10 Books Like ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ You Should Read Next

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Credit: Happypets Ink / Bloomsbury Publishing This is Streamalikes, where you can find a curated list of recommendations to stream based on what you already like. Table of Contents Sarah J. Maas’ lush, romance-soaked series A Court of Thorns and Roses has blossomed into a sprawling, complex fantasy series with millions of dedicated fans, and with good reason. A complex heroine who keeps discovering new depths in herself, fascinating supporting characters who shift from antihero to antivillain in unexpected ways, creative and beautifully rendered world-building—the series has it all, while also being unapologetically romantic (and steamy). The story of a huntress who is kidnapped by a fae prince and brought to the Spring Court as a prisoner, only to become a key player in all that fae drama, ACOTAR is special, but Maas can only write so fast. If you need more books with the same lush feel, here are 10 to get you started.House of Flame and Shadow, by Sarah J. Maas (2024)It’s no shock that one of Sarah J. Maas’ other series would be recommended for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses, but there’s a specific reason you should jump into her Crescent City series, especially the third book, House of Flame and Shadow. The most recent ACOTAR book, A Court of Splintered Harmony, revealed that the events of House of Flame and Shadow tie directly into the events in Splintered Harmony, particularly with regard to the character of Feyre’s sister, Nesta. In other words, if you read Splintered Harmony and wondered why Nesta was being so weird, there’s a whole other book series you should dig into immediately. The Iron King, by Julie Kagawa (2020)If Feyre’s grit and determination are your favorite aspect of ACOTAR, Julie Kagawa’s Iron Fey series (starting with The Iron King) will be your next obsession. Meghan Chase has never felt ‘normal’ in her life, and she’s been haunted by her father’s disappearance since she was a child. When her brother also vanishes, she goes on a quest for answers, learns that she’s actually the daughter of a faerie king, and finds herself in a magical world that blurs in elements of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Meghan is determined to save her brother (and herself), but a certain ice-cold fae prince captures her attention, even though he’s as dangerous as he is beautiful. From Blood and Ash, by Jennifer L. Armentrout (2021)If you’re looking for some serious romance in your fantasy, Jennifer L. Armentrout’s A Blood and Ash series is a must. Poppy was chosen at birth to be the kingdom’s Maiden, isolated and untouched in order to be ready for her Ascension to ensure the land is protected from the evil force that took her family. But it’s a lonely existence—until Hawke is assigned as her sworn protector. Golden-eyed and beautiful, Hawke offers Poppy the connection she’s craved. When chaos erupts around her, Hawke takes the opportunity to spirit Poppy away. But Hawke has a secret, and Poppy is soon in danger of losing both her heart and the favor of the gods themselves. Serpent & Dove, by Shelby Mahurin (2020)If you love how A Court of Thorns and Roses takes the “enemies-to-lovers” trope and builds it into a deep, complex mesh of emotions and plot twists, you’ll love Shelby Mahurin’s Serpent & Dove series. When witch Louise le Blanc flees her coven, she takes shelter in the city of Cesarine, where magic is forbidden, and witches are unceremoniously hunted and burned. Louise’s life gets infinitely more complicated, dangerous, and steamy when she’s trapped into an unwanted marriage with Reid Diggory—who happens to be a huntsman of the Church, charged with tracking down and eliminating witches. And then Louise starts to realize that Reid is actually pretty darn hot. The High Mountain Court, by A.K. Mulford (2022)If you’re looking for a romantasy that’s broadly similar to ACOTAR while being its own thing, read A.K. Mulford’s The Five Crowns of Okrith series, starting with The High Mountain Court. Remy is a red witch, which means she’s in hiding and ready to make a run for it if the fae get near. So when a group of fae shows up at her tavern, she makes for the exit—only to be captured by Prince Hale of the Eastern Court. Instead of striking her down, however, Hale asks Remy for help—he needs to locate two ancient magical artifacts created by red witches, and he needs her red magic to find them. Hale promises to set her free and even reunite her with the red witches still living. More importantly, Remy finds Hale irresistible and has a primal urge to stay with him, no matter what the cost. Fourth Wing, by Rebecca Yarros (2024)Looking for a romantasy with a slightly different vibe from ACOTAR? Variety is the spice of life, after all—and The Fourth Wing delivers. Rebecca Yarros’ Empyrean Series made a huge splash when it debuted, and for good reason—it has everything, from a capable, intelligent heroine thrust into a dangerous scenario (in this case, a dragon rider academy where failure can be deadly) and forced to navigate alliances, conspiracies, and her own heart, which is pushing her towards a romance that might be as dangerous as the dragons themselves. What do you think so far? The Cruel Prince, by Holly Black (2018)Love the moral complexity of ACOTAR, where everyone has at least a touch of darkness? Check out The Folk of the Air series by Holly Black. When Jude was a child, the father of her half-sister, the faerie Madoc, murdered her parents and took her back to the Faerie world with him. Raised as part of the gentry, Jude lives in a world where her mortal nature is hated and despised, but she battles for her place at court anyway while struggling with her love-hate relationship with her adoptive father and a growing bond with the titular prince, a relationship that is strictly forbidden. Jude is a fierce and extremely morally gray character, and one that fans of Feyre will adore. The Girl of Fire and Thorns, by Rae Carson (2019)Looking for more smart women at the center of beautifully-rendered fantasy stories? You’ll love Princess Lucero-Elisa de Riqueza of Orovalle, star of this series-starter by Rae Carson. Elisa was chosen for “Service” as a baby, when a godstone was placed in her navel by the gods, signaling that she was destined for greatness. But as a young woman, Elisa is self-hating and miserable. She’s never done anything even remotely great, and spends her time isolated, overweight, and reading military strategy books. One day she’s shocked to discover she’s been married off to the king of a distant land on the brink of war—and suddenly all that rage and book learning becomes invaluable as she struggles to survive an unfamiliar court and help her new homeland survive a dangerous onslaught. Shadow and Bone, by Leigh Bardugo (2013)If you loved Feyre’s journey as she discovered unknown reservoirs of power and courage inside herself, you should read Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse novels, starting with Shadow and Bone. As a child, Alina was tested by the Grisha and found to possess no magical ability. As an adult, she serves as a cartographer in the army. Charged with guiding the Darkling—the most powerful of the Grisha—across the dangerous and terrifying Shadow Fold, Alina is unexpectedly revealed to have incredible powers and is packed off to train with the Grisha. There, she must determine who her friends and enemies are, even while falling under the spell of the charismatic Darkling. Kingdom of the Wicked, by Kerri Maniscalco (2021)Emilia di Carlo and her sister Vittoria are very different—Emilia is bookish and shy, Vittoria outgoing and brash—but they share a secret: They’re both streghe, and have spent their lives learning to use magic. In this version of Italy, the Malvagi (the seven princes of Hell) haven’t been seen in a long time, but a terrifying accident summons the Prince of Wrath and leaves three witches dead, including Vittoria. Emilia swears to use her power to avenge her sister, but when her revenge is delayed and she’s forced to work with Wrath, unwanted feelings begin to tick up the spice level to an uncomfortable degree.