Obsessed with Fated Mates? Here Are 15 Romantasy Books You Need to Read

When nineteen year old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, she unwittingly sets off a chain of events that draws her into the dangerous, magical world of the Fae. Dragged to the Spring Court as retribution, Feyre discovers that her captor, Tamlin, is more than just a beast. He's a powerful faerie lord bound by a deadly curse. As her icy resentment turns to fiery passion, Feyre becomes entangled in a world filled with ancient magic, deadly secrets, and a growing evil threatening to destroy the realm.

Why it's a must read:

This romantasy staple masterfully weaves the fated mates trope into a lush, magical setting filled with tension, high stakes, and heart pounding romance. Feyre's journey is filled with emotional depth, personal growth, and a romance that starts with fiery tension and grows into something far more powerful.

Saeris Fane has spent her life hiding her strange powers, surviving in the harsh desert by stealing from the Undying Queen's reservoirs. But secrets have a way of unraveling. When Saeris crosses paths with Death himself, she accidentally reopens a gateway between realms and finds herself trapped in a brutal land of ice and snow where the Fae are not just myth but dangerous reality.

Bound by fate to Kingfisher, a powerful and brooding Fae warrior with a haunted past, Saeris must navigate a centuries old conflict where her rare Alchemist's magic becomes both a weapon and a liability. Kingfisher will do whatever it takes to protect his people, even if it means using Saeris' magic against her will.

Why it's a must read:

Quicksilver delivers an irresistible blend of high stakes adventure, forbidden magic, and a fated mates bond crackling with tension. Saeris and Kingfisher's reluctant connection, paired with a richly built fantasy world, makes this book a gripping romantasy read.

Poppy has spent her life as the Maiden, a sacred figure chosen to bring in a new era for her kingdom. Isolated and forbidden from touch, conversation, or even experiencing pleasure, she's spent years trapped in a life she never chose. But Poppy is no delicate flower. She secretly trains in combat, determined to defend herself from the dangers lurking just beyond the kingdom's walls.

Everything changes when Hawke, a golden eyed guard with dangerous charm, steps into her life. His presence sparks forbidden desires, challenging everything she's been taught about duty, destiny, and what it means to truly live. But as dark forces rise and ancient secrets come to light, Poppy's role as the Maiden begins to unravel, threatening her heart, her freedom, and her very life.

Why it's a must read:

If you're craving a romantasy filled with heart pounding tension, a rebellious heroine, and a mysterious love interest who definitely knows how to stir up trouble, From Blood and Ash delivers all that and more. With a fated connection simmering beneath layers of secrets and danger, this book is perfect for fans of slow burn romance and jaw dropping twists.

Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are streghe, witches living in secret among humans while avoiding attention and danger. But when Vittoria is brutally murdered, Emilia's world shatters. Consumed by grief and a thirst for vengeance, she turns to forbidden dark magic to uncover the truth behind her sister's death, no matter the cost.

Her search leads her straight to Wrath, a prince of Hell she's been warned to avoid at all costs. Dangerous, seductive, and not entirely trustworthy, Wrath claims he's on her side, but dealing with the Wicked always comes with a price. As Emilia gets closer to the truth, the line between good and evil blurs, and the fated bond between her and Wrath grows impossible to deny.

Why it's a must read:

Kingdom of the Wicked delivers a gripping mix of dark fantasy, murder mystery, and slow burn romance. If you love morally grey love interests, powerful heroines willing to risk everything, and a fated connection filled with tension and danger, this series will keep you hooked.

Callypso Lillis, a siren with a haunting past, has a serious problem. One that coils around her wrist in the form of countless black beads. Each bead is a magical IOU, a reminder of the favors she once received from the infamous Bargainer, a mysterious figure who can make anything happen… at a price.

For seven years, Callie has waited for him to collect. But he never did. Until now. When the Bargainer returns, his devilish grin and undeniable charm still lingering, it's clear he wants more than repayment. As the spark between them reignites, Callie learns there's more at stake than their tangled history. Dark magic is spreading across the Otherworld, fae warriors are vanishing, and the women who return are trapped in glass caskets, clutching children they never carried.

To stop the rising danger, the Bargainer needs the power only a siren like Callie can offer… if she's willing to forgive his past betrayal.

Why it's a must read:

Rhapsodic delivers an irresistible blend of dark romance, fae magic, and slow burn tension. Callie and the Bargainer's complex dynamic, filled with longing and unfinished business, makes this fated mates story unforgettable. If you love morally grey heroes, emotional tension, and a twist of danger, this romantasy deserves a spot on your shelf.

Isolde de Lara has resigned herself to a life she never wanted. To end a brutal war, she must marry the powerful vampire king, Adrian Aleksandr Vasiliev, a man she's sworn to hate. On her wedding night, Isolde attempts to kill him, only to fail. Adrian makes it clear that if she tries again, he'll raise her as the very thing she despises most: the undead.

Bound by duty and trapped in a deadly vampire court, Isolde refuses to submit. But resisting Adrian is harder than she expected. His fierce presence, undeniable chemistry, and the secrets surrounding their union leave her questioning everything. Especially why he chose her to be his queen in the first place. As tension builds, Isolde discovers truths that will shake the foundations of her world.

Why it's a must read:

King of Battle and Blood brings fated mates to a whole new level with its fierce enemies to lovers tension, seductive vampire romance, and a heroine who refuses to lose herself in the face of danger. If you're craving high stakes drama, sizzling chemistry, and a dark fantasy world, this one's for you.

Stuck in the middle lands, the bleak buffer between the human world and the faerie realms, the only life she's ever known has been one of survival. But when her guardian is killed by the Wild Hunt after keeping her captive for twenty years, she's left with no choice but to risk everything to sneak into Faerie and uncover the truth about where she came from.

Before she can make her escape, she's forced into the Lair of Lust to repay her guardian's debts. Her first client? King Florian of the Winter Court, a faerie ruler who offers to give her everything she's ever dreamed of if she vows to become his queen. Their fiery encounters blur the lines between desire and deception, but when she arrives in his frozen kingdom, the truth behind his motives shatters her illusions.

Now trapped in a world as dangerous as it is seductive, she must face a king who plays wicked games with her heart while keeping his own locked away. But beneath his icy exterior lies a power as dangerous as his allure and it might just break her before she can break him.

Why it's a must read:

Nectar of the Wicked is a swoon worthy romantasy filled with dark fae courts, steamy tension, and a morally grey fae king who knows exactly how to keep you hooked. If you're into fated mates, fierce heroines, and enemies who can't resist each other, this one is a must read.

After the heartbreaking loss of her mother and her mother's Bonded, Oleander thought finding her own Bonds would finally bring her the safety and connection she craved. She was wrong.

Now, the fate of her people rests on her shoulders, and to protect everyone, she's convinced the only way forward is to stay far away from her Bonds. For five years, she's been on the run, keeping her distance from the five powerful men she's connected to: North, Nox, Gryphon, Atlas, and Gabe. But when she's finally caught and dragged back to face them, everything she thought she knew about their bond starts to unravel.

Tension, secrets, and years of pain threaten to tear them apart, but the bond that ties them together refuses to be ignored. Now, Oleander must face the truth she's been avoiding… even if it means risking her heart all over again.

Why it's a must read:

Broken Bonds is a high stakes paranormal romance filled with emotional tension, a fierce heroine on the run, and a complex web of relationships that will have you completely hooked. If you love fated mates, slow burn tension, and a reverse harem dynamic with deep emotional layers, this series will leave you desperate for the next book.

Every year, on Collecting Day, the Witch Collector rides into Raina Bloodgood's village to take one person to the Frost King's home forever. For twenty four years, he has passed her by. But this year, Raina has no plans to be ignored. She's ready for revenge.

Her only goal is to kill the Frost King and the Witch Collector who took her sister away. But when a darker, more dangerous threat emerges, her plans for vengeance fall apart. Forced to work alongside Alexus Thibault, the very man she once vowed to destroy, Raina is drawn into a world of ice, fire, and ancient gods.

The more time she spends with Alexus, the harder it becomes to see him as the villain she imagined. As lines blur between hero and enemy, Raina faces an impossible choice: hold onto her hatred or risk everything for the one man who might just steal her heart.

Why it's a must read:

The Witch Collector delivers heart pounding romantasy filled with epic quests, emotional tension, and a fated mates bond you can't look away from. If you're into revenge plots, enemies turned reluctant allies, and a romance layered with magic and danger, this book belongs on your TBR.

Brynn has waited her whole life for the chance to attend the Kenta's annual market, a rite of passage for young guards like her. But nothing could have prepared her for what happens next. An encounter with an enemy soldier shatters a century old peace treaty, changing the course of her life forever.

When she returns home to Alaha, tensions are high. Hunger threatens her people, and whispers of rebellion are growing louder. As Brynn and her friends try to hold their community together, an unexpected visitor arrives, someone from the very people she's been taught to see as the enemy.

Caught between loyalty, duty, and the undeniable pull of a stranger's dark, knowing eyes, Brynn is forced to question everything she thought she knew… including her own heart.

Why it's a must read:

Metal Slinger blends fantasy adventure, emotional tension, and a slow burn fated mates romance set against a backdrop of war, magic, and betrayal. If you love strong heroines, enemies to lovers tension, and heart pounding twists, this romantasy will keep you turning the pages.

Ten women. One deadly competition. Only the winner can claim the Sun King's heart.

After twelve brutal years under the rule of the cruel Aurora King, Lor has only one goal. Escape and make him pay for every moment of her suffering. But when she's unexpectedly released, she's not free. Instead, she's delivered straight into the hands of the rival Sun King, where she's forced to compete against nine other Tributes for the role of queen.

Winning the Sun King's heart is her only chance at freedom, but Lor doesn't belong in this game. She's an outsider in a court where power is everything, and the other Tributes are more than willing to see her fail, permanently. But losing isn't an option. If she fails, she faces a fate far worse than death. She'll be returned to the Aurora King, who is now more vengeful than ever.

Why it's a must read:

Trial of the Sun Queen delivers a pulse pounding mix of high stakes competition, sizzling romance, and a fierce heroine fighting for her life. If you love deadly trials, fated mates tension, and a story where the heroine refuses to break, this romantasy will keep you hooked.

Welcome to Zodiac Academy, where your star sign determines your power… and your entire destiny.

When twins Tory and Darcy Vega discover they're Fae with elemental magic in their blood, they're thrown into the ruthless world of Zodiac Academy. As rare Gemini twins capable of wielding all four elements, air, fire, water, and earth, they're an instant threat to the celestial heirs, a group of powerful, arrogant, and ridiculously hot Fae determined to make their lives miserable.

But these heirs aren't just bullies. They're deadly. And they'll do whatever it takes to drive the twins out before the lunar eclipse. With supernatural creatures like dragon shifters, werewolves, and vampires roaming the academy, danger lurks around every corner. But Tory and Darcy? They've never backed down from a fight, and they're not about to start now.

Why it's a must read:

Zodiac Academy is the ultimate romantasy for readers who love magical schools, enemies to lovers tension, and high stakes drama. With fated mates, sibling bonds, and dangerous romance, this series delivers addictive tension, intense rivalry, and all the magical chaos you could ask for.

Cat Fisa has spent years hiding in plain sight, posing as a soothsayer in a traveling circus to avoid the destiny the gods and her ruthless family have planned for her. The powerful magic in her blood makes her a dangerous pawn, and she's determined never to be used. But fate has other plans.

When Griffin, a fierce warlord from the magic deprived south, discovers Cat's true identity as the Kingmaker, someone who can detect lies, he knows she could be the key to securing his kingdom. Kidnapping her? Easy. Keeping her by his side? Not so much. Cat's fiery spirit and relentless defiance make her impossible to control, yet impossible to resist.

As tensions rise, so does the undeniable pull between them. But trust doesn't come easily for Cat, and Griffin will have to prove he sees her as more than just a weapon. Maybe even his future queen.

Why it's a must read:

A Promise of Fire delivers epic fantasy romance with a fiery heroine, a protective warlord, and just the right amount of magical tension. If you love fated mates, witty banter, and a love story filled with adventure and passion, this one is a must read.

Brie has always hated the Fae and wants nothing to do with their deadly world, but when her sister is sold to the cruel king of the Unseelie court, she's left with no choice. To save her, Brie strikes a dangerous deal: she must steal three magical relics from the Seelie court, a task that throws her right into the heart of faerie politics and betrayal.

To gain access, Brie poses as a potential bride for the charming Seelie prince, Ronan. But the more time she spends with him, the harder it becomes to separate truth from deception. At the same time, a band of Unseelie misfits, led by the brooding and mysterious Finn, offer their help, but they have secrets of their own. Torn between two dangerous courts and two dangerously irresistible princes, Brie must decide where her heart truly belongs before the fae's twisted games cost her everything.

Why it's a must read:

These Hollow Vows is packed with all the romantasy goodness: deadly fae courts, a fierce heroine on a mission, and a love triangle dripping with tension. If you're a fan of morally grey fae princes, slow burn tension, and high stakes betrayals, this one will keep you hooked from start to finish.

Fallon Grimaldi has always felt the ache of something missing. Taken far from her mysterious hometown as a baby, she never knew the strange traditions and dark superstitions that haunted Weeping Hollow until she's called back twenty four years later to care for her last living relative.

The town whispers about her. The nosy mortician. The freakshow. She's warned to stay away from the dark and brooding Julian Blackwell, a man cursed with a legacy as old as the town itself. They say he's a monster, a Hollow Heathen, one of the feared beings who cast shadows over Weeping Hollow.

But Fallon can't shake the magnetic pull she feels toward him, like they've lived this story before. Julian feels it too, even as the curse wrapped around his soul threatens to destroy them both.

Why it's a must read:

Hollow Heathens delivers a hauntingly beautiful romance filled with dark secrets, a gothic atmosphere, and fated connections you won't be able to look away from. If you're drawn to small town curses, eerie vibes, and a love story that feels destined yet dangerous, this romantasy will keep you hooked until the last page.