Thefantasyromance genre has gained a lot of traction in recent years, as several ofBookTok’s most popular recommendationsfall into this category. 2025 has already seen an abundance of popular romantasy sequels and standalones hit shelves — including favorites likeRebecca Yarros’Onyx Stormor Kristen Ciccarelli’sRebel Witch— but their debuts have done little to quell the continued excitement for upcoming releases.
There’s a huge list ofromantasy novels releasing in 2025that many fans are eager to get to — which can be as daunting as it is appealing — and thankfully,two hugely popular series will continue just next week. Even if you haven’t read the first novel or novels in the series, it’s not too late to catch up and experience the new stories when they’re released on April 8.
The Powerless Trilogy & Wicked Games Series Both Continue In April 2025
The Two Romantasy Books Are Highly Anticipated
Both Lauren Roberts, author of thePowerless Trilogy, and Kaylie Smith, author of theWicked Gamesseries, have had huge successes in recent years with the release of their best-selling romantasy novels:PowerlessandPhantasma, respectively. Now, the sequels to their fan-favorite series are two of the mosthighly-anticipated romantasy books releasing in April.Fearless, Roberts' third and final novel in thePowerless Trilogy, andEnchantra, Smith’s interconnected standalone toPhantasma, will both be released on April 8.
6 Great Romantasy Book Series To Catch Up On Before They End In 2025
There are plenty of readers who cannot bear to begin a series if it’s incomplete. But thankfully, there are many series that will conclude in 2025.
Each of these novels will continue storylines previously explored in the series' predecessors, withFearlesspicking up right whereReckless —Robert’s second installment — left off, andEnchantrafocusing on a new protagonist and a fresh narrative that sits within the same world as Smith’s first novel. BothPowerlessandPhantasmawere met with tremendous enthusiasm upon their initial releases, so it’s no wonder fans are eager to get their hands on their follow-ups.
There’s Still Time To Catch Up On These Great Romantasy Series - Why You Should
Both Books Embody Some Of The Best Romantasy Tropes & Themes
If you haven’t yet read thePowerless TrilogyorPhantasma, now is the perfect time to do so, especially if you’re a fan of some of the most popular romantasy tropes and themes — including trials and competitions, reluctant allies, and “doomed love.“Both authors excel at writing compelling relationship dynamics while balancing the fantasy aspects of their narratives. But on top of that, they are experts at witty banter and building tension, which makes these some of thebest romantasy novelsin the genre.
There’s something so special about reading in tandem with a worldwide fandom — particularly when it comes to fantasy romance novels.
There’s something so special about reading in tandem with a worldwide fandom — particularly when it comes tofantasyromance novels — and as both of these sequels hit shelves next week, the hype will continue to soar. WhileFearlesswill officially conclude thePowerless Trilogy,Enchantrawill be one of many interconnected sequels to come out of theWicked Gamesseries, giving readers a bit more time to catch up should they wish. However, I’d highly recommend catching up as soon as possible to experience their releases in real time.
