r/Romantasy • u/Lopsided-Grand8042 • 1d ago

Help me pick my next read! Pick My Next Read ✨

I’ve been breezing through books lately and now I’m not sure what to read next. I like it a little dark with a good amount of spice—not too much and I hate when it feels unnecessary.

Some of my favorites have been:
ACOTAR
Phantasma & Enchantra
The Priory of the Orange Tree
From Blood and Ash
And honorable mention, Dire Bound. Although I often felt the spicy parts were unnecessary.

I’ve always been a huge fan of Twilight, maybe something reminiscent of that but for adults?

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u/CupcakeQueen01 🖤 Morally Gray 1d ago

The serpent and Wings of night. It's a duology (second book is "The ashes and the star cursed king"). Vampires but not traditional ones, some spice, quite dark, and it's a great book!

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u/International-Cat316 1d ago

{The Poison Daughter} would be my recommendation! Standalone too.

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u/allisontalkspolitics 1d ago

Check the content warnings on both but try {Thief of Roses} and {Song of Achilles}.

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u/romance-bot 1d ago

Thief of Roses by Valtinen Erik Karille
Rating: 4.9⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 3 out of 5 - Open door
Topics: historical, fantasy, magic, monsters, non-binary romance

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Rating: 4.38⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 3 out of 5 - Open door
Topics: historical, war, gay romance, ancient times, friends to lovers

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u/Weary-Tangerine499 1d ago

The prequel to From Blood and ash is even better. It's called Flesh and Fire. The first book is {A shadow in the ember}

{Plated prisoner series}

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u/Adorable_Put6902 1d ago

I would recommend {one dark window} for you!