I'm looking for fantasy books that feature royal intrigue, forbidden romance, and the enemy to lovers trope. I want stories where the protagonists navigate court politics, rebellions, and complicated relationships with rulers or princes they shouldn’t fall for.
Some books I’ve enjoyed in this style are Red Queen, Ash Princess, and Throne of Glass.
by Raeeyan
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here’s a list that nails the vibe you’re after—royalty, rebellion, and forbidden feels all wrapped in fantasy chaos:
The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen
assassin princess marries her enemy king
spicy tension + political games = chef’s kiss
The Wrath and the Dawn by Renée Ahdieh
girl volunteers to marry a cursed king to kill him
ends up catching feelings instead (of bodies)
These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan
fae princes, lies, betrayal, and messy love triangles
perfect if you like choosing the wrong guy first
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
classic enemies to lovers with a cruel fae prince
toxic, delicious, morally gray all around
To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo
siren princess vs. prince siren hunter
banter is elite, and the vibes are dark and deadly
The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller
girl wants to marry the shadow king… to kill him
ends up falling for the literal embodiment of darkness
any of these on your radar yet? or want recs with more rebellion and less romance-heavy?