I like fantasy. I like romance. But I am not a young adult. I am not interested in one more teenage girl with dead parents going to magic school, faerie court or dragon training. Of the 20 “Romantasy” nominees on the Goodreads Choice Awards, I’ve read “A Dawn of Onyx” and “The Hanging City,” the only grown-up books on that list. I Dnf’d “Fourth Wing,” because FOMO, but not my jam.
What possible distinction is there between “Romantasy” and “YA Fantasy?” Who is writing for us olds?
No, romantasy is going to have explicitly sexual conduct, express or implied, which is not present in YA. YA is explicitly written for under 18 year olds. New adult, NA, is the term used for ~18-22 year olds. So you should be able to filter out YA and NA romantasy and find what you’re looking for. It’s a newer publishing term so you’re going to be looking for new releases more than a large back catalogue.
Not sure if you’re looking for recommendations, but {the undertaking of hart and mercy by Megan bannen} is excellent.
The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy is one of my favorite books ever. I’m always trying to get more people to read it, so I second this rec. 😂