Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Romantasy is a subgenre that equally blends fantasy and romance — not a fantasy novel with a love interest, or a romance with some chain mail, but a story where the magic and the relationship carry equal weight.
In this video, we break down what Romantasy actually is, why it's taken over commercial fiction, and what writers need to know if they want to write in the space. We also sat down with Jennifer L. Armentrout — author of the bestselling Blood and Ash series — to get her take on tropes, spice, and what makes the genre work.
You can find out more about romantasy over on our blog: reedsy.com/blog/what-is-romantasy
ONLINE ROMANTASY CONFERENCE
On Apr 19th, 2026, Reedsy will host a live Romantasy conference featuring top authors and publishers in the genre. Sign up here: reedsy.com/learning/events/writing-romantasy
⏱ Chapters
00:00 The Book With 14 Billion Views
00:48 What Is Romantasy?
02:43 Why Is Romantasy So Popular?
04:45 Romantasy Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Love Triangles & Fake Relationships
08:48 How to Write Romantasy
11:57 What Is "Spice" in Romantasy?
13:24 Should You Write Romantasy?
Books and authors discussed:
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Caraval by Stephanie Garber, Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan, Empire of Sand by Tasha Suri, The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, The Cruel Prince by Holly Black.
🖊️ Find a romantasy editor on the Reedsy marketplace: reedsy.com/marketplace/search?service=editing&genres=155
#romantasy #fantasyromance #writingtips #booktok #amwriting #fantasy #reedsy
Romantasy is a subgenre that equally blends fantasy and romance — not a fantasy novel with a love interest, or a romance with some chain mail, but a story where the magic and the relationship carry equal weight.
In this video, we break down what Romantasy actually is, why it's taken over commercial fiction, and what writers need to know if they want to write in the space. We also sat down with Jennifer L. Armentrout — author of the bestselling Blood and Ash series — to get her take on tropes, spice, and what makes the genre work.
You can find out more about romantasy over on our blog: reedsy.com/blog/what-is-romantasy
ONLINE ROMANTASY CONFERENCE
On Apr 19th, 2026, Reedsy will host a live Romantasy conference featuring top authors and publishers in the genre. Sign up here: reedsy.com/learning/events/writing-romantasy
⏱ Chapters
00:00 The Book With 14 Billion Views
00:48 What Is Romantasy?
02:43 Why Is Romantasy So Popular?
04:45 Romantasy Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Love Triangles & Fake Relationships
08:48 How to Write Romantasy
11:57 What Is "Spice" in Romantasy?
13:24 Should You Write Romantasy?
Books and authors discussed:
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Caraval by Stephanie Garber, Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan, Empire of Sand by Tasha Suri, The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, The Cruel Prince by Holly Black.
🖊️ Find a romantasy editor on the Reedsy marketplace: reedsy.com/marketplace/search?service=editing&genres=155
#romantasy #fantasyromance #writingtips #booktok #amwriting #fantasy #reedsy
