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Romantasy Books (Fantasy Romance)

Romantasy is fantasy where the romance carries equal weight with the magic — fae bargains, enemies-to-lovers across warring courts, dragon riders falling for the wrong person. The label exploded in the 2020s, but romantic fantasy has a long history.

Most romantasy is built on a handful of beloved tropes; browse them on our tropes page.

This list collects 1,134 books tagged Romantasy by 631 authors, published between 1614 and 2026. 39 are free to read and 10 have a free audiobook. Books are ranked by how many readers have shelved, rated or downloaded them.

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Common tropes in Romantasy

From Wikipedia

Romantic fantasy, or "romantasy", is a subgenre of the broader genres of fantasy fiction and romance fiction that combines fantasy and romance, bringing to fantasy many of the elements and conventions of the romance genre. One of the key features of romantic fantasy involves the focus on relationships: social, political, and romantic.

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Frequently asked questions

What does romantasy mean?

A blend of 'romance' and 'fantasy': books that satisfy fantasy readers with world-building and stakes, and romance readers with a central love story and a hopeful ending.

What are the most popular Romantasy books?

By reader shelving on Open Library and downloads, the most popular include The Cruel Prince (2018), A Court of Thorns and Roses (2013), A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889), House of Hades (2013) and Outlander (1991).

Are there free Romantasy books?

Yes — 39 romantasy titles are in the public domain and free to read, including A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889), Lilith (1895) and Phantastes (1850).