15 addictive urban romantasy books you won't be able to put down

Angelthene is the kind of city where walking to work might involve a run in with a vampire, a werewolf, or worse, a Darkslayer. Loren is just a regular human trying to keep her head down and survive until her best friend gets kidnapped by supernatural bounty hunters and Loren becomes the ransom. So now she's forced to team up with Darien Cassel, AKA the emotionally unavailable leader of a terrifyingly powerful Darkslaying circle who definitely doesn't have time for a fragile human girl.

Except Loren is tougher than she looks. And Darien is exactly the kind of infuriating protector you hate to love (but totally fall for anyway). Together, they unravel a mystery tied to the city's darkest secrets and their enemies to reluctant allies situationship gets complicated.

Why you should read this: 

This series gives major touch her and die vibes with a side of slow burn chaos. The world is dark and immersive, the banter is elite, and Darien Cassel will absolutely ruin your life in the best way. Come for the monsters and murder, stay for the tension, found family, and a romance that hits you like a freight train made of feelings.

Series reading order:

1. City of Gods and Monsters
2. City of Souls and Sinners
3. City of Lies and Legends
4. City of Smoke and Brimstone (releasing July 8, 2025)

Bryce Quinlan thought she had her life figured out. Work hard, party harder, and avoid anything resembling responsibility. But after a brutal demon attack rips her world apart, Bryce is left grieving, angry, and more dangerous than anyone realizes. Enter Hunt Athalar, a broody, tattooed fallen angel with wings, baggage, and a murdery glint in his eye. The two are forced to team up to investigate a string of supernatural crimes in a city crawling with fae, shifters, angels, and secrets.

As they dig deeper into the underworld of Crescent City, it becomes clear that nothing is as it seems, and their slow burn partnership? Yeah, it's not staying platonic for long.

Why you should read this:

It's got everything! Angels with issues, a heroine who parties and saves the world, a romance that simmers for 700 pages before it scorches, and a plot twist that will absolutely wreck you. If you love messy characters, massive worldbuilding, and emotionally devastating payoffs, consider this your next obsession.

Series reading order:

1. House of Earth and Blood
2. House of Sky and Breath
3. House of Flame and Shadow

Dianna made a literal deal with the devil to save her sister, and unfortunately, that devil stuck around for a thousand years. Now she's a reluctant right hand to a terrifying power, doing his dirty work across realms. But when Samkiel (a.k.a. the World Ender, a.k.a. walking apocalypse in a suit) returns from hiding, things get messy. There's history. There's tension. There's a quest to stop an ancient evil from devouring existence.

So yeah. It's complicated.

Why you should read this: 

This is your epic slow burn romantasy with a dash of enemies to allies, ancient grudges, cosmic consequences, and a pairing so loaded with unresolved tension you'll be begging them to kiss or kill each other already. Basically, if you like your fantasy dramatic and your romance doomed but maybe not really, this one delivers.

Series reading order:

1. The Book of Azrael
2. The Throne of Broken Gods
3. The Dawn of the Cursed Queen
4. The Wrath of the Fallen (releasing October 28, 2025)

Nevada Baylor is a private investigator with a magical lie detecting ability and a serious aversion to rich jerks. So of course she ends up stuck working with Mad Rogan, a dangerously powerful telekinetic with war crimes on his resume and an ego the size of Texas. Together, they're chasing down a fire wielding fugitive in a city ruled by magical dynasties, where power is currency and chaos is inevitable.

Nevada may be in over her head. Rogan is definitely into her. And you will be absolutely feral for their dynamic.

Why you should read this: 

This is enemies to lovers excellence with banter that snaps, worldbuilding that slaps, and sexual tension that could light a building on fire (and honestly, it probably does). The Hidden Legacy series is fast, funny, and ridiculously fun. Perfect if you want your urban fantasy with action, spice, and an alpha male who somehow manages to be terrifying and totally swoon worthy.

Series reading order:

1. Burn for Me
2. White Hot
3. Wildfire

Reagan is a supernatural bounty hunter with attitude, sarcasm, and exactly zero chill. She's got rare magic, a complicated past, and a habit of getting into trouble, especially when a hot as hell vampire steals her job and her paycheck. Naturally, she agrees to work with him. Totally fine. Definitely not a bad idea.

As Reagan unravels secrets about her past (and her powers), she's pulled into a supernatural conspiracy with stakes higher than she signed up for and a vampire who might just be her new favorite mistake.

Why you should read this: 

This one's for the readers who love chaotic heroines, reluctant partnerships, hilarious banter, and that good old fashioned "we're in danger but I still want to make out with you" energy. It's packed with action, humor, sexual tension, and just enough mystery to keep you hitting "next book" at 2AM.

Series reading order:

1. Born in Fire
2. Raised in Fire
3. Fused in Fire
4. Natural Witch
5. Natural Mage
6. Natural Dual Mage
7. Warrior Fae Trapped
8. Warrior Fae Princess
9. Revealed in Fire
10. Mentored in Fire
11. Battle with Fire

Misery Lark is not having a good year. She's been exiled from her vampire life, pulled out of her cozy human disguise, and forced into a political marriage with the werewolf alpha, Lowe Moreland. She's not thrilled about it. He's definitely not thrilled about it. But this whole vampire-werewolf peace treaty depends on them pretending they don't want to rip each other's throats out and maybe making out a little while they're at it.

Underneath all the tension (and growling), Misery has her own secret mission, one that could change everything. Too bad she keeps getting distracted by her annoyingly hot husband.

Why you should read this: 

If you like your urban fantasy with marriage of convenience, fated-ish mates, and an alpha who's a little too good at brooding, Bride is here to feed your enemies to lovers cravings. It's darker and more paranormal than Hazelwood's STEM books, but still full of sharp dialogue, steamy moments, and just the right amount of werewolf chaos.

You know what's worse than finding out you're fae royalty? Getting dumped into a magical school where everyone wants you dead. Twins Tory and Darcy just found out they're heirs to the throne of Solaria. but to claim it, they'll have to survive vicious classmates, brutal tests, and the four ruling guys who have zero intention of making it easy. Oh, and also there's dragon shifters, sirens, vampires, and astrology that determines your powers?

It's messy. It's magical. It's addictive.

Why you should read this: 

This series is like if ACOTAR and Harry Potter had a chaotic, spicy baby and then sent it to murder school. It's filled with enemies to lovers slow burns, magical trials, morally grey love interests, and so much drama you'll be yelling at your Kindle. If you love the "why do I want to kiss the guy who wants to destroy me" vibe, welcome home.

Series reading order:

1. The Awakening
2. Ruthless Fae
3. The Reckoning
4. Shadow Princess
5. Cursed  Fates
6. Fated Throne
7. Heartless Sky
8. Sorrow and Starlight
9. Restless Stars

Rowan expected a low key birthday, not to get kidnapped by a demon who mistakes her for a powerful succubus. (Rude.) Now she's stuck in the demon realm, forced to fake her way through seductive lessons, deadly politics, and one very intense revenge mission alongside her captor, Orion, also known as the Lord of Chaos. He's dangerous, broody, and hiding more than a few secrets.

And as if pretending to be a succubus in a city full of demons wasn't stressful enough, there's a growing chance Orion might be the one who murdered her mother.

Why you should read this: 

If you like morally grey demons, fake identity shenanigans, murder mysteries, and romance that burns slow and hot, City of Thorns delivers. It's got tension, spice, and a heroine trying very hard not to fall for her brooding kidnapper-slash-tutor. Think Hades x Persephone meets demon college AU.

Series reading order:

1. City of Thorns
2. Lord of Embers
3. Garden of Serpents

Every five years, the Fae are forced into servitude and chosen to be a Source (a magical conduit for the elite Legacy heirs). Tessalyn was never meant to be picked. But when she's chosen by the Heir of Endings (yes, that's as ominous as it sounds), her world turns upside down. Suddenly she's living in a kingdom of shadows, where secrets are currency, desire is dangerous, and the fate of the realm might just rest on her shoulders.

And unfortunately, the brooding heir she now serves? Yeah, he's kind of her type.

Why you should read this: 

This book is dark, romantic, and full of morally murky magic. Think The Selection meets Throne of Glass but make it adult and extra spicy. If you're into secret identities, forbidden desire, and world altering stakes, grab this one and brace yourself for the cliffhanger.

Series reading order:

1. Rain of Shadows and Endings
2. Storm of Secrets and Sorrow
3. Tempest of Wrath and Vengeance
4. Dawn of Chaos and Fury (releasing August 28, 2025)

Every night, Aria fights in a nightmare realm called Faydor, a place where sin and chaos try to bleed into the human world. Her only ally is Pax, a dangerously alluring warrior whose touch could kill her. But now those dreams are bleeding into reality, and the monsters are coming for her in the daylight. To survive, Aria and Pax must break every rule of their cursed bond, including the one that says they can't fall in love. Too bad fate doesn't care about rules.

Why you should read this: 

With a dreamlike setting, a soulmate romance loaded with angst, and a cross country road trip through magical danger, this one hits hard. It's dark, emotional, and beautifully written with just enough forbidden tension to keep your heart racing and your Kindle steaming.

Series reading order:

1. Visions of Darkness
2. Walking in Darkness (releasing November 18, 2025)

Dahlia Abernathy has one job, kill the vampire professor who inspired Dracula. Easy, right? Except she's undercover at a music academy in Venice, pretending to be a student, and the vampire in question just so happens to be irresistibly hot. Oh, and he might be the reincarnated love of her past life. And she might not remember that part. Small detail.

As past and present collide, Dahlia finds herself falling for the very creature she's meant to destroy and tangled in a web of lies, longing, and fate.

Why you should read this: 

This book is deliciously dark and dramatic, a modern day Dracula retelling that mixes vampire lore, steamy second chance romance, and a generous helping of forbidden tension. Perfect for fans of gothic vibes, morally grey men, and student/teacher dynamics with a magical twist.

Series reading order:

1. Blood Orange
2. Black Rose

Syphon shifter Talia has been hiding for years, ever since her kind was nearly wiped out. But when the dragon shifters who destroyed her world finally find her, she's dragged back into their city and straight into the path of Aeson Noctis, the king's infuriating second son. He thinks she's a pawn. She's planning revenge. Neither of them is ready for what's coming next. Talia isn't just powerful. She's a storm ready to explode.

Why you should read this: 

If you like enemies to lovers with dragons, vengeance plots, hidden identities, and heroines who don't back down, Spark the Flames will absolutely devour you. It's got a ruthless love interest, a magic fueled rebellion, and a slow burn so intense it might actually count as fire magic.

Set in a post-Fae wars version of Budapest, Savage Lands throws you into a world where humans and fae are locked in a brutal power struggle and nineteen year old Brexley is caught in the middle. When she's thrown into the most feared prison in Eastern Europe, she's forced to fight for survival, form uneasy alliances, and maybe fall for the infamous, violent fae who rules the place. He's dangerous. He's deadly. He's kind of hot. It's a whole situation.

Why you should read this:

This is a gritty, no holds barred romantasy that mixes survival, politics, and absolutely feral attraction. If you loved The Prison Healer but wanted it more savage, more spicy, and full of morally grey chaos, then welcome to Halálház. 

Series reading order:

1. Savage Lands
2. Wild Lands
3. Dead Lands
4. Bad Lands
5. Blood Lands
6. Shadow Lands
7. Land of Ashes
8. Land of Monsters

Marlow has always thought she was a little haunted. Seeing angels and demons? Normal. That shadowy guy lurking around her apartment? Annoying but familiar. But when a literal fae shows up and tells her she's been accidentally shacking up with the Prince of Hell, and he's now missing, things escalate fast. Suddenly, Marlow's part of a multi pantheon magical war, and she might be the only one who can stop it.

Why you should read this: 

With chaotic bisexual energy, mythology from multiple cultures, and banter that's as sharp as the worldbuilding is wild, this is a standout for readers who want their romantasy funny, weird, and wildly hot. Think Crescent City meets Hazbin Hotel with a soft boy demon love interest you didn't see coming.

Series reading order:

1. The Deer and the Dragon
2. The Fox and the Falcon
3. The Serpent and the Siren (releasing February 17, 2026)

In an alternate London ruled by a brutal regime, clairvoyants are hunted and executed. Paige Mahoney is one of the most wanted. When she's captured and taken to a secret prison, she learns her world is even darker than she thought. Her only shot at survival? Working with Warden, her mysterious captor who might not be as heartless as he seems. Which is a problem, because she's definitely not supposed to like him.

Why you should read this: 

A dystopian fantasy hybrid with a slow burn that will wreck you, The Bone Season is rich in worldbuilding, tension, and morally complex relationships. If you like dystopia with your romantasy, a rebellious heroine, and forbidden slow burn pairings with serious emotional depth, this series delivers.

Series reading order:

1. The Bone Season
2. The Mime Order
3. The Song Rising
4. The Mask Falling
5. The Dark Mirror