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Pointy ears, bad bargains and court politics. Fae romance is half the reason romantasy exists. 15 books so far, including A Court of Thorns and Roses, Quicksilver and The Cruel Prince.

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  1. A Court of Thorns and Roses

    Sarah J. Maas · Book 1 of 6 in A Court of Thorns and Roses

    Spice 3/5 · Steamy

    A huntress, a cursed fae lord and a Beauty and the Beast retelling that is secretly the opening act for book two.

    • Beauty and the Beast
    • Retelling
    • Deadly trials

  2. Quicksilver

    Callie Hart · Book 1 in Fae & Alchemy

    Spice 4/5 · Spicy

    A thief, a fae warrior with a death wish and a portal into a frozen kingdom. Kingfisher is a menace and we are obsessed.

    • Enemies to lovers
    • Forced proximity
    • Road trip / vacation

  3. The Cruel Prince

    Holly Black · Book 1 of 3 in The Folk of the Air

    Spice 1/5 · Sweet

    A mortal girl schemes her way up a vicious fae court. Cardan is the original morally grey bully prince. Zero spice, maximum tension.

    • Enemies to lovers
    • Bully romance
    • Morally grey MMC

  5. A Deal with the Elf King

    Elise Kova

    Spice 3/5 · Steamy

    A village herbalist is chosen as the elf king's bride. Cozy-ish standalone with a satisfying burn.

    • Marriage of convenience
    • Arranged marriage
    • Forced proximity

  6. An Enchantment of Ravens

    Margaret Rogerson

    Spice 1/5 · Sweet

    A human portrait painter accidentally insults a fae prince with one brushstroke. A pretty, short standalone.

    • Forbidden love
    • Road trip / vacation
    • Royalty

  7. Bonded by Thorns

    Elizabeth Helen · Book 1 in Beasts of the Briar

    Spice 4/5 · Spicy

    Beauty and the Beast, but there are four cursed fae beasts and she does not have to choose.

    • Beauty and the Beast
    • Retelling
    • Found family

  8. Dark Fae

    Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti · Book 1 of 4 in Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac

    Spice 4/5 · Spicy

    A fae girl in a supernatural prison with a gang of dangerous inmates who all want a piece of her.

    • Enemies to lovers
    • Forced proximity
    • Morally grey MMC

  9. Rhapsodic

    Laura Thalassa · Book 1 in The Bargainer

    Spice 4/5 · Spicy

    A siren with a debt to the Bargainer: one favour, one bead on her wrist at a time. Yearning cranked to eleven.

    • Second chance
    • Villain gets the girl
    • Secret identity

  10. The Never King

    Nikki St. Crowe · Book 1 of 5 in Vicious Lost Boys

    Spice 5/5 · Scorching

    Wendy's granddaughter, a feral grown-up Peter Pan and his Lost Boys. A deliciously dark Neverland.

    • Retelling
    • Villain gets the girl
    • Captor / captive

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Fae books: FAQ

What are the best fae books?

Reader favourites include A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas; Quicksilver by Callie Hart; The Cruel Prince by Holly Black; Zodiac Academy: The Awakening by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti; A Deal with the Elf King by Elise Kova. Use the spice filter above to narrow it to your heat level.

What are the spiciest fae books?

For explicit fae romance, try The Never King by Nikki St. Crowe; Quicksilver by Callie Hart; Bonded by Thorns by Elizabeth Helen; Dark Fae by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti; Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa. These are rated 4 or 5 out of 5 on our spice scale.

Are there low-spice or clean fae books?

Yes: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black; Zodiac Academy: The Awakening by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti; An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson are rated 1 or 2 out of 5, closed door or kisses only.

Are there standalone fae books?

If you do not want to commit to a series, try A Deal with the Elf King by Elise Kova; An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson.