Come away, dear reader, to a world where dragons soar through mist-laden skies, where fae courts gleam with terrible beauty, and where love blooms amidst the most extraordinary dangers. The realm of romantasy—that delightful marriage of romance and fantasy—has captured BookTok’s imagination like a spell one cannot break. Here, we present the very finest tales that have set countless hearts aflutter.
What Makes a Book a BookTok Romantasy Sensation?
To understand this phenomenon, one must first grasp what makes a story travel from reader to reader like fairy dust upon the wind. These tales combine swoon-worthy romance with richly imagined magical worlds. They feature protagonists who discover hidden strengths, villains who make one’s heart beat rather faster than it ought, and love stories that unfold through delicious tension.
The tropes beloved by BookTok devotees include enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, and that most tantalizing scenario: there’s only one bed. Add dragons, dark magic, or fated mates, and you have a recipe for bookish obsession.
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
The Empyrean series has proven itself quite the dragon among BookTok novels, and Onyx Storm continues this magnificent tradition. Released in January 2025, this third installment sold a staggering 2.7 million copies in its first week alone—a feat unmatched by any adult novel in twenty years.
Our beloved Violet Sorrengail faces her most harrowing challenge yet. With enemies closing in and dark magic threatening everything she holds dear, she must venture beyond failing wards to seek allies in unfamiliar lands. The stakes have never been higher, and neither has the romance.
The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig
From the author who enchanted us with One Dark Window comes a gothic romantasy that feels like stumbling into a beautiful, dangerous dream. Sybil Delling is a Diviner who receives visions from six unearthly figures called Omens—and when a mysterious, rather impertinent knight named Rodrick arrives at her cathedral, her carefully ordered world unravels most wonderfully.
The worldbuilding here is exquisite, the banter delightfully sharp, and there is a gargoyle character who calls everyone “Bartholomew” and has captured the hearts of readers everywhere. Perfect for those who enjoy their romance wrapped in mist and mystery.
Fearless by Lauren Roberts
The conclusion to the Powerless trilogy arrived in April 2025, bringing with it all the emotional devastation and triumph one could wish for. Paedyn Gray and Kai Azer are reunited at last, but terrible choices await them in the Kingdom of Ilya.
Lauren Roberts has become a phenomenon unto herself, with over five million copies sold worldwide. This final chapter delivers the action, romance, and plot twists her devoted readers have come to expect, tying up the series with a bow that manages to be both satisfying and bittersweet.
Brimstone by Callie Hart
Following the extraordinary success of Quicksilver—which sold over one million copies within six months—comes its equally magnificent sequel. Saeris Fane finds herself crowned queen of the Blood Court, a role she never wanted and scarcely knows how to fill.
At over 700 pages, this tale weaves together fae, humans, vampires, and alchemy in a world where danger lurks in every shadow. The romance between Saeris and Fisher burns brightly, and readers who enjoyed the first installment shall find themselves thoroughly satisfied.
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
What if love letters could bridge a war between gods? This gorgeous novel answers that question with all the heartbreak and hope one could desire. Young journalist Iris Winnow writes letters to her missing brother, slipping them beneath her wardrobe door—only to discover they vanish into the hands of Roman Kitt, her rival at the newspaper.
The romance unfolds through letters exchanged between strangers who are not strangers at all, creating an intimacy that readers find utterly irresistible. With its World War I-inspired atmosphere and divine magic, this tale has become a BookTok treasure.
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
One cannot speak of romantasy without mentioning the queen herself. Though the first book released in 2015, the series has blossomed into a BookTok obsession with over 14 billion TikTok views on the ACOTAR tag. Feyre Archeron’s journey into the faerie lands of Prythian has captured millions of hearts.
Sarah J. Maas has sold over 75 million books across her series, and whispers suggest a sixth ACOTAR book may be on the horizon. For those yet uninitiated, this is where many romantasy journeys begin.
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
The Maiden Poppy has lived a life of solitude and restriction—never to be touched, never to be spoken to. Then she meets Hawke Flynn, a mysterious guard who awakens desires she never knew she possessed. The slow-burn romance between these two has set countless hearts racing.
This series won the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Romance in 2020, and a television adaptation is now in development. The revelations and twists throughout the saga keep readers turning pages well past midnight.
Neon Gods by Katee Robert
Here is a tale for those who prefer their romance with a modern edge. This scorchingly hot retelling of Hades and Persephone transports Greek mythology to a glittering, dangerous city called Olympus. Society darling Persephone flees an unwanted engagement to Zeus and makes a devil’s bargain with the mysterious Hades.
The Dark Olympus series has become a TikTok sensation, offering readers mythology reimagined with all the spice one could wish for. Publishers Weekly gave it a starred review, calling it “deliciously inventive.”
Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti
A nine-book series that has conquered both Amazon and the Wall Street Journal bestseller lists. In this brutal magical academy, your star sign determines your magic, and power means survival. Vampires walk in daylight, werewolves host events under the full moon, and two lost princesses must navigate it all.
The authors describe their style perfectly: characters who will “break your heart, stomp on it and laugh over the pieces before putting them all back together in the end.” Not for the faint of heart, but beloved by those who enjoy their romance with substantial spice.
Throne of Secrets by Kerri Maniscalco
An instant New York Times bestseller, this dark Cinderella retelling features the delightfully wicked Prince of Gluttony and the journalist who has written scathing reports about him for years. When danger threatens his demon court, these enemies must work together—with predictably combustible results.
Set in the same universe as the Kingdom of the Wicked trilogy, this tale offers all the elements that make a fairytale retelling irresistible: a ball, dark magic, and a heroine who refuses to be overlooked.
Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin
A witch and a witch hunter. A marriage forced by circumstance. A love that should be impossible. Set in a 17th-century French-inspired world, Louise le Blanc must hide her true nature from her new husband Reid, or face execution.
Sarah J. Maas herself praised this debut as “a brilliant debut, full of everything I love.” The trilogy that follows weaves together forbidden romance and high-stakes magic in a world where witches are burned and love is the greatest rebellion.
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
Before The Knight and the Moth, Rachel Gillig enchanted readers with this gothic tale of Elspeth Spindle, who shares her mind with a mercurial spirit called the Nightmare. When she encounters a mysterious highwayman—who happens to be the King’s nephew—she joins a dangerous quest through a mist-locked kingdom.
The magic system involving Providence Cards brings fresh wonder to the genre, and the romance burns slowly but magnificently. Perfect for those who enjoy their fantasy atmospheric and their heroes morally complex.
A Vow in Vengeance by Jaclyn Rodriguez (Coming 2026)
Here is a treasure yet to come—a debut that has already outpaced Onyx Storm on Goodreads despite not yet being published. Releasing January 2026, this tale follows Rune Ryker as she masters tarot magic at a cutthroat college for Immortal druids.
The magic system is utterly original, the enemies-to-lovers tension palpable, and early readers have declared the worldbuilding “perfect.” Mark your calendars, dear reader—this one promises to be extraordinary.
House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas
The third Crescent City novel brings Bryce Quinlan’s story to its conclusion while weaving connections to Maas’s other beloved series. Stranded in a strange new world, Bryce must find her way home while Hunt faces imprisonment in the Asteri’s dungeons.
This book represents the ambitious scope of Maas’s interconnected “Maasverse,” and BookTok creators have gathered in groups to experience its revelations together. A fourth Crescent City book has been confirmed.
How to Choose Your Next Romantasy Adventure
With so many enchanting options, where ought one to begin? Consider your preferences: Do you crave dragons and military academies? Start with Fourth Wing. Prefer gothic mysteries? The Knight and the Moth awaits. Want mythology with a modern twist? Neon Gods shall satisfy.
For those who enjoy series that span multiple books, the Empyrean, ACOTAR, and Zodiac Academy series offer hundreds of pages to lose oneself in. For standalone adventures with series potential, Divine Rivals and Throne of Secrets provide complete stories while leaving doors open for more.
The Magic Continues
The world of BookTok romantasy grows ever more wondrous, with new tales appearing like stars winking into existence. From dragon-bonded warriors to fae queens, from forbidden magic to impossible love, these stories remind us why we fell in love with reading in the first place.
So settle into your favorite reading nook, prepare a warm beverage, and let these tales carry you away. After all, second star to the right and straight on till morning—or perhaps just straight into the next chapter, which is quite far enough for now.
