Top 10 Romantasy Books According to BookTok!
The genre that conquered our hearts (and For You Pages)
I’ve been spending way too much time on social media lately. Like, way too much!
I’m genuinely afraid to look at the screen stats on my phone, because I secretly know what it’s going to say - you’re always on TikTok! And to be fair, I am. I’ve been trying to grow the His and Hers Book Club presence across socials, and I’m proud to say we now have over 3000 followers on TikTok and at least 3 of them are not bots!
You can probably imagine which part of TikTok I’ve been spending most of my time in - BookTok. And, if there’s one corner of BookTok that refuses to let us breathe normally, it’s the romantasy book scene. A magical blend of high-stakes fantasy and heart-melting romance. And wildly inappropriate, potentially scarring, definitely mildly disturbing love scenes. Yes, you know the ones I’m talking about, don’t you deny it!
Now, whether it’s dragon riders smoldering across training grounds or bat-boys who really need to learn about communication, romantasy is the genre right now. Heck, even guys are jumping on the romantasy wagon, if I’m anything to judge by.
Over the past few years, hashtags like #romantasybook, #booktokmademebuyit, and #fourthwing have exploded into the billions of views. Readers aren’t just reading. They’re gasping, highlighting, annotating, and crying into their tea while posting it all online. And they’re doing some other things, sometimes in VERY public places, which we won’t talk about. Ever.
BookTok has become the beating heart of this genre, catapulting unknown authors to bestseller lists overnight. But what makes a romantasy story so addictive, and which ones are actually worth your next reading binge?
For no other reason than “productive procrastination”, I’ve scoured BookTok’s viral videos over the last couple of years to bring you the Top 10 Romantasy Books According to BookTok. So take a look at a list that goes beyond the hype and gets to why these stories live rent-free in our minds.
What Makes a Romantasy Book?
It’s not fantasy with romance — it’s romance in fantasy
A simple, yet very important distinction. In a true romantasy book, the love story isn’t an afterthought; it’s the emotional engine that drives the plot further. The kingdom might be burning, but we’re here for the two characters sneaking glances across the ashes.
The best examples fuse world-building with slow-burn tension. Magic systems fuel metaphors for love, fate, or power. The result? A perfect storm of peril and pining.
The tropes that made BookTok explode
Enemies-to-lovers. Forced proximity. “There’s only one bed in here.” If you can name the trope, BookTok has turned it into a viral sound. Add gorgeous covers, emotional quotes, and readers reacting in real time, and you have a recipe for a cultural takeover. And a ton of memes, obviously.
What the current lists missed
Most “best romantasy” roundups cram in twenty-plus titles with brief blurbs. What they miss is why each book set BookTok ablaze, and the exact moment readers screamed into their pillows. This article tries to fill that gap. We’re looking at the crème de la crème here, so let’s see what it takes to make it to a top 10 romantasy books list on BookTok!
How We Chose Our Top 10
Obviously, I had help. I’m addicted to TikTok, but at the end of the day, I’m just a man. Hence, I also required some MUCH needed female perspective. So I called in the heavy artillery: my wife and her cohort of fanatic romantasy readers. The unholy list they came back with balances mega-viral titles with a few emerging gems you’ll soon see all over your feed.
Our criteria:
BookTok virality (hashtags, video views, fan art)
Central romantic arc driving the fantasy plot
Goodreads + TikTok buzz (2022–2025)
Diversity in tone: from dark and spicy to cozy and charming
What we skipped:
We left out pure fantasies that just flirt with romance. These ten are the full-throttle, scream-into-your-pillow kind.
The Top 10 Romantasy Books According to BookTok
1. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
If you’ve scrolled through BookTok even once this year, you’ve seen Fourth Wing. Dragons. War college. Enemies to lovers. And enough sexual tension to set the Vale ablaze.
Why BookTok loves it: Violet and Xaden’s chemistry has become legend. And those plot twists? Chef’s kiss. They sent millions of readers into collective chaos.
Tropes & mood: dark-academia edge + dragon bonding + slow-burn that turns infernal.
Viral moment: #FourthWing surpassed 1 billion views, spawning dragon fan art, annotated-page videos, and cosplay galore.
Next step: Sequel Iron Flame (2023) upped the stakes, and Onyx Storm (2025) is already aiming to surpass the original in popularity.
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2. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
The OG. The Godmother of BookTok romantasy. The One, the Only - Sarah J Maas. The phenomenon that started all the hype about Fae kingdoms and forbidden love, and became one of the most talked-about enemies-to-lovers arcs in modern fantasy.
Why BookTok loves it: Feyre’s transformation from mortal huntress to fae queen gave us everything: pain, empowerment, wingspan discourse.
Tropes & mood: enemies-to-lovers, found family, immortal yearning.
Viral moment: The Rhysand reveal. Need we say more?
Next step: Netflix adaptation rumors still swirling; the Crescent City crossover keeps readers theorizing nonstop.
Read next: If you love retellings with mythich depth, check out our Lies we Sing to The Sea Review for a totally different kind of “power and freedom” vibe.
3. The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
Six magicians, one secret society, and a morally gray romance tangled in cosmic power plays.
Why BookTok loves it: It’s the ultimate “smart and sexy” pick, with equal parts academia, chaos, and emotional carnage.
Tropes & mood: found family, slow-burn bisexual chaos, high intellect meets higher stakes.
Viral moment: “I’m not one of the six” edits and morally gray-character thirst posts dominated 2023 TikTok.
Next step: Sequel The Atlas Paradox deepens the mystery; adaptation whispers are getting louder.
4. Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco
This series is pure indulgence: a lush Italian-gothic world, a devilishly attractive prince, and a mystery steeped in sin.
Why BookTok loves it: Wrath is the definition of “I can fix him… but also maybe he’s fine being morally questionable.”
Tropes & mood: enemies-to-lovers, revenge, sibling loss, spicy slow-burn.
Viral moment: Audiobook reaction clips and “Wrath quotes out of context” edits still circulate weekly.
Next step: Kingdom of the Feared closes the trilogy, but Maniscalco’s new series Throne of the Fallen keeps the vibe alive.
Read next: Revisit our 25 Famous Book Quotes From Our Library for the kind of darkly romantic one-liners Wrath would absolutely whisper.
5. Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
What if love letters could bridge a war between gods? Divine Rivals answers that question with heartbreak and hope in equal measure.
Why BookTok loves it: It’s romantasy with a historical heart: letters, longing, and divine magic that feels intimate and epic all at once.
Tropes & mood: rivals-to-lovers, epistolary romance, wartime fantasy, fate vs. free will.
Viral moment: Readers filming themselves crying at that ending. No spoilers, but keep tissues close.
Next step: Wild Reverence arrives September 2025, promising another mythic-romantic gut punch.
Read next: If you loved its mythic sadness, explore our review of Lies We Sing to the Sea — a lyrical YA romantasy steeped in sacrifice and sea gods.
6. A Promise of Fire by Amanda Bouchet
This is the underrated gem BookTok keeps rediscovering! Every time someone posts “I need another enemies-to-lovers fantasy that FEELS like early ACOTAR,” this is the one they mean.
Why BookTok loves it:
Cat is a heroine with teeth, secrets, and a destiny she refuses to surrender quietly. Griffin is… well, the kind of warlord who kidnaps you respectfully. The chemistry? Explosive.
Tropes & mood:
➤ fated mates (but in denial)
➤ mythic world-building
➤ protective hero who respects strength
Viral moment: “This is the book that ruined me for all other slow-burns” type edits, especially once readers hit that campfire scene.
Next step: The rest of The Kingmaker Chronicles keeps the heat + political intrigue going.
7. Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater
Not all romantasy needs dragonfire and battlefield trauma. Sometimes we want tea, charm, fae magic, and a slow, tender falling-in-love.
Why BookTok loves it:
It’s the softest romantasy comfort read. Think Bridgerton… if a mischievous faerie got involved halfway through.
Tropes & mood:
➤ Regency fantasy
➤ gentle romance
➤ healing over heroics
Viral moment: “Cozy Romantasy Recs” and “books that feel like a hug” edits crowned this one repeatedly.
Next step: The companion novels (Ten Thousand Stitches and Longshadow) share the same tenderness.
8. The Serpent & the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
This is the book everyone calls “Hunger Games but make it vampire romantasy.” And honestly? Accurate.
Why BookTok loves it:
Oraya’s bitey-girl energy meets Raihn’s “I shouldn’t want you but I do” dilemma, and suddenly everyone is annotating like their lives depend on it.
Tropes & mood:
➤ enemies-to-lovers
➤ morally gray everywhere
➤ deadly tournament + forbidden desire
Viral moment: Reaction reels of people screaming “NO. NO NO NO” at the final twist.
Next step: Book two turns longing into feral loyalty.
9. The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen
We’re now entering full-on “my love language is political betrayal” territory.
Why BookTok loves it:
A captive queen-in-training. A king who might be the enemy… or the salvation. Knife-to-throat tension? Chef’s kiss.
Tropes & mood:
➤ spy romance
➤ slow seduction → deep trust
➤ political chess disguised as courtship
Viral moment: The “I came to destroy him and accidentally fell for his soul” edits.
Next step: This series only gets deeper and more devastating, in the best way, of course.
10. A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer
This YA romantasy is beloved for a reason: it’s the series that hooks younger fantasy readers and ushers them toward the heavier romantasy titles later.
Why BookTok loves it:
Representation, emotional depth, and a heroine who uses modern grit against an enchanted curse.
Tropes & mood:
➤ Beauty & the Beast reimagined
➤ trauma-informed romance
➤ beastly tenderness
Viral moment: This series has stayed relevant through endless “gateway romantasy” lists on TikTok.
You’re officially romantasy-coded now
A good romantasy book doesn’t just entertain. It enchants. It pulls you through portals, power struggles, and fated attraction that leaves you typing in all caps at 2AM with zero regrets.
BookTok didn’t just make this genre popular, it gave us a community of readers who laugh, cry, and collectively feral-scream their way through every plot twist.
📌 And yes, we will absolutely be updating this list as new romantasy juggernauts drop (2026 is stacked).
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Happy reading! And may your dragons choose you, your fae prince break his own curses for you, and your enemies stay lovers forever.
For no other reason than “productive procrastination”, I’ve scoured BookTok’s viral videos over the last couple of years to bring you the Top 10 Romantasy Books According to BookTok. So take a look at a list that goes beyond the hype and gets to why these stories live rent-free in our minds.