against…

Kristin KeatonSeptember 23, 2025

Romance

“Dire Bound” Author Duo Sable Sorensen Talk Debut’s Skyrocket to Fame

One of the latest novels taking the romantasy world by storm is Dire Bound — the action-packed, swoon-worthy new title from Sable Sorensen that marks the launch of Hachette Book Group’s latest imprint, Requited. Dire Bound follows the fiery and fierce Meryn Cooper as she is thrust into the world…

Kiersten BjorkAugust 29, 2025

Miscellany

Debut Author of “Dream by the Shadows” Shares Journey from Self to Traditional Publishing

In 2023, Logan Karlie had just released Dream by the Shadows into the world. She’d been working on the fantasy novel for years, from teenage sketches with ideas inspired by The Phantom of the Opera and Labyrinth, to early drafts in college. With the self-published book finally out for readers…

Kiersten BjorkAugust 20, 2025

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Romance

Reluctant Healer and Reclusive Prince Drawn Together in Next Big Romantasy Series

Charlie N. Holmberg’s latest fantasy creation, The Shattered King, is a breath of fresh air for romantasy lovers. It boasts a unique magic system, exceptional worldbuilding and a romantic duo that will capture readers’ hearts. In a world over-saturated with Shadow Daddies and Pick Mes, this soft healer and humble…

Katie BloomerSeptember 11, 2025

Fiction Romance

“Fourth Wing” Meets “The Hunger Games” in Debut Dark Romantasy Trilogy

Within the first few pages, I knew I was going to love Dire Bound by Sable Sorensen. This book — the first in a new romantasy trilogy — gripped me early on and didn’t let go. Dire Bound has all the best romantasy tropes: slow-burn romance, enemies-to-lovers, fated mates, “who…

Katie BloomerMarch 17, 2025

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Romance

Enemies-to-Lovers with Worldbuilding That Wows: Knightley’s Fantasy Is a Must-Read

The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley is not your typical enemies-to-lovers story. It’s a rich, magical fantasy that blends political tension, dark humour and emotional depth so smoothly, I had to pause sometimes just to breathe. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting to be pulled in this…

Sunday Juliet AdakuJuly 11, 2025

Fiction

From the Mines to Magic: Stacey McEwan’s Gripping Tale of Class, Power and Resistance

When I started The Forbidden Alchemy by Stacey McEwan, I honestly didn’t know what to expect. But by the time I finished the first few chapters, I was completely invested. This book is a rich blend of fantasy, rebellion, class struggle and coming-of-age wonder. It weaves all these elements into…

Sunday Juliet AdakuJuly 3, 2025

Audiobooks Listicles

Humor and Magic: Fantasy Romance Audiobooks

When it comes to magic, it’s usually the things you don’t know that herald your doom. And, while missing out on new fantasy romances isn’t a mortal offense, we highly recommend falling under the spell of these audiobooks, steeped in unbelievable tales and secret identities.

AudioFileMay 15, 2025

Listicles

15+ Fantasy Books to Read for AANHPI Heritage Month

As a big fantasy reader and as someone with a deep interest in Japanese art, history and mythology — which began with the manga I consumed in bulk as a pre-teen — I was overjoyed to see more and more Asian-esque fantasy covers pop up across social media and litter…

Katie BloomerMay 16, 2024

Miscellany

The Evolution of Romantasy, from The Canterbury Tales to Fourth Wing

In the last two decades, romantasy has emerged from relative obscurity to become one of the most popular book genres among avid readers. The genre — its name a portmanteau of “romance” and “fantasy” — combines the magical elements of fantasy with the emotionally charged plotlines of romance. Romantasy has…

Caroline ReedApril 11, 2025

Fiction Romance

“Kingdom of the Wicked” Author Shares Latest in Prince of Sin Series

Kerri Maniscalco is the New York Times and international bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series. Her Kingdom of the Wicked romantasy trilogy soared to popularity on TikTok upon its release and is beloved by readers. The Kingdom of the Wicked series, which follows the seven deadly sins as seductive…

Aurora DominguezOctober 29, 2024

Romance

Seeing the Magic of Love in Tati Richardson’s Latest Romantasy

Love has been compared to a lot of things, but the connection between magic and love is undeniable. Author Tati Richardson explores that connection in her latest romantasy novel, Losing Sight, which features a celebrity sportscaster, an optometrist, and a pair of magical glasses. National sportscaster and journalist Tanika Ryan…

Y. M. NelsonFebruary 13, 2025

Where Science Meets Spellcraft: Building Worlds on the Edge of Magic and Math

Cliffhangers: How Readers Really Feel and Why This Author Loves Them So Much

“Dire Bound” Author Duo Sable Sorensen Talk Debut’s Skyrocket to Fame

Debut Author of “Dream by the Shadows” Shares Journey from Self to Traditional Publishing

Humor and Magic: Fantasy Romance Audiobooks

15+ Fantasy Books to Read for AANHPI Heritage Month

The Evolution of Romantasy, from The Canterbury Tales to Fourth Wing

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