With therelease ofOnyx Stormin January, 2025 got off to a strong start forromantasyreaders — and it has yet to let up, with many of the biggest additions to the genre arriving during the latter half of the year. Romantasy is undoubtedly having a moment, thanks to some of themost popular titles on BookTok, and that’s set to continue into 2026.
There are already exciting romantasy titles lined up for next year, but there are also a handful of big releases heading our way during the fall and winter seasons. From the much-anticipated sequel toThe Games Gods Playto theromantasy debut of aShadow and Boneactress, there’s a lot to look forward to. It’s truly a great time to be a romantasy fan.
11The Cruel Dawn By Rachel Howzell Hall
Release Date: Jul 06, 2025
August has been a strong month for romantasy releases, fromHannah Nicole Maehrer’sAccomplice to the Villainto Carissa Broadbent’sThe Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk.And the month is continuing to deliver exciting romantasy stories withThe Cruel Dawnby Rachel Howzell Hall, the much-anticipated follow-up toThe Last One.
The Last Onewas a standout romantasy of 2024, andits sequel is poised to up the stakes and romance significantly when it arrives. The second installment in theVallendor Series,The Cruel Dawnwill present Kaivara with a difficult choice: accept her powers and the truth about Jadon Wake or forfeit Vallendor to a terrible god. Fortunately, viewers won’t need to wait long to see which path she takes.
10Wild Reverence By Rebecca Ross
Release Date: August 13, 2025
Divine Rivalstook BookTok by storm back in 2023, andRebecca Ross' adult romantasy spinoff promises to be just as big of a dealupon its release in September.Wild Reverencewill expand the world introduced in theDivine Rivalsduology, following two new characters — a goddess named Matilda and the lord she showed kindness years ago.
Through their journey,Wild Reverencelooks set to explore the terrible gods who influence the plot ofDivine Rivalshundreds of years later, a compelling prospect for fans of the duology. Venturing into this world from a new perspective will be a highlight of 2025, and it’s even more exciting givenWild Reverence’s adult focus.
9Thorn Season By Kiera Azar
Kiera Azar played one of the healers inthe cast ofShadow and Bone, and since moving on from the Netflix series, she’s been working hard on her new YA romantasy book. Her debut,Thorn Season,is slated to hit shelves this September. And its gorgeous cover is enough to grab our attention, though the premise is what will keep readers seated for this upcoming title.
Pitched for fans ofFourth WingandACOTAR,Thorn Seasonis set in a world where Wielders — those possessing powerful abilities — are hunted and killed for it. The book follows Alissa, the member of a hunter familyanda Wielder, a surefire recipe for disaster. When she’s sent to the royal court for debutante season, hiding her powers becomes that much more complicated.
Thorn Seasonfeatures so many familiar romantasy tropes, it’s certain to resonate with lovers of the genre. And it’s already racking up excellent reviews onGoodreads, a promising sign for Azar’s upcoming debut.
8The Primal Of Blood And Bone By Jennifer L. Armentrout
Release Date: August 09, 2025
Any new release from Jennifer L. Armentrout is bound to make a splash in romantasy spaces, andthe penultimateBlood and Ashbook is certainly cause for celebration.The Primal of Blood and Bonearrives this September, bringing readers one step closer to the conclusion of Poppy and Casteel’s story.
There’s not much to say about this 2025 release without spoiling the previous five books, but the sixth installment inBlood and Ashlooks poised to raise the stakes in a fitting manner. The synopsis promises the return of familiar enemies and world-altering choices for the book’s leads. Fans of Armentrout’s work won’t want to miss this book come September.
7What Fury Brings By Tricia Levenseller
Daughter of the Pirate KingauthorTricia Levenseller is releasing her adult debut in September, andWhat Fury Bringspromises to be one of the most exciting romantasy releases of the fall. Set in the matriarchal kingdom of Amarra, where women who want husbands must kidnap them first, the novel follows a warrior princess whose sights are set on the throne.
To prove she’s worthy of it, Olerra decides to kidnap an enemy prince — a task that should be straightforward enough, given that he’s the second son. However, she gets more than she bargained for when she accidentally kidnaps the heir to the other kingdom’s throne, a man who detests the matriarchal society she comes from.
The two will deliver an enemies-to-lovers romance with the prospect for plenty of great commentary. And just the notion of traveling to a matriarchal fantasy world seems like a great time, making Levenseller’sWhat Fury Bringsa must-read in September.
6Mate By Ali Hazelwood
Release Date: July 06, 2025
Ali Hazelwood’s romance booksalways stir excitement on BookTok, but 2024’sBridetook the author’s work into new territory. The supernatural romance, straddling the line of romantasy, transports readers to a world full of vampires and werewolves, incorporating aspects of the omegaverse and popular romantasy tropes in the process.WithBridebeing such a hit, its companion novel is equally exciting.
Fittingly,Matewill arrive on October 7, just in time for the Halloween season. It will follow Serena Paris, the friend ofBride’s Misery Lark, as she navigates the danger that accompanies being the first human-werewolf hybrid. With many people hunting her, Serena may need to take her chances with Koen, the Alpha of the Northwest pack.
Matepromises to utilize Hazelwood’s romance expertise while expanding the supernatural world she built inBride.It’s a can’t-miss October release, especially for those who love supernatural romance.
5The Things Gods Break By Abigail Owen
Release Date: August 11, 2025
The Things Gods Breakis easily one of the most-anticipated romantasy sequelshitting shelves in 2025, and readers can get their hands on Abigail Owen’s follow-up toThe Games Gods Playin October. The second book in Owen’sThe Crucibleseries picks up on the heels of Lyra winning the eponymous contest. However, her struggles are far from over.
The Things Gods Breakwill see Lyra facing the titans in Tartarus, an even more daunting prospect than partaking in the Crucible. After book one’s cliffhanger, the sequel looks to raise the stakes on its heroine. And withThe Games Gods Playleaving us in such a spot, it’s no wonder readers are chomping at the bits to get their hands onThe Things Gods Break.Fortunately, it’s just two months away.
4The Wrath Of The Fallen By Amber V. Nicole
Release Date: July 14, 2025
Fans ofromantasy’s beloved “shadow daddy” tropeneed to have Amber V. Nicole’sGods & Monstersseries on their radars, as it upends that and delivers a “shadow mommy” instead. This is one of many reasonsThe Book of Azraeland its sequels are so beloved. And the fourth installment in the series,The Wrath of the Fallen,is coming out in October.
The Wrath of the Fallenwill pick up after Samkiel has reclaimed the throne, unpacking the unrest that follows — all while he grapples with a looming darkness. Meanwhile, Dianna’s dreams are full of darkness and revenge as well, with all this pushing Samkiel to venture to the Otherworld. This isn’t to mention Nismera’s quest to find Vincent and Camilla, and more importantly, what they possess.
There’s a lot going on inThe Wrath of the Fallen,but it looks certain that the book will ramp up the stakes yet again and deliver a gripping narrative from start to finish. With any luck, it will continue to deliver on everything that makes Nicole’s series great. It’s the perfect dark romantasy release for the fall season.
3Bonds Of Hercules By Jasmine Mas
Psycho Shiftersauthor Jasmine Mas embarked on a new journey withBlood of Herculesin 2024, and the sequel is arriving a little over a year later.Bonds of Herculesvows to lean into the high stakes and complex charactersin theVillains of Loreseries, and it doesn’t get much more exciting than that.
Bonds of Herculeswill return readers to Alexis' story, with her bound through marriage to the heirs of the Underworld, despite her own wants. But Alexis is bent on revenge, enlisting in the Assembly of Death to attain it — and to get answers about her own dangerous abilities. Her efforts to break free sound darker and more gripping than ever, making this a must-read fall 2025 sequel.
2Brimstone By Callie Hart
Release Date: June 26, 2025
Quicksilverhas become aromantasy sensation almost on par withFourth Wing, andits sequel is almost as exciting as 2025’s earlier follow-up,Onyx Storm.Of course,Quicksilverdoesn’t leave readers on a cliffhanger nearly as massive asIron Flame’s ending. But fans of the romantasy hit are eager to learn what’s next for Saeris Fane and Kingfisher.
That’s whyBrimstone’s November releaseis shaping up to be one of the most thrilling romantasy moments of the entire year, and it will determine whether theFae & Alchemyseries remains a sensation on and beyond BookTok. Callie Hart’s sequel will grapple with Saeris becoming queen of the Blood Court, while Kingfisher travels to Zilvaren and tries to return to his mate.
Despite Saeris and Kingfisher likely being separated for most of this sequel,Brimstonehas the potential to enhance the series' romanceandits fantasy plot, cementing its place among the best romantasy books in recent years.
