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Dragons, deadly academies and slow-burn romance for readers who finished Fourth Wing wanting more.

10 books

  1. 1A River of Golden Bones

    A River of Golden Bones

    A.K. Mulford

    High-stakes competition with dangerous magic, slow-burn romance, and creatures, set in a training academy.

  2. 2The Bone Shard Daughter

    The Bone Shard Daughter

    Andrea Stewart

    A dangerous academy, magical bonds, and high stakes, with a slow-burn romance in a unique setting.

  3. 3The Priory of the Orange Tree

    The Priory of the Orange Tree

    Samantha Shannon

    A world with dragons, high stakes, and a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance across an epic saga.

  4. 4The Shadow of the Wind

    The Shadow of the Wind

    Carlos Ruiz Zafón

    A dangerous quest, high stakes, and a slow-burn romance set against the backdrop of a magical, mysterious world.

  5. 5The empress of salt and fortune

    The empress of salt and fortune

    Nghi Vo

    A unique blend of fantasy and romance, with a protagonist on a perilous journey and intricate world-building.

  6. 6The Cruel Prince

    The Cruel Prince

    Holly Black

    A dark fantasy with a dangerous court, a compelling enemies-to-lovers romance, and high stakes.

  7. 7The Tiger's Daughter (Ascendant)

    The Tiger's Daughter (Ascendant)

    K. Arsenault Rivera

    A lush, immersive fantasy with a strong romantic undercurrent and a protagonist navigating a complex, dangerous world.

  8. 8The Once and Future Witches

    The Once and Future Witches

    Alix E. Harrow

    Features magical sisters, high stakes, and a slow-burn romantic tension in a beautifully crafted fantasy world.

  9. 9The Bear and the Nightingale

    The Bear and the Nightingale

    Katherine Arden

    A magical, atmospheric fantasy with a strong romantic subplot and a protagonist facing dangerous, supernatural challenges.

  10. 10The Jasmine Throne

    The Jasmine Throne

    Tasha Suri

    A dark fantasy with a dangerous training academy, magic, and a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance.

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