10 Court of Thorns and Roses replacement books to read while you wait for the next one

Readers are still waiting for the next book in Sarah J. Moss’ A yard of thorns and roses series, but they can turn to one of many amazing fantasy book sagas to pass the time until then. After the initial trilogy focusing on Feyre Archeron’s journey from human hunter to fae queen, A lot of silver flames Shifts to Feyre’s eldest sister Nesta. The next one A yard of thorns and roses installment is confirmed to be about another supporting character and/or couple, Possibly Feyre’s other sister Elain, or her friend Lucien.

Meanwhile, fans are also impatiently waiting for news about these A yard of thorns and roses TV show, which has been stalled indefinitely at Hulu. The franchise has been in flux for years now as Maas has been busy with her other series and the people initially associated with the TV adaptation have moved on to other projects. however, A yard of thorns and roses Exhibits a lot of the most popular tropes of young adult fantasy Spread across BookTok are books that deserve their hype, meaning it’s easy to find other great similar reads while Maas and Hulu figure out what’s next.

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Throne of Glass

Sarah J. Maas

Readers are waiting for the next one A yard of thorns and roses Book can refer to Maas’ other works if they have not read them already. Throne of Glass is Maas’ flagship series that restrains itself to the YA genre, while A yard of thorns and roses Notably moves in new adult. however, Throne of Glass has more characters and tells a bigger story, Largely because Maas envisioned it as a longer series from the start. There was always room for the subplots of characters like Manon because of how the grandiose saga was structured.

yet Throne of Glass still has the same tone as A yard of thorns and roses, With several strong female characters rising to become great queens and an undeniable sensuality in many interactions. There are epic battles and inspirational moments to contend with A yard of thorns and roses’ Best quotes how the characters go down different but parallel paths to save their respective kingdoms. Any fan of one of Maas’ series should read them all, just to compare their use of the same tropes.

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A curse so dark and lonely

By Brigid Kemmerer

A yard of thorns and roses was initially pitched as a Beauty and the Beast Repeat, and with this how the relationship of Feyre and Tamlin ends, prompting contemplation of the nature of the fairy tale. A curse so dark and lonely Also takes inspiration from the Beauty and the Beast history, Delving into different facets of its topics. Harper and Ren could get a happier ending, but they have different difficulties along the way in their relationship and ruling the kingdom of Emberfall.

Prince Ren is cursed to be an animal until a girl falls in love with him And regains hope when he meets Harper, who he believes can fix everything. Harper has cerebral palsy and lives with a dysfunctional family before being swept off the streets of Washington, DC, into Rehn’s world. However, the implications of their romance are bigger than either of them, and they launch into a whole trilogy of adventures where their perfect fairy tale is unraveled and remade into something completely different.

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Shadow and bone

By Lei Bardugo

While Maas may be considered one of the core pillars in the rise of the romantic genre, Leigh Bardugo is certainly the other. Kicking things off with these Shadow and bone trilogy, Bardugo introduces readers to a new world of strange powers and political conflict. The story is led by Alina Starkov, a young soldier who suddenly finds herself as the savior of the Grisha, the members of the population with various magical gifts.

After entering the Grishaverse, Bardugo continues the story in the Six of Crows Duology and then the King of Scars Duology. The inhabitants of Rabka and its surrounding territories are trying to claim power, because they believe that they are the most qualified to have it, facing down impossible odds. Shadow and Bone is a popular series, but the later books really get into the themes of the unbelievably brilliant characters like Case Breaker and Zoya Nazialensky taking back what’s theirs.

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Immortal longings

By Chloe Gong

For people whose favorite part of A yard of thorns and roses Is the political intrigue and Rhysand making Feyre High Lady, Immortal longings offers another satisfying take on the intersection of power and love. All of Chloe Gong’s best books are Shakespearean retellings, with the Flesh and False Gods series inspired by Antony and Cleopatra. In the first book of the planned trilogy, Princess Kala and Aristocrat Anton are both outlaws and engage in a fight to the death to achieve the next step in their respective grand plans.

Kala and Anton are characters engaged in complex relationships with power, Forced to choose between that power and each other. On the other hand, there are moments where the basis of their relationship is encouraging the other to try to rule the world. Unique fantasy elements and meticulous world-building are the foundation of this turbulent romance, surrounded by other power-hungry supporting characters. Now is the time to read Immortal longings As the trilogy heads into what is sure to be an explosive finale.

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The cruel prince

By Holly Black

The “People of the Heir” trilogy naturally invites comparison with all of Maas’ works, As anyone involved in the romantic BookTok world must at some point ask themselves which depiction of the fees they prefer. Maas’ different names for the fairies are still similar between each series, while Holly Black’s books have a lot more Spiderwick Chronicles– Inspired setting full of more fairies with inhuman characteristics. Although all the books are set in the vibrant and dangerous kingdom of Elfhame, which is parallel to the human world, it is the initial trilogy about Jude Duarte that inspired the popularity of the saga.

Jude is a man who grew up in Elfham after her half-sister’s father killed their parents; She is smart and fierce, and not at all inclined to take abuse from the fairies who bully her for being human. Jude clashes and then is forced to ally himself with the outcast Prince Cardan In her attempt to hold the kingdom together and stop someone worse from seizing power. The characters are all caught up in a game of tricks and betrayal, while the reader gets the satisfaction of seeing Judah undergo an arc similar to Fire.

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of blood and ashes

By Jennifer L. Armentrout

of blood and ashes As a series hits a lot of the same beats as these Throne of Glass And A yard of thorns and roses Books: A lost heir emerging from the ashes, a protagonist who only becomes more supernaturally powerful as the series continues, and an electric enemies-to-lovers storyline. Like Feyre, Poppy rejects the conservatively feminine role assigned to her In favor of becoming a god-like monarch. Also as Maas writes, of blood and ashes Includes multiple royal lineages that are important to the story.

A yard of thorns and roses Fans will enjoy another dark and mysterious love interest, as well as the central plot point of the protagonists challenging evil rulers. moreover, The of blood and ashes Series is extensive and will keep readers busy much longer While they wait for the next one A yard of thorns and roses book. In addition to the six books following Poppy and her loved ones, there is a prequel series of four books, resulting in the expansion of the world and its lore.

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Circe

By Madeline Miller

on the other hand, Circe is Madeline Miller’s second standalone novel based on Greek mythology. However, it offers something similar to the great romantic series to the discourse of women’s power in a fantasy world. Greek myths include a long history of women abused and abandoned, with Circe standing as one of the few who can claim some power herself. Miller Circe Delve into the inner workings of this legendary witch And what she might have wanted for herself.

Circe’s life showcases the tensions between compassion and power, independence and love. Because her father’s household looked down upon the household before they were exiled for showing magical potential, Circe at first finds contentment in her solitude where she can cultivate her power and hone her skills. However, her arc covers many years of tragedy stemming from different people who come to her island, and she only outgrows the desire for wildlife companionship, which leads to her final decisions about how she will live her life.

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The bridge kingdom

by Danielle L. Jensen

The bridge kingdom Starts from the point of view of Princess Lara, a warrior determined to assassinate the king of the Bridge Kingdom. However, her mission becomes complicated when she is arranged to marry the man she wants dead and is forced to question her motivations. The bridge kingdom sets out to tell a tale of forbidden romances, evil kings and warring kingdoms, Remembering the rivalries between the Prithian courts and how Feyre once strongly believed that the Night Court was home to her enemies.

The later books in the Bridge Kingdom Series move on to other characters but bring to life more star-crossed lovers from opposite sides of a war. The inadequate heir Touches on several topics of Romeo and Juliet With a conflict called “The Endless War,” And once again shows a protagonist learning to see things from both sides of a conflict. Some of the books that use the same format in their synopsis emphasize a recurring motif in the series: people who are led to believe and fight for one thing but discover something else.

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The Priory of the Orange Tree

by Samantha Shannon

Those who feel like A yard of thorns and roses Could benefit from multiple perspectives, missing this aspect of Throne of GlassWill be back in their element with The Priory of the Orange Tree. Furthermore, Shannon’s newest fantasy world yet The bone period is determined similar to Prithian and its surrounding territories. While the focus remains with Feyre, the world of A yard of thorns And roses are much bigger, Challenging readers to visualize far-off countries with different histories.

The Priory of the Orange Tree tells a story drawing on various histories and cultures, The following characters at different ends of the map who believe in different myths but will also soon be confronted with the same threat. Shannon goes even deeper with the prequel A day of fallen nightAnother immensely detailed epic fantasy. The Roots of Chaos books have a broad study but still illustrate complex experiences of women balancing duty with desire.

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A touch of darkness

by Scarlett St. Clair

Feyre’s relationship with Rhys can be considered another twist in the Beauty and the Beast tale, but it has also been compared to the myth of Hades and Persephone. The two stories exhibit some similarities, but fans of the latter are undoubtedly drawn to the dark underworld setting and the promises of power there. A touch of darkness is a dazzling Hades and Persephone retelling by bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair Which will keep readers happy until they meet Feyre and Rhys again.

A touch of darkness Features a forbidden romance and a modern twist, in which Persephone is a journalism student and Hades is a nightclub owner. However, this novel is only the beginning of a seven-book series developing in all the intricacies of the relationship, from how they will manipulate each other to what they will do to protect the other. It looks like there will be a long wait for those who want to go to the next one A yard of thorns and roses books, but there are still many more dark and twisting literary adventures to be had.