I read every day - these are the 10 best new romantasy books to read this autumn

Between Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros and A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, romantasy is one of the biggest genres of the moment. But with new romantasy novels being published every week, choosing which book to pick up next can be overwhelming.

If you're looking for your next romantasy read, here are 10 books to try this autumn, from exciting debuts and new series to hotly-anticipated sequels by beloved authors. For more book recommendations, reviews and news, you can also subscribe to our free weekly newsletter, The Bookish Drop, on Substack.

When Clara finds herself sentenced to a lifetime of prison for inking magical tarot cards, a rare power reserved for those at the elite Arcana Academy, it seems her luck has finally run dry. But when the academy's headmaster, Prince Kaelis, offers her a way out in return for her help, she finds herself enrolled as a student - and the prince's bride-to-be.

If you love dark academia with complex magic systems, this is the romantasy read for you this autumn. Add in plenty of romantic tension, an inclusive cast of characters and a beautiful cover and this is a book everyone should add to their shelf.

You can buy Arcana Academy now.

Bestselling YA author Holly Black, who you may know as the author behind the Spiderwick Chronicles or the Folk of the Air trilogy, is back with the much-anticipated sequel to Book of Night, her adult debut. Charlie Hall is back, and in even greater peril this time around as she hunts down rogue shadows.

If you're looking for a break from the usual romantasy tropes and fancy a more urban fantasy, the Charlatan Duology is the series for you this autumn. It's smart, fast-paced and completely addictive, with memorable characters and an interesting magical system.

You can buy Thief of Night now.

When Sophia learns of Killmarth, an elite academy for magic wielders, she jumps at the chance to break free of her cruel uncle's control for good. But each hopeful must prove their worth by competing in the Ordeals, a series of deadly challenges.

If she is to survive and escape the blood bond with her uncle, Sophia teams up with Alden Locke, a powerful wielder. But can she spot the difference between allies, rivals and murderers?

This is a rich romantasy perfect for fans of dark academia, trials and rivals to lovers dynamics. The magic system is intriguing, and the ending will leave you desperate for book two.

You can pre-order The Ordeals, out October 7, now.

Inspired by Sri Lankan mythology, this romantasy debut follows Anula as she plans to marry the raja who destroyed her kingdom before poisoning him and taking his throne. But when things don't quite go to plan, she's forced to make an offering to a divine being with goals of their own.

Her Soul for a Crown features an interesting world and cast of characters, as well as a slow burn romance, though you can expect more fantasy than romance. It also comes highly recommended by bestselling romantasy author Scarlett St. Clair, so is well worth picking up this autumn.

You can buy Her Soul for a Crown here.

From the bestselling author of the Crowns of Nyaxia series comes Daughter of No Worlds, the first in the War of Lost Hearts trilogy. This dark romantasy follows Tisaanah, a former slave looking for justice and to save the best friend she was forced to leave behind.

She travels to the Orders, home to the most powerful magic wielders in the world, but must first complete an apprenticeship with a handsome fire wielder and a hatred for the Orders.

Carissa Broadbent is an iconic voice in the romantasy genre, and whether this is your first or fifth read of hers, you'll find yourself drawn in and compelled to keep reading in a matter of pages.

You can buy Daughter of No Worlds, out October 16, here.

When Princess Jessamine's kingdom is overrun by an incurable plague, she enters into a political marriage to help save her people... only to be killed for her throne by her new husband. Death isn't the end, however, and Jessamine finds herself making a deal with a god of death in order to enact her revenge.

With witchcraft, female rage and a morally grey love interest, the first book in the Gravesinger series has it all and is the perfect romantasy read going into autumn.

You can pre-order The Deathless One, out October 9, here.

When a brutal betrayal leaves Nell heartbroken, she makes a desperate plea for love - offering anything in exchange. But when her bargain is answered by Enver, a cursed immortal, she's given the choice between escaping his labyrinth within 48 hours or spending eternity with him as his lover.

Think Labyrinth meets Beauty and the Beast, but with plenty of spice and an original storyline featuring twists and turns you won't see coming.

You can buy Until the World Falls Down now.

Wild Reverence is a new standalone romantasy set in the world of Rebecca Ross' bestselling Divine Rivals.

Matilda, the youngest goddess of her clan with modest messenger magic, is forced to mature earlier than most. She delivers letters across realms, carrying her own secrets, including a mortal boy she has never met but who dreams of her. A decade later, destiny reunites Matilda and Vincent when the goddess delivers a letter that alters their fates.

Whether you're a fan of the original duology or new to the world, Wild Reverence is a beautifully immersive novel with a unique magic system and characters you'll fall head over heels in love with.

You can order Wild Reverence now.

Black Hearted is the fourth and final instalment of Cursed Fae, a series of four interconnected romantasy novels that can be read as standalones. This time, the last princess of Faerie must work with one of the dark Ethereum lords to end the curse threatening both of their kingdoms once and for all.

If you're looking for a fantasy romance reminiscent of Sarah J. Maas' novels but without the hefty page count, this is the book for you. It's fast-paced with high stakes and an enemies to lovers arc.

You can pre-order Black Hearted, out October 9, now.

Fourth Wing meets Throne of Glass in House of Dragons, the new enemies-to-lovers romantasy by K. A. Linde. The first in the Royal Houses series follows Kerrigan, a half-Fae, half-human whose life changed when she was abandoned and taken into the care of the House of Dragons, an elite training programme for gifted Fae.

When she isn't chosen by one of the 12 tribes at her seventeenth birthday, she makes a deal to find a tribe to accept her or lose her Fae heritage forever.

With unlikely alliances, slow burn romance and so many twists and turns, fans of Sarah J. Maas or Holly Black will love House of Dragons.

You can buy House of Dragons here.