What YA' Reading: Romantasy kingdoms

If you're enchanted by fantasy kingdoms and romance, I've got some amazing YA novels for your to-be-read list. Dive into worlds brimming with magical powers, where demons can become your greatest allies and servant girls win the hearts of princes.

Powerless by Lauren Roberts

Paedyn lives in a world where powers are the norm and the lack of powers can cost you your life. Unfortunately, she doesn't have any powers so she uses her observational skills to fake bring a psychic. When Paedyn unknowingly saves the life of a prince, she finds herself in the Purging Trials, a competition to shows off competitors' skills. Paedyn will need every bit of her ordinary skills to survive, while protecting her heart from the prince she is inexplicably drawn to.

With a sassy thief and a charming prince, Powerless will draw you in and leave you rooting for more. Paedyn is strong, independent and relatable. The prince, Kai, is handsome, flirty and fun. The spark between these characters is unmistakable and absolutely makes this book.

If you like Powerless, check out Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard.

Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco

Emilia and Vittoria are twin witches hiding in plain sight. When Vittoria is brutally murdered, Emilia is determined to find the killer and take her vengeance no matter what. Emilia's determination leads to her accidentally summon Wrath, one of the princes of Hell. Now she must decide if she is going to trust and work with him. To do so is unthinkable. However, to forego his help could mean failure. How do you trust a demon?

If you like your books with tension, magic and incredible food, Kingdom of the Wicked is the book for you. Set in Emilia's family's restaurant in Italy, you will crave both pasta and the lush landscape of the story. The relationship between Emilia and Wrath brings the story depth. The back and forth will-they-or-won't-they made this book impossible to put down.

If you like Kingdom of the Wicked, check out Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin.

This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi

If you like forbidden romance, you'll love This Woven Kingdom. Told in dual points of view, you can feel the exhilarating and heart-breaking moments. The world this story is built in is lush, beautiful and captivating. With twists and turns I never saw coming, you will be dazzled by this book.

"In a tale as exquisitely crafted as one of Alizeh's own garments, Mafi weaves a spell of destiny and danger, forbidden love and courtly intrigue, magic and revolution."—Cassandra Clare, author of Chain of Thorns

"This Woven Kingdom is an exquisite fantasy. Rich with clever prose, delicious twists, and breathtaking world building. Prepare to be destroyed—this one will wrench at your heart and make it pound, and in the end it will leave you entirely speechless." Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series

If you like This Woven Kingdom, check out We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal.