What To Read After ACOTAR: 6 Book Recommendations Similar To The Series

One Dark Window is for anyone who loves books with unique magic systems or is looking for their next big bookish adventure with a dash of romance sprinkled in.

The story follows Elspeth, who survived a mysterious illness as a child, one which left her with magic powers that she must keep hidden.

If you loved the friendship dynamic of the ACOTAR inner circle and morally gray characters, you’ll find something similar in this dark gothic fantasy. 

A lot of the elements you enjoyed in ACOTAR can also be found in Kingdom of the Wicked.

Sister relationships? Check.
Murder? Check.
Dark magic? Check.
Slow burn romance? Check.

This book follows Emilia and her sister Vittoria, who are witches living among humans in Italy. 

When Vittoria is murdered, Emilia enlists the help of one of the Princes of Hell to avenge her beloved sister.

With demons, vampires, witches, and so much more, if you’re a fan of all things paranormal, I know you’ll be obsessed with this book.

This book is a wild ride full of twists and turns, mystery, betrayals, and a cliffhanger that will have you immediately reaching for the next installment in the series.

Although Kingdom of the Wicked is considered Young Adult Fantasy, the next two books in the trilogy are more New Adult, so you’ll find the series gets spicier and heavier with each book.

If ACOTAR has left a Sarah J. Maas-shaped hole in your heart, the best way to fill it might just be with more from Sarah J. Maas! 

If you couldn’t get enough of the sizzling romance in ACOTAR and the epic world-building, then the Crescent City series is the perfect next read for you.

The series kicks off with Bryce Quinlan, who finds herself at the center of the investigation when her best friend is murdered by a demon. 

This book has themes of power, romance, loss, and a dark, gritty underworld setting. Plus, it’s full of amazing tropes like enemies-to-lovers and forced proximity, as well as LGBTQIA+ representation.

The best part is there’s plenty more where that came from—not only has Sarah announced Crescent City 4, she also has another completed series, Throne of Glass, for you to get stuck into next. TOG is eight books long, so that’s sure to keep you occupied for a while!

If you listened to the dramatized audiobook of the ACOTAR series and loved it, then you’re in luck because the Crescent City series is also available in this format. 

From Blood and Ash is the perfect post-ACOTAR romantasy fix, with swoon-worthy romance and an action-packed plot that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

This story follows Poppy, who’s the chosen one in a prophecy that she knows nothing about, and her royal guard, Hawk.

It’s a gripping read packed with danger, mystery, and passion, much like ACOTAR. The world in this book is complex and well-developed, making it the perfect book to get lost in.

If your favorite Acheron sister is Nesta, this is the perfect next read for you, as Serpent and Dove’s main character, Lou, has very similar traits.

Serpent and Dove is the first in a series about witches and witch hunters. The story follows Louise, who’s a witch on the run, willing to do anything it takes just to survive. Things take a turn when she meets Reid, and is faced with a choice which could change her life forever.

This book has some of those all-time favorite tropes that are also found in ACOTAR, including enemies-to-lovers, one bed, a strong female heroine, and a group of friends and side characters that you’ll grow to love.

If you’re missing that angsty kind of star-crossed lover plot, be sure to make room for this fast-paced series on your TBR.

If you’re craving another Beauty and the Beast retelling like ACOTAR, make sure this one’s at the top of your TBR list.

The beauty of retellings is that you can pick up different books based on the same fairytale and get a completely different take on the story.

This book stays closer to the classic tale, as a curse is placed on a young prince who's forced to relive the autumn of his eighteenth year until he finds someone to fall in love with and break the curse. 

You definitely won’t be able to put this book down once you start reading it, this I can promise!