Romantic Fantasy Books for Teens

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Romance and fantasy go together like, well, Bella and Edward. But there's so much out there for teens besides Twilight. Readers who sigh over love stories and like nothing better than finding themselves lost in fantastical worlds will fall for the YA novels on this list. These picks are filled with action, adventure, danger, and love, and they're just the beginning. Since many of the books on this list are the first in a series, fantasy fans can continue to swoon over their favorite "ship" long after the final chapter. For more great teen reads, check out our picks for Teen Romance Novels and Thriller Books for Teens.

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A Forgery of Fate book cover: Tru wields a large paintbrush while ensnared by the sketch of a large, menacing dragon

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A Forgery of Fate

age 12+

Mild violence in captivating Beauty and the Beast retelling.

Elizabeth Lim Fantasy (2025)

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Beasts of Ruin book cover: Young Black woman in foreground framed by branches; young Black man in the background

BOOK

Beasts of Ruin: Beasts of Prey, Book 2

age 12+

Teens battle rogue god in suspenseful adventure.

Ayana Gray Fantasy (2022)

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Hour of the Pumpkin Queen book cover: Sally is falling in midair below the title and in front of a giant hourglass dripping sand and autumn leaves

BOOK

Hour of the Pumpkin Queen

age 12+

Adventure-packed sequel still spooky, but not as dark.

Megan Shepherd Fantasy (2025)

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The Crown's Game

age 12+

Captivating tale of competing magicians in 1825 Russia.

Evelyn Skye Fantasy (2016)

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The Otherwhere Post book cover: Under the title, two feather quills cross, one tip drips silver liquid that swirls into silver thorny vines

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The Otherwhere Post

age 12+

Teen looks for truth in absorbing magical fantasy.

Emily J. Taylor Fantasy (2025)

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Wings of Starlight book cover: Illustration of a fairy with golden wings and light brown hair looking over her shoulder

BOOK

Wings of Starlight: Wings of Pixie Hollow, Book 1

age 12+

Fairies are all grown up in thrilling coming-of-age romance.

Allison Saft Fantasy (2025)

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BOOK

A Million Junes

age 13+

Romeo and Juliet fantasy romance is lyrical and haunting.

Emily Henry Romance (2017)

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BOOK

Beautiful Creatures: Book 1

age 13+

Dreamy, lyrical supernatural Southern romance.

Kami Garcia , Margaret Stohl Fantasy (2010)

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BOOK

Caraval, Book 1

age 13+

Sisters escape abusive father to play dangerous magic game.

Stephanie Garber Fantasy (2017)

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Carnival Fantástico book cover: The silhouette of a girl on a trapeze above a black-and-white striped circus tent under a starry night sky

BOOK

Carnival Fantástico

age 13+

Action-packed carnival romantasy has thrills, chills.

Angela Montoya Fantasy (2026)

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BOOK

City of Bones: The Mortal Instruments, Book 1

age 13+

Action-packed start to teen urban fantasy series.

Cassandra Clare Fantasy (2007)

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BOOK

Dance of Thieves, Book 1

age 13+

Remnant Chronicles spin-off high in romance and adventure.

Mary E. Pearson Fantasy (2018)

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Divine Rivals book cover: Dark background with D and R as antique typewriter keys

BOOK

Divine Rivals: Letters of Enchantment, Book 1

age 13+

Two gods, two teens, two typewriters in apocalyptic romance.

Rebecca Ross Romance (2023)

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Dragonfruit book cover: Illustration of a woman with flowers in her hair holding a bat, a dragon egg, and sailboats

BOOK

Dragonfruit

age 13+

Exciting Pacific Island fantasy has dragons, some violence.

Makiia Lucier Fantasy (2024)

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Dream by the Shadows book cover: Esmer, cloaked in red, stands in front of a black castle with phases of the moon circling above

BOOK

Dream by the Shadows: The Shadow Weavers Duology, Book 1

age 13+

Demon-filled dream realm tale is curious and confusing.

Logan Karlie Fantasy (2025)

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Drown Me With Dreams book cover: Saoirse stares out with her golden siren eyes in front of Hayes who holds a lit magic candle; waves crash behind them

BOOK

Drown Me with Dreams: Sing Me to Sleep, Book 2

age 13+

Heart-centered duology finale features powerful Black siren.

Gabi Burton Fantasy (2024)

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BOOK

Flamecaster: Shattered Realms, Book 1

age 13+

Absorbing fantasy romance full of spies and palace intrigue.

Cinda Williams Chima Fantasy (2016)

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BOOK

Frostblood: The Frostblood Saga, Book 1

age 13+

Plenty of twists keep fiery fantasy romance exciting.

Elly Blake Fantasy (2017)

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Half-Blood book cover: A purple and black snake wind around each other, the title, and shapes of crescent moons

BOOK

Half-Blood: Covenant, Book 1

age 13+

Decent series starter is great for Twilight fans.

Jennifer Armentrout Fantasy (2024)

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Her Hidden Fire book cover: Title written in white over a green and black Celtic knot design with a dragon rising from the top

BOOK

Her Hidden Fire, Book 1

age 13+

Engaging folkloric adventure tackles the imbalance of power.

Cliodhna O'Sullivan Fantasy (2026)

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