What to Read Next
Like so many others I found myself devouring the A Court of Thorns and Roses and Throne of Glass series this year. But after such a long book journey what do you read next? Here are four other fantastic romantasy series that may help you move on from the SJM universe.
Please note that each of these series contain graphic scenes and are not considered YA books.
- The War of Lost Hearts Trilogy by Carissa Broadbent
This is a completed trilogy consisting of Daughter of No Worlds, Children of Fallen Gods, and Daughter of Death & Dawn. There is also a four-part prequel, Ashen Son, that follows the MMC. The main trilogy is available on Kindle Unlimited, while the prequel stories are available for free through the authors newsletter. Broadbent has also stated that there is a prelude series available that will be revamped soon!
Why you’ll love it?
- Friends to Lovers
- Forced Proximity
- Unique magic
- Grumpy and sarcastic MMC
- Slow Burn
- Plot heavy
Synopsis:
“A former slave fighting for justice. A reclusive warrior who no longer believes it exists. And a dark magic that will entangle their fates.
Ripped from a forgotten homeland as a child, Tisaanah learned how to survive with nothing but a sharp wit and a touch of magic. But the night she tries to buy her freedom, she barely escapes with her life.
Desperate to save the best friend she left behind, Tisaanah journeys to the Orders, the most powerful organizations of magic Wielders in the world. But to join their ranks, she must complete an apprenticeship with Maxantarius Farlione, a handsome and reclusive fire wielder who despises the Orders.
The Orders’ intentions are cryptic, and Tisaanah must prove herself under the threat of looming war. But even more dangerous are her growing feelings for Maxantarius. The bloody past he wants to forget may be the key to her future… or the downfall of them both.
But Tisaanah will stop at nothing to save those she abandoned. Even if it means gambling in the Orders’ deadly games. Even if it means sacrificing her heart.
Even if it means wielding death itself.”
2. Crowns of Nyaxia Series by Carissa Broadbent
This is a completed duology (The Serpents & the Wings of Night and The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King) that has two more duologies (each following different characters, but progressing the main plot) on the way. There is currently a novella, Six Scorched Roses, and standalone book set in the same world, Slaying the Vampire Conqueror, that can be read or skipped. The novella and the standalone both follow characters that will show up later in the main story. This series is available on Kindle Unlimited.
Why you’ll love it?
- Enemies to Lovers
- Forced Proximity
- Dark Fantasy
- Vampires
- Games and Trials
- Slow Burn
Synopsis:
“For humans and vampires, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always – always – guard your heart.
The adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king, Oraya carved her place in a world designed to kill her. Her only chance to become something more than prey is entering the Kejari: a legendary tournament held by the goddess of death herself.
But winning won’t be easy amongst the most vicious warriors from all three vampire houses. To survive, Oraya is forced to make an alliance with a mysterious rival.
Everything about Raihn is dangerous. He is a ruthless vampire, an efficient killer, an enemy to her father’s crown… and her greatest competition. Yet, what terrifies Oraya most of all is that she finds herself oddly drawn to him.
But there’s no room for compassion in the Kejari. War for the House of Night brews, shattering everything that Oraya thought she knew about her home. And Raihn may understand her more than anyone – but their blossoming attraction could be her downfall, in a kingdom where nothing is more deadly than love.”
3. The Kindred’s Curse Saga by Penn Cole
The Kindred’s Curse Saga currently has three books available with the fourth and final installment coming out sometime this year. The series books are Spark of the Everflame, Glow of the Everflame, Heat of the Everflame, and Burn of the Everflame (not yet available). The first three books are available on Kindle Unlimited and the Fourth will be available through the service after its release.
Why you’ll love it?
- Enemies to Lovers
- Forced Proximity
- Touch Her and Die
- Grumpy, Brooding, Shadowdaddy MMC
- Slow Burn (the slowest of slow burns)
Synopsis:
“When old secrets catch fire, everything will burn.
In a mortal world colonized by the gods and ruled over by the Descended, their cruel offspring, Diem Bellator yearns to escape the insular life of her poor village.
Her mother’s sudden disappearance—and the discovery of a dangerous secret about her past—offer Diem an unexpected opportunity to enter the dark world of Descended royalty and unlock the web of mysteries her mother left behind.
With the dying King’s handsome, mysterious heir watching her every move, and a ruthless mortal alliance recruiting her to join the growing civil war, Diem will have to navigate the unwritten rules of love, power, and politics in order to save her family—and all of mortalkind.”
4. Quicksilver by Callie Hart
This is the first book in the Fae and Alchemy series by Callie Hart. There is no information yet about how long the series will be, however, the next book is supposed to release sometime this year along with a bonus chapter from the perspective of the MMC.
Author Callie Hart was previously a dark romance author, but said that she had been thinking about this story for a long time and that it was her passion project.
Why you’ll love it?
- Enemies to Lovers
- Forced Proximity
- Dark Fantasy Romance
- Vampires and Fae
- Unique Magic System
- Witty Banter
- Grumpy, Brooding, Sarcastic, Shadowdaddy MMC
- Slow Burn
Synopsis:
“Death has a name. It is Kingfisher of the Ajun Gate. His past is murky. His attitude stinks. And he’s the only way Saeris is going to make it home. Be Careful the deals you make dear child. The Devil is in the details…“
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