If you loved the Onyx Storm (Empyrean) series and are looking for read-alikes, consider these books and series that share similar themes of action, adventure, romance, and fantastical settings with high stakes.
This is a YA starter to a series that is all romance, but less steamy. A girl confronts Death and her own deathly powers in this Gothic-infused fantasy with plenty of intrigue.
This is a YA starter to a series that is all romance, but less steamy. A girl confronts Death and her own deathly powers in this Gothic-infused fantasy with plenty of intrigue.
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This is a YA starter to a series that is all romance, but less steamy. A girl confronts Death and her own deathly powers in this Gothic-infused fantasy with plenty of intrigue.
This is a YA starter to a series that is all romance, but less steamy. A girl confronts Death and her own deathly powers in this Gothic-infused fantasy with plenty of intrigue.
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Featuring a clever and resourceful protagonist, political intrigue, and steamy romance, this book is perfect if you’re drawn to high-stakes negotiations and complex world-building. First book in a series.
Featuring a clever and resourceful protagonist, political intrigue, and steamy romance, this book is perfect if you’re drawn to high-stakes negotiations and complex world-building. First book in a series.
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Featuring a clever and resourceful protagonist, political intrigue, and steamy romance, this book is perfect if you’re drawn to high-stakes negotiations and complex world-building. First book in a series.
Featuring a clever and resourceful protagonist, political intrigue, and steamy romance, this book is perfect if you’re drawn to high-stakes negotiations and complex world-building. First book in a series.
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This series starter features a world of phoenix riders, intricate politics, sibling rivalry, and a protagonist who disguises herself to achieve her dreams...Show more
This series starter features a world of phoenix riders, intricate politics, sibling rivalry, and a protagonist who disguises herself to achieve her dreams. It blends themes of rebellion, family loyalty, and self-discovery with action-packed sequences and magical beasts.
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This series starter features a world of phoenix riders, intricate politics, sibling rivalry, and a protagonist who disguises herself to achieve her dreams...Show more
This series starter features a world of phoenix riders, intricate politics, sibling rivalry, and a protagonist who disguises herself to achieve her dreams. It blends themes of rebellion, family loyalty, and self-discovery with action-packed sequences and magical beasts.
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Across seemingly unrelated timelines woven together only by the twists and turns of fate, two men are reborn, lifetime after lifetime. As their many lives...Show more
Across seemingly unrelated timelines woven together only by the twists and turns of fate, two men are reborn, lifetime after lifetime. As their many lives intertwine, they realize the power of their undying love: a power that transcends time itself but that might consume them both.
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Across seemingly unrelated timelines woven together only by the twists and turns of fate, two men are reborn, lifetime after lifetime. As their many lives...Show more
Across seemingly unrelated timelines woven together only by the twists and turns of fate, two men are reborn, lifetime after lifetime. As their many lives intertwine, they realize the power of their undying love: a power that transcends time itself but that might consume them both.
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As a warrior in the elven army, Yeeran has known nothing but violence her whole life. When a fatal mistake leads to Yeeran's exile from the Elven Lands, s...Show more
As a warrior in the elven army, Yeeran has known nothing but violence her whole life. When a fatal mistake leads to Yeeran's exile from the Elven Lands, she and her sister are forced into a terrifying wilderness. There they encounter the fae court that hasn't been seen for a millennium, and Yeeran and Lettle are quickly thrust into their seductive world. Followed by "Cursebound."
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As a warrior in the elven army, Yeeran has known nothing but violence her whole life. When a fatal mistake leads to Yeeran's exile from the Elven Lands, s...Show more
As a warrior in the elven army, Yeeran has known nothing but violence her whole life. When a fatal mistake leads to Yeeran's exile from the Elven Lands, she and her sister are forced into a terrifying wilderness. There they encounter the fae court that hasn't been seen for a millennium, and Yeeran and Lettle are quickly thrust into their seductive world. Followed by "Cursebound."
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Burned out on dragons and a court setting? This narrative is rich with Viking lore, action-packed sequences, and a forbidden romance that adds depth to th...Show more
Burned out on dragons and a court setting? This narrative is rich with Viking lore, action-packed sequences, and a forbidden romance that adds depth to the plot. The Viking themes and shield-maiden magic give it a fresh yet familiar fantastical vibe. This is the first book in the "Saga of the Unfated" series.
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Burned out on dragons and a court setting? This narrative is rich with Viking lore, action-packed sequences, and a forbidden romance that adds depth to th...Show more
Burned out on dragons and a court setting? This narrative is rich with Viking lore, action-packed sequences, and a forbidden romance that adds depth to the plot. The Viking themes and shield-maiden magic give it a fresh yet familiar fantastical vibe. This is the first book in the "Saga of the Unfated" series.
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A classic romantasy that continues to dominate social media. This series starter features a sheltered maiden who defies expectations and falls for the enigmatic guard sworn to protect her.
A classic romantasy that continues to dominate social media. This series starter features a sheltered maiden who defies expectations and falls for the enigmatic guard sworn to protect her.
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A classic romantasy that continues to dominate social media. This series starter features a sheltered maiden who defies expectations and falls for the enigmatic guard sworn to protect her.
A classic romantasy that continues to dominate social media. This series starter features a sheltered maiden who defies expectations and falls for the enigmatic guard sworn to protect her.
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This begins a sweeping epic fantasy trilogy in which a captive princess and a servant in possession of forbidden magic become unlikely allies. Eventually they become much more than allies on a dark journey to save their empire.
This begins a sweeping epic fantasy trilogy in which a captive princess and a servant in possession of forbidden magic become unlikely allies. Eventually they become much more than allies on a dark journey to save their empire.
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This begins a sweeping epic fantasy trilogy in which a captive princess and a servant in possession of forbidden magic become unlikely allies. Eventually they become much more than allies on a dark journey to save their empire.
This begins a sweeping epic fantasy trilogy in which a captive princess and a servant in possession of forbidden magic become unlikely allies. Eventually they become much more than allies on a dark journey to save their empire.
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A husband breaks the promise he made to his beautiful wife to never pry into her past, and what begins as a deadly reveal might eventually set them both free. Sensual and gothic in feel, there are layers of fairy tales to discover here.
A husband breaks the promise he made to his beautiful wife to never pry into her past, and what begins as a deadly reveal might eventually set them both free. Sensual and gothic in feel, there are layers of fairy tales to discover here.
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A husband breaks the promise he made to his beautiful wife to never pry into her past, and what begins as a deadly reveal might eventually set them both free. Sensual and gothic in feel, there are layers of fairy tales to discover here.
A husband breaks the promise he made to his beautiful wife to never pry into her past, and what begins as a deadly reveal might eventually set them both free. Sensual and gothic in feel, there are layers of fairy tales to discover here.
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A delightful series starter if you’re open to exploring a romantic fantasy with a literary feel and historical setting. Robin must contend with the beauty...Show more
A delightful series starter if you’re open to exploring a romantic fantasy with a literary feel and historical setting. Robin must contend with the beauty and danger of magic, an excruciating deadly curse, and alarming visions of the future, all while working with his prickly counterpart in the magical bureaucracy.
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A delightful series starter if you’re open to exploring a romantic fantasy with a literary feel and historical setting. Robin must contend with the beauty...Show more
A delightful series starter if you’re open to exploring a romantic fantasy with a literary feel and historical setting. Robin must contend with the beauty and danger of magic, an excruciating deadly curse, and alarming visions of the future, all while working with his prickly counterpart in the magical bureaucracy.
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Often called "queer fantasy Bridgerton," this courtly fantasy features a young noblewoman who must partner with a rumored witch to help ward off...Show more
Often called "queer fantasy Bridgerton," this courtly fantasy features a young noblewoman who must partner with a rumored witch to help ward off a curse. Bringing together historical fantasy and romance, this genre-bending story is full of surprises, and has a sequel at the ready.
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Often called "queer fantasy Bridgerton," this courtly fantasy features a young noblewoman who must partner with a rumored witch to help ward off...Show more
Often called "queer fantasy Bridgerton," this courtly fantasy features a young noblewoman who must partner with a rumored witch to help ward off a curse. Bringing together historical fantasy and romance, this genre-bending story is full of surprises, and has a sequel at the ready.
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When her twin sister Briar falls victim to an evil sorceress, Calla must step out of the shadows to save her, her kingdom and her own legacy. As she embar...Show more
When her twin sister Briar falls victim to an evil sorceress, Calla must step out of the shadows to save her, her kingdom and her own legacy. As she embarks on a quest across the realm, a whole world opens up that she never knew existed, making her wonder who could she be if she dared to try. First in the "Golden Court" series.
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When her twin sister Briar falls victim to an evil sorceress, Calla must step out of the shadows to save her, her kingdom and her own legacy. As she embar...Show more
When her twin sister Briar falls victim to an evil sorceress, Calla must step out of the shadows to save her, her kingdom and her own legacy. As she embarks on a quest across the realm, a whole world opens up that she never knew existed, making her wonder who could she be if she dared to try. First in the "Golden Court" series.
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For humans and vampires, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always guard your heart. The adopted human daughter of the Nigh...Show more
For humans and vampires, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always guard your heart. The adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king, Oraya, carved her place in a world designed to kill her by entering a legendary tournament held by the goddess of death herself. First in a series.
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For humans and vampires, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always guard your heart. The adopted human daughter of the Nigh...Show more
For humans and vampires, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always guard your heart. The adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king, Oraya, carved her place in a world designed to kill her by entering a legendary tournament held by the goddess of death herself. First in a series.
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This standalone is about a cunning heroine who plans to marry the Shadow King only to kill him and take his throne, unless love gets in her way. A companion novel, "The Darkness Within Us," follows.
This standalone is about a cunning heroine who plans to marry the Shadow King only to kill him and take his throne, unless love gets in her way. A companion novel, "The Darkness Within Us," follows.
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This standalone is about a cunning heroine who plans to marry the Shadow King only to kill him and take his throne, unless love gets in her way. A companion novel, "The Darkness Within Us," follows.
This standalone is about a cunning heroine who plans to marry the Shadow King only to kill him and take his throne, unless love gets in her way. A companion novel, "The Darkness Within Us," follows.
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When Reina arrives at Aguila Manor, her heart stolen from her chest, she's on the verge of death. Then her estranged grandmother intervenes. Ultimately Re...Show more
When Reina arrives at Aguila Manor, her heart stolen from her chest, she's on the verge of death. Then her estranged grandmother intervenes. Ultimately Reina must save the woman she loves by defying the gods themselves and becoming something she never could have imagined. A debut novel and series starter.
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When Reina arrives at Aguila Manor, her heart stolen from her chest, she's on the verge of death. Then her estranged grandmother intervenes. Ultimately Re...Show more
When Reina arrives at Aguila Manor, her heart stolen from her chest, she's on the verge of death. Then her estranged grandmother intervenes. Ultimately Reina must save the woman she loves by defying the gods themselves and becoming something she never could have imagined. A debut novel and series starter.
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A fast-paced fantasy romance featuring an immersive, vibrant world with mysterious creatures, a unique magic system, and a love that blazes through the ages.
A fast-paced fantasy romance featuring an immersive, vibrant world with mysterious creatures, a unique magic system, and a love that blazes through the ages.
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A fast-paced fantasy romance featuring an immersive, vibrant world with mysterious creatures, a unique magic system, and a love that blazes through the ages.
A fast-paced fantasy romance featuring an immersive, vibrant world with mysterious creatures, a unique magic system, and a love that blazes through the ages.
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A slow-burning fantasy that kicks off a series. Ox Matheson was abandoned by his father and was only a teenager when the energetic Bennett family moved in...Show more
A slow-burning fantasy that kicks off a series. Ox Matheson was abandoned by his father and was only a teenager when the energetic Bennett family moved in next door. The new neighbors are shapeshifters, transforming into wolves at will. Drawn to their magic, loyalty and enduring friendships, Ox is particularly entranced by their youngest son.
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A slow-burning fantasy that kicks off a series. Ox Matheson was abandoned by his father and was only a teenager when the energetic Bennett family moved in...Show more
A slow-burning fantasy that kicks off a series. Ox Matheson was abandoned by his father and was only a teenager when the energetic Bennett family moved in next door. The new neighbors are shapeshifters, transforming into wolves at will. Drawn to their magic, loyalty and enduring friendships, Ox is particularly entranced by their youngest son.
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