Romantasy, a subgenre of fantasy and romance, has become a largely popular genre for readers in recent years, as the narrative focuses on balancing its romantic plot with epic fantasy elements. It's no surprise the genre has become such a prominent choice among authors, as several of the best romantasy books of 2024 went on to become international bestsellers. The trend in romantasy is largely due to its abundance of readers, and, thanks to its popularity, means there will be several amazing additions to the genre in 2025.
Hundreds of romantasy novels are scheduled to release this year—with some coming from well-known authors, like Rebecca Yarros, and others making their debut in the genre, including Patrice Caldwell and Julie Johnson. While some of these novels are continuations from previously existing fantasy book series, there are several exciting standalone romantasy novels that are perfect for readers who can't yet commit to a multi-book series. With such a stellar roundup of authors, 2025 promises to bring some of the best narratives with swoon-worthy romance and rich world-building to readers.
15 Onyx Storm
Written By Rebecca Yarros
Onyx Storm, the third book in Rebecca Yarros' Empyrean Series, is set to release on January 21, 2025. The next installment to the New York Times bestselling series picks up on the heels of Iron Flame's massive plot twist—one that has left fans eager to learn the fates of their favorite characters for over a year.
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Onyx Storm is poised to become Yarros' darkest book yet, and the stakes are higher than ever before for Violet Sorrengail, and the love of her life, Xaden Riorson. As the war with the venin has only just begun, Onyx Storm will likely leave fans just as shocked as Yarros' previous books in the series.
14 The Knight And The Moth
Written By Rachel Gillig
Rachel Gillig's next romantasy release, The Knight and the Moth, is the first in The Stonewater Kingdom duology—releasing on May 20, 2025. Her next gothic romantasy book follows Sybil Delling, a diviner who can predict the future from her dreams, and a mysterious knight, Rodrick, who she must trust to help find her missing sisters. Gillig quickly became a fan-favorite author, as her previous books, One Dark Window and Two Twisted Crowns from The Shepherd King duology, became bestsellers and Booktok favorites in recent years.
13 A Curse Carved In Bone
Written By Danielle L. Jensen
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A Curse Carved In Bone, the sequel to A Fate Inked In Blood, is one of the most-anticipated romantasy books of 2025. The next book in the Saga of the Unfated series will continue Jensen's Norse-inspired fantasy romance duology, finding Freya fighting to break the shackles of a prophecy and overcoming the betrayal of the man who broke her heart.
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A Fate Inked In Blood ended on a massive cliffhanger, and readers are desperate to find out how these elements will come into play throughout A Curse Carved In Bone's plot. Jensen's next book is set to release on May 13, 2025, just over a year after the first novel's release.
12 The Ballad Of Falling Dragons
Written By Sarah A. Parker
The Ballad of Falling Dragons, releasing October 7, 2025, is the sequel to one of Booktok's most popular books, When the Moon Hatched. After making a huge splash with readers of the romantasy genre, Parker's next release in the Moonfall Series is highly anticipated.
Very little is yet known about Parker's sequel to When The Moon Hatched, but from its very short synopsis, it's clear the story in The Ballad of Falling Dragons will still revolve around Raeve and Kaan's steamy romance and thrilling adventures. Additionally, The Ballad of Falling Dragons official cover has yet to be revealed—and likely won't be until closer to its October release.
11 Enchantra
Written By Kaylie Smith
Phantasma quickly became one of the most popular romantasy books to release in 2024, and Smith's sequel, Enchantra, will likely see similar ratings in 2025. Expected to release on April 8, the sequel to the spicy enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance will this time focus on Genevieve Grimm.
Phantasma was nominated by over 30,000 readers for the best romantasy novel in 2024's Goodreads Choice Awards.
As Phantasma was the catalyst for Genevieve's disappearance, it's only fair that her story is now told. The second in the Wicked Games series, Enchantra, follows Genevieve as she accepts a mysterious invitation to a grand palace in Italy, hoping for adventure or a midnight ball—but instead finds herself in the middle of an insidious game of hide and seek.
10 Quicksilver #2
Written By Callie Hart
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Quicksilver, Callie Hart's first in the Fae & Alchemy series, was quick to rise in popularity among readers of the romantasy genre. The novel's sequel—which has yet to be titled—is expected to release in October 2025. In fact, very little of Hart's Quicksilver sequel's plot has been revealed, and readers must deduce from Quicksilver's ending where Hart intends to take the story. The first in the Fae & Alchemy series ends with a series of action-packed scenes, and based on Hart's comments from a previous interview with UK retailer, Waterstones, the second novel will be "mayhem from page one, until the end."
9 Cursebound
Written By Saara El-Arifi
Cursebound by Saara El-Arifi, the second in the Faebound trilogy, is scheduled to be published on February 18, 2025. Faebound, the first novel in the series, introduces readers to The Sunday Times bestselling author's unique fae world—one that also blends its narrative with elven lore. The unique fantasy mix makes the read entirely unique to others in the genre, and the storyline to unfold in Cursebound is expected to do the same. Cursebound will again follow the elven sisters, Yeeran and Lettle, who find themselves torn between love and duty.
8 The Starlight Heir
Written By Amalie Howard
The standalone romantasy novel, The Starlight Heir, promises to be one of the best additions to the genre—releasing on January 7, 2025. Written by Amalie Howard, The Starlight Heir will follow Suraya, a skilled bladesmith, as she joins Roshan, the king's illegitimate son, in the search for the Starkeeper—a girl rumored to hold the magic of the stars in her blood.The novel has already received plenty of praise online and from reviewers—with 66% of early readers giving it a positive rating on Goodreads. The novel joins the ranks of Howard's other beloved series, including the Everleigh Sisters and Taming of the Dukes series.
7 Rebel Witch
Written By Kristen Ciccarelli
Rebel Witch, the sequel to Kristen Ciccarelli's Heartless Hunter, and the conclusion to The Crimson Moth duology, is set to release on February 18, 2025. The sequel to the enemies-to-lovers romance will raise the stakes even higher, and the witch and witch-hunter relationship dynamic in Rebel Witch is bound to become even more dangerous.
The ending to Heartless Hunter left the main characters on opposite sides of a budding war between peoples, and it's likely Ciccarelli's sequel will be action-packed from start to finish. Leading up to its release, Ciccarelli has been building anticipation with fans, and a recent Instagram post likely teased a fan-favorite romantasy theme—the one-bed trope.
6 The Twisted Throne
Written By Danielle L. Jensen
The Bridge Kingdom series by Danielle L. Jensen is composed of multiple duologies—each focusing on a distinct protagonist and their love interests. And the fifth installment in The Bridge Kingdom series, The Twisted Throne, will this time revolve around Ahnna, the princess and commander of Ithicana.
Unfortunately, the events that kick off the novel leave the heroine of Jensen's latest novel with only one option—to accept her arranged marriage to the crown prince of Harendell.
Falling under the same timeline as the earlier books, The Twisted Throne will begin as Ahnna is left to rebuild Ithicana after invasion by the Maridrinians. Unfortunately, the events that kick off the novel leave the heroine of Jensen's latest novel with only one option—to accept her arranged marriage to the crown prince of Harendell. The book is scheduled to release in April 2025, with its sequel (Bride Kingdom #6) already scheduled to release later in the year.
5 Where Shadows Meet
Written By Patrice Caldwell
Where Shadows Meet is a promising romantasy debut by author Patrice Caldwell, depicting the aftermath of a war between vampires, humans, and the gods. This upcoming fantasy romance joins the ranks of other beloved novels that are reigniting a love for vampire themes in the romantasy genre—like novels such as Bride by Ali Hazelwood and The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent. Expected to release on April 1, 2025, Where Shadows Meet follows Leyla, the crown princess of the Malichora, who must travel to the Island of the Dead when her best friend is captured.
4 Emily Wilde’s Compendium Of Lost Tales
Written By Heather Fawcett
The third novel in the Emily Wilde series, Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales, by Heather Fawcett, is expected to release on February 11, 2025. The first in the series, Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries, first introduced the titular character, and in the third installment will continue to revolve around Emily's life in the faerie realm—now as its queen.
As Emily and her fiancé, Wendell Bambleby, attempt to seize the throne of his long-lost kingdom, they are quickly thrust into the deadly intrigue of faerie, and must solve a mystery to save the land. The Emily Wilde series makes for the ultimate cozy fantasy read, and Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales is sure to be a huge hit with romantasy readers.
3 The Rose Bargain
Written By Sasha Peyton Smith
The Rose Bargain, by Sasha Peyton Smith, is the first in a planned romantasy duology, categorized as a top pick for fans of The Cruel Prince or The Selection. Expected to release on February 4th, 2025, The Rose Bargain will bring a unique spin to the romantasy genre—bridging together high society England with a magical fae narrative.
Sasha Peyton Smith is also the author of the popular The Witch Haven series.
Smith's The Rose Bargain centers around Ivy Benton, who, in her year out in society, is expected to make a bargain with the fae queen for qualities that will win her a suiter. However, Ivy's debut season comes with a twist—whoever wins a vicious competition will win the hand of the crown prince, Brum.
2 Immortal
Written By Sue Lynn Tan
By the author of the best-selling fantasy duology, Daughter of The Moon Goddess and Heart of The Sun Warrior, comes another exciting romantasy novel—Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan. Tan's next standalone romantic fantasy book will release on January 7, 2025, and follows a young ruler as she fights to protect her kingdom.
Immortal promises to be a stunning addition to the romantasy genre, full of dangerous secrets, forbidden magic, and romantic tension.
The novel will also be set in the compelling fantasy world first introduced in Daughter of The Moon Goddess, and will likely include some easter eggs referring to Tan's popular fantasy duology. This time the narrative will focus on the heir of Tianxia, Liyen, who must renew her kingdom's pledge to serve the immortals. Immortal promises to be a stunning addition to the romantasy genre, full of dangerous secrets, forbidden magic, and romantic tension.
1 The Wind Weaver
Written By Julie Johnson
Releasing on April 8, 2025, The Wind Weaver by Julie Johnson is the first in the Reign of Remnants fantasy series, following Rhya's journey after she somehow reignites the embers of an ancient prophecy. This marks Johnson's debut into the romantasy genre, and early reviews have given the novel incredibly high praise.
The Wind Weaver offers readers a magical adventure, as it follows Rhya, a halfling—and one of four magical remnants—who is saved from execution by the mysterious and mercenary Commander Scythe. Now in enemy hands, Rhya will need to discover how to master her power in order to restore the balance of maegic and save the realm. Johnson's latest novel, The Wind Weaver, will likely become one of the best romantic fantasy novels to release in 2025.
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