6 Romantasy Books Like Fourth Wing & ACOTAR

Because once you’ve fallen for dragons, fae, and morally grey men, there’s no going back.

If you’ve recently finished Fourth Wing or ACOTAR and are now wandering around your house like a character who’s just been emotionally stabbed… same. There’s nothing quite like that perfect blend of fantasy worldbuilding, slow‑burn tension, and romance that makes you kick your feet like you’re 15 again.

So, if you’re searching for books like Fourth Wing, romantasy similar to ACOTAR, or simply your next addictive fantasy romance series, here are the 6 romantasy reads that will fill that very specific void in your heart.

1. The Serpent & the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent

   
   

For fans of: the emotional chaos of ACOTAR and the high-stakes competition of Fourth Wing 

Spice: 🌶️🌶️/5 

Tropes: slow burn, enemies to lovers, forced proximity 

TLDR: a human enters a deadly tournament and falls for her vampire competitor. 

This unputdownable story follows Oraya, a human adopted by the vampire king, who enters a deadly tournament where survival is… optimistic at best.  

What makes this book so addictive is the slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers tension between Oraya and Raihn — a rival competitor who is absolutely no good for her, which of course means he’s perfect. The world is lush, the romance is intense, and the plot twists will have you clutching the book like it personally betrayed you. 

2. From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout

For fans of: Fourth Wing’s Xaden Riorson. That’s it. That’s the pitch. 

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️️🌶️/5 

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forbidden romance, chosen one 

TLDR: A sheltered maiden bound by duty falls for the lethal guard assigned to protect her. 

If you love a heroine with a mysterious destiny and a love interest who is 50% danger, 50% charm, and 100% going to ruin your life, this series delivers. 

Poppy, the Maiden, is forbidden from touch, emotion, or basically anything fun — until she meets Hawke, a guard with secrets stacked on secrets. The romance is forbidden, dramatic, and wildly addictive, and the world expands into a sprawling, mythology-rich series that’s perfect for readers who want something long to sink into. 

3. The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen

   
   

For fans of: Fourth Wing’s Xaden Riorson. That’s it. That’s the pitch.

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️️🌶️/5 

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forbidden romance, chosen one 

TLDR: A sheltered maiden bound by duty falls for the lethal guard assigned to protect her. 

If you love a heroine with a mysterious destiny and a love interest who is 50% danger, 50% charm, and 100% going to ruin your life, this series delivers. 

Poppy, the Maiden, is forbidden from touch, emotion, or basically anything fun—until she meets Hawke, a guard with secrets stacked on secrets. The romance is forbidden, dramatic, and wildly addictive, and the world expands into a sprawling, mythology-rich series that’s perfect for readers who want something long to sink into. 

4. A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen

   
   

For fans of: the fierce heroines and trial-by-fire of Fourth Wing and ACOTAR’s mythic lore. 

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️️🌶️/5 

Tropes: Forbidden Love, Forced Proximity, “Touch her and Die” 

TLDR: A shield-maiden with dangerous magic is forced to bond with a brooding warrior sent to protect her. 

If you loved the fierce, fiery energy of Fourth Wing, this Viking‑inspired romantasy will hit the spot.

Freya is a shield‑maiden with a destiny she never asked for, and Bjorn is the warrior assigned to protect her — which goes about as well as you’d expect. 

Expect prophecies, sizzling chemistry, and a heroine who refuses to be controlled. The world feels fresh and mythic, and the romance is bold, messy, and impossible to put down.

5. One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

For fans of: the darker undertones of ACOTAR and the reluctant allieship in Fourth Wing. 

Spice Level: 🌶️️🌶️/5 

Tropes: Fake Dating, Enemies to Lovers, Gothic Atmosphere 

TLDR: A young woman with a dark secret forms a reluctant alliance with a mysterious captain. 

If you want something darker and moodier — the kind of book you read with a blanket and a cup of tea — this one is a gem. Elspeth shares her mind with a mysterious, monstrous presence, and the magic system is unlike anything else in the genre. 

The romance is soft, slow, and quietly intense, the world is eerie and enchanting, and the writing feels like stepping into a misty forest full of secrets. Perfect for those who love a bit of the Gothic.

6. The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid

   
   

For fans of: reimagined folklore and fairytales like in ACOTAR. 

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5 

Tropes: Grumpy x Sunshine, Misfit trope, Only one bed 

TLDR: A pagan outcast and a disgraced prince must band together to survive a hostile kingdom. 

This one is a little more literary, but the payoff is huge. Inspired by Hungarian and Jewish folklore, it follows a prickly, determined heroine and a brooding prince with a tragic past. 

The romance is reluctant, emotional, and beautifully written, and the world feels rich and lived‑in. If you love fantasy that blends romance with deep cultural roots and atmospheric storytelling, this is a must-read. 

Final Thoughts

Being a romantasy reader means constantly chasing that feeling—the one where the world disappears, your tea goes cold, and suddenly it’s 2 a.m., and you’re emotionally compromised over fictional people.

These books deliver the same magic, tension, and heart-stopping romance that made Fourth Wing and ACOTAR global obsessions. And honestly? There’s no such thing as too many dragons, too many fae, or too many morally grey men with tragic backstories.

Happy reading!

Love,

Eve x

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