Romantasy, a subgenre offantasyand romance, has become a largely popular genre for readers in recent years, as the narrative focuses on balancing its romantic plot with epic fantasy elements. It’s no surprise the genre has become such a prominent choice among authors, as several ofthe best romantasy books of 2024went on to become international bestsellers. The trend in romantasy is largely due to its abundance of readers, and, thanks to its popularity, means there will be several amazing additions to the genre in 2025.
Hundreds of romantasy novels are scheduled to release this year—with some coming from well-known authors, like Rebecca Yarros, and others making their debut in the genre, including Patrice Caldwell and Julie Johnson. While some of these novels are continuations from previously existingfantasy book series, there are several exciting standalone romantasy novels that are perfect for readers who can’t yet commit to a multi-book series. With such a stellar roundup of authors,2025 promises to bring some of the best narratives with swoon-worthy romance and rich world-building to readers.
15Onyx Storm
Written By Rebecca Yarros
Onyx Storm, the third book in Rebecca Yarros’Empyrean Series, is set to release on July 21, 2025. The next installment to the New York Times bestselling series picks up on the heels ofIron Flame’s massive plot twist—one that has left fans eager to learn the fates of their favorite characters for over a year.
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Onyx Stormis poised to become Yarros' darkest book yet, and the stakes are higher than ever before for Violet Sorrengail, and the love of her life, Xaden Riorson. As the war with the venin has only just begun,Onyx Stormwill likely leave fans just as shocked as Yarros' previous books in the series.
14The Knight And The Moth
Written By Rachel Gillig
Rachel Gillig’s next romantasy release,The Knight and the Moth, is the first inThe Stonewater Kingdomduology—releasing on July 18, 2025. Her nextgothic romantasy bookfollows Sybil Delling, a diviner who can predict the future from her dreams, and a mysterious knight, Rodrick, who she must trust to help find her missing sisters. Gillig quickly became a fan-favorite author, as her previous books,One Dark WindowandTwo Twisted CrownsfromThe Shepherd Kingduology, became bestsellers and Booktok favorites in recent years.
13A Curse Carved In Bone
Written By Danielle L. Jensen
A Curse Carved In Bone, the sequel toA Fate Inked In Blood, is one of the most-anticipated romantasy books of 2025. The next book in theSaga of the Unfatedseries will continue Jensen’s Norse-inspired fantasy romance duology, finding Freya fighting to break the shackles of a prophecy and overcoming the betrayal of the man who broke her heart.
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A Fate Inked In Bloodended on a massive cliffhanger, and readers are desperate to find out how these elements will come into play throughoutA Curse Carved In Bone’s plot. Jensen’s next book is set to release on June 01, 2025, just over a year after the first novel’s release.
Written By Sarah A. Parker
The Ballad of Falling Dragons, releasing June 21, 2025, is the sequel to one ofBooktok’s most popular books,When the Moon Hatched. After making a huge splash with readers of the romantasy genre,Parker’s next release in theMoonfall Seriesis highly anticipated.
Very little is yet known about Parker’s sequel toWhen The Moon Hatched, but from its very short synopsis, it’s clear the story inThe Ballad of Falling Dragonswill still revolve around Raeve and Kaan’s steamy romance and thrilling adventures. Additionally,The Ballad of Falling Dragonsofficial cover has yet to be revealed—and likely won’t be until closer to its October release.
11Enchantra
Written By Kaylie Smith
Phantasmaquickly became one of the most popular romantasy books to release in 2024, and Smith’s sequel,Enchantra, will likely see similar ratings in 2025. Expected to release on April 8,the sequel to the spicy enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance will this time focus on Genevieve Grimm.
Phantasma was nominated by over 30,000 readers for the best romantasy novel in 2024’s Goodreads Choice Awards.
AsPhantasmawas the catalyst for Genevieve’s disappearance, it’s only fair that her story is now told. The second in theWicked Gamesseries,Enchantra, follows Genevieve as she accepts a mysterious invitation to a grand palace in Italy, hoping for adventure or a midnight ball—but instead finds herself in the middle of an insidious game of hide and seek.
10Quicksilver #2
Written By Callie Hart
Quicksilver, Callie Hart’s first in theFae & Alchemyseries, was quick to rise in popularity among readers of the romantasy genre. The novel’s sequel—which has yet to be titled—is expected to release in October 2025. In fact, very little ofHart’sQuicksilversequel’s plot has been revealed, and readers must deduce fromQuicksilver’s ending where Hart intends to take the story. The first in theFae & Alchemyseries ends with a series of action-packed scenes, and based on Hart’s comments from a previous interview with UK retailer, Waterstones,the second novel will be “mayhem from page one, until the end.”
9Cursebound
Written By Saara El-Arifi
Curseboundby Saara El-Arifi, the second in theFaeboundtrilogy, is scheduled to be published on July 28, 2025.Faebound, the first novel in the series, introduces readers to The Sunday Times bestselling author’s unique fae world—one that also blends its narrative with elven lore.The unique fantasy mix makes the read entirely unique to others in the genre, and the storyline to unfold inCurseboundis expected to do the same.Curseboundwill again follow the elven sisters, Yeeran and Lettle, who find themselves torn between love and duty.
8The Starlight Heir
Written By Amalie Howard
The standalone romantasy novel,The Starlight Heir, promises to be one of the best additions to the genre—releasing on July 31, 2025. Written by Amalie Howard,The Starlight Heirwill follow Suraya, a skilled bladesmith, as she joins Roshan, the king’s illegitimate son, in the search for the Starkeeper—a girl rumored to hold the magic of the stars in her blood.The novel has already received plenty of praise online and from reviewers—with 66% of early readers giving it a positive rating on Goodreads. The novel joins the ranks of Howard’s other beloved series, including theEverleigh SistersandTaming of the Dukesseries.
7Rebel Witch
Written By Kristen Ciccarelli
Rebel Witch, the sequel to Kristen Ciccarelli’sHeartless Hunter,and the conclusion toThe Crimson Mothduology, is set to release on June 24, 2025.The sequel to the enemies-to-lovers romance will raise the stakes even higher, and the witch and witch-hunter relationship dynamic inRebel Witchis bound to become even more dangerous.
The ending toHeartless Hunterleft the main characters on opposite sides of a budding war between peoples, and it’s likely Ciccarelli’s sequel will be action-packed from start to finish. Leading up to its release, Ciccarelli has been building anticipation with fans, and a recentInstagrampost likely teased a fan-favorite romantasy theme—the one-bed trope.
6The Twisted Throne
The Bridge Kingdomseries by Danielle L. Jensen is composed of multiple duologies—each focusing on a distinct protagonist and their love interests. And the fifth installment inThe Bridge Kingdomseries,TheTwisted Throne, will this time revolve around Ahnna, the princess and commander of Ithicana.
Unfortunately, the events that kick off the novel leave the heroine of Jensen’s latest novel with only one option—to accept her arranged marriage to the crown prince of Harendell.
Falling under the same timeline as the earlier books,The Twisted Thronewill begin as Ahnna is left to rebuild Ithicana after invasion by the Maridrinians. Unfortunately, the events that kick off the novel leave the heroine of Jensen’s latest novel with only one option—to accept her arranged marriage to the crown prince of Harendell. The book is scheduled to release in April 2025, with its sequel (Bride Kingdom #6) already scheduled to release later in the year.
