Recs if you like Gild...

I'm sure some of these are already on your TBR, so might as well add some more! Let me know if I am missing any of your favorites!

When the love story and the world building go hand in claw. For series, only the first book is listed.

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

we love a man who yearns in this house

these are pulled from a goodreads list that was published--working on trying to find the link again

Romance books with characters and a romance that feels mature. There is no or very low drama in the romance itself. It's often a slowburn, sometimes medium burn and feels very natural. The characters are either emotionally aware, possess a decent level of emotional intelligence, or are actively trying to communicate even if it's hard. Aside from the romance there is ample time for the characters to have growth on their own.

Keywords; Mature, slow/med burn, no drama, steady, emotional security.

Enter a court where stories are not simply told… they are embodied. This collection is reserved for duet and full-cast audiobooks only! Unlike single narration (one voice for all characters) or dual narration (one narrator per chapter or POV), duet narration means both narrators perform together throughout the story, each voicing their character in every scene. Full-cast audiobooks take it even further, with multiple voice actors embodying the entire world.

where each narrator voices their own character(s) throughout the entire book, not just when it’s ‘their’ chapter

Romantasy books my favorite Toks are reading...both mainstream and indie

Fairy tale Retelling ranging from YA to Adult (will be updating as I come across them)

Books where the story is brought to another level by the character development, be it in the complex character building or the multi layered character arc. The writer made the characters like facets, every angle and every relation gives them yet another aspect to further deepen the dynamic between characters. Every little bit of past revealed shows us the way they became who they are now. Leaving us with characters arcs that feel like an entire story on their own that impacts the greater plot.

Need dark fantasy recs? 🖤

Vampires that bite. Dragons that burn. Fae that lie. Mates that ruin you.

Curses that cling. Magic that corrupts.

Enemies who want your throat—and your heart.

If you like your fantasy dark, deadly, and delicious…
You’re in the right place 🫶🏻

** Only the first book in the series will be listed **

Books where the main character is going through it, (or has gone through it), and dammit they’re dealing with it as best they can. Romantasy, SFR mainly! But a few memoirs and litfic too. ❤️‍🩹 Always open to more suggestions ❤️‍🩹

*Check the TW/CW as some of these books are dark romances. If I’ve left a review, I will usually leave a comment w the info

The first book in a series.

A list for people who don't want to be left waiting for the next book release.

• Includes: First books in completed series, standalones and interconnected standalones*

• Subgenres: Fantasy with significant romance plots, Romantasy and Romance in Fantasy Worlds

romances that are ACTUAL enemies to lovers

First books in completed romantasy/fantasy series with both significant romance and fantasy plotlines. Let me know if you have thoughts/suggestions, books to add, or think any of these fall into a different category.

Per r/fantasyromance these fantasies will alter you