Spring is almost here, and along with warmer weather and fresh starts, we're looking forward to the Romantasy releases that have been on our radar all year. Whether you're catching up with a favorite series or discovering something new, 2026 has you covered.
Fans of Sarah A. Parker, Devney Perry, and Kerri Maniscalco can look forward to new additions to their ongoing stories, with fresh titles bringing mermaids, tarot magic, and academia into the mix. It's also worth keeping an eye on authors crossing over from other genres: S.A. Barnes and Jean Kwok are both making their romantasy debuts this year. Here's what we're adding to it this spring:
March Releases
The Library of Amorlin by Kalyn Josephson — A former con artist is sent to infiltrate the magical Library of Amorlin under the guise of its new Assistant Librarian. Her mission: bring it down from the inside. Her problem: the prickly, handsome Librarian she's supposed to betray — and the life she's starting to want for herself. Releases March 3.
To Cage a Wild Bird by Brooke Fast — A dystopian romance debut. Notorious bounty hunter Raven gets herself deliberately imprisoned in Endlock — a brutal prison where the wealthy hunt inmates for sport — to save her younger brother, only to find an unexpected and forbidden connection with a prison guard. Releases March 3.
The Fox and the Devil by Kiersten White — A sapphic gothic fantasy following Anneke, daughter of Van Helsing, who becomes obsessed with hunting the immortal serial killer who murdered her father — all while secretly hiding the blood-soaked letters her devil sends addressed only to her. Releases March 10.
Magic and Mischief at the Wayside Hotel by Elizabeth Everett — A cozy fantasy romance. When a magical hotel gets stranded in a non-magical world, its flustered manager Pax and a struggling single mom named Josie find themselves neighbors — and more — in a building full of faeries, gargoyles, and a very grumpy gnome. Releases March 10.
Innamorata by Ava Reid — The first book in the House of Teeth duology. On an island once ruled by necromancy, the last members of the House of Teeth plot revenge against the conquerors who destroyed their world — a dark, gothic tale of vengeance, power, and soul-consuming love. Releases March 17.
Beneath by Ariel Sullivan — A dystopian romance and prequel to Conform. Set in an underground city years after a nuclear war, Sasha is recruited by a determined commander for a dangerous mission to the surface. With survival on the line and secrets lurking everywhere, a slow-burn attraction threatens to unravel everything she's built around her heart. Releases March 24.
Heir of Twisted Lies by LJ Andrews — The sequel to Broken Souls and Bones. Lyra and Roark must rebuild trust after devastating betrayals while racing to stop the corruption threatening their kingdom — a Viking-tinged romantasy full of political intrigue and hard-won love. Releases March 24.
Starside by Alex Aster — Alex Aster's debut adult romantasy. Mortal blacksmith Aris enters a deadly competition to cross into the magical realm of Starside, not to claim its power, but to kill the gods who destroyed her family. Standing in her way: Harlan Raker, the king's guard who once betrayed her and may now be her only chance at survival. Releases March 31.
April Releases
Daughter of the Wind by Nora Carmody — A betrothed princess discovers she has a dangerous wind magic powerful enough to tear eagles from the sky, but wielding it comes at a devastating cost: the slow unraveling of her psychic bond with her beloved horse. Forced into a political marriage to protect her people, she must navigate a treacherous palace hiding an ancient evil, all while falling for the enemy commander sworn to protect her. Releases April 14.
Six Bullets and a Crown by Alexis Calder — Set in a post-apocalyptic desert wasteland inspired by the American Old West, a woman hiding illegal magic hires a brooding, jaded gunslinger to help her cross dangerous territory. A slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romantasy full of monsters, betrayal, and heat. Perfect for fans of ACOTAR and The Gunslinger. Releases April 21.
The Antiquarian's Object of Desire by India Holton — The delightful conclusion to the Love's Academic series. Two Oxford history professors and longtime best friends are forced to fake hatred to protect their academic reputations, which naturally results in magical explosions, romantic chaos, and a whole lot of suppressed feelings. Releases April 21.
Blood Bound by Ellis Hunter — A debut high-stakes fantasy romance following Astrid, the last witch of her queendom, who is cursed by a centuries-old covenant to duel the heir of a rival kingdom to the death over the source of all magic. With witches, dragons, sassy animal sidekicks, and a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance, this one is already being called the romantasy debut of the year. Releases April 28.
Our Rogue Fates by Sarah Glenn Marsh — A queer enemies-to-lovers romantasy perfect for fans of The Lord of the Rings. Two former best friends turned adversaries are thrown together on a dangerous quest through a monster-filled swamp to recover an ancient treasure . . and their deeply buried feelings for each other along the way. Releases April 28.
Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry — The sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling Shield of Sparrows. Separated from the man she loves and hunted by monsters, Princess Calandra must summon every ounce of courage she has left to protect a young girl counting on her, and to become the guardian her kingdom desperately needs. Releases April 28.
May Releases
Fury Bound by Sable Sorensen — The action-packed sequel to Dire Bound, continuing the dark romantasy series that has taken BookTok by storm. Against all odds, Meryn Cooper has inherited the crown with a deadly war. With her kingdom fracturing and the one person she can trust being the dark, dangerous Alpha she thought hated her, blood will spill, bonds will break, and fate will be tested. Releases May 5.
Archangel's Eternity by Nalini Singh — The hauntingly poignant conclusion to Nalini Singh's beloved Guild Hunter series. A thousand years after Elena and Raphael's fateful first meeting, a change of unimaginable magnitude threatens to alter the course of their existence forever. A must-read send-off for longtime fans of the series. Releases May 5.
Death's Daughter by S.A. Barnes — Space horror specialist S.A. Barnes makes her romantasy debut with this dark academia romance. Jocasta has carved out a normal life at Beecher University . . . except she's the only child of Death, she feeds on human emotion to survive, and she's just been named his successor, making her both a powerful ally and a massive target. Releases May 5.
Storm Breaker by Nisha J. Tuli — From the publisher that brought you Fourth Wing comes Nisha J. Tuli's YA romantasy debut. In a futuristic New Manhattan ruled by powerful Houses, nineteen-year-old Poet Graves enters a brutal academy with a dangerous secret: the storms don't just frighten her, they answer back. Releases May 5.
Broken Dove by Dani Francis — The heart-pounding sequel to the New York Times bestselling Silver Elite. With her cover blown and loyalties tested on all sides, Wren Darlington finds herself caught between two wars: one for the fate of her home and another for the fate of her heart. Releases May 12.
The Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A. Parker — The long-awaited sequel to the worldwide phenomenon When the Moon Hatched. Raeve's thirst for vengeance burns as bright as ever, but with the world's most devastating moonfall yet on the horizon, she must choose between chasing death, or finally choosing life. Releases May 19.
Needless to say, our TBR pile is looking a little out of control. What are you most excited to read this Spring? Let us know in the comments!
