You Love ‘ACOTAR’, ‘Good Morning America’s Romantasy Book Club Picks Are for You

Romantasy books are having a major moment right now, and if you’re not sure where to dive in, don’t worry—Good Morning America (GMA) has got you covered. Over the years, the beloved morning show has handpicked a collection of high-stakes romantic fantasy novels that deliver all the epic adventure and swoon-worthy romance that make the genre so irresistible. Think along the lines of beloved bestsellers like Sarah J. Maas’ A Court of Thorns and Roses and Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing—stories that blend heart-pounding action with unforgettable love stories.

Note: Don’t let the “YA” label fool you—these books may be shelved for teens, but their addictive plots, morally gray characters and swoon-worthy romances have made them just as beloved among adult readers. Ready to discover GMA’s top romantasy picks? Keep scrolling!

‘Good Morning America’s’ best romantasy book club selections

From BookTok favorites to underrated gems, here are the best Good Morning America romantasy book club selections.

‘Legendborn’ by Tracy Deonn

This April 2026 Good Morning America book club pick follows Bree Matthews after her mother dies, forcing her to leave her home for UNC–Chapel Hill. But on her first night there, Bree witnesses a magical attack, and after students in the secret society of so-called “Legendborn” try and fail to erase her memories, Bree discovers she has powers of her own. Determined to know more about this magic, Bree teams up with Nick, a self-exiled Legendborn and Selwyn, the school’s resident bad boy, and chaos, magic and love ensue.

What Good Morning America says:“Ready to join the fight? Our April #GMABookClub YA pick certainly is. Legendborn by Tracy Deonn follows 16-year-old Bree Matthews as she’s drawn into a dangerous secret world where legends are born, broken and rebuilt. But after a devastating loss, can Bree rise again?”

What readers are saying: “There’s so much suspense and drama in here. I suggest picking this up and having no errands on your to-do list because this is a read you want to sit down for, get trapped in the story and never leave. Every single character was well-written and I have no complaints for any character, even the ones that are the “villains.” The love triangle with Bree, Nick and Selwyn drives me insane because I want them all to be together and I just don’t know how it’ll turn out.”

‘Her Hidden Fire’ by Cliodhna O’Sullivan

This March 2026 Good Morning America book club pick asks how far would you go for love? In a world where dragons fly high in the sky, Ionáin, the son of the ruling family of Ailm’s Keep, is working to prove he belongs—and that he has magical abilities. Elsewhere, a servant named Éadha, who’s always been in love with Ionáin, is shocked to learn she has magical powers, especially since he doesn’t. Desperate to save the man she loves, Éadha decides to forge a way to give her powers to him, but the decision sends them both to an academy of magic, where she must shield her powers from everyone—especially the handsome Gray. What follows is a battle of love, desire, magic and secrets.

What Good Morning America says: “Magic! Romance! Dragons! Our March #GMABookClub YA pick is simply good craic! Her Hidden Fire by Cliodhna O’Sullivan takes you on a journey of sacrifice, power, and forbidden love in her dazzling YA romantasy debut!”

What readers are saying: “I absolutely loved this book. It was such a fun new take on the romantasy genre and I loved the Irish feel to it. So many romantasy books feel so similar anymore and this one took all the romance and fantasy elements we love and gave us something completely new.”

‘Immortal Consequences’ by I. V. Marie

Dark academia and fantasy combine in this August 2025 Good Morning America book club pick. Set at Blackwood Academy, the plot follows six of the academy’s top students, who have been chosen to face a series of deadly tests. All six have different personalities and all of them have secrets, which could be revealed along the way. A page-turning tale that will leave readers needing to know what happens next.

What Good Morning America says: “August’s #GMABookClub Young Adult pick, Immortal Consequences by I. V. Marie, is to die for—literally. Step into a boarding school in the afterlife where secrets never rest in peace.”

What readers are saying: “I’m in love with this book. It’s definitely going to be one of my top reads of 2025! If I. V. Marie keeps up with writing and storytelling like this, she will easily become one of my favorite authors, and I could see her getting the level of popularity of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros.”

‘Sibylline’ by Melissa de la Cruz

From bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz comes a swoon-worthy tale, which was selected as a February 2026 Good Morning America book club pick. Raven, Atticus and Dorian have dreamed of attending the magical college Sibylline for as long as they could remember. But when the school rejects them all, plans change. Now all three friends are working on campus and sneaking into lectures in the hopes of stealing an education. But when love, loss and power complicate everything, things change.

What Good Morning America says: “This dark academia tale delivers magic, menace, and of course, a dash of romance.”

What readers are saying: “Sibylline is an enchanting and consuming dark academia fantasy that had me hooked! Compelling characters and a solid mystery really keep the pages turning.”

‘Heir’ by Sabaa Tahir

This pulse-pounding novel, which was the first Good Morning America young adult book club pick back in September 2024, weaves together three unforgettable characters whose fates are about to collide. Aiz finds himself behind bars after one catastrophic mistake. Sirsha, a skilled tracker, is on the hunt for a dangerous killer. And Quil, crown prince of the Empire, faces an impossible question: Is he truly the leader his people deserve? As their paths intertwine, each must navigate impossible choices involving love, loyalty and the weight of their actions.

What Good Morning America says: “This ruthless romantic new fantasy from #1 New York Times bestselling and National Book Award winning author Sabaa Tahir introduces a new generation of characters set in the same world as the unforgettable An Ember in the Ashes series.”

What readers are saying: “Sabaa is an absolute master at writing about colonization and oppression, and she’s not afraid to rip your heart and stomp on it. I come away from every one of her books a changed, better and wiser person, and I couldn’t recommend this book more.”

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This story was originally published July 8, 2026 at 10:35 AM.