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- Business Insider
14 romantasy books to read if you loved 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' by Sarah J. Maas
My feverish experience reading Maas' work isn't uncommon. "ACOTAR" and Maas' other series have become massively popular as romantasy has taken the publishing world by storm. Maas has sold over 70 million copies of her books in English globally, and Bloomsbury had its highest sales year of all time in the 2023-2024 fiscal year, largely due to her work. After I finished "ACOTAR" and the other published works in Maas' series, I wanted another novel like them immediately, but I knew I would have to wait a while for the sixth "ACOTAR" book to come out. Luckily, I've found plenty of romantasy books that give me the same feeling "ACOTAR" does in the last few years, so if you've found yourself in the same position, look no further. If you discovered "Fourth Wing" on BookTok, you're probably already familiar with Sarah J. Maas' "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series about the second book in the series feels most similar in tone to "Iron Flame." In "A Court of Mist and Fury," Feyre Archeron is adjusting to her newfound life as a faerie after she almost died Under the Mountain — as well as coming to terms with the deal she made with Rhysand, the High Lord of the Night Court, to spend a week with him every month. But despite it all, she got what she wanted: an immortal life with Tamlin, the High Lord of the Spring Feyre's life in the Spring Court starts feeling more claustrophobic by the second, especially when Tamlin forbids her from leaving the house. To her shock, she ends up seeking refuge with Rhysand, where she uncovers truths about the Night Court, Rhys, and herself that will change everything she thought she out more about this book here. You may know Sarah J. Maas best for the "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series, but "Throne of Glass" is just as enthralling as her TikTok-famous first installment in her 7-book series introduces readers to Celaena Sardothien, an 18-year-old, world-renowned assassin who has been imprisoned for her crimes against the Kingdom of Ardalan, a land that has been leeched of the magic that once ran free in it. Celaena thinks she will be stuck in a work camp for the rest of her life, but when the Crown Prince of Ardalan offers her a chance at freedom in exchange for competing in a life-or-death competition against 23 other criminals, she sees a way out. Celaena is prepared to fight and kill for a second chance at life, but she isn't ready for the torrent of evil brewing in the castle of glass — or for the way both the Crown Prince and Captain of the Guard will make her feel."Throne of Glass" is a suspenseful and romantic introduction into Maas' most sweeping series to out more about this book here. "The Serpent and the Wings of Night" by Carissa Broadbent Carissa Broadbent's "The Serpent and the Wings of Night" has all the fun of "A Court of Thorns and Roses," but it will also appeal to "Twilight" fans because vampires are at the center of the has been fighting to survive since the Nightborn vampire king adopted her when she was a human child. Her world is full of threats, and her only hope of reprieve is winning the Kejari, a once-in-a-generation tournament where the champion is granted a wish from the goddess of death, Nyaxia. Oraya intends to stay away from the other vampires in the competition, but she finds herself with no choice but to ally with Raihn, an annoyingly handsome vampire from a rival house. What's worse, she discovers she actually likes Raihn as the competition goes on, which is inconvenient as war looms between the houses. As Oraya tries to determine who she can trust, she discovers shadows from her past have more impact on her future than she could have out more about this book here. I love "From Blood and Ash," but I think Armentrout's prequel to the series, "A Shadow in the Ember," is even more gripping and tantalizing. To the world, Seraphena Mierel is the Maiden, chosen to be the Primal of Death's wife before she was even born. But to the royal family's inner circle, she is their only hope — an assassin trained to kill the Primal to stop a Rot from decimating her country. But when she finally meets the Primal of Death, he's nothing like Sera expected. And when he touches her, killing him is the last thing on her mind. But will what she wants matter if she can't save her people?Find out more about this book here. Amanda Bouchet's "The Kingmaker Chronicles" is a three-part series full of magic, gods, and romance, and it will appeal to Yarros fans who were drawn to Violet's powerful signet, as well as Xaden's dedication to the first installment "A Promise of Fire," Cat Fisa has been on the run for years. She was born with the ability to tell when people are lying, a once-in-a-generation power that makes her the "Kingmaker." But Cat wants nothing to do with her power — or her family in the North that would use her for it — so she stays hidden, pretending to be a soothsayer in a traveling circus in the Griffin, the general of a newly established human kingdom, sees her, he knows what Cat is immediately and takes her in the hopes of protecting his family's throne. Cat won't go down without a fight, though, and Griffin's hostage becomes even harder to control when powerful members of her family come looking for they make their way toward his family's castle, Griffin will have to convince Cat his family is worth working with — a task that becomes even more difficult when he realizes he doesn't want Cat to just work with him; he wants her to be his out more about this book here. "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black Being a human in a faerie world isn't all it's cracked up to be. But Jude has no choice, as she and her sisters were forced to live in the High Court of the Fae after their parents were murdered before their hates feeling lesser than the magical creatures around her, and no one makes her feel smaller than Prince Cardan — who also happens to be the most beautiful fae she's ever seen. She makes it her mission to rise up in the fae ranks, no matter the when Jude finds herself embroiled in a battle for the safety of her sisters and the fae, she finds there's more to the prince than she ever first installment in Holly Black's "The Folk of the Air" series, "Cruel Prince" is a mysterious and sexy page-turner that fans of the enemies-to-lovers trope and fantasy will out more about this book here. "Ledge" by Stacey McEwan Just like "A Court of Thorns and Roses," I saw "Ledge" making the rounds on TikTok before I read it, so it's no surprise it was also a hit. The Ledge is all Dawsyn has ever known. Her life exists in the limits of the frozen clifftop, and time is marked by visits from Glacians, evil creatures that look like winged humans who steal Ledge dwellers from the land multiple times per Dawsyn is taken by the Glacians, she knows she has to escape the monsters, even though their plans for her are a mystery. She has no choice but to accept help from Ryon, a half-Glacian who offers her a path down the mountain the Glacians castle sits is the only thing on Dawsyn's mind, and she isn't prepared for what reaching the human lands at the bottom of the mountain could bring — or for the feelings Ryon will stir in out more about this book here. "Red Queen" by Victoria Aveyard There are two kinds of people in Mare Barrow's world: mortals with red blood, and superhero-like people with silver blood who possess magical powers and rule over the is prepared to live out her life as a normal human until she discovers that she has magical abilities despite her red blood — in a room full of silvers. The show of impossible, supernatural power leads the king to create a ruse in which Mare must pretend to be a lost silver princess and marry one of the king's decision sets Mare on a path of deceit and double agency as she works to get information for the Scarlet Guard, a red resistance movement, while she's in the halls of the castle. Mare's life only grows more complicated as she feels herself falling for both of the king's sons — and that love could lead her to destruction, in Victoria Aveyard's "Red Queen." "The Song of Achilles" by Madeline Miller HarperCollinsDespite the title, "The Song of Achilles" by Madeline Miller actually follows the life of Achilles' closest companion, Patroclus, who is best known in mythology for his death that drives Achilles mad with puts a fresh lens on the well-known tale, focusing on the rivalry between Achilles and Patroclus that develops in their feud soon becomes friendship and then something more, and the duo have to reckon with what their feelings for each other mean as Achilles faces a fatal prophecy about his involvement in the Trojan war."The Song of Achilles" is both a war story and a beautiful look at first love, making Homer's epic accessible and meaningful in a whole new out more about this book here. "Heartless Hunter" by Kristen Ciccarelli In "Heartless Hunter," the first book in Kristen Ciccarelli's "The Crimson Moth" duology, Rune Winters has more secrets than she knows what to do public, Rune is a human socialite loyal to the new leadership. In secret, she is the Crimson Moth, a vigilante witch who helps others like her escape the execution her grandmother faced when human rebels overthrew the witch is on a mission to find Seraphine, a witch friend of her grandmother's, before the hunters do, but when Seraphine is arrested before Rune can save her, she decides she must get closer to the guard to prevent Seraphine's death. She sets out to convince Gideon Sharpe, a powerful hunter who has always hated her, to fall in love with her, hoping he'll lead her right to does she know, Gideon has his own reasons for getting closer to Rune, suspecting she has a connection to the Crimson Moth. Both begin spending more time together under false pretenses, making it all the more surprising when real feelings develop between them.
Daily Mirror
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Major franchise development in the works for A Court of Thorns and Roses series
The #Booktok favourite author of hit series ACOTAR, Throne of Glass and Crescent City has just signed this historic merch deal, suggesting the full franchise treatment of Harry Potter Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) universe continues to expand, this time with a franchise development. Ahead of the sixth ACOTAR instalment, rumours of filming have started to bubble as new products are set to release. The viral Romantasy sensation that has taken #Booktok by storm is set to receive the full franchise treatment, with a worldwide exclusive deal with IMG Licensing, promising fans a vast selection of merchandise, spanning across all of her literary series - Throne of Glass and Crescent City included. Her global success boasts more than 70 million English copies sold worldwide, with translations of her work in 38 languages. Dubbed one of the most influential modern authors, Maas has acted as the literary knight leading the charge for Romantasy, now an established genre in its own right. The Hollywood Reporter wrote how the multi-year deal will both manage and develop a huge licensing program to create interaction points for the loyal fantasy base of Terasen, the Night Court and Crescent City. Maas' adored literary-verse will extend from its pages, transforming into clothing attire; makeup; lifestyle and homeware products; wine and spirits; food and beverages; toys and games; collectibles; cosplay items; and immersive fan experiences, reports THR. IMG Licensing Vice President, Samantha Chang, commented on the exciting deal, saying: "Representing Sarah J. Maas and her extraordinary literary worlds is an incredible honour. Together, Sarah and her fans have created a cultural phenomenon that has redefined fantasy fiction". For more stories like this visit The Gulp or subscribe to our weekly newsletter for a curated roundup of top stories, interviews, and lifestyle picks from The Mirror's Audience U35 team delivered straight to your inbox. She added that the company are "excited to launch a dynamic and carefully curated licensing program that offers fans meaningful new ways to celebrate the characters and stories they love". Fore fronting every aisle of its genre in bookshops, Maas' Romantasy has helped inspire a new theme of independent businesses - genre-specific stores. England's first Romance specific store, Saucy Books, now open in Notting Hill, London. Sarah Maxwell, founder of Saucy Books, explained: "The numbers don't lie — romance is consistently one of the highest-grossing genres and the most passionately discussed online. Readers are clearly craving connection. But for all that energy, there's been no dedicated physical space in England to gather, celebrate, and explore the genre together. "As an American expat, I've been watching the rise of romance bookstores globally and felt it was time to bring the concept to London — a city with a rich literary history and a passionate romance readership. That's why I'm so excited to launch Saucy Books: a space to turn that love into something real, rooted, and wildly fun. I think Jane Austen would approve."
Daily Mirror
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Top 20 romantasy books - including ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, and more
The romantasy genre, which combines romance and fantasy, has been booming in popularity in recent years, and now readers have voted on the best books in the genre 'Romantasy', the enchanting blend of fantasy and romance, has been sweeping readers off their feet and into otherworldly love stories, becoming a viral sensation especially on TikTok's #BookTok community. Romancing the Data, a site dedicated to the heart-fluttering genre, crunched numbers from 53 top romantasy book lists to reveal the crème de la crème of these novels. The A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas reigns supreme at the pinnacle of the list, a revelation that will hardly raise eyebrows among romantasy readers who are well-versed with its widespread acclaim. The team at Romancing the Data wrote: "A captivating fantasy where a huntress enters a faerie realm, facing romance, danger, and a deadly curse. Beauty and the Beast meets dark magic." Sarah J. Maas proves she's no one-hit wonder in the realm of romantasy, as her Throne of Glass series nabs the eighth spot, while Crescent City also graces the list at number 19. Hot on the heels of Maas's success is the Fourth Wing series by Rebecca Yarros, which boasts nearly three million ratings on Goodreads and an impressive average of 4.58 stars out of five, reports the Mirror US. One glowing five-star review raves: "This book is a rollercoaster of twists and had me so hooked from the start! Not once did it feel boring or like I should just skim something, and for once, I know the hype was so worth it!" Another reader exclaimed: "I am officially OBSESSED with this book! Having turned the last page over an hour ago, I'm still staring into the void, having no idea what to do with myself, and genuinely considering going back and re-reading it again straight away. It's THAT GOOD." Jennifer L. Armentrout's popular From Blood and Ash series was another fan favourite. The TikTok-trending series was summarised by the list-makers as follows: "A fierce maiden destined for divinity breaks free from duty, facing forbidden love, dark secrets, and a kingdom on the brink of war." Completing the top five roster were Carissa Broadbent's The Serpent and The Wings of Night alongside Rebecca Ross's Divine Rivals, the latter clinching the coveted Goodreads Choice Award for Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction in 2023. The top 20 romantasy books/series A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout The Serpent and The Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen The Cruel Prince by Holly Black Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas A Promise of Fire by Amanda Bouchet Radiance by Grace Draven Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco Bride by Ali Hazlewood One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig Outlander by Diana Gabaldon Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin The Book of Azrael by Amber V. Nicole Gild by Raven Kennedy House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City) by Sarah J. Maas Uprooted by Naomi Novik
