Readers are still waiting for the next book in Sarah J. Maas’A Court of Thorns and Rosesseries, but they can turn to one of many amazing fantasy book sagas to pass the time until then. After the initial trilogy focusing on Feyre Archeron’s journey from human huntress to fae queen,A Court of Silver Flamesshifts to Feyre’s eldest sister Nesta.The nextA Court of Thorns and Rosesinstallment is confirmed to be about another supporting character and/or couple,possibly Feyre’s other sister Elain, or her friend Lucien.
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Meanwhile, fans are also impatiently waiting for news about theA Court of Thorns and RosesTV show, which has been indefinitely stalled at Hulu. The franchise has been in flux for years now as Maas has been busy with her other series and the people initially associated with the TV adaptation have moved on to other projects. However,A Court of Thorns and Rosesexhibits a lot of the most popular tropes of young adult fantasyprevalent inBookTok books that deserve their hype, meaning it is easy to find other great similar reads while Maas and Hulu figure out what is next.
10Throne Of Glass
Sarah J. Maas
Any fan of one of Maas' series should read them all, just to compare their use of the same tropes.
Readers waiting for the nextA Court of Thorns and Rosesbook can turn to Maas' other works if they have not read them already.Throne of Glassis Maas' flagship series that restrains itself to the YA genre, whileA Court of Thorns and Rosesnotably moves into new adult. However,Throne of Glasshas more characters and tells a bigger story,largely because Maas envisioned it as a longer series from the beginning. There was always space for the subplots of characters like Manon because of how the grandiose saga is structured.
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YetThrone of Glassstill has the same tone asA Court of Thorns and Roses,with several powerful female characters rising to become great queens and an undeniable sensuality in many interactions. There are epic battles and inspirational moments to rivalA Court of Thorns and Roses’best quotesas the characters go down different but parallel paths to saving their respective kingdoms. Any fan of one of Maas' series should read them all, just to compare their use of the same tropes.
9A Curse So Dark And Lonely
By Brigid Kemmerer
A Court of Thorns and Roseswas initially pitched as aBeauty and the Beastretelling, and with the wayFeyre and Tamlin’s relationshipends, prompting contemplation of the nature of this fairy tale.A Curse So Dark and Lonelyalso takes inspiration from theBeauty and the Beaststory,delving into different facets of its themes. Harper and Rhen may get a happier ending, but they face different difficulties along the way in their relationship and ruling the kingdom of Emberfall.
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Prince Rhen is cursed to be a beast until a girl falls in love with himand regains hope when he meets Harper, who he believes can fix everything. Harper has cerebral palsy and lives with a dysfunctional family before she is swept away from the streets of Washington, DC, into Rhen’s world. However, the implications of their romance are bigger than both of them, launching them into a whole trilogy of adventures where their perfect fairy tale is unraveled and remade into something entirely different.
8Shadow And Bone
By Leigh Bardugo
While Maas might be considered one of the core pillars in the rise of the romantasy genre, Leigh Bardugo is certainly the other. Kicking things offwith theShadow and Bonetrilogy, Bardugo introduced readers to a new world of strange powers and political conflict.The story is led by Alina Starkov, a young soldier who suddenly finds herself looked upon as the savior of the Grisha, the members of the population with various magical gifts.
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After this entry into the Grishaverse,Bardugo continues the story in theSix of Crowsduology and then theKing of Scarsduology.The residents of Ravka and its surrounding territories endeavor to claim power because they believe they are the most qualified to have it, facing down impossible odds. Shadow and Bone is a popular series, but the later books really get into the themes of the unbelievably brilliant characters like Kaz Brekker and Zoya Nazyalensky taking back what is theirs.
7Immortal Longings
By Chloe Gong
For people whose favorite part ofA Court of Thorns and Rosesis the political intrigue and Rhysand making Feyre High Lady,Immortal Longingsoffers another satisfying take on the intersection of power and love.All ofChloe Gong’s best booksare Shakespearean retellings, with the Flesh and False Gods series being inspired byAntony and Cleopatra. In the first book of the planned trilogy, Princess Calla and aristocrat Anton are both outlaws and participate in a fight to the death to achieve the next step in their respective grand plans.
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Calla and Anton are characters engaged in complicated relationships with power,forced to choose between that power and each other. On the other hand, there are moments where the basis of their relationship is encouraging the other to attempt to rule the world. Unique fantasy elements and meticulous world-building are the foundation of this turbulent romance, surrounded by other power-hungry supporting characters. Now is the time to readImmortal Longingswhen the trilogy is headed into what is sure to be an explosive finale.
6The Cruel Prince
By Holly Black
The Folk of the Heir trilogy naturally invites comparison with all of Maas' works,as anyone involved in the romantasy BookTok world must at some point ask themselves which depiction of the fae they prefer. Maas' different takes on the fae are still similar between each series, while Holly Black’s books feature a much moreSpiderwick Chronicles-inspired setting full of more faeries with inhuman characteristics. While all the books are set in the vibrant and dangerous kingdom of Elfhame, existing parallel to the human world, it is the initial trilogy about Jude Duarte that inspired the saga’s popularity.
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Jude is a human who grew up in Elfhame after her half-sister’s father killed their parents; she is clever and fierce, and not at all inclined to take abuse from the faeries who bully her for being human.Jude clashes and then is forced to ally herself with the vain Prince Cardanin her attempts to hold the kingdom together and keep someone worse from seizing power. The characters are all caught up in a game of tricks and betrayals, while the readers get the satisfaction of seeing Jude undergo an arc similar to Feyre.
5From Blood And Ash
By Jennifer L. Armentrout
From Blood and Ashas a series hits a lot of the same beats as theThrone of GlassandA Court of Thorns and Rosesbooks: a lost heir emerging from the ashes, a protagonist becoming only more supernaturally powerful as the series continues, and an electric enemies-to-lovers storyline.Like Feyre, Poppy rejects the conservatively feminine role ascribed to herin favor of becoming a god-like monarch. Also like Maas' writing,From Blood and Ashincludes multiple royal lineages that are important to the story.
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A Court of Thorns and Rosesfans will enjoy another dark and mysterious love interest, as well as the central plot point of the protagonists challenging malevolent rulers. Furthermore,theFrom Blood and Ashseries is extensive and will keep readers busy for much longerwhile they wait for the nextA Court of Thorns and Rosesbook. In addition to the six books following Poppy and her loved ones, there is a prequel series of four books, resulting in the expansion of the world and its lore.
4Circe
By Madeline Miller
Circe’s life showcases the tensions between compassion and power, independence and love.
On the other hand,Circeis Madeline Miller’s second standalone novel based on Greek mythology. However, it offers something similar to the big romantasy series to the discourse of women’s power in a fantasy world. Greek myths comprise a long history of women being abused and abandoned, with Circe standing out as one of the few able to claim some power herself.Miller’sCircedelves into the inner workings of this legendary witchand what she may have wanted for herself.
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Circe’s life showcases the tensions between compassion and power, independence and love. Having been looked down upon by her father’s household before being exiled for showing magical potential,Circe at first finds contentment in her solitude where she can cultivate her power and hone her skills.However, her arc covers many years of tragedy stemming from different men coming to her island, and she outgrows only desiring wildlife companionship, leading to her final decisions about how she will live her life.
3The Bridge Kingdom
By Danielle L. Jensen
The Bridge Kingdomstarts from the viewpoint of Princess Lara, a warrior determined to assassinate the king of the Bridge Kingdom. However, her mission becomes complicated when she is arranged to marry the man she wants dead and is forced to question her motivations.The Bridge Kingdomsets out to tell a story of forbidden romances, malevolent monarchs, and warring kingdoms,reminiscent of the rivalries between the courts of Prythian and how Feyre once vehemently believed the Night Court was home to her enemies.
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The later books in theBridge Kingdomseries move on to other characters but bring to life more star-crossed lovers from opposite sides of a war.The Inadequate Heirtouches upon some themes ofRomeo and Julietwith a conflict called"the Endless War,“and once again shows a protagonist learning to see things from both sides of a conflict. Several of the books utilizing the same format in their synopsis highlight a recurring motif in this series: people who are led to believe and fight for one thing but discover something different.
2The Priory Of The Orange Tree
By Samantha Shannon
Those who feel likeA Court of Thorns and Rosesmight benefit from multiple perspectives, missing this aspect ofThrone of Glass, will be back in their element withThe Priory of the Orange Tree. Additionally, Shannon’s newest fantasy world afterThe Bone Seasonis set up similarly to Prythian and its surrounding territories.While the focus remains with Feyre, the world ofA Court of Thornsand Roses is much bigger,challenging readers to visualize far-off countries with distinct histories.
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The Priory of the Orange Treetells a story drawing upon various histories and cultures,following characters at different ends of the map who believe in different myths but will also soon be confronted by the same threat. Shannon goes even deeper with the prequelA Day of Fallen Night, another immensely detailed epic fantasy. The Roots of Chaos books have extensive lore but still illustrate complex experiences of women balancing duty with desire.
1A Touch Of Darkness
By Scarlett St. Clair
Feyre’s relationship with Rhys can be considered another twist in theBeauty and the Beasttale, but it has also been compared to the myth of Hades and Persephone. These two tales exhibit some similarities, but fans of the latter are doubtlessly drawn to the dark underworld setting and the promises of power there.A Touch of Darknessis a glamorous Hades and Persephone retelling by bestselling author Scarlett St. Clairthat will content readers until they meet Feyre and Rhys again.
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A Touch of Darknessfeatures a forbidden romance and a modern twist, whereinPersephone is a journalism student and Hades is a nightclub owner.Yet this novel is only the beginning of a seven-book series delving into all the intricacies of the relationship, from how they will manipulate each other to what they will do to protect the other. It looks like it is going to be a long wait for those yearning for the nextA Court of Thorns and Rosesbooks, but there are still many more dark and twisting literary adventures to be had.
