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You'll enjoy these titles because: 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.

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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.
    Book, 2022New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2022 — YA FICTION GRACE
  • 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.
    Book, 2018Cedarhurst, NY : Context Literary Agency, LLC, [2018] — YA FICTION JENSEN
  • 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…
    Book, 2019New York : Simon Pulse, [2019] — YA FICTION PAUPRETO
  • 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…
    Book, 2024Toronto, Ontario : Mira, [2024] — SCIENCE FICTION HUANG
  • 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…
    Book, 2024New York : Del Rey, [2024] — SCIENCE FICTION ELARIFI
  • 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…
    Book, 2024New York : Del Rey, [2024] — SCIENCE FICTION JENSEN
  • 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.
    Book, 2020Monee, IL : Blue Box Press, 2020 — FICTION ARMENTROUT
  • 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.
    Book, 2021New York, NY : Orbit, 2021 — SCIENCE FICTION SURI
  • 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.
    Book, 2023New York, NY : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2023] — SCIENCE FICTION CHOKSHI
  • 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…
    Book, 2021New York : Tordotcom, 2021 — SCIENCE FICTION MARSKE
  • 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…
    Book, 2023New York : Del Rey, [2023] — ROMANCE FICTION HALL
  • 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…
    Book, 2023New York, NY : Harper Voyager, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2023] — SCIENCE FICTION MULFORD
  • 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…
    Book, 2023New York : Bramble, Tor Publishing Group, 2023 — SCIENCE FICTION BROADBENT
  • 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.
    Book, 2020New York : Feiwel and Friends, 2020 — YA FICTION LEVENSELLER
  • 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…
    Book, 2023New York, NY : Orbit, 2023 — SCIENCE FICTION ROMEROLACRUZ
  • 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.
    Book, 2024New York, NY : Avon, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2024] — SCIENCE FICTION PARKER
  • 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…
    Book, 2023New York : Tor, Tor Publishing Group, 2023 — FICTION KLUNE