Recs if you like Katabasis...

Gather in these hallowed halls

Dramatic battles, tense political intrigue, unique world building...and is that maybe some romance I'm sensing? These books are not Romantasy but focus primarily on the SFF elements. Romance is a subplot and may not appear until later in the series, but when it does, you won't be disappointed.

This Quest was inspired by the List "One and Done Fantasy" by hannah, winner of Q2 2026 community voting.