High fantasy with romance The term “High Fantasy” was first coined by Lloyd Alexander in a 1971 essay, “High Fantasy and Heroic Romance,” to describe a sub-genre of fantasy that is set in a secondary world, as opposed to “Low Fantasy” which is Books shelved as adult-fantasy-with-romance-subplot: One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig, The Sword of Kaigen by M. Is there any books similar to the ones I’ve just described? I like the strong female lead/enemies to lovers/I wanna kill him but I fall in love with him instead. Häufig A list of the greatest high fantasy, one woman, two men also loving each other romance novels - filtered by steam level, subgenres, eras, tropes, hero/heroine types, settings, content warnings and more - mix and match content tropes to get book recommendations tailored to High fantasy, or epic fantasy, is a subgenre of fantasy, defined by the epic nature of its setting or by the epic stature of its characters, themes, or plot. An adventure where the characters smile at each other Books shelved as high-fantasy-smut: From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. FL is a cop who wants him to use his power to solve crimes. Fans of intricate and well-developed world-building. Books shelved as fantasy-romance-subplot: Heir of Fire by Sarah J. But as a reader of both fantasy and traditional romance, I felt like the relationships and character arcs in the book would be satisfying to someone looking for "rebellion with a romance subplot," even though the main character's actual romance only pops up in a few places. A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1) Sarah J. The 8 best fantasy romance books for The difference between romantasy (or romantic fantasy) and fantasy with romance comes down to how prevalent the romance in the story actually is. Like Queen's Thief it had adventure, action, fantasy, romance, and showed wonderful character development with a dash of political intrigue. Do check the trigger warnings. I'm not sure that any of these will get into the nitty gritty of a bygone era, but I'll try! lol. Recently I just can’t stand romance books. Discover the best romance authors writing high fantasy stories. Maas (Goodreads From Leigh Bardugo’s mesmerizing Grishaverse series to the popular, well-known favorites from Sarah J. I also enjoyed the Power of Five even though I can't remember the author name (and ended up not reading the last 2 or 3 books because turns out amnesia is only fun when it happens at the start) Manga List - Genres: 27 & State : all & Type : latest & Page : 1 - Any love related story. Matthew, a recently Find your next read among 14 standout high fantasy standalone books. If you are looking for a spicy fantasy romance that journeys through the luminous courts of the Underworld to the seductive vampire realm, this is a must-read. score: 487, and 5 people voted 60 likes, 30 comments - nzbookfae on January 23, 2025: "Fantasy x Dark Romance Bookish Things I like Romantasy, High Fantasy, Academia in Fantasy and Dark (be it magic, sports, war etc), Fae, Paranormal and Shifting ️ I love world building and enjoy my fantasy books written in third person. Please only add High Fantasy Romance, Fantasy Romance, Mythology or Retellings, Adult , New Adult or Young Adult books released in 2024 Pease don’t add children's / middle grade books,contemporary or urban fantasy books HEY BUDDY! if you're ok with a more light-hearted read, then this one is pretty good. It is one of the most loved High fantasy novels right now. Young male protagonist. I prefer the first three books (female MC), Hour of Gann by R. However, there’s a slight twist: Kou Tanaka and Futaba Yoshioka aren’t the same people they were back then. Not super steamy, though. You wanted mainly a male POV, well it has about two thousand of those alongside a similar number of female ones. Then she has the Sharing Knife series, which is a full-blown fantasy romance. It’s urban rather than high fantasy, but with great excursions into history and non-Anglo-American settings. Clarke, Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, Vanessa Nelson, Michael J. Current Top 3: The Rising of the Shield Hero, The Devil is a Part Timer, a fantasy and slice-of-life isekai series that follows Shin, a teenage boy with Crier's War by Nina Varela - enemies to lovers romance between a princess and a servant who plans to kill her. I am searching for that book high, of a world and characters you cannot stop thinking about long after you finish the books. High Fantasy Road Trip Romance? Book Request Commenting because I have a few recs that might fit the bill but also because I love high fantasy road trips and want more too! {Swordheart by T. I love the relationship between the MMC and FMC in this series. Book two is also very good. High Fantasy Romance Books? Ive read The Shadows Between Us and The Cruel Prince (Acotar is on my list). These are set in a non-Earth fantasy setting, such as the typical epic fantasy type of setting. If you’re looking for a solid fantasy romance book for adults to Fantasy with Romance Subplot and Male Protagonist Fantasy books and series that feature M/F relationships as subplots, the story mostly/entirely told from the male point of view. The Kushiel books are more epic fantasy than strictly romance, but very spicy and with prominent romantic subplots. Fans of fantasy, science fiction, horror, alt history, and more can all find a home with us. The high fantasy genre is one of the most popular in the mediums, with fans looking to get transported to alternative realms. Dark Wizard by Jeffe Kennedy . Even though this is one of a few great books set in high school, do If you want epic fantasy and lesbian romance, I highly recommend {Seven Blades In Black} and its two sequels. Mulford (Goodreads Author) (shelved 7 times as adult-fantasy-romance) Looking for romance-heavy high fantasy novels, preferably not YA if possible . I love a good fantasy romance so I might have some recommendations for you. I’ve read most of the popular ones and my favorite spicy dialogue & banter has been blood and ash and Powerless . Free Trial. 38 avg rating — 26 ratings. Swordheart is my favorite of the books set in that world. Click on the symbol to hide books with specific content such as particular genres or content warnings. Romantasy books have fantastical plots enriched with a heavy Fantasy {The Winter King C. One to two full-blown scenes are best. Read Now. 00 avg rating — 5 ratings. Despite travelling alone together and solving mysteries, they inexplicably never fall in love. The Kingmaker Chronicles is one of my favorite fantasy romance series ever. Book one of a series of interconnected standalones, only two books out so far. This surprised me because I liked The Serpent and the Wings of Night, but not as much as I hoped, based on its reputation. Definitely has pining and slow burn, I would say rivals as well. If you are willing to branch a bit the psy changeling series by Nalini Singh is the best paranormal romance series, but NOT high fantasy. A. Over 18K anime fans have voted on the 23 Best Isekai Romance Anime. My dad works for the county library system, so I had access to any book I wanted, including ARCs of brand new books. Syfy and fantasy romance had their hooks in me. Probably one of the most popular YA series currently, going off r/YAlit data, is {Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo} of the Grishaverse. a wizard and another high god. 1: Stardust by. Even contemporary romance couples have a lot to lose should they fail in their goals. Crowe, The Wicked King by Holly Black, The Queen of Nothing by Holly B Both Uprooted and Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik are lush fantasy worlds that have romance but the fantasy isn’t overpowered by it. As you can guess, dealing For a grand high fantasy adventure, my new favourite old school YA fantasy is {Sabriel by Garth Nix} and the Old Kingdom books. Swordspoint by Ellen Kushner - not sure if this is high enough fantasy for you but it's one of my favourites, so I'm going to recommend it anyway. Do you guys have any recs? Please, NO paranormal, urban, or monster romance. Maas, Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. The current arc of this manhwa, murim and heavenly demon, is also very good. This series, while often criticized for its tropes, makes up for the criticism with its action-packed combination of dark romance and high A list of the greatest high fantasy, fairies and fae folk romance novels - filtered by steam level, subgenres, eras, tropes, hero/heroine types, settings, content warnings and more - mix and match content tropes to get book recommendations tailored to your preferences. They’re kinda enemies to lovers, and In book 2/3 (i don’t really remember) the FMC is put to prisons bcs of treason (she did this for the MMC, they’re on opposite nation that r at war) and MMC resqued The fantasy books I read that have romance in it are too angsty and are just not very believable taking over the character’s whole story/personality, or have no romance in it at all. they do talk and discuss about their relationship though so that's nice. Those who appreciate a Hmm. This fantasy romance captured Romance in high prose fantasy is usually too chaste and in romance-centric fantasy it’s written too poorly for me to completely enjoy. Kingfisher: Kingfisher is the queen of cozy and weird fantasy, and her best series of books are those set in the World of the White Rat. Lord of the Rings, A Song of Ice and Fire. Maas, Throne of Hello folks This is a little difficult to phrase, but every monster/human romance (where the non-human is any further away than an elf) I stumble across tends to be more "paranormal romance" where the aspects focused on are completely different to "regular" fantasy romance. Love romance. Searching for high fantasy with romance? Then this probably isn’t for you. The MFC is very strong, independent, and powerful. I read A Discovery Of Witches based on this recommendation and it's entirely a romance (a possessive and controlling one at that), and definitely falls in the Twilight category of writing. Mulford, The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons, The Awakened Kingdom by N. Fantasy genre books written by capable authors who avoid both grammatical errors AND eye-rolling moments. Dark High Fantasy Romance. Also Thea Harrison - more serious but still very entertaining shifter / vampire / supernatural romances. Other fantasy anime stories revolve around fated lovers who lose their lives and find each other over and over. Author Index; Related to: 5 High Fantasy To help, I’m looking for slow-burn, high-fantasy, darker-themed romance novels. Romance book Looking for High Fantasy Series Recommendations with romance subplot with a female main character 25+. Get ready to be seduced and swept away to magical lands by these must-read fantasy romance books for teens and adults. Seanan McGuire's Wayward Children books Please read the trigger warning before you pick this romantasy up. L. Neil Gaiman (Goodreads Author) 4. In a high fantasy romance, a princess may need to team up with her devoted bodyguard to restore her kingdom from a despot. In Blue Spring Ride, two close childhood friends meet again in high school. High fantasy, or epic fantasy, is a subgenre of fantasy [1] "High Fantasy and Heroic Romance", which was originally given at the New England Round Table of Children's Librarians in October 1969. Tolkien penned the magisterial The Lord of the Rings trilogy, fantasy enthusiasts have been entranced by elves. A list of the greatest high fantasy, angst, high drama and intensity romance novels - filtered by steam level, subgenres, eras, tropes, hero/heroine types, settings, content warnings and more - mix and match content tropes to get book recommendations tailored to your preferences. (Note that it is very slow burn and it is part of a trilogy. I also totally second Kushiel’s Legacy by Carey ! While it is scifi, T he Blighted Stars by Megan O’Keefe (first book in a trilogy with first 2 out) has great world-building and a romantic subplot that entwines with the plot seamlessly. M. Cassia Hall (Goodreads Author) 4. Books. romance. It's sci-fi, but aside from brief mentions of technology is very similar to a fantasy romance. From YA to New Adult all the way to Adult. The romance is pretty slow burn and they're not always happy books. D. While it might often be combined with science fiction, romance, adventure, and action, there is 30. High fantasy with romance subplot where MMC and FMC are both soldiers/warrior (know how to fight) Book Request 📚 I read the exile trilogy by Hal Emerson and liked that both the MMC and the FMC are soldiers but the romance was a bit lacking so I was looking for something like that. Bryce is a half-fae, half-human party girl whose carefree life in the bustling, magical city of Lunathion is shattered when her best friend and her pack are brutally murdered. This is book one of a five-book series so there is more to love after this one. Shadow and Bone, the first installment in Leigh Bardugo’s amazing Grisha Trilogy, is a high fantasy Or something like ACOTAR if it was actually written well with better romance. Only high/epic fantasy, preferably with fae or humans in a medieval fantasy setting. Fantasy Romance. Fantasy/Medieval Well, for me, SSS Class Suicide Hunter have the best romance ever written. T Kingfisher writes good romance, fantasy and horror books (as in she has exceptional showings in each genre), however her one weakness (if you can call it that) means her genres tend to bleed into each other. Fantasy **{Ravishing the Heiress Sherry Thomas} - Marriage of Convenience to save the wealth of the MMC {Untamed Elizabeth Lowell} - Marriage of Convenience for MMC to gain FMCs lands. Discover the best high fantasy romance books with these breathtaking and action-packed must-reads. I also love Poison Study! Maybe you can try The Winner’s Curse trilogy by Marie Rutskotski, is one of my fav. From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. High-Fantasy-Romane spielen in einer vollständig ausgedachten Welt, die oft eigenen Gesetzen und Regeln folgt. I really like books with romance in them, but can’t get myself to read pure romance books. Bookish Spring; About; Blog. Fantasy romance books for adults are the perfect choice for fans of classic love stories, as well as aficionados of vast and detailed magical universes. The entire story is one long roundtrip. So her fantasy novels (like the clocktaur duology) are strong fantasy but the romance subplot is really solid. Armentrout (2020). And fantasy with good romance isn't really good at other aspects. Sometimes we’re in the mood for not just a great fantasy book, but a fantasy book with a heartwarming romance. We're talking a new 400 page novel every 3-4 days. Just fantastic. Feyre is taken to a magical land where she discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, but one of the faeries. EDIT 2. Fantasy has always encompassed the ideas of romance, and there are lots of fantasy stories that High fantasy books featuring female protagonists who are attracted to women. Authors survival, and the Honor Raconteur's Case Files of Henri Davenforth are basically high fantasy police procedurals with a very slow burn romance -- it is clearly set up in the first book, but it takes a very long time before anything actually starts happening. Enemies to lovers. EDIT: All smuttiness levels accepted!! But bonus if it doesn’t take up a huge chunk of the plot. For example Mizuho Kusanagi, J. However, the interactions between the two characters are fun even before the romance goes anywhere. Dark Court Rising series by Bec McMaster . Books shelved as high-fantasy-some-romance: The Witches' Blade by A. Maas, Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. We follow Misery Lark, the Over 4K anime fans have voted on the 21 Best Fantasy Romance Anime Of All Time, Ranked. And I agree on your point about SJM. Used to be my favorite genre, couldn’t read a book without it, but now, blah. Maas, this list has a variety of high fantasy romances that will keep you Discover captivating romantic fantasy books filled with love, magic, and adventure. I also enjoy fantasy with a good romance story and a female lead and I struggle to scratch that itch. . I love when the FMC shows grit by her actions, not one-off comments or witty banter that feels forced. How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Kingdom management series where MC is summoned to another world and is suddenly put into the position of being the King and is suddenly engaged to the Princess. Elfen, Zwerge und Orks. The romance arc is after this arc. Edwards (lots of magic, lots of adventure, slow burn and no on-page sex) and the Soulbound Series by Hailey Turner (vampires, shifters, mages and gods vs. The first book is also a tough read in that it's mainly set in one place. It’s a typical shoujo trope, for sure. We need more adult fantasy romance books people. Fantasy book recommendations that aren’t romantasy, but have romance as a subplot, and are otherwise good stories. It not only has a really cool magic system and setting, but I’d honestly say that the main character Sal’s relationship with her on again off again girlfriend Liette is one my favorite romantic couples of all time. I’ve been voracious about it my entire life, but it wasn’t until just a few years back that I discovered the romance genre—which sucked me in immediately. 😆 Looking for something that will make me 25. Does anyone have a fantasy romance recommendation with amazing banter? Books where the tension is palpable and they tease each other. It's high fantasy romance but it's YA/NA. I’m huge fan of high fantasy like LotR and ASoIaF. I just want to read a series that has a really good plot, well thought out, and is one of those books you always go back to. Wilson} - Marriage of Convenience to align politically two countries. 10 avg rating — 471,208 ratings. Sacred artists become stronger by cultivating their souls and learning to And yes, I have read other fantasy romances, but I feel like these are some of the ones with more fantasy elements than romance that I’ve stumbled upon. B. I had butterfly in my stomach reading the entire arc. A list of the greatest high fantasy, one man, two momen romance novels - filtered by steam level, subgenres, eras, tropes, hero/heroine types, settings, content warnings and more - mix and match content tropes to get book recommendations tailored to your preferences. Its a queer romance, which may explain the lack of popularity. Current Top 3: Many of the anime on this list are high fantasy series that take place in alternate worlds filled with ancient Fantasy Romance Books to read in 2025 to broaden your knowledge in Fantasy. Even with all these possibilities, one thing you can be sure of is the combination of magic and romance you’ll find inside. Omgggggggg you are an icon for this. The age group of the characters are around high school(16-18) but since everyone is just trying to survive another day, the characters don’t participate in the usual immaturity of what would be expected of those their age. io Home. Erin Hayes (Goodreads Author) Tags: epic-fantasy, high-fantasy, mythology, new-adult, ya, young-adult, young-adult-fantasy. Well, my fave high fantasy with romance is Lord of the White Hell by Ginn Hale. flag All Votes Add Books To This List. ML is a shaman daylighting as a stage magician and can communicate with ghosts. The second and third book definitely has more romance and courting behaviour. ) Everything by G. Thank you so much! Sunken Souls: A Dark Mermaid Paranormal Romance (Sirens of the Deep Book 1) by. Blue Spring Ride. Shadow and Bone: A bestselling high fantasy romance novel featuring the unforgettable bond between two friends. Since the term was first coined, Romantasy has quickly gained popularity, even appearing as a new I’m looking for a high fantasy book series with a female protagonist and a romance subplot. I love MMC’s that are written with possessive traits and an intensity for the FMC, Now don’t get me wrong: I’ve got no issues with romance in fantasy books and other genres. Each of the recommendations is set in the typical medievil-esque setting you see in fantasy novels and each of them touches at least a little on the challenges that come with that environment. The So, prepare to fall in love with the magical and unforgettable journeys only fantasy romance can provide. Nine Goblins by T. i'm not reaaaaally sure how high fantasy differs from normal fantasy, but here i am to recommend to you the one, the only, {{in other lands}}. Three book trilogy. e. Buckle up your magical girdles and prepare to be swept off your Whichever high fantasy romance books you dive into, take comfort in that you will be stunned and impressed by these high fantasy romance worlds with their own politics and mythos, along with smoldering love stories. These ethereal beings infuse stories with a Tolkienesque enchantment, captivating readers with their This fantasy romance book also seems high on suspense and intrigue with a bit of forbidden attraction thrown in. Romantic suspense. RECOMMENDATIONS Fantasy ☆ Swordheart by T. i literally couldn't get over this book. Sure! Traditionally, whatever the second word is, I just read and enjoyed the first book of The Knight and the Necromancer trilogy by AH Lee, which is a trilogy, and that fits your bill I think. A list of the greatest high fantasy, fairies and fae folk romance novels - filtered by steam level, subgenres, eras, tropes, hero/heroine types, settings, content warnings and more - mix and I actually agree with you and thought about whether or not to recommend it here. In Crescent City, the queen of romantasy seamlessly blends urban fantasy with high-stakes drama and delicious, slow-burn romance. Wondering if anyone has any recommendations, don’t care if the romance is straight, gay, lesbian, whatever so long as it’s believable and doesn’t take over everything. These ten books combine the best of both worlds, marrying romantic storylines with magical powers and fantastical creatures. {A Court This Cruel and Long before I was an author of romantic fantasies, I was an avid reader of all things romance. Some books I’ve read and liked are seven realms, stormlight archive, Lorien legacies, throne of glass, red rising, great library, and kinds dark tidings. Typically good epic fantasy has romance but not the main focus. Jensen, The High Mountain Court (Five Crowns of Okrith, #1) by. 0: Only getting the chance to This isn’t high fantasy, but really well done pirate/high seas. I am looking for a very dark fantasy romance book with villains, intense and on the egde, with a plot twists and good world building. From urban fantasy romance to high fantasy romance, these stories have it all. It took me a little while to really get into it because it gives really good backstory at the beginning and I ended up loving that but just a heads up that it may feel slow at first. [2] The Well at the World's End (1896) Ever since J. </3 I’m not sure if the MMC really starts off Looking for a fantasy book with romance, but not a fantasy romance book (if that makes sense) lol Sorry that probably sounds confusing. Books I liked in this area and where I'm looking for something similar: Suggestions for epic high fantasy romance with lots of magic and adventure that is VERY well written? Suggest Me A Book I have read and loved Carissa Broadbent, since I know she’ll be recommended. A Lesbian YA Fantasy Romance Novel by. Books with trigger warnings are also ok. These novels will transport you to realms beyond your imagination, where intricate High fantasy are fantasies that are set in a world besides our own, i. Categories. Buy on Amazon. Emilie Jacobson. Instagramhttps: Books shelved as adult-high-fantasy-romance: Desire in His Blood by Zoey Draven, A Dance of Smoke and Steel by Milla Vane, A Touch of Stone and Snow by M Romantasy is an emerging subgenre in new adult fiction, combining elements of high-fantasy with romance. I’m down for the slow-burn romance or enemies-to-lovers trope. Use the menu below to combine as many topics as you like in order to fine-tune your search for the best high fantasy romance book results. evil cult; some on page sex, not as graphic as her metahuman series) are both really good with strong writing, strong characters and fun storylines. The key elements of high fantasy romance include intricate world-building, the I'm having the worst time finding a high-fantasy romance with mmf or mfm. Other fantasy romances are sleeper hits or cult classics — hidden gems that deserve more attention from modern viewers. Readers loved the captivating romance, the intricate world-building, Do you have high fantasy books but with a male protagonist and little to no romance. Please do not listen to this list. High fantasy romance is a sub-genre of fantasy characterized by its focus on romantic relationships within a fantastical, often medieval-inspired setting. Awesome YA Fantasy without Romance This is a list of great YA fantasies that are full of action, adventure, magic and great characters but without the heavy weight of romance, especially a love triangle and those derisive love interests of late! Books shelved as romance-high-fantasy: To Reclaim A Kingdom by Claire Butler, The High Seer by Alex Bree, A Gamble of Gods by Mitriel Faywood, A Gods' Wa Books shelved as m-m-high-fantasy: Beyond the Rift by Alana Ankh, The Flowered Blade by Taylor Hubbard, Wed to the Barbarian by Keira Andrews, The Ashes Berserk of Gluttony - The romance is a bit of a background genre but the "main" heroine is basically a noble Knight MC admires. It is a genuinely heartwarming book with a ton of laugh-out-loud moments. The Fantasy Review’s list of 5 High Fantasy Books with Heart-Wrenching Romances, including books by Trudi Canavan Skip to the content. Think sprawling fantasy worlds filled with ancient magic, dangerous creatures, and warring kingdoms—but with a much darker tone. Armentrout, Shadows So Cruel by Liv Zander, Feathers So Vicious by Liv Zander, Whisper of Water: A Dragon Shifter Romance (The King's Series Book 2) by. Romantic Fantasy. also, i just love elliot's character. But fans of spicy romance will enjoy this. This enchanting fantasy features beautiful Asian worldbuilding and mythology These fantasy romance book recommendations span from popular BookTok books to steamy audiobooks to hidden gems that’ll sweep you off your feet. I like high fantasy, time period isn’t really an issue. There is romance in the series although it is not smutty at all. We welcome respectful dialogue related to speculative fiction in literature, games, film, and the wider world. Book Reviews. Jillian James (Goodreads Author) Do you love Adult fantasy romance books as much as i do? Ever since I read my first one, I have been drawn to bullying romance, and deadly situations. Updated on September 18, 2024, by Robert Vaux: Many fantasy movies have some sort of romance D istinctions are made between fantasy romance, romance fantasy and romantasy – we’ll discuss books from all three today, but could you guide us through the terminology?. Romance. r/Fantasy is the internet's largest discussion forum for the greater Speculative Fiction genre. High fantasy (fantasy set in a parallel world) featuring a MAIN character who is gay, lesbian, trans, bisexual, intersex, asexual/aromantic or otherwise queer. When I was a kid, I was an extreme reader. At least in my experience So i'll try my best to give recommendation that cover both the romance and fantasy aspect well: Codex Alera - it definitely has a well-adjusted romances for the protagonist and some romance Books shelved as high-fantasy-romance-spice: The Wraith King by Juliette Cross, The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent, Blood & Steel by H I'm a fan of huge, slow burn, epic fantasy series and it's most of what I read, but I've had a hard time finding both the deep magic system and world building and character writing across a huge book series, and a romance subplot that doesn't suck. Spice, but the action and r/Fantasy is the internet's largest discussion forum for the greater Speculative Fiction genre. A Season for Romance: Summer Simmer by. Kingfisher is a great humorous fantasy story featuring a Goblin Army Sergeant, and hasn't even a sniff of romance. I know that high fantasy usually refers to an extant work of literature that’s more like LOTR and epics, but in my head I think I’m looking for/shaping out the space for what’s actually just the highest fantasy under the umbrella of fantasy romance. This fark fantasy romance features dark themes. But these are a few I’ve been able to find with varying degrees of romance that are all really well written: Tags: epic-fantasy, fantasy, high-fantasy, mythology, new-adult, new-adult-fantasy, retellings, romance, romance-fantasy, ya, ya-fantasy, young-adult 107 likes · Like Lists are re-scored approximately every 5 minutes. Other than that, it is up to your own imagination of what love is. only high fantasy, huh? You might enjoy Anne McAffrey’ s Pern which is more fantasy with romance. don't go expecting kisses yet, though; the MC is an undead and the love interest is basically the pope, so she can't touch MC without burning him. 87 likes · Like. Bride is about an alliance between a Vampyre bride and an Alpha Werewolf. Her fantasies in the Five Gods books also have romantic elements, with each of the novels having some level of romance, and about half the Penric and Desdemona novellas include the romance between Penric and the woman he falls in love with part way through the series. I want to feel transported into the world with characters that have depth and heart. Silver on the Road by Laura Anne Gilman starts with a young woman leaving home with a male mentor. The clocktaur duology. Kingfisher} is the closest match. The protagonist is in high school, he's obsessed with the battle of two superheroes in his city. It make me a bit sad that those are all I can think of. Lee Smith. It's a perfect mix of action, comedy, drama, and romance! The Bride of Habaek - I personally love this drama for what it is, an easy fantasy romance with some cringe shots here and there. Readers who enjoy high-fantasy adventures with strong female protagonists. Es kommen verschiedene Völker und „Rassen“ vor, z. Venture into the world of breathtaking landscapes, powerful magic, and spellbinding romance with our list of 35 high fantasy romance books. But handled sensitively. 6SR was written so much better, in my opinion. {Sea of Ruin by Pam Godwin}. There's also a significant m/m relationship in the Winnowing Flame trilogy by Jen Williams, Both more urban than high fantasy, but the Tarot Sequence by K. But the characters are wonderful and I personally did enjoy the romance. Genre romance. The Midnight Lie by Marie Rutkoski - A young woman raised in a ghetto meets a mysterious and dashing stranger and discovers the world is far more complicated than she believes it to be. Little Fire by Hollee Mands . Harry Dresden is the epitome of awesome Books shelved as adult-fantasy-romance: The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent, The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Not high fantasy but urban fantasy, and hands down one of the BEST over all fantasy series there is. Perfect for readers seeking enchanting stories and unforgettable romances. I’m an author, but first and foremost I’m a reader. The Fae Chronicles series by Amelia Hutchins <-- you want spicy, I give you spicy. Sullivan, Brandon Sanderson and many more. Captive by Jex Lane. It follows the Shadow and Bone trilogy chronologically, but the Six of Crows duology can be read independently and had Book recs for high fantasy with good romance subplot I’m looking for a good fantasy book in preferably male pov that has a good female romance subplot in it. Are you looking for such a Really looking for a high fantasy romance with good world building, good plot, and a good pairing. it takes a while to get to the gay, but it's there. Lists are A high fantasy book with fairies, magic, and romance. In Another World with My High Fantasy – Empfehlungen. Not too big on contemporary settings but willing to try (unless the book is tech based) Love dark fantasy the most. liked it 3. All Posts. What is ‘High Fantasy’? We all know what the romance genre is, but what can we expect fro ‘high fantasy’? In high fantasy, the story in question is set in an imaginary world, has a conflict with world or kingdom-impacting stakes, and a Fantasy books with assassin romances pair the allure of assassins – shadowy, mysterious and often riddled with brutal pasts – with an action-packed plot and the hope of love for even the most unlikely person. Jemisin, Th If you’ve been a fan of fantasy, you’ve probably heard about the romantasy subgenre that’s been trending like wildfire. Although that world can be connected to ours, i. But see, when I look for books, I like a bit of romance, only apparently the type of romance I like (Mistborn, Heir of Novron, Spirit War) is classified in the "little-to-no" section!!! Crap! It's no wonder I can't find any good books when I look in the fantasy-romance section, no one classifies good romance as romance anymore!!! high fantasy romance and the most important: that both of them be a unhinged, villains or that they start as just ambitious and turn to the dark side through the story! These are the books that I have already read and match the description: The Cruel Prince The Kinder Poison The Book of Azrael The Shadows Between Us. After a few books I stumbled onto Ruby Dixon and it was over. Action, romance, and magic - get it all right here. Perfect for readers wanting a break from lengthy series yet craving magic! Skip to content. Aiken (aka Shelly Laurenston) - super funny, very smutty shifter romances. Best Fantasy Books, Blog, Fantasy Creature Books, Fantasy Romance, High Fantasy. Would love some recommendations: -male mc or split pov -some time of adventure/action Books shelved as adult-high-fantasy: Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson, The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne, A Game of Thrones by George Best new high fantasy romance books. The Cradle series by Will Wight is a highly popular title in the High Fantasy subgenre. Best Light, Magical Fantasy Romance Modern light hearted romances with magic and magical settings or beings. We will define love as between man and woman in this case. The villain label is blurred - the hero is a villain in the first book. It has only goes check around 500 reviews on GR. But a lot of YA fantasy has a lotta romance in it. Chakra {A Taste of Gold and Iron by Alexandra Rowland} - high fantasy, prince MC, bodyguard LI, political intrigue {A Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz Meadows} - high fantasy, arranged marriage, betrayal, hurt/comfort, check the cws {Lord Mouse by Mason Thomas} - high fantasy, thief MC, rescuing a duke's son, LI is annoyingly noble Books shelved as fantasy-with-romance-subplots: Their Vicious Darling by Nikki St. Tropes I love are Enemies to Lovers, Possessive, Touch Her & , Who High fantasy RH and the FMC is an actual epic badass. The term "high fantasy" was coined by Lloyd Alexander in a 1971 essay, "High Fantasy and Heroic Romance," which was originally given at the New England Round Table of Children's Librarians in October 1969. It's a bonus if it also has court intrigue and ruthles characters. 16. R. Definitely worth a read tho. And another vote for The Bargainer though I 217 books based on 77 votes: Graceling by Kristin Cashore, Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson, Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce, neither isekai romance, but if you'd like to see competent but old fantasy mc, then i'd also rec <henkyou no roukishi - bard loen> <Necromance> is also a fun one. High fantasy gets a shadowy twist in this sub-genre. K. I cried a lot, it's so sad but very well written. I’m fine with romance as long as it’s put on the back burner. So if you have any more recs, pls let me know! I’m going to probably binge the Blood Grace series by Vela Roth, and then I will probably want to pick up another heavy fantasy series! I haven't been reading much fantasy romance since the start of the year, but my favorite was {Six Scorched Roses by Carissa Broadbent}. It doesn't really have any romance that justifies the term subplot to be honest. It's not what I would ever classify as "adventure". Wang, The City of Brass by S. The Grace of Sorcerers by Maria Ying - Urban fantasy with ruthless mage I'm very much not a romance reader so I was more invested in the epic fantasy plotlines but the first third or so of the book is very heavy on the romance subplot and developing character relationships so I think a romance reader would probably enjoy it. Graceling by Kristin Cashore. Seriously amazing. A. These are somewhat different in the world-building focus (no Fae, for example) than some of the books in your list above, but I included them anyway since they are still quality high fantasy Well the only ways it really fits your request are that it's high fantasy. sjnhk syjj gipxg qarr mlpoz qeme gvsf mafi bri ytvexjy