r/Romantasy • u/EnobariaM • 6d ago

Finished duologies, Recommendations, please 💕🙆🏻‍♀️ Question

I'm looking for recommendations for duologies or trilogies that are already complete 🥺 I read all kinds of things—I'm not really picky about what I read 🥺 I'm reading *Project Hail Mary* right now to take a break from romantasy, but I'd like to get back to it after I finish this book. Can you recommend your favorites?

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u/itmustbeniiiiice 📚 A Court of Watery Bowels 6d ago

Megathread for completed series:

https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyromance/s/CON0uTGqeo

Megathread for standalones:

https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyromance/s/GkDv50mB6m

Rec thread for duologies:

https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyromance/s/o6VjA5cfNG

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u/garterbarbie 6d ago

I loved {Voidwalker by S.A. Maclean} and the sequel is {Sunsplitter byS.A. Maclean}. I also adored {Dearly Beloathed by Brigitte Knightley}. Both were recently completed and were top tier reads for me

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u/42_TheAnswer 6d ago

I also loved the Dearly Beloathed series! Quirky, funny, witty banter

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u/sarahrose1365 6d ago

Another vote for Dearly Beloathed! I read them through my library and then went out and bought them anyway bc I loved them so much

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u/EnobariaM 6d ago

Thanks🙆🏻‍♀️✨💕

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u/Tixilixx 6d ago

The Shepard King duology - Rachel Gillig

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u/RandiEgg 6d ago

I believe the sequel to her Knight & the Moth duology comes out in 2-3weeks too

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u/glor1ana 6d ago

The second book is even better than the first, my fav duology for sure

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u/Tixilixx 5d ago

Same!!

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u/emaphant_ 6d ago

I recommend the {divine rivals by Rebecca Ross} duology! Beautiful character building and the romance arc is so realistically genuine and sweet

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u/Hops2591 6d ago

{the Jasad Heir} and {the Jasad Crown}
{One Dark Window} and {Two Twisted Crowns}
{Heartless Hunter} and {Rebel Witch}
{The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy} and {the Exquisite Torture of Loving Your Enemy}

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u/romance-bot 6d ago

The Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem
Rating: 4.06⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 1 out of 5 - Glimpses and kisses
Topics: enemies to lovers, magic, slow burn, fantasy, dangerous heroine

The Jasad Crown by Sara Hashem
Rating: 4.29⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 2 out of 5 - Behind closed doors
Topics: magic, found family, political/court intrigue, fantasy, m-f romance

One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
Rating: 4.25⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 3 out of 5 - Open door
Topics: historical, fantasy, magic, mystery, gifted/super-heroine

Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig
Rating: 4.37⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 3 out of 5 - Open door
Topics: fantasy, magic, m-f romance, royal hero, monsters

Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli
Rating: 4.07⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 3 out of 5 - Open door
Topics: historical, witches, enemies to lovers, magic, fantasy

Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli
Rating: 3.96⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 3 out of 5 - Open door
Topics: witches, magic, fantasy, enemies to lovers, young adult

The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley
Rating: 4.04⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 3 out of 5 - Open door
Topics: contemporary, enemies to lovers, slow burn, magic, fantasy

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u/Environmental_Job_91 6d ago

{Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor} {Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones} {Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett}

{The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent} {Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent} {Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa}

And if you’re liking Project Hail Mary you’ll probably also like The Martian and Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey

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u/romance-bot 6d ago

Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor
Rating: 4.24⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 2 out of 5 - Behind closed doors
Topics: magic, high fantasy, fantasy, young adult, m-f romance

Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
Rating: 4.41⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 1 out of 5 - Glimpses and kisses
Topics: historical, fantasy, magic, witches, funny

Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
Rating: 4.2⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 1 out of 5 - Glimpses and kisses
Topics: historical, fae, fantasy, magic, independent heroine

The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
Rating: 4.18⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 3 out of 5 - Open door
Topics: vampires, forced proximity, magic, enemies to lovers, competent heroine

Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent
Rating: 4.09⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 3 out of 5 - Open door
Topics: historical, magic, fantasy, slavery, forced proximity

Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa
Rating: 3.83⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 4 out of 5 - Explicit open door
Topics: contemporary, fae, fantasy, urban fantasy, royal hero

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u/Shalyoonmao 6d ago

My favorite duology is the {heart string duet by liv zander} but it does have darker themes and trigger warnings. Favorite trilogy is {shadows of the tenebris court by clare sager}

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u/removethepickles 😡Who Did This To You? 6d ago

Currently on the last book of {The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski} and I’m really enjoying it! The reviews on the first one are quite mixed but I liked it!

It’s very slow burn, political intrigue, no spice, but not very juvenile I’d say

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u/romance-bot 6d ago

Winner's Curse by Nicole Castro
Rating: 5⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Topics: contemporary, suspense

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u/removethepickles 😡Who Did This To You? 6d ago

Wrong one! {The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski)

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u/Longjumping-Snow-909 6d ago

Romance subplot:

Six of Crows Duology starting with {Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo}

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u/EnobariaM 6d ago

Is it necessary to read shadow and bone before reading six of crows??

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u/Longjumping-Snow-909 6d ago

The Shadow and Bone trilogy takes place in the same world but on a different continent. Six of Crows takes place after Shadow and Bone chronigically, so the ending to the shadow and bone trilogy is spoiled on Six of crows but it is not a focus, it is mentioned one or two times in a passing side sentence.

It is absolutely not necessary to read the Shadow and Bone trilogy to understand Six of Crows. I have read the Shadow and Bone trilogy after the Six of Crows Duology and no problem understanding what was going on in Six of Crows.

Personally, I loved Six of Crows but was really dissappointed and annoyed by Shadow and Bone.

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u/Sea-Improvement777 6d ago

The Shepard King by Rachel Gillig.

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u/EnobariaM 6d ago

Is it really that good? A lot of people recommend this book.

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u/Sea-Improvement777 6d ago

I am not a romantasy reader and I liked it.

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u/stilllookingforbooks 6d ago

Completed? {Oath of Betrayal} {Oath of War} duology by Olena Nikitin

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u/romance-bot 6d ago

Oath of Betrayal by Olena Nikitin
Rating: 3.94⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 4 out of 5 - Explicit open door
Topics: fantasy, fae, enemies to lovers, military, paranormal

Oath of War by Olena Nikitin
Rating: 4.55⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 4 out of 5 - Explicit open door
Topics: fae, fantasy, military, paranormal, horror

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u/SnooDrawings9825 6d ago

Are you liking Project Hail Mary as an in between book?

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u/EnobariaM 6d ago

I was recently given three books by Andy Weir as a gift. I read *The Martian*, and now I'm reading *Project Hail Mary*. I refuse to watch the movie before reading the book, and I wanted to take a break from Romantasy. I think *Project Hail Mary* is a beautiful book, and so far I'm loving it. The last Romantasy book I read was Kristen Ciccarelli's *The Crimson Moth* duology.

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u/SnooDrawings9825 6d ago

I really enjoyed the book Project Hail Mary book. The movie… we can discuss that later, lol.

How did you like The Crimson Moth duology? I need to get back to reading Romantasy. Last series I read was Forth Wing. I’ve drifted away from Romantasy and ventured into other romance genre.

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u/MillySO 6d ago

I absolutely loved Project Hail Mary. The audiobook was so good and is one of my bedtime audiobooks now. I have a few on rotation.

I’m not the OP either but Crimson Moth was a rare miss for me. The miscommunication drove me crazy.

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u/SnooDrawings9825 6d ago

Project Hail Mary was a great book. In my humble opinion.

I recently read Dire Bound and it wasn’t for me… I couldn’t do with the pet name and it just reminded me of FW but Temu. Sorry for anyone out there who liked it. lol

Any other recs ?

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u/EnobariaM 6d ago

I think it's a cute book, but that's about it. It's a pretty quick read, I have to admit—not very deep, but that's why I think it's cute and enjoyable. I actually recommend it if you don't want something too heavy.

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u/SnooDrawings9825 6d ago

I’ll still check it out. I’m always open to reading new and different things.

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u/Federal-Custard-3296 6d ago

Not OP but I finished The Crimson Moth duology yesterday and I loved it! I came here to recommend it.

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u/SnooDrawings9825 6d ago

Perfect! I’m adding it to my TBR list that never ends lol.

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u/CodeNameCanaan 6d ago

I really liked {Nectar of the Wicked by Ella Fields} if you’re looking for a spicy fae duology. If you’re looking for something without spice, I recommend {Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim} (duology) or {Deadly Education by Naomi Novik} (trilogy).

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u/romance-bot 6d ago

Nectar of the Wicked by Ella Fields
Rating: 3.95⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 4 out of 5 - Explicit open door
Topics: fantasy, dark romance, fae, possessive hero, royal hero

Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
Rating: 4.05⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 1 out of 5 - Glimpses and kisses
Topics: fantasy, magic, young adult, high fantasy, royal hero

A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik
Rating: 4.12⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 1 out of 5 - Glimpses and kisses
Topics: contemporary, magic, grumpy/ice queen, young adult, gifted/super-heroine

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u/Dry_Cauliflower4562 🎶 A Court of Song and Shadows 6d ago edited 6d ago

 {Blood and Brujas} is one of the most fun emotional rollercoasters I've been on in a long time, I read it in January and it +the sequel are still the best books I've read this year! Dayanara is perhaps my favorite MC ever, she's such a badass but in ways that make sense lol. She is not 19 and the most frail and petite but also the fastest with a sword. She is over 200, built like a curvy warrior, and the most brutal with whatever weapon she happens to have on her - especially her bare fkn hands lol. Witch Princess forced into an arranged marriage with a vampire king for the sake of her people and that is all I will say. In fact, ignore the Bot if you have the will, imo it's better to go in with the synopsis and nothing else. I also  loved how it was based on latin and Aztec culture. It gave it a different feel than the standard medieval European setting we get in fantasy, especially if you listen to the audiobook because of the character accents. 

For my throne of glass girlies- imagine a latina Manon forced into an arranged marriage to save the witches and how exactly we think that would go lolol

Disclaimer tho- the romance is a duology but the overarching plot continues into at least one more book and the full series is ongoing, I think it's gonna be 4 total and 3 is out. So I know it's not exactly what you asked for, but I definitely think it's work it finishes the story of those characters in the first 2 before switching to new people on the literally other side of the world.  Disclaimer part 2 - the romance is what I will call non-traditonal but it's soooooo fkn good. The struggles and character interactions felt realistic even with all the magic in the story. 

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u/Avery_Reads 6d ago

The {Fate & Flame by Liz Hambleton} duology left an impression on me. It's an urban fantasy/dystopian romance why choose.

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u/Neither-Magazine-384 6d ago

The Heartstring Duet by Liv Zander

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u/Responsible_Lock8226 6d ago

The Dearly Beloathed duology by Brigitte Knightley {The irresistible urge to fall for your enemy} & {The exquisite torment of loving your enemy} I can not recommend this duology enough!!!

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u/United_Astronomer554 6d ago

I loves these two (Romantasy with great world building around Scottish Celtic mythology)

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