Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
Why we love it:
- It’s got enemies-to-lovers tension, deadly competitions, and new characters who you’ll love getting to know with some you’ll wish a slow and painful death on.
- Iron Flame delivers the same perfect mix of action and slow-burn romance, all wrapped up in a fast-paced story that keeps you hooked from page one.
Fourth Wing is the first book in The Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros, and lucky for fans, there’s two more dragon-filled phenomenons in the series to devour, Iron Flame and Onyx Storm. So, our first recommendation for what to read after Fourth Wing is quite straightforward: read the second one.
Protagonist Violet Sorrengail was supposed to die in her first year at Basgiath. She survived. Barely. But now? The real battle begins. With brutal training, a ruthless new vice commandant, and impossible choices, survival is anything but guaranteed. And as the deadly secret hidden within Basgiath comes to light, even dragons might not be enough to save them.
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
Why we love it:
- It’s fast-paced, action-packed, and addictive. You’ll consume it like a guilty pleasure.
- It delivers even more of the world-building and romantasy drama that we’ve come to love from Yarros.
No more training. No more second chances. The battle is here, and Violet Sorrengail doesn’t know who to trust. To save her dragons, her family, and the man she loves, she must venture beyond Navarre’s failing borders and risk everything for the truth. But a storm is coming, and not everyone will survive.
Onyx Storm is the third and most recent instalment of The Empyrean series, making it the obvious next choice for what to read next.
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J.Maas
Why we love it:
- This is the first book in an epic series of romance and high-stakes fantasy that will leave you breathless.
- It’s inspired by Beauty and the Beast, but the story takes unexpected dark twists, making it more intense and unpredictable.
When Feyre, a mortal huntress, kills a wolf in the woods, she’s dragged to a magical fae kingdom as punishment. There, she discovers her captor, Tamlin, is a powerful High Fae hiding a deadly curse, and she may be the only one who can break it.
But as she falls deeper into the fae world, Feyre realizes something far more dangerous is lurking beneath the surface…
Powerless: Exclusive Sprayed Edge by Lauren Roberts
Why we love it:
- It’s a fresh twist on fantasy tropes because it flips the usual “chosen one” narrative by centring on a heroine with no powers in a world where magic determines status.
- It’s a slow-burn romance filled with forbidden attraction, high stakes, and dangerous secrets that keep the tension crackling.
In the kingdom of Ilya, only those gifted with power survive. Those without are banished, making Paedyn Gray a criminal just for existing. But when she accidentally saves a prince, she’s thrown into the Purging Trials, a deadly competition meant to showcase Elite power - something she doesn’t have. And if the trials don’t kill her, the prince she’s falling for just might when he learns the truth.
Dragonfall by L.R. Lam
Why we love it:
- The world-building is incredibly rich. The story is layered in a fantasy world where dragons were betrayed, banished, and now worshipped as gods, creating a deep history filled with secrets.
- The dual POV switches between Arcady, a cunning thief with a desperate plan, and Everen, a dragon trapped in human form, which keeps the tension high.
Long ago, humans stole magic from dragons and banished them to a dying world. Now, the dragons are back, and they’re out for revenge.
When street thief Arcady steals a powerful artefact, they unwittingly awaken Everen, a dragon disguised as a human with a deadly mission. But as their fates intertwine, the line between trust and betrayal blurs, and the survival of both their worlds hangs in the balance.
Faebound by Saara El-Arifi
Why we love it:
- It blends high-stakes fantasy, political intrigue, and forbidden magic in a world where elves and fae have been estranged for centuries.
- Saara El-Arifi is known for her bold storytelling and intricate fantasy worlds (The Final Strife), making Faebound a must-read for fans of epic fantasy.
Yeeran, a hardened elven warrior, and her sister Lettle, a diviner, are forced into exile after a fatal mistake. Beyond their borders, they stumble into the fae court - beings thought lost for a thousand years.
Now, caught between loyalty, survival, and dangerous temptations, they must decide where their true allegiance lies.
Quicksilver by Callie Hart
Why we love it:
- The characters are layered with hidden agendas and questionable motives, but there is always electric chemistry.
- It has an intriguing dark fantasy plot in a land of ice, Fae warriors, and ancient conflicts. If you love forbidden magic and unpredictable twists, Quicksilver will keep you turning pages late into the night.
Protagonist Saeris Fane has spent her life hiding her powers and stealing from the Undying Queen until a run-in with Death himself shatters her world. When she is transported to a land of ice and legend, she accidentally binds herself to a ruthless Fae warrior with his own dark secrets.
Now, caught in an ancient conflict, Saeris must decide if she can trust the man who might be her only way home.
Filthy Rich Fae: Exclusive Sprayed Edge by Geneva Lee
Why we love it:
- If you liked the Filthy Rich Vampires series by Geneva Lee, you’ll love this. Expect a blend of urban and portal fantasy with a tension-filled romance at its centre.
- Lachlan is exactly the kind of morally grey book boyfriend we hate to love: dangerous, sarcastic and willing to do anything to save the woman he loves.
Cate Holloway tries to follow the unspoken rule of New Orleans, stay far away from the powerful Gage crime family. That is, until her brother’s life depends on breaking it. But Lachlan Gage isn’t just a ruthless criminal. He’s fae, and the price he demands is her soul.
Now trapped in a deadly bargain, Cate has thirty days to escape… or be bound to him and his treacherous world forever.
Five Broken Blades: Exclusive Sprayed Edge by Mai Corland
Why we love it:
- The multiple first-person POV is brilliantly executed and gives readers a deep insight into each of the unique characters.
- It’s a compulsive read that mixes romance, mystery and action with just a touch of magic, giving that wonderful feeling of, “Okay, maybe just one more chapter.”
The ruthless God King Joon must die, and five of the most dangerous killers in the land have been summoned to make it happen. Each has their reasons - an assassin seeking freedom, a disgraced prince, a hitman chasing redemption - but to succeed, they’ll have to find a way to trust each other. They can agree on murder, but only one can take the crown.
Enjoy your Romantasy retreat!
You thought Fourth Wing ruined your life? Just wait. This list of books to read after Fourth Wing is about to drag you into more magical worlds, melt your heart with romance, and leave you gasping at every plot twist.
Your social life? Gone.
Your sleep schedule? Ruined.
Your TBR pile? About to hit dangerous levels.
So grab your cosiest blanket, a steaming cuppa, and enough snacks to survive the binge. But maybe clear your schedule for the next few days first.
Want even more Romantasy recommendations? Head over to our Book Inspiration hub to find your next favourite. And if that’s not enough, we’ve got a whole range of fantasy fiction books to choose from.
