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If you tore through A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR), then you've already finished the fifth book in the series, A Court of Silver Flames, and are probably counting the days until the latest novel finally hits your bookstores' shelves.
The next installment will reportedly focus on another beloved supporting character, possibly Elain or Lucien, and the Sarah J. Maas fandom is in full theory mode. But, while you sit tight and wait, there's a whole world of fantasy series out there ready to fill the ACOTAR-shaped hole in your heart.
So, whether you like slow-burn tension, morally gray love interests, or simply sweeping plots, these books will keep your roster stacked in the meantime.
Scroll to see all the books like ACOTAR while you wait for the next sequel!
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From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout (Series)
If you loved the enemies-to-lovers romance and steamy tension in ACOTAR, then From Blood and Ash will definitely deliver. The series centers on Poppy, a young woman who's first introduced as "The Maiden," and her path to freedom is anything but smooth.
There's also Hawke, a twisted and seductive guard. Their chemistry is strong, and the overall saga includes all the facets of a good drama: gods, vampires, and political unrest.
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King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. Clair
You have to read King of Battle and Blood if vampires and vengeance are your thing. This spicy saga kicks off with Princess Isolde, who's thrust into a politically forced marriage with a vampire warlord, King Adrian Vasiliev, to end a war.
Following their nuptials, she plans to kill him, too, yet he wants a queen. This is another enemies-to-lovers arc that doesn't let up, and those who adore ruthless love interests will find this novel to be their guilty pleasure.
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House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas (Crescent City Series)
Fans of Sarah J. Maas also need to dive into her Crescent City series, where the fantasy feels more modern but the emotional stakes are just as high.
The first book, House of Earth and Blood, introduces us to Bryce Quinlan, a party girl with a tragic past and more depth than meets the eye. After her friends are murdered, she becomes a suspect and has to investigate alongside a broody fallen angel named Hunt Athalar.
Maas's signature blend of trauma, romance, sass, and slow-burning tension (plus some spicy scenes) can all be found in this series.
The Witch Collector by Charissa Weaks (Series)
This book by Charissa Weaks follows Raina Bloodgood, a voiceless witch who communicates through signs and spellwork. She's also been waiting years for her chance to kill the Witch Collector, who kidnapped her sister, but her plan takes a turn when she's forced to team up with him to face a darker threat.
Raina's ensuing journey with the Witch Collector himself, Alexus, will give you plenty of longing and, again, spice, especially in book two, City of Ruin.
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Ledge by Stacey McEwan (Series)
Ledge, penned by BookToker Stacey McEwan, kicks off The Glacian Trilogy. The story centers on Dawsyn, a no-nonsense axe-wielder living on the Ledge, a snowy mountain cut off from the world.
Each season, a mysterious species known as Glacians comes to take one human, and this time, it's Dawsyn. But instead of dying, she's pulled into a dangerous new world and rescued by Ryon, a bat-winged, half-Glacian outcast with his own dark past. They become allies while fighting for survival and vengeance, with even more enemies-to-lovers tension.
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The Winter Knight by Jes Battis
Those searching for something a bit different might enjoy The Winter Knight, which reimagines Arthurian legends in a queer urban fantasy setting.
The story takes place in modern-day Vancouver and follows Hildie, a Valkyrie working on a supernatural murder case. Meanwhile, Wayne, a college student on the autism spectrum who's the reincarnation of Sir Gawain, gets tangled in the mystery himself.
The Winter Knight blends the emotional aspects of Crescent City with a refreshing, inclusive twist that's clever and heartfelt.
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Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco (Series)
Kingdom of the Wicked is what you get when you mix Italian witches, demon princes, murder mysteries, and steamy slow burns.
Emilia is a streghe living in secret among humans until her twin sister is brutally killed. Her search for answers leads her to summon Wrath, one of the Seven Princes of Hell. The banter between the pair is addictive, and their dynamic only intensifies in book two, Kingdom of the Cursed.
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Riftborne by Bree Greenwich and Parker Lennox
Finally, Riftborne is a hidden gem that's fit for ACOTAR fans. Fia Riftborne, a rebel child, has spent her life hiding in a hostile city and is burdened with a secret power. But when General Laryk Ashford catches a glimpse of what Fia can do, he sees an opportunity.
Fia doesn't exactly trust him, but his offer to train her magic is just too tempting. Together, their chemistry is tense and full of enemies-to-reluctant-allies energy. And again, Riftborne is another slow burn that's worth every page.
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