Onyx Stormwas one of this year’s biggest romantasy book releases, and after nearly a year of anticipating its debut, it’s no surprise some readers have finished the book at a complete loss about what to read next. It’s likely there will be a long wait until thenextFourth Wingbookis released—but thankfully, there is an abundance ofupcoming romantic fantasy novelsthat will help to fill the voidOnyx Stormhas left behind.
Readers love Yarros’Empyrean Seriesnovelsfor its incredibly high-stakes, unique magic system, and intense romantic chemistry between its main characters—andseveral upcoming novels promise to provide fans with a similar reading experience. While some are standalone romantasy novels, many are sequels to well-loved series that will be released in the near future—and will provideFourth Wingfans with even more options to read once finished withOnyx Storm.
10Cursebound
Written By Saara El-Arifi
The upcoming romantasy novelCursebound, the second book in the popularFaebound Trilogy, follows a set of sisters, Yeeran and Lettle, who have strong ties to both the fae and human lands. In book two of this series, the two are no longer prisoners of the fae court, and find themselves caught in the middle of a looming war that could destroy them all—unless they find a way to break the curse first.Curseboundis expected to release on Jul 28, 2025.
9Rebel Witch
Written By Kristin Ciccarelli
Rebel Witchis another highly anticipated sequel, and the final novel in theCrimson Mothduology.The first book in the duology follows the lives of Rune Winters and Gideon Sharpe, a witch and witch-hunter, who find themselves falling for one another in spite of their many secrets and differences. However, book one left off with their secrets unveiled and their true natures revealed—andRebel Witchwill pick up in the aftermath, and see both Rune and Gideon on opposite sides of an impending war between the witches and humans.
Fourth Wing’s romance is full of tension and steamy chemistry, andRebel Witchis set up to be the perfect replacement afterOnyx Storm.
However, in Ciccarelli’s upcoming sequel, it seems theenemies-to-lovers romancewill be taken up a notch, as the two enemies will need to work together to accomplish dangerous goals. Ciccarelli’sHeartless Hunterwas endlessly praised for its unique relationship dynamic and witty banter between its main characters, and it’s more than likelyRebel Witchwill provide readers with even more yearning, given the plot of the novel officially marks the two as enemies.Fourth Wing’s romance is full of tension and steamy chemistry, andRebel Witchis set up to be the perfect replacement afterOnyx Storm.
8Oathbound
Written By Tracy Deonn
Oathbound, book three in theLegendborn Cycleseries, is a young adult romantasy set for release on July 07, 2025.The series follows 16-year-old Bree Mathews as she joins a secret society of student demon hunters called Legendborn, who are also descendents of King Aurthur’s Knights, all in order to infiltrate their ranks and discover the truth about her mother’s death. Where the first two books see Bree getting closer to the answers she craves most, book three will pick up after she exiles herself from the Legendborn Cycle.
TheLegendborn Cycleseries has an incredibly intriguing magic system, making it a perfect read for fans ofFourth Wing.
In an attempt to run from the truth and the power she can wield, Bree cuts ties between herself and the Order, her friends, and her ancestral connections. But in doing so, she finds herself face to face with an even bigger threat, the Shadow King. In a desperate attempt to understand her powers,Oathboundwill see Bree put her fate in her enemy’s hands, unwittingly binding herself to do the Shadow King’s bidding as his new protégé.TheLegendborn Cycleseries has an incredibly intriguing magic system, making it a perfect read for fans ofFourth Wing.
7Alchemized
Written By SenLinYu
Alchemized, is probably one of, if not the most,anticipated romantasy books of 2025. Author SenLinYu first rose to fame for the popular Dramione fanfiction,Manacled—which reworked the ending of theHarry Potterseries, picking up in the aftermath ofOrder of the Phoenix. However, SenLinYu’s first traditionally published novel,Alchemized,will take the original plot found inManacled, and reimagine it by building out her own original world and magic system—separating the story from theHarry PotterIP.
“What is it you think you’re protecting in that brain of yours? The war is over. Holdfast is dead. The Eternal Flame extinguished. There’s no one left for you to save.”
—Alchemized, SenLinYu
Alchemizedwill follow the life of the once promising alchemist, Helena Marino, and transport readers into a war-torn world of necromancy and alchemy. Picking up in the aftermath of a long war,the book’s heroine finds herself with inexplicable memory loss and as a prisoner at the hands of her enemy—the High Reeve, one of the most powerful necromancers. SenLinYu’sAlchemizedwill still include fan-favorite moments fromManacled, all while introducing new characters and world-building of her own creation.
6Rose In Chains
Written By Julie Soto
Rose In Chainsby Julie Soto, is the first book inThe Evermore Trilogy, and is set for release on July 14, 2025.Rose In Chainsis another Dramione fanfic-turned-novel, originally titledThe Auction. However, slight changes have been made from the original story to differentiate Soto’s reimagining from theHarry PotterIP. The story will now focus on Briony Rosewood,Rose In Chains' main protagonist, as her castle is overrun by the dark forces of Bomard.
Being one of the last surviving members of the Eversuns, and sister to the now-deceased heir apparent,Briony is considered to be the greatest spoil of war, and is auctioned off at the highest price and sold to Toven—a high-ranking Bomardsun and the source of her ill-fated infatuation. Julie Soto is also the bestselling author ofForget Me NotandNot Another Love Song—withRose In Chainsmarking her traditionally published debut into the romantasy genre.
5The River Has Roots
Written By Amal El-Mohtar
The River Has Rootsby Amal El-Mohtar is an ethereal romantasy novellafollowing the lives of the Hawthorne family and their small town of Thistleford on the edge of Faerie. The story centers around two sisters, Esther and Ysabel, who cannot be separated—even in death. While the story greatly depicts the strong bond between sisters, it also engages readers with its beautiful prose and a unique magic system.The River Has Rootssets itself apart from a typical fantasy romance, and as it’s a shorter read, makes it the perfect novel to get readers out of theirOnyx Stormslump.
4Scythe & Sparrow
Written By Brynne Weaver
Scythe & Sparrow, the third novel in theRuinous Love Trilogyby Brynne Weaver, is set for release on August 07, 2025. And while categorized in the romantic comedy genre, it is still a great series to pick up afterOnyx Storm.TheRuinous Love Trilogyis a series of interconnected stand-alone novels, all depicting a different romance between the Kane brothers and the women they fall in love with.
While there is no magical element to this series, the chemistry and romantic tension is what recommends itself as a perfectFourth Wingreplacement novel.
Scythe & Sparrowwill this time feature the romance between a circus motorcycle performer, Rose, and a lonely small-town doctor, Fionn. The first two in the series,Butcher & BlackbirdandLeather & Lark,featured a significant amount of spicy content and intimate scenes. And while there is no magical element to this series, the chemistry and romantic tension is what recommends itself as aperfectFourth Wingreplacement novel.
3Fearless
Written By Lauren Roberts
Fearless, the third and final book in thePowerless Trilogy, willcontinue to follow Paedyn Gray’s journey in the Kingdom of Ilya, and explore her relationships with both the king and her former friend, Kitt Azer, and his enforcer, and charming brother, Kai Azer. Paedyn Gray is an Ordinary, making her one of the only powerless humans who has escaped death at the hands of the Elites—who have been gifted with a variety of magical abilities, and consider Ordinaries to be a threat to society.
The end ofReckless—book two in the series—left readers with a major cliffhanger, as Paedyn is brought back to the kingdom of Ilya expecting to be put in prison or put to death for killing their father—and the former king. But instead, Roberts includes a shocking plot twist, seeing Kitt offer Paedyn his hand in marriage over death. After months of wondering how this development would affect Paedyn and Kai’s budding relationship,Fearless, releasing on April, 8, 2025, will finally answer readers' long-awaited questions.
2Brimstone
Written By Callie Hart
Brimstone, set to release in November 2025, is the romantasysequel to Callie Hart’sQuicksilver—which quickly stole the hearts of the BookTok community over the summer.The first novel in theFae & Alchemyseries follows Saeris Fane as she travels through an accidentally opened portal to a new world—one where she finds the fae and a myriad of other creatures to be more than works of fiction. NowBrimstonewill explore Saeris' newly appointed queendom over the Blood Court, her struggles with becoming half-vampire and half-fae, and her explosive romance with the love of her life, and mate, Kingfisher.
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However, Callie Hart’s previousBrimstoneteaser caused some concern heading into the next novel. The author, at an event with UK retailer, Waterstones, mentioned that theQuicksilversequel would be “mayhem from page one, until the end”.The author also preemptively apologized for any tears that would be shed duringBrimstone, and given the series has yet to see any major character deaths, it’s possible the next book in theFae & Alchemyseries could have more than one.
1The Knight and The Moth
Written By Rachel Gillig
The Knight and The Mothis the first book in theStonewater Kingdomduology by Rachel Gillig, the same author of theBookTok recommended romantasy bookseries,The Shepherd King. After much success withOne Dark WindowandTwo Twisted Crowns, Gillig’s latest romantasy,The Knight and The Moth, is highly anticipated among readers.
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Gillig’s latest dark romantasy will follow Sybil Delling, a diviner who can predict the future from her dreams, and the mysterious knight, Rodrick, who she must trust to help find her missing sisters.The Knight and The Mothis set to be released on July 12, 2025, and will make for a great read once fans completeOnyx Storm.
