Fae romance comp titles for your query letter (updated 2026)

When you’re querying a fae romance, choosing the choosing the right comp titles can make or break your chances of being published because agents and publishing house editors use comp titles as a quick way to gauge the genre of your book along with its market potential.

I regularly update this list of fae romance comp titles to make sure you’re always working with relevant books.

No matter if you’re writing a sweet, slow-burn fae romance or something fast and spicy, you’ll find titles  below to help you write a killer query letter!

If you’re looking something a bit more specific, check out my romance comp database.

1. A Bond so Fierce and FragileAuthor: Sophia St. GermainYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, dark, dark fantasy, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
2. A Broken BladeAuthor: Melissa BlairYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, romantasy, young adult
3. A Court of Honey and AshAuthor: Shannon MayerYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, paranormal, romantasy
4. A ​Court of Silver FlamesAuthor: Sarah J. MaasYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, romantasy
5. A Court of Thorns and Roses eBook BundleAuthor: Sarah J. MaasYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy, smut
6. A Court This Cruel & LovelyAuthor: Stacia StarkYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
7. A Court This Cruel & LovelyAuthor: Stacia StarkYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
8. A Crown of Petals and IceAuthor: Shannon MayerYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, paranormal, romantasy
9. A Dance with the Fae PrinceAuthor: Elise KovaYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, retellings, romantasy
10. A Dawn of OnyxAuthor: Kate GoldenYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, dragons, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
11. A Deal with the Elf KingAuthor: Elise KovaYear published: 2020Genre and themes: enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, retellings, romantasy, young adult
12. A Fate so Dark and DelicateAuthor: Sophia St. GermainYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, dark, fae, fantasy, found family, high fantasy, magic, romantasy
13. A Feather So BlackAuthor: Lyra SeleneYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, retellings, romantasy
14. A Game of Love and BetrayalAuthor: Elayna R. GalleaYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, paranormal, romantasy, vampires
15. A Kiss of IronAuthor: Clare SagerYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
16. A Promise of LiesAuthor: Clare SagerYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
17. A Promise of PeridotAuthor: Kate GoldenYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dragons, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
18. A Promise so Bold and BrokenAuthor: Sophia St. GermainYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy, slow burn
19. A Queen of Thieves & ChaosAuthor: K.A. TuckerYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, dragons, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy, vampires
20. A Queen of Thieves & ChaosAuthor: K.A. TuckerYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, dragons, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy, vampires
21. A Throne of Feathers and BoneAuthor: Shannon MayerYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, paranormal, romantasy
22. A Tongue so Sweet and DeadlyAuthor: Sophia St. GermainYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
23. A Touch of PoisonAuthor: Clare SagerYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
24. An Heir Comes to RiseAuthor: C.C. PeñarandaYear published: 2021Genre and themes: fae, fantasy, high fantasy, magic, romantasy, young adult
25. An Honored VowAuthor: Melissa BlairYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fae, fantasy, magic, queer, romantasy
26. Beneath These Cursed StarsAuthor: Lexi RyanYear published: 2024Genre and themes: fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy, young adult
27. Black Truth, White LiesAuthor: Hailey EdwardsYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, demons, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, urban fantasy, witches
28. Bride of the Shadow KingAuthor: Sylvia MercedesYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, slow burn
29. BrimstoneAuthor: Callie HartYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy, vampires
30. Broken FaeAuthor: Caroline PeckhamYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, dark, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, vampires, why choose
31. Caged in ShadowAuthor: Jasmine WaltYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, dragons, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy, shapeshifters
32. Children of Fallen GodsAuthor: Carissa BroadbentYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, high fantasy, magic, romantasy
33. Court of Blood and BindingsAuthor: Lisette MarshallYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, romantasy
34. Court of Serpents and SecretsAuthor: Eliza RaineYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, high fantasy, magic, romantasy
35. Crowns of IceAuthor: Krista StreetYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, adventure, fae, fantasy, high fantasy, magic, romantasy, science fiction
36. Dark HorseAuthor: Kel CarpenterYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, demons, fae, fantasy, paranormal, shapeshifters, urban fantasy, vampires, why choose
37. Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost TalesAuthor: Heather FawcettYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fae, fantasy, historical, romantasy
38. Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of FaeriesAuthor: Heather FawcettYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fae, fantasy, historical, romantasy
39. Emily Wilde’s Map of the OtherlandsAuthor: Heather FawcettYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fae, fantasy, historical
40. FaeboundAuthor: Saara El-ArifiYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fae, fantasy, lesbian, queer, romantasy
41. Forged by MagicAuthor: Jenna WolfhartYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, dragons, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, romantasy
42. Forged by MaliceAuthor: Elizabeth HelenYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, retellings, romantasy, why choose
43. Fractured ShadowsAuthor: K.A. KnightYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, dark, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, why choose
44. FrostAuthor: C.N. CrawfordYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy
45. GildAuthor: Raven KennedyYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, retellings, romantasy
46. GlintAuthor: Raven KennedyYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
47. GlowAuthor: Raven KennedyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, romantasy
48. GoldAuthor: Raven KennedyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, dark, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
49. GoldfinchAuthor: Raven KennedyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dragons, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
50. Half a SoulAuthor: Olivia AtwaterYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, cozy fantasy, fae, fantasy, historical, romantasy
51. Heartless SkyAuthor: Caroline PeckhamYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, vampires
52. Heir of IllusionAuthor: Madeline TaylorYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy, slow burn
53. HollowAuthor: Caroline PeckhamYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, dark, dragons, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
54. House of Ash and ShadowAuthor: Leia StoneYear published: 2023Genre and themes: fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, young adult
55. House of Earth and BloodAuthor: Sarah J. MaasYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, new adult, romantasy, urban fantasy
56. House of Flame and ShadowAuthor: Sarah J. MaasYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy, urban fantasy
57. House of Sky and BreathAuthor: Sarah J. MaasYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy, urban fantasy
58. House of War and BoneAuthor: Leia StoneYear published: 2023Genre and themes: fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, young adult
59. HuntedAuthor: K.M. SheaYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, shapeshifters, slow burn, urban fantasy, werewolves
60. Inner DemonsAuthor: Stacia StarkYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, demons, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, urban fantasy, witches
61. Kingdom of FaewoodAuthor: Krista StreetYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, high fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, slow burn
62. Kingdom of Shadow and LightAuthor: Karen Marie MoningYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, urban fantasy
63. Kiss the FaeAuthor: Natalia JasterYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, paranormal, romantasy
64. Lady of DarknessAuthor: Melissa K. RoehrichYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, vampires
65. Little FireAuthor: Hollee MandsYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, high fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy
66. Live and Let LionelAuthor: Caroline PeckhamYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dark, dragons, fae, fantasy, new adult, romantasy, vampires
67. Lord of Gold and GloryAuthor: Lisette MarshallYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, romantasy
68. Lore of the WildsAuthor: Analeigh SbranaYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy, young adult
69. Luck of the DemonAuthor: Stacia StarkYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, demons, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, urban fantasy, witches
70. Midlife MagicAuthor: Victoria DanannYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, supernatural, urban fantasy, vampires
71. Mother of Death & DawnAuthor: Carissa BroadbentYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, high fantasy, magic, romantasy
72. Mother of Death & DawnAuthor: Carissa BroadbentYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, high fantasy, magic, romantasy
73. Mountains Made of GlassAuthor: Scarlett St. ClairYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, retellings, romantasy
74. Nectar of the WickedAuthor: Ella FieldsYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
75. Night of Masks and KnivesAuthor: L.J. AndrewsYear published: 2022Genre and themes: fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, romantasy, young adult
76. ObsidianAuthor: K.F. BreeneYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy, urban fantasy
77. Of Blackened BloodAuthor: Isla DavonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, shapeshifters, why choose
78. On Wings of BloodAuthor: Briar BoleynYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dark academia, dragons, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, paranormal, romantasy, vampires
79. Our Vicious OathsAuthor: N.E. DavenportYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, dark, dragons, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, romantasy
80. Playboy KingAuthor: Meg Xuemei XYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, demons, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, shapeshifters, vampires
81. Promised in FireAuthor: Jasmine WaltYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, dragons, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, slow burn
82. Psycho FaeAuthor: Jasmine MasYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, omegaverse, paranormal, romantasy, shapeshifters, why choose
83. Psycho ShiftersAuthor: Jasmine MasYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, omegaverse, paranormal, romantasy, shapeshifters, why choose
84. Queen of RosesAuthor: Briar BoleynYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, retellings, romantasy
85. Queens of Mist and MadnessAuthor: Lisette MarshallYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, romantasy, vampires
86. QuicksilverAuthor: Callie HartYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy, vampires
87. Realm of Wind and VinesAuthor: Marion BlackwoodYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, dragons, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
88. RejectedAuthor: Jaymin EveYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, shapeshifters, urban fantasy, werewolves
89. Ruins of Sea and SoulsAuthor: Lisette MarshallYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, romantasy
90. Rule of the Aurora KingAuthor: Nisha J. TuliYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
91. Servant of EarthAuthor: Sarah HawleyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, high fantasy, magic, romantasy
92. Shadow HeartAuthor: Morgan B. LeeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dragons, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, shapeshifters, why choose
93. Silver Wings Golden GamesAuthor: Evie MarceauYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
94. Smoke BittenAuthor: Patricia BriggsYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, shapeshifters, urban fantasy, vampires, werewolves
95. Sorrow and StarlightAuthor: Caroline PeckhamYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, dark, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, vampires
96. Speak of the DemonAuthor: Stacia StarkYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, demons, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, urban fantasy, witches
97. The Aspect of EssenceAuthor: Samantha AmstutzYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, high fantasy, magic, romantasy
98. The BecomingAuthor: Nora RobertsYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, dragons, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, witches
99. The Bond That BurnsAuthor: Briar BoleynYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dark academia, dragons, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy, vampires
100. The ChoiceAuthor: Nora RobertsYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, dragons, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, urban fantasy
101. The Crown of Oaths and CursesAuthor: J. BreeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy, slow burn, witches
102. The Dark KingAuthor: Gina L. MaxwellYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, dark, fae, fantasy, paranormal, romantasy
103. The Deer and the DragonAuthor: Piper C.J.Year published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, mythology, paranormal, romantasy, urban fantasy
104. The Ever KingAuthor: L.J. AndrewsYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, pirates, romantasy
105. The Ever QueenAuthor: L.J. AndrewsYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, pirates, romantasy
106. The King's CaptiveAuthor: K.M. SheaYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, shapeshifters, urban fantasy, vampires
107. The Longing of Lone WolvesAuthor: Lana PecherczykYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, shapeshifters, time travel
108. The Mist ThiefAuthor: L.J. AndrewsYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, pirates, romantasy
109. The MoorwitchAuthor: Jessica KhouryYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, historical, mystery, romantasy, witches
110. The Night and Its MoonAuthor: Piper C.J.Year published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fae, fantasy, lesbian, queer, romantasy
111. The Prisoner’s ThroneAuthor: Holly BlackYear published: 2024Genre and themes: fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy, young adult
112. The River Has RootsAuthor: Amal El-MohtarYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fae, fantasy, magic, novella, queer
113. The Robin on the Oak ThroneAuthor: K.A. LindeYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy, urban fantasy
114. The Rose BargainAuthor: Sasha Peyton SmithYear published: 2025Genre and themes: fae, fantasy, historical, romantasy, young adult
115. The Ruthless Fae KingAuthor: Leia StoneYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy
116. The Solace of Sharp ClawsAuthor: Lana PecherczykYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, shapeshifters
117. The Stolen HeirAuthor: Holly BlackYear published: 2023Genre and themes: fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy, young adult
118. The Unseelie CrownAuthor: Kathryn Ann KingsleyYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
119. The Veiled KingdomAuthor: Holly ReneeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, forced proximity, magic, romantasy
120. The Wild HuntressAuthor: Emily Lloyd-JonesYear published: 2024Genre and themes: fae, fantasy, magic, mythology, romantasy, young adult
121. The Wind WeaverAuthor: Julie JohnsonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
122. The Witch KingAuthor: H.E. EdgmonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, fae, fantasy, queer, transgender, witches, young adult
123. The Witchwood KnotAuthor: Olivia AtwaterYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, gothic, historical, romantasy
124. These Hollow VowsAuthor: Lexi RyanYear published: 2021Genre and themes: fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy, young adult
125. Throne of GlassAuthor: Sarah J. MaasYear published: 2020Genre and themes: fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, romantasy, young adult
126. Throne of Ice and BloodAuthor: Marion BlackwoodYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, dragons, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
127. Throne of the FallenAuthor: Kerri ManiscalcoYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, paranormal, romantasy, vampires
128. To Bleed a Crystal BloomAuthor: Sarah A. ParkerYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, dark, fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, retellings, romantasy
129. To Carve a Fae HeartAuthor: Tessonja OdetteYear published: 2020Genre and themes: enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, paranormal, romantasy, young adult
130. To Wear a Fae CrownAuthor: Tessonja OdetteYear published: 2020Genre and themes: fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, romantasy, young adult
131. Vicious FaeAuthor: Caroline PeckhamYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, shapeshifters, vampires, why choose
132. Viciously YoursAuthor: Jamie Applegate HunterYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dark, fae, fantasy, high fantasy, magic, romantasy
133. Vow of the Shadow KingAuthor: Sylvia MercedesYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy
134. Warrior FaeAuthor: Caroline PeckhamYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, dark, fae, fantasy, paranormal, romantasy, shapeshifters, vampires, why choose
135. What Lies Beyond the VeilAuthor: Harper L. WoodsYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
136. What Lurks Between the FatesAuthor: Harper L. WoodsYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, dark, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
137. When the Moon HatchedAuthor: Sarah A. ParkerYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dragons, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
138. Wings of StarlightAuthor: Allison SaftYear published: 2025Genre and themes: fae, fantasy, retellings, romantasy, young adult

Other resources to assist with your querying journey

Comp titles are only a small piece of the querying puzzle! Here are other resources I offer to help writers achieve their dreams of publishing their novels:

• Developmental editing services
• Pre-querying package
• Publishers accepting manuscript submissions this month
• Romance tropes list
• Random romance trope generator

Frequently asked questions

How recent do comp titles need to be?

Comp titles should be published within the past five to seven years so it is representative of the current market potential of your manuscript.

Can I use bestselling books as a comp title?

Yes, you can! However, the bestselling books aren’t always the most suitable options. While it’s integral that a comp title has sold well, it’s better to choose a comp title that’s sold less well but closer represents the tone and overall vibe of your own book.

How many comp titles should I include in my query letter?

You should aim for two comp titles in your query letter. You can include three, but agents would expect more than one.

Can I use a series as a comp titles?

You can, but it’s best to pick a specific book within that series that best represents your manuscript.

What if I can’t find a fae romance comp title that fits my book?

You can broaden your horizons to also include other subgenres of romance!