If you have tumbled headlong into the delicious worlds Jennifer L. Armentrout has spun—those realms where hearts break as beautifully as they mend, where danger wears the face of devastatingly handsome immortals, and where love blooms against all sensible odds—then you, dear reader, know precisely the sort of enchantment you seek. You require more, and who could blame you?
Come along now, let us discover thirteen splendid books that capture that very same magic. Each promises the swoon-worthy romance, the breathless adventure, and the delightfully tormented heroes that have made you fall so thoroughly under Armentrout’s spell.
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
What a marvelous tale awaits those who venture into Prythian! Here we find Feyre, a huntress whose accidental slaying of a faerie wolf draws her into a world of immortal courts and dangerous bargains. The story weaves Beauty and the Beast with ancient faerie lore, creating something altogether enchanting.
If you fell for Casteel’s brooding intensity, you shall find Rhysand equally captivating—a High Lord with shadows in his soul and starlight in his eyes. The slow unraveling of mysteries and the building heat of impossible romance make this a treasure for any Armentrout devotee.
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Dragons, dear reader! Real, magnificent, rather temperamental dragons who choose their riders—or incinerate them entirely. Violet Sorrengail was meant for a quiet life among books, but her formidable mother has other plans. Now she must survive a war college where death lurks at every turn.
The delicious tension between Violet and the dangerous Xaden Riorson—enemies whose families destroyed each other—crackles like lightning before a storm. This tale became a sensation for excellent reasons: brutal stakes, grumpy dragons with distinct personalities, and romance that sets the pages ablaze.
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
A human woman raised among vampires who would gladly devour her—now there’s a predicament! Oraya enters a deadly tournament held by the goddess of death herself, where only one champion may survive. To have any hope, she must ally with Raihn, a ruthless vampire competitor.
The enemies-to-something-more journey between these two is simply exquisite. Publishers Weekly declared fans of dark romantasy won’t want to miss this, and indeed, the haunting romance at its center shall leave you quite undone.
The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen
Princess Lara has trained her entire life for one purpose: to marry the enemy king and destroy his kingdom from within. But the Bridge Kingdom holds secrets she never anticipated, and its ruler, Aren, proves far more complex than the monster she expected.
This tale of political intrigue and hidden identities features an enemies-to-lovers romance built on slowly earned trust. The only-one-bed situation and the agonizing question of loyalty make this utterly irresistible.
Lady of Darkness by Melissa K. Roehrich
Scarlett Monrhoe was forged into an assassin, feared across the continent. When she’s offered vengeance against the Fae prince who murdered her mother, she can hardly refuse. But children are disappearing, and Scarlett must venture into darkness she never imagined.
This dark fantasy adventure features possessive Fae, wicked witches, and arrogant vampires aplenty. The slow-burn romance crackles with tension, making this a splendid cure for what ails those missing Armentrout’s particular brand of dangerous romance.
Gild by Raven Kennedy
A reimagining of King Midas, but not as you know it. Auren exists as the king’s gilded treasure, turned partly to gold by his touch, kept in a cage of luxury and loneliness. Everything in Highbell gleams golden—but gold makes a beautiful prison nonetheless.
This darkly fantastical tale explores what happens when a woman discovers she may be more than the possession she’s been made to believe. The world-building dazzles, and the romance that eventually unfolds rewards the patient reader magnificently.
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
Jude was seven when she was stolen to the High Court of Faerie. Ten years later, she wants desperately to belong, though she remains despised for her mortality. None torment her more than Prince Cardan, wickedest of the royal sons.
Holly Black is the acknowledged queen of faerie literature, and her fae are genuinely terrifying—beautiful, cruel, and utterly captivating. The complicated dance between Jude and Cardan defies simple description, but those who crave enemies-to-lovers intensity shall feast like kings.
Crave by Tracy Wolff
Grace arrives at an Alaskan boarding school expecting grief and snow. What she finds instead is a castle full of vampires, werewolves, witches, and gargoyles—and she’s the only mortal among them. The vampire prince Jaxon Vega is dangerous in ways she’s only beginning to understand.
This paranormal academy romance swept readers away with its gothic atmosphere and swoony tension. For those who adore the collision of ordinary heroines with extraordinary supernatural worlds, this series offers abundant delights.
Belladonna by Adalyn Grace
Signa cannot die, though many have tried to kill her—including herself. She’s cursed to witness death everywhere she goes, accompanied always by Death himself. When she arrives at gloomy Thorn Grove estate, she discovers a murder mystery that only she can solve.
The romance here is unlike any other: Death serves as the love interest, tender and shadow-wrapped, and their banter is simply delicious. This gothic fantasy drips with atmosphere, mystery, and a slow-burn romance that will haunt your dreams.
The Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem
Sylvia hides what she truly is: the last heir of a scorched kingdom, hunted by those who destroyed her people. When her magic flares at the worst possible moment, she strikes a dangerous bargain with her greatest enemy to compete in a deadly tournament.
This Egyptian-inspired fantasy features a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance between two people who should destroy each other. The chemistry between Sylvia and Arin eventually ignites most satisfactorily, while the heroine’s journey remains paramount throughout.
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
Bryce Quinlan lived for pleasure until demons murdered everyone she loved. Now, grieving and furious, she’s drawn into a murder investigation alongside Hunt Athalar, a fallen angel enslaved to the very powers he once tried to overthrow.
This urban fantasy mystery romance blends supernatural intrigue with scorching chemistry. The world of Crescent City sprawls magnificently, and the slow-burn between Bryce and Hunt rewards patient readers with a blazing passion indeed.
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
Celaena Sardothien was once the greatest assassin in the land. Now she’s a slave in salt mines, offered one chance at freedom: compete in a tournament to become the king’s champion. Victory means serving the very crown she should despise.
For those who adore fierce heroines with sharp edges and sharper tongues, Celaena proves utterly magnetic. The fantasy world unfolds with increasing complexity across the series, and the romantic elements build to spectacular heights.
Zodiac Academy: The Awakening by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti
Twins Tory and Darcy discover they’re Fae royalty, heirs to a throne that others will kill to claim. At Zodiac Academy, four devastatingly handsome Heirs make their lives absolutely miserable—determined that no Vega will ever rule.
This bully romance pulls no punches. The academy is cutthroat, the magic system based on elemental powers and zodiac signs proves fascinating, and the tension between the twins and their tormentors creates addictive drama. Not for the faint of heart, but gloriously compelling.
Which Adventure Calls to You?
Each of these tales offers something precious: worlds where magic crackles through every page, where romance blooms in impossible circumstances, where heroines discover strength they never knew they possessed. If Jennifer L. Armentrout taught you to love dangerous immortals and swoon-worthy slow burns, these authors stand ready to enchant you further.
The only question remaining, dear reader, is which adventure shall claim your heart first?
