50 Books like Frozen Tides

Heir

by Sabaa Tahir • 2024

A trail of children's missing hearts draws three outcasts toward a hunger older than the empire.

4.20

19k+

🖤 Morally Gray Heroine ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers 👑 Reluctant Heir 🩸 Blood Oath 🙏 Corrupted Faith

Heir 95%

A trail of children's missing hearts draws three outcasts toward a hunger older than the empire.

by Sabaa Tahir 2024

4.20

19k+ ratings

🖤 Morally Gray Heroine ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers 👑 Reluctant Heir 🩸 Blood Oath 🙏 Corrupted Faith

The Broken Ones

by Danielle L. Jensen • 2017

Two cursed lovers defy her ruthless father as their underground city crumbles toward revolution.

4.00

2k+

💔 Tragic Romance 👑 Fae Court Intrigue 🔒 Forbidden Love 👁️ Reluctant Spy ⛏️ Underground City

The Broken Ones 95%

Two cursed lovers defy her ruthless father as their underground city crumbles toward revolution.

by Danielle L. Jensen 2017

4.00

2k+ ratings

💔 Tragic Romance 👑 Fae Court Intrigue 🔒 Forbidden Love 👁️ Reluctant Spy ⛏️ Underground City

Powerless

by Lauren Roberts • 2023

When a thief without magic enters a deadly trial, the prince she robbed becomes her partner.

4.15

1.0M+

⚔️ Deadly Trials 🎭 Hidden Identity 🔥 Slow Burn 🗡️ Touch Her And Die 👑 Morally Grey Prince

Powerless 95%

When a thief without magic enters a deadly trial, the prince she robbed becomes her partner.

by Lauren Roberts 2023

4.15

1.0M+ ratings

⚔️ Deadly Trials 🎭 Hidden Identity 🔥 Slow Burn 🗡️ Touch Her And Die 👑 Morally Grey Prince

Truthwitch

by Susan Dennard • 2016

A lie-sensing witch and a bond-reading partner flee empires on the brink of war.

3.85

54k+

🧪 Elemental Magic 💕 Sisters By Choice 🏠 Found Family 🗝️ Hidden Powers 👑 Political Intrigue

Truthwitch 95%

A lie-sensing witch and a bond-reading partner flee empires on the brink of war.

by Susan Dennard 2016

3.85

54k+ ratings

🧪 Elemental Magic 💕 Sisters By Choice 🏠 Found Family 🗝️ Hidden Powers 👑 Political Intrigue

Serpent & Dove

by Shelby Mahurin • 2019

A captive thief marries a witch hunter. She hides her magic; he burns witches.

3.97

348k+

💍 Forced Marriage 🗡️ Witch Hunter Romance 🧹 Hidden Witch 👑 Witch Queen 🇫🇷 French Inspired Fantasy

Serpent & Dove 95%

A captive thief marries a witch hunter. She hides her magic; he burns witches.

by Shelby Mahurin 2019

3.97

348k+ ratings

💍 Forced Marriage 🗡️ Witch Hunter Romance 🧹 Hidden Witch 👑 Witch Queen 🇫🇷 French Inspired Fantasy

The Beasts We Bury

by D.L. Taylor • 2025

A princess forced to kill for power bargains with a thief to stage a death.

3.72

2k+

🖤 Enemies To Lovers 🫂 Found Family 👑 Reluctant Heir ⚔️ Magical Arena 🏰 Political Fantasy

The Beasts We Bury 95%

A princess forced to kill for power bargains with a thief to stage a death.

by D.L. Taylor 2025

3.72

2k+ ratings

🖤 Enemies To Lovers 🫂 Found Family 👑 Reluctant Heir ⚔️ Magical Arena 🏰 Political Fantasy

Witches Steeped in Gold

by Ciannon Smart • 2021

To end a reign of ritual sacrifice, two enemy witches forge a pact neither trusts.

3.19

6k+

🧙 Rival Witches 🌺 Caribbean Fantasy 🗡️ Political Scheming 💀 Revenge Quest 🤝 Enemies To Allies

Witches Steeped in Gold 95%

To end a reign of ritual sacrifice, two enemy witches forge a pact neither trusts.

by Ciannon Smart 2021

3.19

6k+ ratings

🧙 Rival Witches 🌺 Caribbean Fantasy 🗡️ Political Scheming 💀 Revenge Quest 🤝 Enemies To Allies

Kingdom of the Wicked

by Kerri Maniscalco • 2020

To find her twin's killer, a witch bargains with a demon prince she was taught to fear.

3.86

364k+

🖤 Enemies To Lovers 🕯️ Gothic Witch Fantasy 🔥 Demon Bargain 💫 Slow Burn Romance 👑 Dark Queen Origin

Kingdom of the Wicked 95%

To find her twin's killer, a witch bargains with a demon prince she was taught to fear.

by Kerri Maniscalco 2020

3.86

364k+ ratings

🖤 Enemies To Lovers 🕯️ Gothic Witch Fantasy 🔥 Demon Bargain 💫 Slow Burn Romance 👑 Dark Queen Origin

Heartless Hunter

by Kristen Ciccarelli • 2024

A secret witch risks everything by getting close to the hunter who wants her dead.

4.16

436k+

🖤 Enemies To Lovers 🔥 Witch Hunt 💔 Forbidden Romance ⚔️ Morally Gray Hero 🎭 Secret Identity

Heartless Hunter 95%

A secret witch risks everything by getting close to the hunter who wants her dead.

by Kristen Ciccarelli 2024

4.16

436k+ ratings

🖤 Enemies To Lovers 🔥 Witch Hunt 💔 Forbidden Romance ⚔️ Morally Gray Hero 🎭 Secret Identity

House of Marionne

by J. Elle • 2023

Hiding outlawed magic in a deadly academy, she’s paired with an assassin who hunts her kind.

3.63

8k+

🖤 Dark Academia 🏰 Magical Boarding School 🔥 Forbidden Magic 💗 Slow Burn Romance 🌒 Gothic Atmosphere

House of Marionne 95%

Hiding outlawed magic in a deadly academy, she’s paired with an assassin who hunts her kind.

by J. Elle 2023

3.63

8k+ ratings

🖤 Dark Academia 🏰 Magical Boarding School 🔥 Forbidden Magic 💗 Slow Burn Romance 🌒 Gothic Atmosphere

A Curse So Dark and Lonely

by Brigid Kemmerer • 2019

Falling into a cursed kingdom, Harper must love a monster prince before his realm falls.

3.95

181k+

🥀 Beauty And The Beast Retelling 🪞 Portal Fantasy 👹 Cursed Prince ❤️‍🔥 Reluctant Allies To Lovers 🌑 Dark Fairy Tale

A Curse So Dark and Lonely 94%

Falling into a cursed kingdom, Harper must love a monster prince before his realm falls.

by Brigid Kemmerer 2019

3.95

181k+ ratings

🥀 Beauty And The Beast Retelling 🪞 Portal Fantasy 👹 Cursed Prince ❤️‍🔥 Reluctant Allies To Lovers 🌑 Dark Fairy Tale

Wandfasted

by Laurie Forest • 2017

A persecuted fire mage is forced to wed the Black Witch's son, and their reluctant bond ignites.

4.20

7k+

🔒 Forced Marriage 💕 Allies To Lovers 💎 Class Divide 🔥 Elemental Magic 🔮 Magical Outcast

Wandfasted 94%

A persecuted fire mage is forced to wed the Black Witch's son, and their reluctant bond ignites.

by Laurie Forest 2017

4.20

7k+ ratings

🔒 Forced Marriage 💕 Allies To Lovers 💎 Class Divide 🔥 Elemental Magic 🔮 Magical Outcast

The Rebel Mages

by Laurie Forest • 2019

An outcast mage survives a purge with forbidden fire, then is bound in a magical marriage.

4.38

2k+

🫂 Found Family 🔥 Slow Burn Romance 💍 Arranged Marriage ⚔️ Resistance Movement 🎭 Hidden Identity

The Rebel Mages 94%

An outcast mage survives a purge with forbidden fire, then is bound in a magical marriage.

by Laurie Forest 2019

4.38

2k+ ratings

🫂 Found Family 🔥 Slow Burn Romance 💍 Arranged Marriage ⚔️ Resistance Movement 🎭 Hidden Identity

The Serpent and the Wolf

by Rebecca Robinson • 2024

A princess flees her warlord husband, then strikes a bargain: play the wife, master the death-curse.

4.00

22k+

🖤 Enemies To Lovers 🤝 Political Marriage 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family 🧙‍♀️ Witch Coven 🕯️ Slow Burn

The Serpent and the Wolf 94%

A princess flees her warlord husband, then strikes a bargain: play the wife, master the death-curse.

by Rebecca Robinson 2024

4.00

22k+ ratings

🖤 Enemies To Lovers 🤝 Political Marriage 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family 🧙‍♀️ Witch Coven 🕯️ Slow Burn

The King's Weapon

by Neena Laskowski • 2023

A princess trained to control minds discovers she's been the puppet all along.

3.84

1k+

🖤 Dark Romantasy 👑 Political Fantasy 💔 Enemies To Lovers 🎭 Hidden Identity 🧠 Mind Control Powers

The King's Weapon 94%

A princess trained to control minds discovers she's been the puppet all along.

by Neena Laskowski 2023

3.84

1k+ ratings

🖤 Dark Romantasy 👑 Political Fantasy 💔 Enemies To Lovers 🎭 Hidden Identity 🧠 Mind Control Powers

The Winner's Curse

by Marie Rutkoski • 2014

The general's daughter bought a slave. Now her heart belongs to her enemy.

3.94

115k+

🏛️ Political Fantasy 💔 Enemies To Lovers 🔥 Slow Burn Romance ⚔️ Slave Rebellion 🏚️ Occupied Territory

The Winner's Curse 94%

The general's daughter bought a slave. Now her heart belongs to her enemy.

by Marie Rutkoski 2014

3.94

115k+ ratings

🏛️ Political Fantasy 💔 Enemies To Lovers 🔥 Slow Burn Romance ⚔️ Slave Rebellion 🏚️ Occupied Territory

A Court This Cruel & Lovely

by Stacia Stark • 2023

A time-stopping hybrid and a fae mercenary strike a bargain to free a kingdom's prisoners.

4.08

102k+

🔥 Enemies To Lovers 🧝 Fae Romance 🏰 Palace Intrigue 🎭 Hidden Identity 💕 Slow Burn Romance

A Court This Cruel & Lovely 94%

A time-stopping hybrid and a fae mercenary strike a bargain to free a kingdom's prisoners.

by Stacia Stark 2023

4.08

102k+ ratings

🔥 Enemies To Lovers 🧝 Fae Romance 🏰 Palace Intrigue 🎭 Hidden Identity 💕 Slow Burn Romance

Blood & Steel

by Helen Scheuerer • 2023

To become a warrior before death, she must defy a kingdom and resist a Warsword's fire.

4.19

110k+

⚔️ Enemies To Lovers 💔 Forbidden Romance 🔥 Slow Burn 🏰 Warrior Academy ✨ Hidden Magic

Blood & Steel 94%

To become a warrior before death, she must defy a kingdom and resist a Warsword's fire.

by Helen Scheuerer 2023

4.19

110k+ ratings

⚔️ Enemies To Lovers 💔 Forbidden Romance 🔥 Slow Burn 🏰 Warrior Academy ✨ Hidden Magic

The Tethered Mage

by Melissa Caruso • 2017

A merciful impulse binds a scholar to a fire warlock. Now the Empire owns them both.

3.80

7k+

🏛️ Political Fantasy ⛓️ Magically Bound 🤝 Reluctant Allies 📚 Scholar Heroine 🔥 Fire Wielder

The Tethered Mage 94%

A merciful impulse binds a scholar to a fire warlock. Now the Empire owns them both.

by Melissa Caruso 2017

3.80

7k+ ratings

🏛️ Political Fantasy ⛓️ Magically Bound 🤝 Reluctant Allies 📚 Scholar Heroine 🔥 Fire Wielder

Twin Crowns

by Catherine Doyle • 2022

Twins separated at birth trade lives: a witch claims a throne, a princess claims her magic.

3.92

35k+

👯 Twin Sisters 🧙 Hidden Witch Heritage 👑 Palace Intrigue 🏜️ Desert Quest 🔥 Witch Persecution

Twin Crowns 94%

Twins separated at birth trade lives: a witch claims a throne, a princess claims her magic.

by Catherine Doyle 2022

3.92

35k+ ratings

👯 Twin Sisters 🧙 Hidden Witch Heritage 👑 Palace Intrigue 🏜️ Desert Quest 🔥 Witch Persecution

The Cruel Prince

by Holly Black • 2018

A mortal girl defies a cruel fae prince, swept into a battle for the crown.

4.00

1.8M+

🏰 Fae Court Intrigue 💔 Enemies To Lovers ⚔️ Morally Grey Heroine 🧚 Mortal In Faerie 🔥 Slow Burn Romance

The Cruel Prince 94%

A mortal girl defies a cruel fae prince, swept into a battle for the crown.

by Holly Black 2018

4.00

1.8M+ ratings

🏰 Fae Court Intrigue 💔 Enemies To Lovers ⚔️ Morally Grey Heroine 🧚 Mortal In Faerie 🔥 Slow Burn Romance

Smoke and Scar

by Gretchen Powell Fox • 2025

A fae warrior and the knight raised to kill her must survive trials that demand unity.

3.99

12k+

🗡️ Enemies To Lovers ⚔️ Deadly Trials 🧚 Fae Romance 🔥 Slow Burn 🌒 Morally Grey Heroine

Smoke and Scar 94%

A fae warrior and the knight raised to kill her must survive trials that demand unity.

by Gretchen Powell Fox 2025

3.99

12k+ ratings

🗡️ Enemies To Lovers ⚔️ Deadly Trials 🧚 Fae Romance 🔥 Slow Burn 🌒 Morally Grey Heroine

Lightlark

by Alex Aster • 2022

A powerless ruler enters a deadly contest, torn between a king's trust and a rival's betrayal.

3.84

348k+

🗡️ Romantasy Trials 🏹 Powerless Heroine 💔 Enemies To Lovers 🎭 Hidden Identities 💭 Erased Memories

Lightlark 94%

A powerless ruler enters a deadly contest, torn between a king's trust and a rival's betrayal.

by Alex Aster 2022

3.84

348k+ ratings

🗡️ Romantasy Trials 🏹 Powerless Heroine 💔 Enemies To Lovers 🎭 Hidden Identities 💭 Erased Memories

Dance of Thieves

by Mary E. Pearson • 2018

A queen's spy is shackled to the young outlaw lord she was sent to expose.

4.10

201k+

🖤 Enemies To Lovers ⛓️ Forced Proximity 👥 Dual Pov 🗡️ Badass Heroine 🕯️ Slow Burn Romance

Dance of Thieves 94%

A queen's spy is shackled to the young outlaw lord she was sent to expose.

by Mary E. Pearson 2018

4.10

201k+ ratings

🖤 Enemies To Lovers ⛓️ Forced Proximity 👥 Dual Pov 🗡️ Badass Heroine 🕯️ Slow Burn Romance

Light Wielder

by Rachel Schneider • 2026

Magic bound a queen to the prince she betrayed. He chains her. Their war demands both.

3.89

30k+

🗡️ Enemies To Lovers 💫 Fated Mates 🖤 Dark Romance 👑 Political Intrigue 🔥 Morally Grey Hero

Light Wielder 94%

Magic bound a queen to the prince she betrayed. He chains her. Their war demands both.

by Rachel Schneider 2026

3.89

30k+ ratings

🗡️ Enemies To Lovers 💫 Fated Mates 🖤 Dark Romance 👑 Political Intrigue 🔥 Morally Grey Hero

The Dagger and the Flame

by Catherine Doyle • 2024

Her mother murdered, she hides with thieves. The assassin hunting her no longer wants her dead.

3.83

24k+

💔 Enemies To Lovers 🗡️ Assassin Fantasy 🌑 Shadow Magic ⚔️ Rival Guilds 🩸 Who Did This To You

The Dagger and the Flame 94%

Her mother murdered, she hides with thieves. The assassin hunting her no longer wants her dead.

by Catherine Doyle 2024

3.83

24k+ ratings

💔 Enemies To Lovers 🗡️ Assassin Fantasy 🌑 Shadow Magic ⚔️ Rival Guilds 🩸 Who Did This To You

The Knowing Witch

by M.M. Parks • 2025

Daemons kidnap a witch on Samhain. She knows their leader: he was her first love.

3.92

2k+

🔥 Enemies To Lovers 💔 Forbidden Love 🖤 Dark Fantasy Romance 🌑 Morally Grey Hero ⛓️ Captor Romance

The Knowing Witch 94%

Daemons kidnap a witch on Samhain. She knows their leader: he was her first love.

by M.M. Parks 2025

3.92

2k+ ratings

🔥 Enemies To Lovers 💔 Forbidden Love 🖤 Dark Fantasy Romance 🌑 Morally Grey Hero ⛓️ Captor Romance

Flames of Chaos

by Amelia Hutchins • 2020

She came home for her missing twin. The wolf king decided she was his instead.

3.76

24k+

🖤 Dark Romantasy 🔥 Enemies To Lovers 💫 Fated Mates 🐺 Alpha Wolf Shifter 😈 Morally Grey Hero

Flames of Chaos 94%

She came home for her missing twin. The wolf king decided she was his instead.

by Amelia Hutchins 2020

3.76

24k+ ratings

🖤 Dark Romantasy 🔥 Enemies To Lovers 💫 Fated Mates 🐺 Alpha Wolf Shifter 😈 Morally Grey Hero

Daughter of Shades

by Sylvia Mercedes • 2019

Wolf-possessed huntress and scarred rival face a sentient wood that devours its hunters.

3.88

3k+

🗡️ Demon Hunter 🐺 Inner Beast 👤 Hidden Origins ❤️‍🔥 Rivals To Lovers 🌲 Cursed Forest

Daughter of Shades 94%

Wolf-possessed huntress and scarred rival face a sentient wood that devours its hunters.

by Sylvia Mercedes 2019

3.88

3k+ ratings

🗡️ Demon Hunter 🐺 Inner Beast 👤 Hidden Origins ❤️‍🔥 Rivals To Lovers 🌲 Cursed Forest

The Bone Witch

by Rin Chupeco • 2017

Raising her brother from the dead exiles a girl into a glittering sisterhood of dark magic.

3.68

52k+

🦴 Necromantic Magic 🏫 Magical Academy ⚠️ Corrupted Magic System 🏯 Asian Fantasy World 🌑 Gothic Atmosphere

The Bone Witch 93%

Raising her brother from the dead exiles a girl into a glittering sisterhood of dark magic.

by Rin Chupeco 2017

3.68

52k+ ratings

🦴 Necromantic Magic 🏫 Magical Academy ⚠️ Corrupted Magic System 🏯 Asian Fantasy World 🌑 Gothic Atmosphere

Slave, Warrior, Queen

by Morgan Rice • 2016

Betrayed and sold to the arena, a girl with hidden power becomes the Empire's deadliest weapon.

3.43

7k+

🏛️ Roman Inspired Fantasy ⚔️ Arena Fighter 💕 Forbidden Romance 💔 Love Triangle ✨ Chosen One

Slave, Warrior, Queen 93%

Betrayed and sold to the arena, a girl with hidden power becomes the Empire's deadliest weapon.

by Morgan Rice 2016

3.43

7k+ ratings

🏛️ Roman Inspired Fantasy ⚔️ Arena Fighter 💕 Forbidden Romance 💔 Love Triangle ✨ Chosen One

Defy the Night

by Brigid Kemmerer • 2021

A healer smuggles medicine for the poor, never knowing her masked ally is the executioner prince.

4.10

76k+

👊 Enemies To Lovers 🎭 Secret Identity 🖤 Morally Grey Hero 🏹 Robin Hood Vibes 🏛️ Political Conspiracy

Defy the Night 93%

A healer smuggles medicine for the poor, never knowing her masked ally is the executioner prince.

by Brigid Kemmerer 2021

4.10

76k+ ratings

👊 Enemies To Lovers 🎭 Secret Identity 🖤 Morally Grey Hero 🏹 Robin Hood Vibes 🏛️ Political Conspiracy

The Prison Healer

by Lynette Noni • 2021

To keep a rebel alive, a captive healer takes her place in four elemental trials.

4.17

203k+

🏚️ Prison Fantasy ⚔️ Deadly Trials 💊 Healer Protagonist 🎭 Hidden Identity 💕 Enemies To Lovers

The Prison Healer 93%

To keep a rebel alive, a captive healer takes her place in four elemental trials.

by Lynette Noni 2021

4.17

203k+ ratings

🏚️ Prison Fantasy ⚔️ Deadly Trials 💊 Healer Protagonist 🎭 Hidden Identity 💕 Enemies To Lovers

Winter Gods & Serpents

by Wendy Heiss • 2021

Betrothed to a rival king, a scarred princess enters her father's frozen court, seeking vengeance.

3.96

4k+

🖤 Dark Romantasy 💔 Enemies To Lovers 👑 Political Marriage ⚔️ Vengeful Heroine 🫂 Found Family

Winter Gods & Serpents 93%

Betrothed to a rival king, a scarred princess enters her father's frozen court, seeking vengeance.

by Wendy Heiss 2021

3.96

4k+ ratings

🖤 Dark Romantasy 💔 Enemies To Lovers 👑 Political Marriage ⚔️ Vengeful Heroine 🫂 Found Family

Shattered Kingdom

by Angelina J. Steffort • 2020

A fae buys a desert warrior. Her mission: seduce a prince and break a dark curse.

4.12

5k+

👑 Court Intrigue ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers 🗡️ Warrior Heroine 🔗 Bound By Bargain 🐉 Dragon Magic

Shattered Kingdom 93%

A fae buys a desert warrior. Her mission: seduce a prince and break a dark curse.

by Angelina J. Steffort 2020

4.12

5k+ ratings

👑 Court Intrigue ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers 🗡️ Warrior Heroine 🔗 Bound By Bargain 🐉 Dragon Magic

The Assassin and the Desert

by Sarah J. Maas • 2012

The Red Desert holds exile, a silent master, and a friend whose secrets could destroy them.

4.37

67k+

🗡️ Assassin Academy 🏜️ Desert Fantasy 💔 Friend To Enemy 👥 Found Family ⚔️ Assassin Heroine

The Assassin and the Desert 93%

The Red Desert holds exile, a silent master, and a friend whose secrets could destroy them.

by Sarah J. Maas 2012

4.37

67k+ ratings

🗡️ Assassin Academy 🏜️ Desert Fantasy 💔 Friend To Enemy 👥 Found Family ⚔️ Assassin Heroine

Dreams Lie Beneath

by Rebecca Ross • 2021

A warden disguises herself to ruin the rival who stole her home, then falls for him.

4.06

20k+

🌙 Atmospheric Fantasy 🏚️ Cursed Land ⚔️ Rivals To Lovers 🎭 Hidden Identity 💫 Magical Bargain

Dreams Lie Beneath 93%

A warden disguises herself to ruin the rival who stole her home, then falls for him.

by Rebecca Ross 2021

4.06

20k+ ratings

🌙 Atmospheric Fantasy 🏚️ Cursed Land ⚔️ Rivals To Lovers 🎭 Hidden Identity 💫 Magical Bargain

The Bridge Kingdom

by Danielle L. Jensen • 2018

A bride sent to destroy a kingdom from within falls for its king.

4.04

235k+

🖤 Enemies To Lovers 🤝 Arranged Marriage 🏰 Political Intrigue 🕵️ Spy Heroine 🌅 Redemption Arc

The Bridge Kingdom 93%

A bride sent to destroy a kingdom from within falls for its king.

by Danielle L. Jensen 2018

4.04

235k+ ratings

🖤 Enemies To Lovers 🤝 Arranged Marriage 🏰 Political Intrigue 🕵️ Spy Heroine 🌅 Redemption Arc

The Death-Made Prince

by Lisette Marshall • 2025

A condemned witch bargains with a necromancer prince: free his sister, and he resurrects her lover.

4.29

8k+

💀 Necromancer Romance ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers 🔥 Slow Burn Romance 🌋 Gothic Atmosphere 👑 Political Intrigue

The Death-Made Prince 93%

A condemned witch bargains with a necromancer prince: free his sister, and he resurrects her lover.

by Lisette Marshall 2025

4.29

8k+ ratings

💀 Necromancer Romance ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers 🔥 Slow Burn Romance 🌋 Gothic Atmosphere 👑 Political Intrigue

The Demon King

by Cinda Williams Chima • 2009

A streetlord's amulet and a princess's escape push them toward the same wizard school.

4.15

81k+

🏫 Magical Academy 👸 Reluctant Princess 🧙‍♂️ Unlikely Wizard 🧬 Hidden Lineage 🚫 Forbidden Magic

The Demon King 93%

A streetlord's amulet and a princess's escape push them toward the same wizard school.

by Cinda Williams Chima 2009

4.15

81k+ ratings

🏫 Magical Academy 👸 Reluctant Princess 🧙‍♂️ Unlikely Wizard 🧬 Hidden Lineage 🚫 Forbidden Magic

The Witch of Shadowmarsh

by Sara C. Roethle • 2018

Escaping slavers, a witch tracks her lost sister through an empire that wants her kind exterminated.

4.17

2k+

🧙‍♀️ Witch Protagonist 🤝 Reluctant Allies 🫂 Found Family ⚔️ Sister Conflict 🏛️ Political Fantasy

The Witch of Shadowmarsh 93%

Escaping slavers, a witch tracks her lost sister through an empire that wants her kind exterminated.

by Sara C. Roethle 2018

4.17

2k+ ratings

🧙‍♀️ Witch Protagonist 🤝 Reluctant Allies 🫂 Found Family ⚔️ Sister Conflict 🏛️ Political Fantasy

Gilded Cage

by Vic James • 2016

The Hadleys' ten-year slavery sends Luke to a lethal camp, Abi to a manor of secrets.

3.66

10k+

🌍 Dystopian Fantasy ❤️ Forbidden Love 🔥 Ragtag Rebels 👥 Found Family 🏛️ Political Intrigue

Gilded Cage 93%

The Hadleys' ten-year slavery sends Luke to a lethal camp, Abi to a manor of secrets.

by Vic James 2016

3.66

10k+ ratings

🌍 Dystopian Fantasy ❤️ Forbidden Love 🔥 Ragtag Rebels 👥 Found Family 🏛️ Political Intrigue

Ledge

by Stacey McEwan • 2021

To escape the Glacians, a human survivor and a half-Glacian hybrid must survive each other first.

3.68

20k+

❤️‍🔥 Enemies To Lovers 🏔️ Forced Proximity ❄️ Frozen Wasteland 🪽 Winged Oppressors 💀 Soul Magic

Ledge 93%

To escape the Glacians, a human survivor and a half-Glacian hybrid must survive each other first.

by Stacey McEwan 2021

3.68

20k+ ratings

❤️‍🔥 Enemies To Lovers 🏔️ Forced Proximity ❄️ Frozen Wasteland 🪽 Winged Oppressors 💀 Soul Magic

A Vow in Vengeance

by Jaclyn Rodriguez • 2026

A spy who hates the fae is claimed as the dark prince's fated mate.

4.03

13k+

🖤 Enemies To Lovers 🔮 Fated Mates 🏛️ Fae Dark Academia 👥 Found Family 🌑 Morally Grey Hero

A Vow in Vengeance 93%

A spy who hates the fae is claimed as the dark prince's fated mate.

by Jaclyn Rodriguez 2026

4.03

13k+ ratings

🖤 Enemies To Lovers 🔮 Fated Mates 🏛️ Fae Dark Academia 👥 Found Family 🌑 Morally Grey Hero

Tarnished Empire

by Danielle L. Jensen • 2021

A legionnaire and a rebel spy fall in love under siege, but her secret endangers all.

4.22

3k+

⚔️ Military Fantasy ❤️‍🔥 Enemies To Lovers 🚫❤️ Forbidden Love 🏛️ Political Intrigue 🕵️‍♀️ Spy Romance

Tarnished Empire 93%

A legionnaire and a rebel spy fall in love under siege, but her secret endangers all.

by Danielle L. Jensen 2021

4.22

3k+ ratings

⚔️ Military Fantasy ❤️‍🔥 Enemies To Lovers 🚫❤️ Forbidden Love 🏛️ Political Intrigue 🕵️‍♀️ Spy Romance

Storm

by Brigid Kemmerer • 2012

Rescuing a classmate entangles her with four elemental brothers and the enforcer hunting them.

3.94

27k+

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by Brigid Kemmerer 2012

3.94

27k+ ratings

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4.09

177k+

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by Maria V. Snyder 2005

4.09

177k+ ratings

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3.99

288

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The Trials of Darkness 93%

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by Kathryn Breaux 2025

3.99

288 ratings

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3.78

2k+

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The Queen of Cursed Things 93%

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by S.M. Gaither 2017

3.78

2k+ ratings

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by Kristen Ashley • 2019

Four kings, four witches, one prophecy: marry, or the Beast devours the world.

4.07

6k+

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The Beginning of Everything 93%

Four kings, four witches, one prophecy: marry, or the Beast devours the world.

by Kristen Ashley 2019

4.07

6k+ ratings

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