2026 YA Romantasy Books You Need to Read

Stonefruit Studio, an imprint of SourcebooksIn a world where birth order determines your fate, Firstborn soldier Bryn Ruelle must survive the Long Night by proving she can kill—or face exile. But when she uncovers a plot to kidnap the Lastborn, including her younger sister, Bryn must risk everything to uncover the truth. Forced to work with an alluring traitor-born enemy, she finds dangerous desire igniting as loyalties unravel. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Fourth Wing, this deluxe hardcover features stenciled edges, two full-color custom maps, and a foil cover. Although the term romantasy may be new, the combination of fantasy with romance isn’t. Fantasy and romance are two of the most popular genres separately, and recently, they’re often blended as romantasy. The line between romantasy and fantasy with romance in it can be blurry. In romantasy, the relationship is central to the story, and the ending is usually happy, at least temporarily. That’s why I’ve included a few YA fantasy rom-coms. They focus on relationships more than fantasy worldbuilding. YA protagonists are still discovering who they are, in terms of their identities, values, and friends. They often have...