Devoured A Court of Thorns and Roses? Here are 10 similar books to chew through

Starting us off strong with When the Moon Hatched, Kiwi author Sarah A. Parker takes readers on a thrilling fantasy adventure with deadly secrets, fierce characters, and forbidden love.

Raeve is a skilled assassin in a rebel group. Her main concern is survival – until a bounty hunter is sent to capture her. Trapped by powerful elementals, she’s forced to fight for her life.

Meanwhile, Kaan, a man on a quest to heal his broken heart, stumbles upon Raeve in a prison, uncovering secrets that change everything.

This novel truly keeps readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish, making for one of the most riveting reads.

Do note, this is the first book in an unfinished series. Though we don’t have 100 per cent confirmation, we understand it’s intended to be a trilogy. However, the release of the second book, The Ballad Of Falling Dragons was recently delayed, so watch this space.

Like A Court of Thorns and Roses, this book series is also by Sarah J. Maas and is almost as popular as ACOTAR itself.

Throne of Glass is a thrilling, action-packed fantasy with a fierce heroine and a gripping plot.

It follows Celaena Sardothien, an assassin who’s pulled out of prison to compete in a deadly tournament. The goal? To become the king’s personal assassin. As she faces deadly challenges, she uncovers dark secrets about the kingdom as well as her own past. 

With magic, betrayal, and romance, this book is the perfect mix of adventure and mystery, and is just what you need to cure your ACOTAR hangover.

It would be remiss of us to make this list without including Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. This series has been met with almost as much obsession as ACOTAR, and we can attest to its greatness.

Fourth Wing is a high-stakes fantasy that follows Violet, a young woman who is thrust into a dangerous military academy where cadets are aggressively trained in combat and then bond with a dragon to battle the enemy and keep their city safe. 

As she faces fierce trials, deadly enemies, and an intense romantic connection with a brooding instructor named Xaden, Violet must push herself beyond her limits. Can she save the entire continent and win his heart in the process? We could not encourage you to pick up this title more if we tried.

This book is the first of The Empyrean series, which so far contains three in total. Similar to When The Moon Hatched, though, it’s unfinished. Don’t let this deter you, as the first three are hefty enough to last even the fastest readers a wee while. Happy reading!

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross is a magical and swoon-worthy fantasy where romance and rivalry collide.

The story follows two rival letters sent between two warring kingdoms – one from a fierce, ambitious young woman, and the other from a charming, mysterious soldier. 

As their worlds intertwine, secrets unravel, friendships grow, and unexpected love develops between them. 

This book is perfect for fans of the enemies-to-lovers and emotional rollercoasters tropes.

Somewhat similar to Suzanne Collins’ well-known The Hunger Games series, Lightlark by Alex Aster tells the story of a curse-breaking battle that takes place once every 100 years. The rulers of each of the six realms, which are under their own ‘uniquely wicked’ curses, come together to battle it out in the hopes of freeing the people of their realm.

Isla Crown is the leader of the Wilding realm. To survive, she must cunningly lie, cheat and betray her way through the phenomenon.

Lightlark is the first book of a series of the same name, which currently contains three novels. Rumour has it that there are more to come, but we aren’t sure when just yet…

Powerless by Lauren Roberts is a thrilling fantasy where magic isn’t just a gift – it’s also a weapon.

The story follows a young woman named Paedyn, who lives in a world where people with powers are the ruling elite. Paedyn, however, is powerless. She’s struggling to fit in and survive in a society that values strength and magic above all.

When she becomes tangled up with a powerful, mysterious man, she finds herself caught in a dangerous game of politics and hidden secrets.

The Powerful trilogy also includes Powerless and Reckless, as well as the bonus novella, Powerful.

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black is a fun fantasy full of political intrigue, betrayal, and enemies-to-lovers tension.

It follows Jude, a human girl living in the dangerous world of Faeries, who feels determined to prove she belongs – despite being looked down upon by the cruel and powerful faerie prince, Cardan. 

As Jude navigates court politics, dark secrets, and her growing feelings for Cardan, she must outwit everyone and fight for power. 

With twists, deception, and forbidden romance, this book will have you hooked from start to finish.

In Caraval by Stephanie Garber, the main character, Scarlett Dragna fears an arranged marriage has ruined her chance of attending the annual Caraval performance, which uses audience participation to make the show more engaging. However, the year she finally receives an invitation, her beloved sister involuntarily becomes the focal point of the show.

Can Scarlett navigate love, magic and heartbreak to save her sister before she disappears forever?

The Caraval trilogy is complete with three books. If you’re still after more when you’ve finished it though, there’s a bonus 200-page novel to top it off.

One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig tackles magic, sacrifice and betrayal to tell a truly special story of romance and courage.

Written in riddles and rhymes, this novel feels very poetic to read. Combining the beautiful world-building of a fantasy story with cleverly drafted literature has created a fairytale-like masterpiece.

The story follows Elspeth Spindle, a young woman who embarks on a mission to take down a ruthless ruler with the help of a mysterious highwayman and a monster who lives in her mind.

Two released books complete this series. Once you’ve finished One Dark Window, continue on to Two Twisted Crowns. Then, you should probably come back here for your next read!

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern follows performers Celia and Marco. As the pair compete in challenges set in the Le Cirque des Rêves circus, their love story unfolds. However, when they are pitted against each other for survival, it becomes a tale of rivalry, imagination and will.

The Night Circus is a standalone book. This means that it is not part of a series, so enjoy it in its entirety. Having said that, Morgenstern has also released a similar title with which you can do whatever you please. Readers recommend reading The Starless Sea either before or after this one. The plots of each compliment one other in a series-like manner, but are equally as enticing on their own.