Ever since reading A Court of Thorns and Roses (have you seen our list of books like ACOTAR) Jackie and I have been obsessed with fae books.
We’re read quite a lot of fae books over the years, so we wanted to include them for you below. You’ll find everything from urban fantasies to fairytale retellings in the list below.
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The Best Fae Books
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
This book has a cult-like following for a reason. The first book in the series is a loose retelling of Beauty and the Beast set in the world of Prythian. Magical creatures, humans, and fae are all prominent in the book.
This is a fast-paced, addicting, romance fantasy series. A love triangle develops by the end of the story and book 2 is jaw-dropping! You will want to binge this series in one week.
If you loved ACOTAR, check out this list of books just like it.
The Cruel Prince (The Folk of Air #1) by Holly Black
When Jude was seven years old, her parents were murdered and she was taken to live in the high court of the Faeries with her two sisters. Now, ten years later, Jude is living as a human among faeries and trying to find her place in Court.
This YA fantasy if filled with angst, treachery, and drama that makes it completely addicting. As a matter of fact, I ordered the sequel the minute that I was done with this book, which is the first in a trilogy.
An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson
A stand-alone fantasy romance? These are few and far between, but this one is perfect for fans of ACOTAR.
This story of a human falling in love with a Fae prince has tons of elements for Sarah J. Maas fans to love. From Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn Fae courts, to enchantments and a forbidden love story.
I fell hard for Rook and Isobel. I think you all will too!
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Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
This epic book series from Sarah J. Maas was started when Sarah was still a teenager! It’s all about Celaena, an imprisoned assassin who is offered freedom by acting as the champion for Prince Dorain.
As she prepared to earn her freedom in the competition, she begins training sessions with the captain of the guard. As she tried to acclimate to court life, the prince is drawn to her and a love-triangle forms.
The series gets better and better with each book! A total must-read for ACOTAR fans.
Glimmerglass by Jenna Black
This was a fun quick YA read about Dana Hathaway: a half-human, half-Faerie 16-year-old. She leaves her alcoholic mother to go to Avalon and meet her father for the first time.
Avalon is the gateway to the fairy realm and she will soon question who she should trust when she discovers she is a Faeriewalker, someone who can travel between the human and faerie world. Now, that she is caught between two worlds, she does not know who to trust and everyone seems to want something from her.
Half Sick of Shadows by Laura Sebastian
Lady Elaine tells this retelling of Arthurian legend. I loved hearing this tale retold because I’ve long been a fan of The Mists of Avalon, The Sword and the Stone, Camelot, and the like.
I loved this feminist retelling that showed a weaker Arthur supported by the strong, magic-bearing women of the story. Gwen, Morgana, and Elaine’s friendship was the highlight of the story for me.
Urban Fantasy Fae Books
Zodiac Academy: The Awakening by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti
Whew. I have found my newest Fantasy series addiction. Orphan twins Tory and Darcy find out they are actually Fae after their 18th birthday. And not just any Fae, they are the heirs to the throne and they only need to graduate from Zodiac Academy to claim their throne.
The problem comes in the form of the 4 Heirs – The boys in each elemental order who have been raised to share the throne and rule Solaria together in the Twins’ absence.
They aren’t planning to give up their claim anytime soon and they use their considerable magic in the air, fire, earth, and water elements to put these girls to the test.
This series is on fire hot, with lots of steam, bullying romance, and deadly situations. Don’t read this one if you are under 18, but if you loved ACOTAR, you’ll devour this one too!
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
House of Earth and Blood is the first in a new series by Sarah J. Maas, of ACOTAR fame. It’s an urban fantasy – which is new to me.
There were skyscrapers, cellphones, and video surveillance, but also fairies, werewolves, angels, demons, and witches with history and power. It was a wild ride.
My initial turn-off of too many names/places/tribes/species types was quickly overcome by the insane world-building. I cannot wait for the next book to come out.
