The 10 Best Romantic Fantasy Books to Read in 2024 – Destructoid

Love is in the air with a touch of fantasy—these are the 10 best books fans should check out. Some of them deal with the supernatural, others have a welcome dose of comedy, but all of these best fantasy romance books have one thing in common: they appeal to the hopeless romantic in 2024. With a penchant for novels released this year or recently, these are the 10 best fantasy romance books to check out in 2024.

This novel by Rachel Gillig is the first in the new The Shepherd King series. This novel has a fairly simple premise: a girl and a surprisingly important man embark on a journey to save the kingdom. The twist comes from the nightmarish ghost that has possessed the main character, Elspeth. This monster adds an intriguing layer to the underlying romance.

This book isn’t about choosing between werewolves and vampires. It’s about a vampire bride who must team up with a werewolf to reclaim what’s hers. As you might expect, their relationship becomes the focus of their unusual adventure together. After all, the vampire’s marriage is just one of convenience.

The grand finale of the Villains and Virtues The series is finally here. If you haven’t read the previous two books, you should do so now. Otherwise, now is the time to see how these two lovers find a way to prevent the end of the world. While there is plenty of drama and destruction, I would argue that the romance still takes precedence over everything else.

This standalone fantasy romance novel may be set in Crowns of Nyaxia world, but you don’t need to read anything beforehand. It feels pretty self-contained in that respect, which is nice since most of these books are part of a series. Full of emotional drama, it follows Lilith as she makes a pact with the devil, or in her case, a vampire, to save her people. Of course, she ends up falling in love with this seemingly sinister guy, as you might expect.

For all romance fans who want to read a novel more from a man’s perspective, this novel is the right choice. It is set in a highly magical Viking world. The story has some excellent plot points, so this book could even appeal to those who normally avoid romance stories. This story of revenge and love is a heartbreaking and action-packed recommendation.

Rain of Shadows and Endsis the first novel in a new series, despite the hilarious name. It also ends on an abrupt cliffhanger, so you’ve been warned. However, it has already hooked me and others with its intense story of the magical world, including how the six kingdoms choose their heirs’ lovers. It’s a little heavier than some of the other books on this list, but it’s a great journey as the reader follows the girl who is sent to the darkest of the six kingdoms.

There is an element of Snow White and the hunter to this story, but at the same time a little more spicy. Instead of an evil witch, the novel features an evil ruler who wants nothing more than to marry the unwilling and previously imprisoned Sabine. She finds comfort in her terrible new life when she meets the seductive hunter Basten, who must choose between his duty and his new-found love.

This is a slightly older recommendation, but far too many people have missed it. shine is the first in the Ghost Kings Series by Grace Draven. This is a typical arranged marriage, but it follows the couple as they try to navigate their feelings for each other. The relationship is slower paced. Thankfully, this is balanced out by plenty of action in the complicated politics and drama surrounding their kingdom.

Sarah A. Parker wrote one of the most fantastic romance novels on this list earlier this year. This book has the right mix of hot and heavy romance, excellent fights, and witty writing. It feels like the most “mainstream” potential novel on this list, so why not give it a chance before it gets too popular?

There are those of you who are looking for the steamy, A courtyard of thorns and roses-style fantasy romance. You know who you are. If you want a book that portrays relationships vividly, this is the one for you. House of Flame and Shadow there is certainly ACOTAR The recently released third part of this series has to admit defeat. The two heroes are separated in strange places, which gives their otherwise intense dynamic a nice twist.