The collective chokehold that romantasy books (that's fantasy + romance, for the uninitiated) have on us is not new. Nor is the fact that Fourth Wing, the first book in Rebecca Yarros' hit Empyrean series, is something of a gateway drug to this world.

There are three books in the series, with a fourth somewhere on the way, although details around the fate of its release have been somewhat scant. As such, you might have been left with a hole in your reading schedule while you wait. Luckily, there's plenty of similar stories to occupy your time. Below, eight books and series like Fourth Wing to read next. You're welcome.

ACOTAR by Sarah J. Maas

If you loved the sweeping romance and high-stakes fantasy of Fourth Wing, A Court of Thorns and Roses (also known as ACOTAR) delivers a similarly immersive experience. Expect a richly built fae world, slow-burn enemies-to-lovers tension and a long, addictive series that only grows more epic with each instalment. Where Fourth Wing gives you dragons and war colleges, ACOTAR leans fully into fairy courts and romantic stakes.

Books:

• A Court of Thorns and Roses
• A Court of Mist and Fury
• A Court of Wings and Ruins
• A Court of Frost and Starlight
• A Court of Silver Flames

Dire Bound by Sable Sorensen

If the dragon-riding bonds were your favourite part of Fourth Wing, Dire Bound taps into a similar vibe — only this time, it’s with dire wolves. Set in an elite, brutal training academy, the story follows Meryn, who will stop at nothing to rescue her kidnapped sister. It delivers the same sense of danger, discipline and emotional bonding through battle as the Fourth Wing books.

Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas

For readers who came for the scale of Fourth Wing, the Throne of Glass series offers a longer, deeper journey through an expansive fantasy world. Assassin heroines, ancient magic and an intricately layered political system make this series ideal for anyone who wants fantastical world-building that develops book by book. If you like your stories with a lot of detail, look no further.

Books:

• Throne of Glass
• Crown of Midnight
• Heir of Fire
• Queen of Shadows
• Empire of Storms
• Tower of Dawn
• Kingdom of Ash 

Crescent City series by Sarah J. Maas

Unlike the medieval-feeling fantasy worlds of Fourth Wing and ACOTAR, Crescent City unfolds in a modern magical city. The series follows Bryce Quinlan (half-Fae, half-human) whose glamorous life implodes after the brutal murder of her closest friend — pulling her into a conspiracy that stretches from criminal underworlds to ruling magical houses. With three sprawling books, it’s ideal for readers who want high-stakes fantasy with a more contemporary edge.

Books:

• House of Earth and Blood
• House of Sky and Breath
• House of Flame and Shadow

Quicksilver (Fae & Alchemy series) by Callie Hart

In search of a replacement for Xaden Riorson? We've got just the thing, in the form of Quicksilver's male lead: Kingfisher a 7-foot tall Fae. Need we say more? Beyond that, this is the perfect pick for those chasing that mix of tension, competence and slow-built intimacy with a male main character who feels lethal and protective in equal measure. Better yet, there's a third instalment to the Fae & Alchemy series coming soon.

Books:

• Quicksilver
• Brimstone
• Book 3 TBC

Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy

For fans of dark romance and an extreme slow burn, The Plated Prisoner series offers a reimagining of the King Midas myth with high emotional stakes. Expect a long-form character journey, morally complex relationships and, once again, a powerful male lead.

Books:

• Gild
• Glint
• Gleam
• Glow
• Gold
• Goldfinch

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

If your favourite part of Fourth Wing was young characters trying to dismantle a corrupt system, The Hunger Games strikes a similar chord. It’s action packed and, as the series goes on, widens into a rebellion-focused story that interrogates power and propaganda as a means for survival. Even better, there's a new prequel movie on the way.

Books:

• The Hunger Games
• Catching Fire
• Mockingjay
• The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
• Sunrise on the Reaping

The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare

For readers drawn to sprawling fantasy ecosystems, The Mortal Instruments series basically has it all: demons, fae, warlocks and shadowhunters, but in a modern setting. It balances romance and high-stakes conflict but with an accessible, more contemporary tone. There's also a strong good vs evil trope, if that's your thing.

Books:

• The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
• The Mortal Instruments: City of Ashes
• The Mortal Instruments: City of Glass
• The Mortal Instruments: City of Fallen Angels
• The Mortal Instruments: City of Lost Souls
• The Mortal Instruments: City of Heavenly Fire