For readers who love fantasy books with romantic subplots, immersive magic systems, character growth, slowburn romance, unique bonds, plot twists, drama and banter. If you’re looking for a series similar to ACOTAR and enjoyed Rhysand in a Court of Mist and Fury, Sansa Stark's growth in Game of Thrones, and an antihero with Kylo Ren energy in a world with a military academy like Fourth Wing that feels like Lord of the Rings. Elves (fae) Slowburn romance Fated bonds Shadow daddies Enemies to Lovers Tending to wounds discovery of powers Tension and banter Mentor-mentee training Morally grey MMC Magical military academy