Romantasy books – 2025 update

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28 must-read romantasy books and series

The Curse of Sins

DISCOVER THE SEQUEL TO THE TIKTOK ROMANTASTY PHENOMENON, THE CURSE OF SAINTS, THE NEXT INSTALMENT IN AYA’S JOURNEY . . . 
 
'Stunning world building, a romance for the ages, and twist after twist after shocking, devastating twist' Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn 
 
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He’d once called her dangerous. And he had been right. 
 
She was a spy. A warrior. A weapon. 
 
Aya has returned home at last. 
 
But she is not the same person who left Tala all those months ago. 
 
And Tala isn't the same either. 
 
The threat of a war that could destroy the realm continues to grow and she is the only one who can save it. 
 
Because she is also the Second Saint. 
 
But there are those that see her as a pawn and want to use her powers for their own gain. 
 
Aya is about to learn that the real danger is closer to home than she ever could have imagined. 
 
 
Tropes/themes: 
1. Enemies to lovers 
2. Forced Proximity 
3. Morally grey characters 
4. He falls first 
5. Slow burn 
 READERS ARE LOVING THE CURSE OF SINS 
 
‘I love Aya and Will so much, their chemistry and angst is perfect’ ***** Reader Review 
 
‘The last 150 pages though? OH MY GOSH. I ate it up. The plot twists? OH MY GOSH. I NEED MOREEE’ ***** Reader Review 
 
‘I can’t wait to see where the story goes in book three!’ ***** Reader Review 
 
‘The Curse of Saints was good and I thoroughly enjoyed it but WOAH THIS ONE IS A NEW LEVEL. I laughed, I cried, I giggled, I kicked my feet, I had a good time!!! I just feel like there was something for everyone. It was SO WELL written and paced. I can’t rave enough’ ***** Reader Review 
 
‘The spice was extra hot in this book and I loved every moment of it’ ***** Reader Review 
 
 
Sunday Times bestseller, June 2024

Stunning world building, a romance for the ages, and twist after twist after shocking, devastating twist. And it all comes together seamlessly with the kind of vivid, dynamic writing that makes it almost impossible to stop reading. Lovers of epic fantasy, complex characters, and searingly passionate romance will devour this book and clamor for the next one. THE CURSE OF SINS is a bona fide knockout

Claire Legrand, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Furyborn

Praise for The Curse of Saints Series

For fans hungry for a stabby heroine . . . they'll likely adore Aya . .

Perfect for enemies to lovers fans . . . with a vast detailed world

Frances White, author of Voyage of the Damned

The best new books out in May 2023

Kate Dramis is an Atlanta-based writer whose obsession with fantasy worlds and escaping into a good love story eventually drove her to chase her dreams of being an author. 
 
When she's not busy writing banter that makes her laugh in an embarrassingly loud fashion, you can find her impulse-booking her latest travel adventure, snuggling with her dogs and cat, or tormenting her growing legion of readers on TikTok and Instagram with vague book teasers. 
 
You can connect with Kate on her social media sites, and visit https://www.katedramis.com/

Aya has returned home at last. 
But she is not the same person who left Tala all those months ago. 
And Tala isn't the same either. 
The threat of war that could destroy the realm continues to grow and Aya is the only one who can save it. 
Because she is the Second Saint. The bringer of hope. The light in the darkness. Blessed with powers not seen in centuries. 
But there are those who stand to use her power for their own gain and Aya learns that danger is closer to home than she ever could have imagined.

The Curse of Saints

** THE INSTANT NO. 2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND A ROMANTASY NOVEL TO FALL IN LOVE WITH ** 
 
'I wish I could read it again for the first time. Absolutely breathtaking' 5***** READER REVIEW 
' I am obsessed' 5***** READER REVIEW 
'I was immediately hooked' 5***** READER REVIEW------ 
 
THE SPELLBINDING FANTASY DEBUT THAT EVERYONE HAS BEEN TALKING ABOUT! 
 
Has she been sent to save the realm or destroy it? 
 
As Spymaster to the Queen, Aya's blood oath ensures she protect those she fights alongside - including Will, the Queen's Enforcer and Aya's bitter rival. 
 
When rumours of a rise in dark magic spreading in a nearby kingdom, both are sent to investigate. 
 
But when Aya's power acts beyond her gods-given affinity, she risks being turned into a weapon in a war she doesn't know how to win. 
 
And when her relationship with Will unexpectedly shifts, neither know the danger that will follow . . .Tropes/themes:1. Enemies to lovers 
2. Forced Proximity 
3. Morally grey characters 
4. He falls first 
5. Slow burn--------- 
‘For fans hungry for a stabby heroine . . . they'll likely adore Aya . . . ‘ Buzzfeed‘Perfect for enemies to lovers fans . . . with a vast detailed world’ Frances White, author of Voyage of the DamnedIncluded in 'The best new books out in May 2023' Cosmopolitan*** SEQUEL THE CURSE OF SINS IS AVAILABLE NOW *** 
 
Sunday Times bestseller, May 2023

For fans hungry for a stabby heroine . . . they'll likely adore Aya . . .

Included in 'The best new books out in May 2023'

Has she been sent to save the realm or destroy it? 
 
As Spymaster to the Queen, Aya's blood oath ensures she protects those she fights alongside - including Will, the Queen's Enforcer and Aya's bitter rival. 
 
When rumors of dark magic rise in a nearby kingdom, both are sent to investigate. 
 
But when Aya's power acts beyond her gods-given affinity, she risks being turned into a weapon in a war she doesn't know how to win. 
 
And when her relationship with Will unexpectedly shifts, neither know the danger that will follow . . .

Kate Dramis

PRAISE FOR THE CURSE OF SAINTS TRILOGY

Stunning world building, a romance for the ages, and twist after twist after shocking, devastating twist. Lovers of epic fantasy, complex characters, and searingly passionate romance will devour this book and clamor for the next one. THE CURSE OF SINS is a bona fide knockout

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Furyborn

Perfect for enemies to lovers fans ... with a vast detailed world

Aya has gone missing after Kakos’ brutal attack on Dunmeaden. Will is desperately searching for her, joined by Aidon, who’s on the run after revealing his forbidden power. But what no one knows is that Aya has been abducted by the vindictive  first saint, Evie, who plans to join Kakos and help destroy the gods who killed her 500 years ago. Aya must decide her true fate. Can she fulfil the prophecy and save the realm from the destruction Evie will inevitably bring in her search for vengence? Or should the gods pay for what they’ve done?

Kate Dramis

Praise for The Curse of Gods

PRAISE FOR THE CURSE OF SAINTS TRILOGY

Stunning world building, a romance for the ages, and twist after twist after shocking, devastating twist. Lovers of epic fantasy, complex characters, and searingly passionate romance will devour ...

Perfect for enemies to lovers fans ... with a vast detailed world

PRAISE FOR THE CURSE OF SAINTS TRILOGY

Stunning world building, a romance for the ages, and twist after twist after shocking, devastating twist. Lovers of epic fantasy, complex characters, and searingly passionate romance will devour ...

Perfect for enemies to lovers fans ... with a vast detailed world

PRAISE FOR THE CURSE OF SAINTS TRILOGY

Stunning world building, a romance for the ages, and twist after twist after shocking, devastating twist. Lovers of epic fantasy, complex characters, and searingly passionate romance will devour ...

Perfect for enemies to lovers fans ... with a vast detailed world

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