TL;DR These spellbinding stories deliver the magic of romance and fantasy. Whether you seek reality-based tales with doses of fantasy blended in or high fantasy epics set in alternate magical worlds, here is your guide to the best romantasy listens that will make picking your first (or next) romantasy a breeze.

A Court of Thorns and Roses

After killing a wolf, Feyre, a young huntress, is taken to a perilous magical realm. Her captor, however, is not a beast, but one of the deadly, ageless faeries who once ruled over her world. As she adjusts to her new surroundings, Feyre's initial animosity toward Tamlin slowly transforms into an intense attraction. But things are not as they seem as a malevolent, ancient shadow is looming, and Feyre must find a way to stop it to save Tamlin and his world from destruction. Narrated by Elizabeth Evans, this story delivers action, drama, and faerie politics wrapped in a slow-burn romance." - Listen Now on Audible

From Blood and Ash

Lovers of high fantasy will devour the world-building in From Blood and Ash, where Poppy, a young woman known as the Maiden, is destined to Ascend in the near future. Due to her Maiden status, she is restricted from interacting with people, except for a chosen few. When supernatural attacks start in her community, she is compelled to rely on Hawke, a mysterious man who becomes her protector. Stina Nielsen’s narration immerses listeners in a layered, high-stakes adventure with a tale of loneliness, friendship, love, and the power of choice at its center. - Listen Now on Audible

House of Flame and Shadow

The much anticipated third installment in the Crescent City series, finds Bryce lost in an unfamiliar world, longing to return to Midgard where her loved ones await. Meanwhile, Hunt, her mate, is imprisoned in the Asteri's dungeons, with no way to help her. The stakes rise as their world faces impending doom, with the fate of the future resting on Bryce and Hunt's shoulders. Series narrator Elizabeth Evans keeps listeners hooked until the last moment of this epic tale. - Listen Now on Audible

The Invisible Life of Addie Larue

In this romantic fantasy, a Faustian deal between a young woman and a God of the night leaves the young woman with immortality, but the cost is steep: Everyone Addie LaRue ever meets is destined to forget her. Julia Whelan brings tremendous heart to Addie’s pursuit of stability. - Listen Now on Audible

Fourth Wing

Part underdog story, part enemies-to-lovers, Rebecca Yarros’s Fourth Wing combines the best of both fantasy and romance. Violet’s world has just been turned upside down. Forced by her mother to join hundreds of cadets striving to become dragon riders, Violet must not only overcome dangerous obstacles to become a dragon rider, she must also navigate a complex romantic relationship with Xaden, a rival rider. Its rebellious romance plot, ushered along by Rebecca Soler and Teddy Hamilton's narration, makes it a truly unpausable listen. - Listen Now on Audible

Trial of the Sun Queen

Listeners are treated to uneasy alliances, backstabbing, fated mates, and morally grey heroes in Trial of the Sun Queen. Imprisoned for 12 years because of the Aurora King, Lor’s never stopped dreaming of escape. She wants to get out and find justice for what she’s had to endure. When Lor’s suddenly whisked away to the Sun King’s realm to compete in the Sun Queen Trials, she’ll either die or go straight back to the prison she’d been plucked from. Narrators Corvin King and Soneela Nankani keep us at the edge of our seats as Lor fights for her freedom. - Listen Now on Audible

Deathbound

When the princess of Ythsie needs a new bodyguard, Stroma, an unflinching fighter raised in a remote village, is called to court. What follows is a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance layered with court politics, forbidden magic, and creeping danger. Freya Mavor and Jesse Mei Li deliver exceptional performances that keep you hooked through every twist and quiet moment. Rich with gods, undead soldiers, and secrets buried in royal tombs, Deathbound is a strong start to a series that leaves you wanting more. - Listen Now on Audible

The Night Circus

Follow the intertwined destinies of Celia and Marco, two young magicians engaged in a mysterious competition. Narrated by the incomparable Jim Dale, The Night Circus is an enchanting story that leaves the listener with the feeling that magic must be just around the corner. - Listen Now on Audible

A Discovery of Witches

This story follows Diana Bishop, a reluctant witch who stumbles upon a magical manuscript, setting off a series of events that entangle her in a world of witches, vampires, and daemons. As she navigates this complex realm, Diana must also learn how to navigate her growing feelings for Matthew, a mysterious vampire. Romantasy favourite narrator Jennifer Ikeda's memorable performance takes us on a magical journey through this forbidden romance filled with history, science, secrets, and enchanted love. - Listen Now on Audible

A Touch of Darkness

Persephone might be known as the Goddess of Spring, but without any powers of her own, she's opted for a mortal life, complete with school and a job as a journalist at a newspaper. When she stumbles upon an invitation to an exclusive nightclub owned by Hades, lord of the underworld, Persephone, driven by the winds of rebellion, seizes the chance to escape her mundane life. Little did she know this one night of revelry would unravel the threads of her destiny, leaving her with an attraction for the God of the Dead–which is forbidden. With Meg Sylvan's enchanting narration, this modern retelling of Hades and Persephone brims with fiery passion and spellbinding twists. - Listen Now on Audible

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