9 books about forbidden relationships with magical beings
When love breaks the rules of worlds beyond our own
There’s something irresistibly enchanting about stories where humans fall for magical beings—fae, witches, spirits, or creatures of myth. These forbidden romances pulse with tension, longing, and danger, as lovers navigate worlds divided by power, ancient laws, and the very essence of magic. Dive into these 9 spellbinding tales where passion defies the impossible.
1. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
A mortal woman’s life intertwines with the enigmatic and powerful High Fae, igniting a fiery, forbidden love that challenges deadly fae politics.
An intoxicating dance between danger and desire.
2. The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
A mortal girl caught in the ruthless, treacherous courts of Faerie grapples with power, betrayal—and a complicated love that should never be.
Where ambition and passion clash beneath shimmering spells.
3. Wicked Saints by Emily A. Duncan
In a war-torn land, a girl who can speak to gods forms a forbidden bond with a mysterious mage, blending faith, magic, and dangerous affection.
Love that defies divine laws and mortal fears.
4. The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon
A clairvoyant caught between human rebellion and supernatural enforcers finds herself drawn to a powerful otherworldly being—against every rule.
Passion blooming amidst secrets and shadows.
5. Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin
A witch and a witch hunter, sworn enemies by fate and faith, are forced into marriage—and the lines between hatred and forbidden love blur.
Where magic and devotion ignite fierce, unexpected flames.
6. An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson
An artist steals the gaze of a faerie prince, sparking a forbidden romance filled with danger, beauty, and a world where mortals are mere playthings.
Love as delicate and deadly as the faerie realm itself.
7. The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller
A cunning mortal girl plots to seduce and destroy a dark, immortal shadow king—but the heat of their forbidden attraction threatens to unravel her plans.
When ambition meets irresistible desire.
8. The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
A young girl raised by a witch and a magical creature grows into a powerful woman, caught between human fear and magical love that defies convention.
Enchanting, tender, and fiercely transformative.
9. Wicked Like a Wildfire by Lana Popović
Two sisters wield forbidden magic in a world that fears their power, while one falls for a mysterious, magical boy—threatening to expose their darkest secrets.
Love tangled in smoke, fire, and ancient curses.
Why These Stories Captivate Us
Forbidden love with magical beings is more than romance—it’s a collision of worlds, a test of boundaries, and a celebration of what it means to risk everything for connection. These tales pull us into realms where desire is as wild and unpredictable as the magic itself.
