Best Fantasy Romance Books

Meta-analysis of 53 best fantasy romance and romantasy book lists to determine which books appeared on the most lists and can be named the 'best of the best'. The final list includes 60 books that appeared on 5 or more of the lists. Published March 20, 2025. Learn more about the methodology .  

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Best Fantasy Romance Books

March 20, 2025

I’ve completed my meta-analysis to determine the Best of the Best Fantasy Romance Books! The analysis of this subgenre included 53 lists, which translated to 1,232 rows of data and 496 books nominated (appeared on at least 1 list).

Based on my analysis, 60 books rose to the top and appeared on 5 or more best fantasy romance or romantasy book lists.

The top two books, A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas and Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, appeared on 41 and 34 of the 53 lists, respectively. Not surprising given that they were both among the top 10 bestselling books last year.

Given that there are numerous ties on the list, the books are ranked alphabetically by title within each tied group for the sake of simplicity.

Note: This list has been compiled based on research and should not be considered my own personal recommendations or endorsements.

Best of the Best Fantasy Romance Books

Results: Top 60

Here is the full list!

  1. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas (41 lists)
  2. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (34 lists)
  3. From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout (30 lists)
  4. The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent (28 lists)
  5. Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross (20 lists)
  6. The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen (19 lists)
  7. The Cruel Prince by Holly Black (19 lists)
  8. Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas (18 lists)
  9. A Promise of Fire by Amanda Bouchet (15 lists)
  10. Radiance by Grace Draven (15 lists)
  11. Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco (14 lists)
  12. Bride by Ali Hazelwood (12 lists)
  13. One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig (12 lists)
  14. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon (12 lists)
  15. Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa (11 lists)
  16. Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin (11 lists)
  17. The Book of Azrael by Amber V. Nicole (10 lists)
  18. Gild by Raven Kennedy (10 lists)
  19. House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City) by Sarah J. Maas (10 lists)
  20. Uprooted by Naomi Novik (10 lists)
  21. The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon (9 lists)
  22. Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent (9 lists)
  23. An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir (9 lists)
  24. Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber (9 lists)
  25. A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair (9 lists)
  26. The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna (9 lists)
  27. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare (8 lists)
  28. A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer (8 lists)
  29. Graceling by Kristin Cashore (8 lists)
  30. Half A Soul by Olivia Atwater (8 lists)
  31. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (8 lists)
  32. The Princess Bride by William Goldman (8 lists)
  33. The Witch Collector by Charissa Weaks (8 lists)
  34. A Fate of Wrath and Flame by K.A. Tucker (7 lists)
  35. Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey (7 lists)
  36. Powerless by Lauren Roberts (7 lists)
  37. Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo (7 lists)
  38. Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson (7 lists)
  39. The Awakening by Nora Roberts (6 lists)
  40. Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett (6 lists)
  41. Faebound by Saara-El Arifi (6 lists)
  42. A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen (6 lists)
  43. The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon (6 lists)
  44. King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. Clair (6 lists)
  45. The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller (6 lists)
  46. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (6 lists)
  47. When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker (6 lists)
  48. Broken Bonds by J. Bree (5 lists)
  49. Caraval by Stephanie Garber (5 lists)
  50. A Court This Cruel and Lovely by Stacia Stark (5 lists)
  51. Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor (5 lists)
  52. The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (5 lists)
  53. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab (5 lists)
  54. Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews (5 lists)
  55. Neon Gods by Katee Robert (5 lists)
  56. Quicksilver by Callie Hart (5 lists)
  57. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard (5 lists)
  58. The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller (5 lists)
  59. Six Scorched Roses by Carissa Broadbent (5 lists)
  60. The Winter King by C.L. Wilson (5 lists)

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