Sarah J. Maas
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Sarah J. Maas is the prolific, #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City series, which have sold more than 70 million copies in English worldwide and are published in thirty-eight languages.
Laura Thalassa
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Found in the forest when she was young, Laura Thalassa was raised by fairies, kidnapped by werewolves, and given over to vampires as repayment for a hundred year debt. She’s been brought back to life twice, and, with a single kiss, she woke her true love from eternal sleep. She now lives happily ever after with her undead prince in a castle in the woods.
… or something like that anyway.
Rebecca Yarros
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Rebecca Yarros is the #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over twenty novels including Fourth Wing and In the Likely Event, with multiple starred Publishers Weekly reviews and a Kirkus Best Book of the Year. She loves military heroes and has been blissfully married to hers for over twenty years.
Romantasy Authors
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Fantasy romance existed long before BookTok. The key to enjoying this genre is finding the specific combination of magical lore, a brooding daddy type, and spiciness that most speaks to you as a reader. Happily, romantasy offers a broad selection of options. Here are some of the most popular creators of sexy fantasy worlds (Kosin & VanArendonk, 2024).
This article profiles 12 influential authors in the romantasy genre, detailing some of their signature works. The article mentions Sarah J. Maas, known for Thorne of Glass and A Court of Thornes and Roses. Rebecca Yarros is also recognized for her Empyrean series, particularly Fourth Wing, which combines dragon riding with steamy romance.
Kosin, J., & VanArendonk, K. (2024, January 30). A Guide to Fantasy Romance Books: Sarah J. Maas, More. Vulture. https://www.vulture.com/article/fantasy-romance-authors-guide.html
This list of new and best romantasy books is better than bingeing your favourite fantasy show! If you are looking for romantasy books to read, there is bound to be one here for you to enjoy. We have put together an epic list of must-read romantasy books for fans of the genre (Lori & Olivia, 2023).
This is a 73 book recommendation list curated by contrubutors to the blog The Candid Cover. Authors Lori and Olivia showcase signature authors to the romantasy genre and their works. Rebecca Yarros author of Fourth Wing is featured, along with Carissa Broadbent for her novel The Serpent & the Wings of Night, a tale of dark magic and a deadly tournament. This list serves as a valuable resource for readers seeking to find new authors and works that are within the romantasy genre.
Lori, & Olivia. (2023, November 28). 73 Best Romantasy Books to Swoon Over Right Now | The Candid Cover. The Candid Cover. https://candidcover.net/romantasy-books-list/