Dark romantasy mixes fantasy with darker, more intense romance. You’ll find dangerous worlds, morally gray characters, and plenty of tension. These books often deal with heavy themes, so always check trigger warnings before starting. Here are some of our favorite recommendations to add to your list.
Spice: 2/5
The Coven by Harper L. Woods
Spice: 3/5
Rain of Shadows and Endings by Melissa K. Roehrich
Spice: 2/5
Amid Clouds and Bones by Ella Fields
Spice: 3/5
Of Blood and Aether by Harper Hawthorne
Spice: 3/5
Nightshade by Keri Lake
Spice: 3/5
The Lies of Lena by Kylie Snow
Spice: 2/5
Fairydale by Veronica Lancet
Spice: 2.5/5
Feathers so Vicious by Liv Zander
Spice: 4/5
To Bleed a Crystal Bloom by Sarah A Parker
Spice: 2/5
Gild by Raven Kennedy
Spice: 3/5
Rose in Chains by Julie Soto
Spice: 2/5
Helfyre by Mariel Pomeroy
Spice: 3/5
The Poisoner by IV Ophelia
Spice: 3/5
How Does it Feel? by Jeneane O’Riley
Spice: 2/5
Flames of Chaos by Amelia Hutchins
Spice: 3/5
River of Shadows by Karina Halle
Spice: 3/5
Once Upon a Demon’s Heart by KM Moronova
Spice: 3/5
The Veiled Kingdom by Holly Renee
Spice: 3/5
Satanic Shadows by Leigh Rivers
Spice: 4/5
Spice rating system:
1/5: closed door or money descriptive open door scenes
2/5: a few open door scenes with explicit detail
3/5: many open door scenes with graphic detail
4/5: things are getting wild, multiple partners or major kinks.
5/5: none on this list but some are pretty close!
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