Best Romantasy Box Sets and Gift Ideas
Buying romantasy for someone (or yourself) is easy if you know which series to start with. This guide covers the best box sets, special editions, and starter picks for every type of romantasy reader.
The genre-defining series in one set. Books 1-4 (through the novella). The safest romantasy gift because everyone has either read it or wants to.
The book that brought romantasy mainstream. Dragon riders, enemies to lovers, and a military academy. Hardcover editions look great on a shelf.
Maas's first series. An assassin, a competition, and a slow build to epic fantasy. Eight books total but this set covers the first five.
The spiciest entry point. Forbidden romance with a massive mythology. Six books and counting.
Two books. A complete enemies-to-lovers arc. Perfect for someone who wants romantasy without a 5+ book commitment.
Maas's urban fantasy series. Three books. Connected to ACOTAR and Throne of Glass in surprising ways.
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Frequently asked questions
The ACOTAR Box Set (Books 1-4). It is the genre-defining series and the safest gift because nearly every romantasy reader has either read it or wants to.
Throne of Glass. It starts YA and grows into adult fantasy. ACOTAR and Fourth Wing contain explicit content and are better for ages 17+.
The Bridge Kingdom duology. Two books, one complete enemies-to-lovers arc. No 5+ book commitment needed.