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Silver Elite vs Shield Of Sparrows: Which Of BookTok's Buzzy Romantasy Hits Is Better?

Since their release on May 6, Silver Elite and Shield of Sparrows are sparking debates among romantasy readers, but one is a bit better.

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I Wish More Romantasy Books Took The Clever Approach Discworld Did With This 1 Tired MMC Trope

I love romantasy, but I wish more books in the genre took Discworld's clever approach to this MMC trope that is starting to get repetitive.

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Why Everyone Is Talking About Dani Francis' Silver Elite: The Controversy Behind BookTok's New Dystopian Sensation

Silver Elite by Dani Francis is stirring up plenty of discourse online, but why are so many people talking about this new May 2025 release?

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Move Over, Fourth Wing: Two May 2025 Romantasy Books Are Already Blowing Up On BookTok

Rebecca Yarros' Onyx Storm may have been the biggest romantasy release of 2025 thus far, but two novels may take the reins next.

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I'm Calling It Now, This Dystopian Novel Will Be The Next BookTok Sensation

Based on early reviews and ratings from the BookTok community, Dani Francis' Silver Elite is poised to become the next Booktok sensation.

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Fourth Wing Is Great, But These 10 Recent Romantasy Books Are Just As Good

It's easy to understand why Fourth Wing has become such a huge phenomenon, but there are a number of romantasy books that are just as good.

The covers of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros and A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
This 2025 Romantasy Book Is The Perfect Fourth Wing & Game Of Thrones Mash-Up, And Its Sequel Is Just A Few Months Away

Readers looking for a Fourth Wing replacement after Onyx Storm should pick up one 2025 romantasy book that also has similarities to A Game of Thrones.

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This Indie Romantasy Series Is A Surprisingly Good Fourth Wing Replacement, And You Can Still Catch Up Before The Last Book

Onyx Storm has left readers eager for another book or series like Fourth Wing, and there’s an indie romantasy story that makes a great replacement.

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Ben Barnes as the Darkling in Netflix's Shadow & Bone on a background of Quicksilver & The Songbird & the Heart of Stone covers
"Make Me Your Villain": Ranking Romantasy Books' 10 Greatest Shadow Daddies

While not necessarily a new archetype, the shadow daddy trope is ubiquitous in romantasy, but some brooding baddies stand out far more than others.

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If You Love Xaden & Rhysand, Read This Underrated Romantasy Book That Flips One Of The Genre's Best Tropes

If you love Xaden and Rhysand in their respective series, this underrated romantasy book that flips the genre's biggest trope needs to be on your TBR.

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There's So Much Disappointing Romantasy Out There, But These 7 Books Are All 10/10

While there are trademark tropes of the genre, some romantasy books & series have excelled at showcasing them more than others, standing a cut above.

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The Next Fourth Wing & ACOTAR Books Could Take A While, But This Romantasy Trilogy Is The Perfect Replacement While You Wait

The next books in the Fourth Wing and ACOTAR series are likely to take a while, but this complete trilogy is the perfect thing to read while waiting.

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Two Huge Romantasy Series Are Continuing In April, And It's Not Too Late To Catch Up On The Other Books

Lauren Roberts and Kaylie Smith's latest romantasy sequels are all anyone can talk about, but it's not too late to catch up before their release.

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If You Love Books About Witches, This Incredible Romantasy Duology Has One Of The Coolest Takes On Magic I've Read In A While

Witches are a staple of fantasy and romantasy books, but this incredible duology stands out when it comes to depicting their magic in a unique way.

Quicksilver vs. Fourth Wing Which BookTok Romantasy Sensation Is Better
Quicksilver vs. Fourth Wing: Which BookTok Romantasy Sensation Is Better?

Both Quicksilver and Fourth Wing have risen in popularity since their initial release, but it has long been debated which of the two is best.

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10 Great Romantasy Books Where The Protagonist Falls For The Villain
10 Great Romantasy Books Where The Protagonist Falls For The Villain

The best romantasy authors understand that sometimes the protagonist has to fall for someone bad for them, even if it's the story's villain.

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6 Great Romantasy Book Series To Catch Up On Before They End In 2025

There are plenty of readers who cannot bear to begin a series if it's incomplete. But thankfully, there are many series that will conclude in 2025.