The 10 Most Beloved Romantasy books—according to 15 million ratings
These are the books readers didn’t just finish—they returned to, rated, and remembered.
Some books make a strong first impression. Others build over time, passed from one reader to another, whisper by whisper. But a few manage to do both. They capture attention early and hold onto it, earning not just popularity, but loyalty. Devotion. Re-reads. Highlighted pages. Dog-eared corners.
And when you look closely at the highest-rated romantasy books on Goodreads, that’s what you find: the stories that stuck. Not just because they were good—but because they meant something to people.
Below is a ranking of the ten most highly rated romantasy books of all time on Goodreads, based on both average score and total number of ratings. You’ll see familiar titles, recurring names, and a few surprises. But more than that, I hope you’ll see why they rose to the top—and why they’re still there.
#1: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
⭐ 4.58 stars | 3.08 million ratings
Dragons. War college. A chronically underestimated heroine. But what sets Fourth Wing apart isn’t just the setting—it’s the emotional weight it carries beneath the action. Violet’s pain, loyalty, and fire-forged love story have resonated with millions, and the numbers show it. A standout for a reason.
#2: A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
⭐ 4.64 stars | 2.92 million ratings
This is the book that reshaped the entire ACOTAR series. It’s a turning point—not just in Feyre’s story, but in the genre itself. Tender, liberating, and at times devastating, A Court of Mist and Fury is often cited as a favorite not for its plot, but for how it made readers feel.
#3: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
⭐ 4.37 stars | 2.25 million ratings
Sequels are hard. This one managed to expand the world, deepen the characters, and raise the emotional stakes without losing the heart of the story. If Fourth Wing was an introduction, Iron Flame is the reckoning that follows.
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