YA has always had an excellent selection of fantasy romance books, and the rest of the reading world is catching on to how amazing they are. It\u2019s no surprise that romantasy has become the latest \u201cit\u201d craze in the book world. It combines the best of both genres \u2014 fast-paced plots, breathtaking magic, and swoon-worthy romance. So, the next time you\u2019re in the mood for something that will keep you turning pages late into the night, reach for one of these young adult romantasy novels!<\/p>\n
no no 9780593643334 Sinner’s Isle<\/i> by Angela Montoya <\/p>\n
Pirates, witches, and forbidden love \u2014 this romantic fantasy has everything you could want. Rosa needs to escape Sinner\u2019s Isle before someone else harnesses her magical powers and forces her to become a weapon of destruction. So, when Mariano\u2019s pirate ship gets attacked, and he washes up on the shore, Rosa believes he is her ticket off the island. Don\u2019t miss this author\u2019s next romantasy, A Cruel Thirst<\/i><\/a>, about a new vampire and a vampire hunter forming an unlikely bond.<\/p>\n 9780593533086 The Encanto’s Daughter<\/i> by Melissa de la Cruz <\/p>\n Dive into an enchanted world inspired by Filippino mythology with this heart-pounding romantic fantasy from a #1 New York Times<\/i> bestselling author. MJ Rodriguez is half human and half encanto \u2014 and heir to her father\u2019s throne. When he succumbs to a curse and dies, MJ must win over her father\u2019s council, claim the throne, and find the sorceress responsible while navigating an unexpected yet all-consuming first love. <\/p>\n RELATED: 25 of the Best Fantasy Books for YA Readers<\/a><\/p>\n 9780593405703 Beasts of Prey<\/i> by Ayana Gray <\/p>\n Monsters, magic, and a touch of romance combine in this award-winning series opener about two teens hunting a terrifying beast. Zookeeper and magic wielder Koffi joins forces with aspiring warrior Ekon to track down a monster in the jungle of Africa. This action-packed and swoony fantasy series will keep you on the edge of your seat!<\/p>\n 9780593616949 Heir<\/i> by Sabaa Tahir <\/p>\n The newest romantasy from the #1 New York Times<\/i> bestselling and National Book Award-winning author of An Ember in the Ashes<\/i><\/a> will keep you reading well past your bedtime. This story follows the lives and loves of three young people \u2014 a prisoner, an assassin, and a prince. One longs for vengeance, another seeks a paycheck, and the last longs for courage. Their stories weave together in an unforgettable tapestry of magic and romance.<\/p>\n 9780593487532 Song of Silver, Flame Like Night<\/i> by Am\u00e9lie Wen Zhao <\/p>\n Lan spends her days researching the mark her mother burned into her arm before she died. When she meets a magic practitioner named Zen, they team up to search for answers among a group of magicians deep in the mountains. Magic, romance, and adventure combine in this breathtaking epic fantasy inspired by Chinese mythology. The story continues in the sequel, Dark Star Burning, Ash Falls White<\/i><\/a>. <\/p>\n 9781524738198 The Beautiful<\/i> by Ren\u00e9e Ahdieh <\/p>\n Vampires, murder, and romance make this swoony fantasy series from the bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn<\/i><\/a> a must-read. Celine runs away from her home in Paris to make a new life in New Orleans and quickly becomes enamored with S\u00e9bastien Saint Germain \u2014 the leader of the city\u2019s underworld. At first, it looks like everything will work out for her. But when dead bodies start piling up, Celine suspects S\u00e9bastien is behind the grisly murders.<\/p>\n RELATED: Enchanting Magical Realism Books for YA Readers<\/a><\/p>\n 9781536228212 Ferryman<\/i> by Claire McFall <\/p>\n This otherworldly Scottish romantic fantasy reimagines the Greek myth of Charon. When Dylan dies in a car accident, her soul needs the Ferryman\u2019s help to cross a wraith-infested wasteland to the afterlife. As they make their way across the desert, Dylan and the Ferryman grow closer and start to wonder if the dead can fall in love \u2014 and return to the land of the living. <\/p>\n 9780593527702 House of Marionne<\/i> by J. Elle <\/p>\n Magic, romance, and betrayal collide in this atmospheric romantasy that became an instant bestseller. To keep her dark powers hidden, Quell must complete three dangerous tasks and earn her place in a secret magical society. As she learns how to wield \u201cgood\u201d magic, Quell also spends time with Jordan, her assassin-in-training. Soon, Quell must choose between staying silent and safe or exposing the Order\u2019s corruption and her dark magic at the same time.<\/p>\n 9780593479315 The Isles of the Gods<\/i> by Amie Kaufman <\/p>\n When Selly sets sail in search of adventure, she doesn\u2019t expect a prince to commandeer her ship. Now, she is stuck escorting the prince to the Isles of the Gods to perform a sacred ritual. But treason, war, and newly-awakened ancient gods throw their ship off course and force them to lean on each other. This captivating romantasy continues in the sequel, The Heart of the World<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n 9780593126998 Spice Road<\/i> by Maiya Ibrahim <\/p>\n In a monster-infested world, 16-year-old Imani\u2019s talent with iron is her city\u2019s greatest hope against the djinn roaming the desert. But when her traitorous brother becomes the country\u2019s most wanted enemy, Imani and Taha, a boy with the power to control falcons, set out to find him. Their mission to capture her brother turns into an unforgettable adventure filled with monsters, magic, romance, and secrets.<\/p>\n