Romantasy Books

What is Romantasy?

​Romantasy is a genre where epic fantasy and heart‑pounding romance collide – and neither one takes a back seat. It blends magical worlds and sweeping adventures with love stories as essential as the plot itself. Think powerful heroines, dangerous quests, mythical creatures and relationships that burn just as fiercely as the battlefield. Expect enemies-to-lovers plots wrapped in rich​, world‑building and magic‑fuelled chaos.  
Romantasy has exploded in popularity thanks to passionate online reading communities, especially #BookTok, where readers can’t get enough of its addictive mix of escapism and drama. From spicy sexual tension to world‑ending stakes, romantasy books deliver the perfect blend of feelings and fantasy – and once you start reading, you'll be hooked.

Must-read Romantasy books:

• Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (2005): Timid 17-year-old Bella Swan is sent to live with her father, Charlie Swan, a police chief in Washington state, USA. Bella's new quiet life takes a dangerous turn when fellow student Edward Cullen saves her life. As mysteries pile up, Bella digs deeper and uncovers the truth about Edward… What follows is an intense supernatural romance shadowed by real peril. A breakout success, Twilight raced to the top of the New York Times best-seller list, launching a global phenomenon and a best‑selling series beloved by millions. Its hugely successful film adaptations cemented Twilight as a defining title of modern romantasy.
• Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (2023): Violet Sorrengail is destined for a low-key life as a scribe at Basgaith War College. That is, until her mother, the Commander General, has other ideas – Violet must train to become a Dragon rider! Join Violet on her nail-biting journey in the dragon rider training programme, where death is on her tail at every turn. A massive BookTok sensation and global bestseller, Fourth Wing launched a hugely popular ongoing romantasy series.
• ​House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas (2020): Step into the neon‑lit chaos of Crescent City, where Bryce Quinlan works hard and plays harder. But when a brutal murder occurs, Bryce’s world collapses. Two years later, she’s still haunting the nightclubs, chasing distraction over healing… until the killer strikes again. Enter Hunt Athalar, a Fallen angel with a dangerous reputation and secrets of his own, who's assigned to watch Bryce’s every move. Created through Maas’s signature world‑building, House of Earth and Blood is the first of a three-part thrilling series that will sink its claws into you.

Why choose hmv for your next Romantasy book fix?

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At hmv, you’ll find a spellbinding collection of the best romantasy books. With epic enemies‑to‑lovers stories and fae‑ruled worlds, there’s something here to captivate every kind of fantasy fan. Drop into one of our UK stores to explore the full romantasy range or browse online to discover your next obsession.

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