Recs if you like Terror at the Gates...

Romantasy books to read to escape reality that AREN’T ACOTAR and Fourth Wing.

Get on the hype train for these upcoming releases of books in a series. Now is the perfect time to jump on board a new series or start a re-read.

Covers the next 12 months - please send recs

I will list the first book in the series and the upcoming book. Updates once a month.

(I'm already questioning my sanity on how I'm going to maintain this, I wish we could make collaborative lists on here 😭)

Mutual Obsession? Dark Military? Forbidden Romance? The Mafia? Vampires? Well count me in. (Please check your TWs before engaging in these books).

Mind, body, spirit, and 🐱, the holy quadrinity needed him

Ongoing

Romantasy favorites from light to dark. Series & standalones

I just finished 'Rose in Chains' and loved the resurgence of an old magical power struggle where one group can siphon the magic from another. These recs tend to be darker and more mature, so do your due diligence before reading. Yes, you can recommend books to add to this list.

Are you seeing red? Bloody crimson thrillers to red-hot romances, these books contain a bold, heart-pumping palette!

Leave me suggestions in the comments! 🫶🏻

All the Bookish Box and Darkly picks for 2026