Epic, dark, urban, high, low, magic, romantic, paranormal. High fantasy, urban fantasy, heroic fantasy, theyre all much better than that teenyboper fantasy romance stuff. One of the key features of romantic fantasy involves the focus on relationships, social, political, and romantic. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon kindle store best sellers. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book.
Ya books without romance i promise you they do totally. The dresden files by jim butcher have only a thread of romantic interest throughout most of the books its there in a book or two, but not a major part of the series. These books are full of intrigue and romance and are extremely readable. So if youre okay with reading a book thats a little bit more youthful to get away from some romance, check out middle grade books. Fantasy novels or series without any romance or sex. While i too do enjoy books with romance, it is also a refreshing change to read ya books that focus on other things than romance. A couple of years ago, one of the biggest complaints i read across the book blogging and greater literary world was how there were too many books in ya with a romance at the center of the story. Fantasy submitted 3 years ago by xavierhaz i have to admit, its pretty slim pickings on this count in the genre. About us inkitt is the worlds first readerpowered book publisher, offering an online community for talented authors and book lovers.
A fantasy publisher with a twist, blind eye books prints stories only featuring lgbtq protagonists in fantasy, sciencefiction, romance and mystery. And the more i thought about it, the more i realized almost every book i read of the ya genre involves romance. This is the recommended genre for most new adult books. Often set in a world very different from our own and inhabited by not only humans but perhaps dwarves, elves, orcs, goblins, paranormal and ethereal beings. After the table of contents, view covers, read blurbs, and see book trailers. Here are the 50 best fantasy books of the 21st century. May, 2015 i third the recommendation of carol bergs lighthouse duet. Good fantasy books have been transporting people to other places and times for hundreds of. I recently read code name verity and loved that the book focuses on the friendship between the two female protagonists. Ive read loads of fantasy books now and am getting so bored with the.
The novel is not about romance, and romance or yearning for romance isnt a major plot point even if its there. Some of these might have some flirting, or some hints of possible romance in the future, but i aimed for the books with no romance at all. Fantasy book series freebooksy free kindle books, nook. We need more books without romance electric literature. In the urban fantasy genre, i dont think anyone has mentioned eileen wilks the world of the lupi series a gifted fbi agent becomes mate of a werewolf alphaheir while solving supernatural crimes. Apr 11, 2018 nearly 150 titles received at least one vote, but weve narrowed it down 50 books we recommend without reservation. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Nearly 150 titles received at least one vote, but weve narrowed it down 50 books we recommend without reservation. Get lost in your next great fantasy sci fi series discover your next favorite fantasy sci fi series below. Fiction science fiction in a fiction genre, we can notice on one side a depiction of a real world, however, on the other side, it is a full of excogitation. Just because a book doesnt feature a romance, though, doesnt mean its an easy book nor that its not a book tackling tough, gritty topics. Whether you want to read magical realism, vampire romance, books about the gods, or historical fiction fantasy, this extensive list of 59 books has you covered. Browse these good sci fi fantasy book series and find your next epic, galactic empire, urban, space opera, sword and sorcery, dystopian, paranormal, or young adult. The original request im looking for fantasy and science fiction books that have little to no romance.
Green, it has 12 books and romance is a very small part of it and isnt obnoxious. Books without romance can have a lot more time to focus on other important aspects of storytelling, like adventure, magic systems, fantasy worlds, or just something as simple as friendship and. We will not remove any content for bad language alone, or for being critical of a book. I find it very interesting how easily i could do this for books with male leads, even written by some of the same authors i wanted to rec to you for good femalecentric fantasy adventures but couldnt because romance. More traditional romantic fantasy, i like juliet marilliers books. Aug 20, 2015 the 51 best fantasy series ever written. With this post, i want to take a step back and look at some of the few science fiction and fantasy books ive found where romance isnt on the. May 16, 2018 erotic fantasy books to get your heart racing patricia elzietuttle may 16, 2018 i acknowledge that the majority of erotica out there is fantasy, as in, they are all made up stories. The novel is not young adult fiction or sciencefictionfantasy.
I need books without a romantic element to the story. The thief by megan whalen turner romance later in the series, but this is one of my favorite romances ever 3. Steamy contemporary romance tales of love, lust and romance with a focus on plot and character development, but some open door scenes. My first taste came from mercedes lackeys valdemar series. Believe it or not, there are some great teen or ya books out there that do not have romance in them. One of the biggest examples i can give to oppose this issue is ellen hopkins books. May 09, 2014 sometimes one listserv member will ask for help finding books around a certain theme or readalikes for a particular title.
Fantasy scifi recommendations for romance lovers duration. Soaked gently in welsh mythos without being beholden to it, this comingofage tale of assistant pigkeeper taran and his friends tells. Science fiction in a fiction genre, we can notice on one side a depiction of a real world, however, on the other side, it is a full of excogitation. Mar 05, 2018 the lack of dramatic stories without romance had taught me that it was the only way to access intensity. Paranormal romance vampires, shifters, and other lovers that arent quite human. Dec 02, 2015 one thing that did come up in the twitter discussion was that middle grade books more often than not are without a romance subplot. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people. If youre a fan of the genre, these books both new and old along with some other sweet picks are definitely worth adding to your library. Apr 24, 2019 a good read can take your imagination to new heights. Best fiction books are always available here the largest online library. Romantic fantasy has been published by both fantasy lines and romance lines.
There are plenty of ya books without romantic subplots, both because intended readers are younger and because recent ya authors are more likely to incorporate characters along the sexuality spectrum. Aug 31, 2015 well, i have gone in search of young adult books that entertain and are romance free. Mar 23, 2020 even though those are a fun guilty pleasure, there are plenty of other reads in the romance category that are worth perusing. Romantic fantasy is a subgenre of fantasy fiction, describing a fantasy story using many of the elements and conventions of the romance genre. The 50 best fantasy books of the 21st century so far paste. Ya books without romance i promise you they do totally exist. Ten female led sff novels without romance the illustrated page. This dark postapocalyptic zombie book is, surprisingly, not about zombies. The only content we will consider removing is spam, slanderous attacks on other members, or extremely offensive content eg.
Books ya 16 ya books without the romance for when youre just not feeling it, thanks. Sep 21, 2010 i was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for any fantasy books without the corny epic romance in there. Sweet contemporary romance clean stories of romance to warm the heart. Usually, this world is changed with help of one very fantastic and unreal thing which theoretically could happen.
Epic fantasy with little to no romance 81 books goodreads. Instead of waiting for my hogwarts letter as a preteen because hogwarts, alas, did. Write captivating stories, read enchanting novels, and well publish the books you love the most based on crowd wisdom. Jan 24, 2020 check out our list of the best fantasy books of alltime below. Im looking for fantasy and science fiction books that have little to no romance. Feb 11, 2017 8 scifi fantasy books sexier than fifty shades. Fantasy book with female lead with no romance whatsoever. Young adult books without romance the cheshire library blog. Sister light, sister dark by jane yolen i do not recall any romance in this book. Dive into the best sci fi fantasy book series without spending a dime. I am so excited to see youve put together a list of ya books without romance.
Id just love to read a good fantasy book or series that doesnt have people falling in love or having sex. With her new adult paranormal romance magic university. Browse through our ebooks while discovering great authors and exciting books. Mar 24, 2020 online shopping for fantasy romance from a great selection at books store. Fantasy books take us to magical places and tell stories of adventure and quests and great battles. Only a rereading of my all time favourite ya fantasy, acotar, bring upon a video about all my favourite ya fantasies. You complain that you dont like romance, yet almost half those books are, in fact, paranormal romance. The amazon editors got together and picked our very favorites, considering criteria such as vision, character creation, world building, and storytelling style. I was reading harlequin romance novels in 6th grade and i grew up normal and educated. Most of the books i read have at least a hint of romance, but i was actually surprised i read a few books without romance and quite some with only a hint of romance last year. There are plenty of ya books without romantic subplots, both because intended. Good fantasy books have been transporting people to other places and times for hundreds of years. Other books are pure adventure stories, science fiction romps, constructed entirely in fantasy worlds, or spinetingling thriller or horror reads. Download and listen to fantasy romance audio books featuring best sellers and toprated audible.
Ive found that about 90% of the books should work for both the male and female audience. Check out our list of the best fantasy books of alltime below. I hate that friendship is so devalued in this culture, says lauren jankowski, a chicagobased fantasy writer who identifies as both asexual and aromantic. May and chrissy peebles each story is a different genre of fantasy, paranormal and romance. Here are some of the best young adult books that steer clear of the expected traps of young love. Erotic fantasy books to get your heart racing patricia elzietuttle may 16, 2018 i acknowledge that the majority of erotica out there is fantasy, as in, they are all made up stories. She used to write true romances, and it occasionally shines through, but she is a competent writer, and the stories are without romance cliches.
For urban fantasy, some of kelley armstrongs books fit the bill, although in others the romance isnt as much to my. Here are some of my favorite ya books without romance to add. Whether it be the focus of the book or not, its there. Read 10 different stories from 10 different series. The graveyard book by neil gaiman sort of mg, but whatever. Its no wonder i cant find any good books when i look in the fantasy romance section, no one classifies good romance as romance anymore. A city dreaming, adam smith, all darling children, book recs. As a general rule we do not censor any content on the site. Sometimes one listserv member will ask for help finding books around a certain theme or readalikes for a particular title.
However, they may still contain violence, foul language, or other gritty subject matter. Romance plots in fantasy novels that are actually good. And is it so forbidden that we open our minds to the real world. This post is a compilation of responses for one such request. Hey r fantasy, i love to lose myself in a good book but im a bit down on my luck in the relationship department right now, and i was wondering if there were any novels or series that i could start where i wouldnt have to worry about running into any of that stuff right now. I know this was discussed recently, but im having trouble. I dont care if the characters are lgbtq or straight or not human. Well, its hard to find books without romance and sex in them. Online shopping for fantasy romance from a great selection at books store. Books without romance can have a lot more time to focus on other important aspects of storytelling, like adventure, magic systems, fantasy worlds. Oct 12, 2016 one of the most common requests i see from ya readers is for books that contain little or no romantic elements to them. For fantasy crossed with sf as well as romance, i like sharon shinns samaria books. These books are all geared towards teenagers and young adults, although they may be. Books without romance can have a lot more time to focus on other important aspects of storytelling, like adventure, magic systems, fantasy.
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