Iron Flame Book Hangover: A list of recommended fantasy books to fill the void (2024)

From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout – This series is a newer entrant in the romantasy genre and has quickly gained popularity for its blend of romance, fantasy, and action. Now, I did love this series and as it happens, it was the first book I managed to read after Fourth Wing. The first book is very slow, but it does get better and better. It’s a great read, honestly.

Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L. Armentrout – This is the prequel to FBAA. Oh how much I loved everything about Nyktos. You can read this before or after From Blood and Ash, although I do recommend it after. It’s the same universe and certain elements are very much interlinked (which is fun!).

The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent – It’s a bit of an enemy to lovers type of story. It has vampires, a shadow dude, and all the spicy scenes we all love in new adult fantasy. It’s an excellent book to be honest, and I do recommend it with love. I only read the first two books from the series because the rest are not centred around Oreya and Raihn.

Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson – A really really cute young adult romantasy book. It’s adorable and it’s perfect for Christmas too. It’s just lovely all around with two kids trying to find their way in this world. It doesn’t have any spice, but it will make your heart full.

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn – This is a young adult fantasy series and we’re still waiting on the third book to come out. The first two books are perfect. It’s a love triangle here, but one that does get your heart going. You will want to kiss them, hug then, just be in the skin of the heroine. Perfectly execute romantic young adult book.

Broken Bonds by J. Bree – For a self-published series this really does top the charts. It was so unusual I didn’t know what to do with myself. Now, this is a reverse harem so please be mindful if you are not into that sort of stuff. But if you are or want to give it a go, this book really is a crazy rollercoaster of emotions. And the main heroine is pretty cool.

Elora by Beanie Harper – This is probably the most unusual romantasy I’ve ever read. Because it’s all types of wrongs but also really, really good? Again, reverse harem so if that’s not your jam, maybe skip this one. It does have all sort of cool vampires, one for every mood of the day.

The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden – Want to move away from romantic books for a bit? Then this is your book. It’s so interesting! It takes place at the edge of the Russian wilderness. It’s written much like one of those old folk Eastern European tales. Gorgeous book. Especially perfect for winter.

One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig – A beautiful romantasy with so many gothic elements. You will love the writing and the character are so well done. Ravyn and Elspeth are such great couple! The development was impeccable.

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross – An incredible book that gets everything right down to the very last detail. It’s young adult so don’t expect spice in this one, but it’s so worth reading. Now, the second instalment is coming up a day after Xmas so it’s a great time to pick it now! The myths, the gods, the story, you’ll love it!

Belladonna by Adalyn Grace – A beautiful gothic romantic story about a girl called Signa that can talk to Death. And Death is kinda attractive for a change, which makes this book confusing and really really exciting. It’s a series and the second book just came out!

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern– This is one of the very first fantasy books that got me into the genre. In my opinion, it’s a true masterpiece. It’s magical, mysterious and has just the right touch of romance that we all need in our lives.

A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J Mass – If you haven’t read this one, then it’s time to pick it up. Honestly, it took me several tries to even get into it. There are many hardcore fans that swear by it. I can see why this would be helpful with the Iron Flame hangover, but personally, I didn’t love it. Now, the second book in the series, A Court of Mist and Fury was much, much better.