3 hand-picked fantasy, romantasy, enemies to lovers, and strong female lead books curated by NextBookAfter.
For fans of Powerless who crave another tale of a clever heroine navigating a divided society with high-stakes rebellion and a swoon-worthy romance with a conflicted prince, Defy the Night delivers empowerment and heart-pounding tension in a plague-ravaged kingdom where wits triumph over privilege.
For fans of Iron Flame's blend of high-fantasy action, enemies-to-lovers romance, and a fierce heroine navigating betrayal and power, Serpent & Dove offers a witchy, magic-infused world with sizzling tension and heart-pounding stakes that echo those empowering themes without retreading the same dragon-filled paths.
For fans of The Familiar's blend of historical persecution, hidden magic, and forbidden romance, this debut delivers a gripping tale of cultural clashes and personal redemption in a folklore-rich world inspired by Hungarian history and Jewish mythology.