Top Books of 2026 (So Far) According to YOU | 30+ Fantasy Romance & Romantasy Recs

If you’re looking for the best books of 2026 (so far) — you’re in the right place! In today’s video I’m sharing your favorite reads of the year according to my subscribers. I asked my community what books they loved the most this year and the responses were amazing. From fantasy romance and romantasy to dark romance, fantasy, and contemporary romance, there are so many incredible recommendations in this list. Whether you’re looking for your next romantasy obsession, a binge-worthy fantasy series, or a dark romance that will completely wreck you, this video is packed with over 25 highly recommended books. Let me know in the comments what your favorite book of 2026 has been so far because I’m always looking to add more books to my TBR! And honestly… after reading through all of your recommendations I may have accidentally added a ridiculous number of new books to my TBR. ✨ If you love fantasy romance, romantasy, dark romance, and addictive book recommendations, don’t forget to subscribe for more bookish content! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Fantasy Romance / Romantasy 01:33 - Heir of Illusion 03:45 - Daggermouth 04:54 - Alchemised 06:16 - The Wolf and the Crown of Blood 07:19 - The Poison Daughter 08:24 - The Night Prince 09:33 - Ironside Academy Series 11:39 - Ashen Series 12:34 - The Knight and the Moth 13:54 - Half City 15:08 - Sight Unseen 16:08 - A Vow in Vengeance 17:25 - To Chain an Elf King 18:42 - Eyes of Devious Burgundy 19:21 - Souls in Ruin 21:15 - We Who Will Die 22:20 - Kissed by the Gods 23:37 - Flameborn 24:24 - King of Ravens 25:30 - The Swan’s Daughter FANTASY 26:31 Dungeon Crawler Carl 28:02 Project Hail Mary DARK & CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE 28:56 Silent Flames 30:14 Boys of Tommen Series 32:51 Off the Boards 33:52 How to Kill a Guy in 10 Dates 34:28 Outro Books Mentioned & Affiliate Links: Souls in Ruin by Jacqueline White https://amzn.to/4ukoGWc A Vow in Vengeance by Jaclyn Rodriguez https://amzn.to/4aI4cz9 Alchemised by SenLinYu https://amzn.to/4rp2Bn1 Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh https://amzn.to/4ro1gge Daggermouth by H.M. Wolfe https://amzn.to/4d8dFkH Dawn of the North by Demi Winters https://amzn.to/47kHGKq Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman https://amzn.to/4bu8jix Eyes of Devious Burgundy by Lacey Lehotzky https://amzn.to/4li4HDz Flameborn: Chosen by Aimee Lynn https://amzn.to/4sF6vsV Half City by Kate Golden https://amzn.to/4kZvVPn Heir of Illusion by Madeline Taylor https://amzn.to/46xdOu7 How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates by Shailee Thompson https://amzn.to/4bgpjaE King of Ravens by Clare Sager https://amzn.to/4baBmGr Kissed by the Gods by Caty Rogan https://amzn.to/4aWKrE4 Off the Boards by Maia Kinley https://amzn.to/46PVZql Plier by Jane Washington https://amzn.to/4ro2AQe Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir https://amzn.to/4daK0aw Sight Unseen by Alexis Marie https://amzn.to/4s1wefa Silent Flames by Cate C. Wells https://amzn.to/4ujNhuk The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig https://amzn.to/4dbabOo The Night Prince by Lauren Palphreyman https://amzn.to/3N3K7u5 The Poison Daughter by Sheila Masterson https://amzn.to/4ljHa5i The Swan’s Daughter by Roshani Chokshi https://amzn.to/4bcBsNR The Wolf and the Crown of Blood by Elizabeth May https://amzn.to/3Nnm7SN To Chain an Elf King by Atley Wykes We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark https://amzn.to/4bcBXrg Remember, every click on these links supports the channel, so thank you! Join My Patreon & Book Club! Join here: patreon.com/HonestFictionClub See what I'm currently reading (Storygraph): https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile... Links to Goodreads, Instagram & Amazon Wishlist: https://beacons.ai/honestfiction If you’re looking for new fantasy romance books to read in 2026, upcoming romantasy releases, or binge-worthy series to add to your TBR, I hope this video gives you some inspiration. 💬 Tell me in the comments: What is your favorite book of 2026 so far?