6 Fun Romantasy Books to Fall in Love With

This novel was an unusual read and, as the title makes clear, a fun one at that. Co-authored by three writers, the storyworld is a really interesting blend of elements from pseudo-medieval fantasy and modern-day technology. The three main characters haven’t been close for a decade, since they saved the realm and lost the fourth member of their ranks. But the queen’s getting married and they can’t refuse her invitation, so it’s time for them to face their demons. Along the way, old romances rekindle, and past traumas surface. Oh, and they’re gonna have to get it together so they can save the realm again because, for better or worse, nothing ever stays in the past.

Book two in the Mortal Follies series, this queer romantasy is a bit light on the romance, but solid on the fantasy. It’s not a sequel, but continues in the same storyworld as the first book. This time, we follow John Caesar as he attempts to save his marriage-seeking sister from a cruel curse. As he travels with the rather alluring Captain Orestes James, his own romance heats up despite the troubling circumstances. The narrator is an entirely different character whose strong perspective on the story adds an extra element. While it’s a little odd to call this a romantasy given that it’s set in a world a lot like our own (during the early 1800s), it ticks all the boxes and will keep you laughing your way through the magically-infused historical landscape.

The world Mai Corland creates here is not one I’d want to live in—it includes rampant sexism, misogyny, and violence—but somehow this series manages to balance a fairly serious atmosphere with a fun and extremely readable storyline. The narration alternates between six different characters, and it doesn’t take long for things to heat up with this crew of liars and miscreants. The mission is murder—assassination, if you want to get technical about it—and with all the deception and tangled romantic threads, you’ll be turning the pages as fast as you can. The second book in the series continues in the same vein, albeit with the romances taking a little bit of a backseat to the action, and you’ll be happy to know the third book is slated for release this summer.

Jayci Lee is one of my favorite romance writers, and this foray into a world of Korean folklore plus romance didn’t disappoint. Sunny is no ordinary human; in fact, she’s a fox spirit who’s trying really hard to keep a lid on her powers because of past events. But the past never stays in the past, so when an old friend turned private investigator, Ethan, shows up asking for her help, it’s obvious that everything’s about to change. Sunny’s attraction to Ethan is instantaneous and intense, and it causes some trouble for them as the danger level increases. As the pair journey across realms, it becomes increasingly clear that there’s no turning back. The second book in the series is due out this August!

What fantasy-loving bibliophile could possibly turn down a sapphic cozy fantasy romance starring two battle-weary women who just want to open a bookshop? Not me, that’s for sure. The series follows Reyna and Kianthe through a series of dangers ranging from kidnapping to weddings—and everything in between. While the couple’s experiences across the books push the boundaries of what might be considered “cozy”—so fair warning if you’re wanting super low-stakes—their misadventures are entertaining, and it’s fun to watch their relationship evolve across the books. While this is only the first book in the four-part Tomes & Tea series, the final two books are both due out within the next six months.