Image shows a close up of the blogger face and shoulders wearing galaxy print rave wear. Three book covers are shown next to the author's portrait: Heaven Breaker, blue cover with abstract bird image, Conform: white cover with abstract gold cityscape; A Symphony of Starlight: purple cover with female character holding a sci-fi blaster.

3 Books to Try if You’re Getting Bored of Romantasy

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The romantasy genre is oversaturated.

My author friends’ agents are hearing it over and over from publishers right now. And honestly, as much as I love both fantasy and romance, I have to agree. Bookstore shelves feel like a sea of swords-and-flowers book covers these days.

Don’t get me wrong.

Readers are never going to stop loving romance. And a lot of us are never going to want to spend our valuable moments of escapism in humdrum contemporary settings, either. But we’re looking for something fresh.

That’s where Romanta-SCI comes in. Filled with dystopian settings, action, banter, and all the tropes you love, this genre is the perfect place to turn for your next romance read. If you’re a romantasy reader looking for something different, I’ve curated a selection of potential reads just for you.

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Heavenbreaker by Sarah Wolf

This New Adult sci-fi features a fierce and feral heroine bent on revenge, and romantasy readers will love that the setting has a medieval feel.

FMC Synali enters a mech jousting tournament where she forms a dragon-rider-like bond with her mech and develops a messed up romantic entanglement with a rival jouster.

Read my full review for more info!

A hand holds the gold-on-white book cover of conform in front of a dark shelf of sci-fi books. The cover shows a gold stylized cityscape above the title, and another cityscape reflected below the title.

Conform by Ariel Sullivan

This one is on my want-to-reads list. It’s a futuristic dystopian romance set on Earth, only with a new high-tech society that has formed after a world war.

It sounds like it’s a love triangle between FMC Emiline, the elite ruling-class man she’s contracted to procreate with, and the rebel leader who wants to topple the system.

I haven’t read it yet so if you have, lmk your thoughts in the comments!

A hand holds the paperback book A Symphony of Starlight in front of a dark bookshelf. The book cover shows a woman with pink cyberpunk hair and a black leather jacket in front of a purple toned background of space and planets. The book title A Symphony of Starlight is visible in purple and white in the foreground.

Indie Pick: A Symphony of Starlight by Amy Zed

So many Romantasy readers have told me “I didn’t know I liked sci-fi until I read this book!”

Starlight is full of the kind of action and romance Romantasy readers crave, plus it’s set in a cyberpunk world, so it’s easy for readers new to sci-fi to dive into.

Yes, I’m the author of this one. But you don’t have to take it from me. Here’s a glimpse of what readers are saying in Amazon reviews:

“Shockingly Good”
★★★★★ Bella

“Didn’t know I liked sci-fi til this book!”
★★★★★ WT

“So addictive I flew through it in two sittings.”
★★★★ Kelsie

See for yourself when you read a free sample on Amazon!

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Whether you’re interested in enemies-to-lovers, drama-filled love triangles, or only one bed (read: only one bunk on the space ship), Romanta-SCI has you covered.

Sci-fi romance is a fresh way to enjoy the tropes and themes you love while also experiencing fresh and unique worlds. If you’re looking for something a little different, I highly recommend you give these books a shot!

The romantasy-reader-friendly recs above might just turn out to be the gateway drug into your new fave genre!

Are you a romantasy or fantasy romance reader who has turned to sci-fi for something new? If so, share your recs in the comments!

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