You finished A Court of Thorns and Roses and now you have a Sarah J. Maas-sized hole in your heart. Here are 12 fantasy romances that gave me the same feeling.
For the Feyre/Rhysand Fans
1. “From Blood and Ash” — Jennifer L. Armentrout
Platform: Kindle Unlimited
If you loved ACOTAR’s dynamic — strong heroine + powerful love interest + secrets and political intrigue — this hits the same notes. Poppy is shielded from the world, Hawke is her guard, and NOTHING is what it seems.
2. “The Serpent and the Wings of Night” — Carissa Broadbent
Platform: Kindle Unlimited
Vampire trials, deadly competition, and a love interest who might be the most dangerous person in the room. Tournament structure gives Hunger Games energy with romance at center.
3. “Daughter of No Worlds” — Carissa Broadbent
Platform: Kindle Unlimited
Magic school for outcasts, a heroine discovering her power, and a slow-burn romance that hits HARD. Incredible world-building.
For the “Mates” Trope Lovers
4. “Rejected Luna” — Remi Cole (Dreame)
The fated mates trope cranked to 11. If the Rhysand/Feyre bond was your favorite part.
5. “Chosen By The Cursed Alpha King” — Dreame
Cursed alpha + chosen mate + royal politics. ACOTAR’s Prythian politics with werewolf twist.
6-12: More Must-Reads
- “Fourth Wing” — Rebecca Yarros — Dragon riders + enemies to lovers
- “The Bridge Kingdom” — Danielle L. Jensen — Political marriage + betrayal
- “These Hollow Vows” — Lexi Ryan — Fae courts + deception
- “King of Battle and Blood” — Scarlett St. Clair — Vampire king + political marriage
- “A Ruin of Roses” — K.F. Breene — Dragon shifter + dark fantasy
- “The Alchemists of Loom” — Elise Kova — Forbidden love + fantasy world
- “Deceiving My Big Bad Alphas” — Kai Savage (Dreame) — Reverse harem + fated mates
Reading Order
Start with “From Blood and Ash” (most ACOTAR-like), then “Fourth Wing” (hottest right now), then branch into Dreame originals for the fated mates fix.