Books Like Crescent City : 10 Fantasy Series to Try

From Jennifer L Armentrout:

Poppy, the Maiden, is destined for an Ascension ceremony that will usher in a new era. Isolated and forbidden from touch, she yearns for freedom and fights alongside the guards protecting her against monstrous enemies. But when the enigmatic, alluring Hawke, a member of the feared Attor bloodline, enters her life, forbidden desires ignite and shatter her carefully constructed world.

Unveiling dark secrets and betrayals, Poppy discovers that her life and purpose are entwined with Hawke's in a way she never imagined. Together, they face deadly foes, navigate forbidden love, and unravel the truth about their destinies. The lines between good and evil blur, plunging them into a war that redefines their fates and the future of their realm. As their bond deepens, they defy gods, challenge traditions, and fight for a love that could ignite a revolution and change the face of their world forever.

This series should be completed in 2024.

Diana Bishop, a reluctant witch and scholar, stumbles upon a powerful alchemical manuscript in Oxford's Bodleian Library. This discovery thrusts her into the hidden world of magical creatures - vampires, witches, and daemons. Drawn to the enigmatic vampire Matthew Clairmont, Diana embarks on a journey to decipher the manuscript's secrets, navigating forbidden love and political intrigue within the magical community. Their investigation delves into history, alchemy, and ancient bloodlines, revealing a past filled with conflict and a dangerous prophecy linking their fates. Facing formidable enemies and defying age-old taboos, Diana and Matthew fight for their love and uncover hidden truths that could change the future of all creatures. Their journey spans the globe and crosses time, ultimately revealing the potential for unity and coexistence between the different species.

This fantasy series set in the kingdom of Blunder follows Elspeth Spindle, a young woman haunted by a monstrous spirit called the Nightmare. When she encounters the charming yet rebellious Finn, she's thrust into a quest to cure the kingdom's blight with the help of magical Providence Cards. Their journey unveils secrets, challenges their loyalties, and forces them to confront internal demons while battling external threats.

This series is excellent and it's only two books and both are out

In a world divided by blood, Oraya, the adopted human daughter of a powerful vampire king, longs for escape from her fragile existence. The legendary Kejari tournament, offering a wish from the goddess of death, becomes her chance. Yet, navigating its brutal trials throws her into an unlikely alliance with Raihn, a captivating warrior from a rival vampire clan.

Forbidden attraction ignites between them, shattering both loyalty and the fragile peace between their warring houses. As alliances crumble and dark secrets rise, Oraya uncovers a truth that shakes her world. Torn between love, duty, and her own desires, she must choose a side amidst the brewing war. Will she embrace her power and fight for a future she never imagined, or succumb to the darkness threatening to consume all?

The entire seires is 6 books long solit into three duologies. House of Night is complete.

In a world divided by magic, Tisaanah, a fierce girl with mismatched eyes and hidden power, escapes slavery to seek freedom with the powerful Order of magic wielders. But joining requires an apprenticeship with Maxantarius, a reclusive fire wielder harboring dark secrets. As war looms, their training ignites forbidden desire and unearths Tisaanah's mysterious past as a lost princess.

Betrayal and danger shadow their steps as they uncover a conspiracy threatening the world. Tisaanah, torn between love and loyalty, must confront her true legacy: wielding the forbidden death magic. With Maxantarius at her side, she faces ancient enemies, challenges the Order's corrupt power, and embraces her destiny as the Daughter of No Worlds. Their choices will forever alter the fate of magic and rewrite the very fabric of their world

This trilogy is complete.

In Angelthene, where demons lurk and magic reigns, Loren, an ordinary human attending a supernatural academy, faces an extraordinary nightmare. When her witch friend vanishes, and she's targeted by shadowy figures, Loren stumbles into the path of Darien, a brooding, tattooed demon slayer. Thrust into a dangerous alliance, they navigate a city rife with secrets, battling monstrous creatures and uncovering a sinister plot targeting innocent girls.

Darien, hardened by his past, shields his emotions, but Loren's unwavering spirit cracks his defenses. As their connection deepens, they uncover a truth that shatters Loren's reality and forces her to question everything she thought she knew. Together, they must confront a powerful enemy, defying gods and monsters in a desperate fight for survival and a love that could change their lives forever.

This is a planned 5 book series. Book three will be released March of 2024

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Violet Sorrengail, destined for a scholarly life, is forced by her general mother to enter the brutal dragon rider program. Despite her frail body and societal expectations, she navigates deadly trials and political intrigue. Unwillingly bonded to two dragons, a feat never accomplished before, Violet becomes entangled in a war and the heartbeats of these majestic creatures. Xaden Riorson, once her sworn enemy and a powerful wingleader, becomes an unexpected ally with their own secrets. Romance, betrayal, and hidden truths collide as Violet must embrace her unique power and fight for both her life and the future of her nation.

Book two is out.

If you love Angels, Check out the Guild Hunter Series.

Elena Deveraux, a skilled vampire hunter, is lured into the orbit of Raphael, the powerful archangel of New York. Initially tasked with tracking a rogue vampire, their connection ignites a passionate yet forbidden romance. As they face ancient threats and hidden enemies, Elena grapples with her newfound angelic abilities and a growing darkness within Raphael. Their love story weaves through political intrigue, forbidden desires, and battles against angels, vampires, and even other archangels. They fight not just for their love, but for the survival of their world, blurring the lines between loyalty, duty, and forbidden desires. This series explores themes of power, redemption, and the fight for love in a world on the brink of war.

This series is excellent. Not only do you get the love story of Elena and Raphael, but the love story of all of their friends and fellow angels.

There are currently 15 books, with the 16th due to be published in April of 2024

Auren, a girl once rescued from poverty, lives gilded but imprisoned within King Midas' golden touch. He saved her life, claiming her love in return, but confines her to his castle. Though pampered, she yearns for freedom. When war looms, Midas uses Auren as bait, shattering her trust. Her heart struggles between gratitude and resentment. Meanwhile, whispers of a prophecy and secrets about Midas' motives emerge. Auren grapples with newfound powers and hidden truths, questioning everything she thought she knew. As danger mounts, she must decide – remain the king's gilded prisoner or forge her own path, even if it means facing both monsters and the man who claims to love her

This is a 6 book series. The last book is slated to be released in August of 2024

In war-torn Ravka, Alina Starkov is an unassuming mapmaker burdened by an ordinary life. During a perilous crossing of the Shadow Fold, a swathe of darkness teeming with monstrous volcra, she unleashes a hidden power – she's a Sun Summoner, prophesied to destroy the Fold.

Whisked away to the Grisha academy, Alina grapples with her newfound identity and trains alongside other Grisha who manipulate elements like fire and shadow. Drawn to the enigmatic General Darkling, who leads the Second Army, Alina finds herself navigating dangerous political games and a forbidden attraction.

Betrayal, political intrigue, and monstrous attacks threaten her every step. Alina must master her power, embrace her destiny, and choose whom to trust – the Darkling, whose ambitions may be darker than they seem, or Mal, her childhood friend who harbors deeper feelings. Her choices will decide the fate of Ravka and rewrite the very future of magic.

this series is complete