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Romantasy: the TikTok-driven genre taking women’s fiction by storm — but should Christians be cautious?
Writer Becky Hunter Kelm dives into the rise of this steamy blend of romance and fantasy, from dragons to dangerous love interests, and shares her own surprising poolside encounter with the trend. Is it harmless escapism, or a distraction from what truly nourishes the soul?
What happens when you combine two literary genres as old as time - steamy romance novels, with fantasy novels? ‘Romantasy’ of course! And along with it, a huge surge in superfans on TikToks ‘BookTok,’ where women from all over the world share their favourite new romantasy reads.
The Publishers Association says that this new blend of romance and fantasy has increased fiction revenue by 18% in 2024- and has no signs of slowing down. Popular series include A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas and the Fourth Wing series by Rebecca Yaros.
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