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

Choosing the right comp titles for your mythology romance’s query letter can make or break your changes of being published.

If you’re wondering what the purpose of a comp title is, it’s to allow agents and publishing house editors to quickly gauge the genre and market potential of your book.

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

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

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

1. A Curse Carved in BoneAuthor: Danielle L. JensenYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fantasy, magic, mythology, romantasy
2. A Fate Inked in BloodAuthor: Danielle L. JensenYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, fantasy, magic, mythology, romantasy
3. A Forgery of FateAuthor: Elizabeth LimYear published: 2025Genre and themes: dragons, fantasy, mythology, retellings, romantasy, young adult
4. A Game of GodsAuthor: Scarlett St. ClairYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Greek mythology, adult, dark, fantasy, mythology, romantasy, smut
5. A Magic Steeped in PoisonAuthor: Judy I. LinYear published: 2022Genre and themes: fantasy, historical, magic, mythology, young adult
6. A Song to Drown RiversAuthor: Ann LiangYear published: 2024Genre and themes: fantasy, historical, mythology, retellings, romantasy, young adult
7. A Touch of ChaosAuthor: Scarlett St. ClairYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Greek mythology, adult, dark, fantasy, mythology, retellings, romantasy
8. A Touch of RuinAuthor: Scarlett St. ClairYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Greek mythology, adult, dark, fantasy, mythology, retellings, romantasy
9. Angels Before ManAuthor: Rafael NicolásYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, gay, horror, mythology, queer, retellings
10. AriadneAuthor: Jennifer SaintYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Greek mythology, adult, fantasy, historical, mythology, retellings
11. AtalantaAuthor: Jennifer SaintYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Greek mythology, adult, fantasy, historical, mythology, retellings
12. Blood of HerculesAuthor: Jasmine MasYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Greek mythology, adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, mythology, romantasy, why choose
13. Bonds of HerculesAuthor: Jasmine MasYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Greek mythology, adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, mythology, romantasy, why choose
14. Celestial MonstersAuthor: Aiden ThomasYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, mythology, queer, transgender, young adult
15. Cruel SeductionAuthor: Katee RobertYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Greek mythology, adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, mythology, retellings, smut
16. Daughter of the Moon GoddessAuthor: Sue Lynn TanYear published: 2022Genre and themes: fantasy, magic, mythology, retellings, romantasy, young adult
17. DragonfruitAuthor: Makiia LucierYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adventure, dragons, fantasy, mythology, retellings, young adult
18. Girl, Goddess, QueenAuthor: Bea FitzgeraldYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Greek mythology, fantasy, mythology, retellings, romantasy, young adult
19. GlitterAuthor: Shannon MayerYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fantasy, magic, mythology, paranormal, shapeshifters, urban fantasy, werewolves
20. Heart of the Sun WarriorAuthor: Sue Lynn TanYear published: 2022Genre and themes: fantasy, magic, mythology, retellings, romantasy, young adult
21. IcarusAuthor: K. AncrumYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, fantasy, mythology, queer, retellings, young adult
22. ImmortalAuthor: Sue Lynn TanYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, high fantasy, mythology, romantasy, young adult
23. Jade Fire GoldAuthor: June C.L. TanYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, high fantasy, magic, mythology, queer, young adult
24. KatabasisAuthor: R.F. KuangYear published: 2025Genre and themes: academia, adult, book club, dark academia, fantasy, historical, mythology
25. LoreAuthor: Alexandra BrackenYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Greek mythology, fantasy, mythology, retellings, urban fantasy, young adult
26. MedusaAuthor: Jessie BurtonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Greek mythology, fantasy, feminism, historical, mythology, retellings, young adult
27. Neon GodsAuthor: Katee RobertYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Greek mythology, adult, dark, fantasy, mythology, retellings, smut
28. OathboundAuthor: Tracy DeonnYear published: 2025Genre and themes: fantasy, magic, mythology, romantasy, urban fantasy, young adult
29. Of Jade and DragonsAuthor: Amber ChenYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Asian literature, dragons, fantasy, mythology, romantasy, young adult
30. Psyche and ErosAuthor: Luna McNamaraYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Greek mythology, adult, fantasy, historical, mythology, retellings
31. Return of the ThiefAuthor: Megan Whalen TurnerYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adventure, fantasy, high fantasy, historical, mythology, young adult
32. Silver in the BoneAuthor: Alexandra BrackenYear published: 2023Genre and themes: fantasy, magic, mythology, retellings, urban fantasy, young adult
33. Sin & LightningAuthor: K.F. BreeneYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, gods, magic, mythology, paranormal, shapeshifters, urban fantasy
34. Sin & LightningAuthor: K.F. BreeneYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, gods, magic, mythology, paranormal, shapeshifters, urban fantasy
35. Sing Me to SleepAuthor: Gabi BurtonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: fantasy, high fantasy, mermaids, mythology, romantasy, young adult
36. Six Crimson CranesAuthor: Elizabeth LimYear published: 2021Genre and themes: dragons, fantasy, magic, mythology, retellings, young adult
37. Skin of the SeaAuthor: Natasha BowenYear published: 2021Genre and themes: fantasy, historical, mermaids, mythology, retellings, young adult
38. Song of Silver, Flame Like NightAuthor: Amélie Wen ZhaoYear published: 2023Genre and themes: dragons, fantasy, high fantasy, magic, mythology, young adult
39. Song of the Six RealmsAuthor: Judy I. LinYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Asian literature, fantasy, historical, mythology, romantasy, young adult
40. Spice RoadAuthor: Maiya IbrahimYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adventure, fantasy, high fantasy, magic, mythology, young adult
41. Sweet ObsessionAuthor: Katee RobertYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, mythology, retellings
42. The Deer and the DragonAuthor: Piper C.J.Year published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, mythology, paranormal, romantasy, urban fantasy
43. The Floating WorldAuthor: Axie OhYear published: 2025Genre and themes: fantasy, mythology, retellings, romantasy, young adult
44. The Games Gods PlayAuthor: Abigail OwenYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Greek mythology, adult, book club, fantasy, mythology, romantasy
45. The Girl Who Fell Beneath the SeaAuthor: Axie OhYear published: 2022Genre and themes: dragons, fantasy, historical, mythology, retellings, young adult
46. The Night Ends with FireAuthor: K.X. SongYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dragons, fantasy, historical, mythology, retellings, romantasy
47. The North WindAuthor: Alexandria WarwickYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fantasy, magic, mythology, retellings, romantasy
48. The Sun and the StarAuthor: Rick RiordanYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Greek mythology, LGBT, fantasy, mythology, queer, young adult
49. The Sunbearer TrialsAuthor: Aiden ThomasYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, mythology, queer, transgender, young adult
50. The Things Gods BreakAuthor: Abigail OwenYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Greek mythology, adult, fantasy, magic, mythology, romantasy
51. The Wild HuntressAuthor: Emily Lloyd-JonesYear published: 2024Genre and themes: fae, fantasy, magic, mythology, romantasy, young adult
52. The Witch's HeartAuthor: Genevieve GornichecYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, historical, mythology, retellings, witches
53. This Wicked FateAuthor: Kalynn BayronYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, lesbian, magic, mythology, queer, young adult
54. This Woven KingdomAuthor: Tahereh MafiYear published: 2022Genre and themes: fantasy, magic, mythology, romantasy, young adult
55. Threads That BindAuthor: Kika HatzopoulouYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Greek mythology, fantasy, mystery, mythology, retellings, young adult
56. Wild ReverenceAuthor: Rebecca RossYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, magic, mythology, 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 title?

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 mythology romance comp title that fits my book?

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