The Ultimate Guide to Spicy Fantasy Books

If you love your fantasy with a little (or a lot) of steam, you’re in the right place. Today, I’m sharing my top spicy fantasy picks-books where the magic is just as sizzling as the romance. 

I have scoured the internet for the best recommended fantasy books with spice.

5 Spicy Fantasy Books to Heat Up Your TBR

1. A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

Main Theme:
Healing, self-discovery, and the power of found family-all wrapped up in a lush fae world.

Summary:
Feyre survived the horrors of Under the Mountain, but she’s not the same girl she once was. As she navigates the politics and passion of the Night Court, she finds herself drawn to the enigmatic Rhysand. This sequel takes everything you loved about the first book and dials it up: more magic, more danger, and a romance that will make you swoon (and maybe blush).

Spice Level:
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5)
The heat really turns up in this one!

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2. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Main Theme:
Survival, ambition, and forbidden love in a deadly dragon-rider academy.

Summary:
Violet Sorrengail never wanted to be a dragon rider, but fate (and her mother) have other plans. Thrown into a brutal war college, Violet must fight to survive-while navigating dangerous alliances and an even more dangerous attraction to the brooding Xaden Riorson. Think: dragons, high stakes, and slow-burn romance that eventually ignites.

Spice Level:
🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5)
The tension simmers for a while, but when it boils over, it’s totally worth the wait!

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3. The Serpent & The Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent

Main Theme:
Deadly competition, power struggles, and enemies-to-lovers romance in a vampire empire.

Summary:
Oraya, a human adopted by the Vampire King, enters a ruthless tournament where the prize is survival itself. Along the way, she forms an unlikely alliance with a mysterious rival, Raihn. The story is packed with action, intrigue, and a romance that’s as sharp as a vampire’s fangs.

Spice Level:
🌶️🌶️ (2/5)

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4. Gild (Plated Prisoner Series) by Raven Kennedy

Main Theme:
Transformation, empowerment, and breaking free from toxic relationships in a dark, gilded world.

Summary:
Auren is King Midas’s prized possession, living in a cage of gold. But as secrets unravel and her world expands, Auren discovers her own strength-and new, forbidden desires. This series is a slow-burn journey from captivity to freedom, with plenty of twists and turns.

Spice Level:
🌶️🌶️ (2/5 early books, up to 4/5 in later books)
The first book is more about tension and trauma, but the spice ramps up as the series goes on!

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5. A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire (Blood and Ash Series) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Main Theme:
Destiny, rebellion, and steamy forbidden romance in a world of gods and monsters.

Summary:
Poppy’s life is turned upside down as she questions everything she’s been taught. With the enigmatic Hawke by her side, she’s forced to choose between duty and desire. This series is known for its addictive plot twists and seriously spicy romance.

Spice Level:
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5)
Plenty of explicit scenes and romantic tension-definitely not for the faint of heart!

Got a favorite spicy fantasy book I missed? Drop it in the comments-I’m always looking for my next steamy read!