Audiobooks Like ACOTAR: 8 Spicy Fantasy Romances to Listen to Next
If you devoured A Court of Thorns and Roses and want that same blend of high-stakes fae politics, slow-burn tension, and earned heat, start with From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout, then move into Fourth Wing and Maas's own Crescent City. Below are eight audiobooks like ACOTAR, chosen for their tropes, vibe, and spice, so you can press play tonight.
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These are all real, widely loved romantasy titles available in audio. We've described the heat qualitatively (closed-door, warm, steamy, or scorching) so you can pick by mood, not by surprise.
1. From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
The closest gateway for ACOTAR fans: a sheltered heroine bound by duty, a guarded warrior with secrets, and a forbidden-romance slow burn that detonates. Expect enemies-to-lovers energy, a richly built world, and banter that crackles. Spice level: steamy, with the same earned payoff Maas readers crave. The audiobook narration leans into the tension beautifully.
2. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
If you want dragons, a brutal war college, and a rivals-to-lovers arc with a morally gray love interest, this is the romantasy everyone is talking about. It is propulsive, high-stakes, and emotionally charged, with a heroine who is underestimated and lethal. Spice level: steamy and frequent once it ignites. Perfect on audio for long listens.
3. House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City) by Sarah J. Maas
From ACOTAR's own author, this is a more modern, urban-fantasy flavored world with a found-family heart and a partners-in-crime romance that simmers for the long haul. Bigger, denser, and a touch darker in places, it rewards patience. Spice level: steamy, with Maas's signature slow build. A natural next listen if you have finished the ACOTAR series.
4. A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
If you only read the first ACOTAR book, the sequel is where the series becomes a phenomenon: deeper world-building, a swoon-worthy reframe of the romance, and the slow-burn dynamic readers obsess over. Many fans say this is where they fell in love. Spice level: steamy. Re-listening on audio is a genuinely different, immersive experience.
5. A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
For a more grown-up, atmospheric take: a scholar heroine, a centuries-old vampire, and a forbidden bond steeped in history, alchemy, and academia. The pacing is slower and more cerebral, which makes the longing land harder. Spice level: warm to steamy, with restraint that pays off. The lush audiobook narration suits its candlelit mood.
6. The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen
An enemies-to-lovers political romance with a warrior princess sent to spy on the king she is supposed to hate. Marriage of convenience, mutual respect built under pressure, and a slow burn that earns every spark: this hits the ACOTAR sweet spot of romance braided into real stakes. Spice level: steamy. Compulsively listenable.
7. Serpent and Dove by Shelby Mahurin
A witch and a witch-hunter forced into marriage, trading barbs while a deeper pull grows. The forbidden-love and forced-proximity tropes are front and center, with a vivid, witchy setting. Spice level: warm to steamy, more banter-forward than graphic. A fun, fast audio binge between heavier series.
8. A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair
A modern Hades and Persephone retelling with a possessive god, a determined heroine, and a bargain that blurs the line between control and devotion. Lower on the world-building, higher on the romance and heat. Spice level: scorching. If ACOTAR's steamier chapters were your favorite, start here.
From romantasy to audio intimacy: the next step
Here is what most ACOTAR fans eventually notice: the scenes you replay in your head are the intimate ones, and the magic is in the slow build, the voice, the tension. Audiobooks do this through a single narrator across a whole epic. Audio erotica does it on purpose, in short, immersive sessions: original stories, professional narration, and cinematic sound design built entirely around closeness and mood.
That is exactly what Evara makes. Think of it as the romantasy feeling distilled: tasteful, women-focused, inclusive series you can press play on for ten minutes or an hour, with the same emphasis on slow burn and chemistry that drew you to ACOTAR in the first place. It is the audio companion to the books you already love, designed for grown-up listeners who want story and intimacy in equal measure.
New to the genre? Start with what is audio erotica for a gentle primer, then read audio erotica for women to see how it differs from anything you have tried, and spicy audiobooks where to start for a curated on-ramp.
If your ACOTAR reread is over and you want that warmth on demand, download Evara free and start your first series tonight. Free to listen, with an optional Evara Pro subscription when you want the full library.
Frequently asked questions
What audiobook is most like ACOTAR?
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout is the most frequently recommended for ACOTAR fans, thanks to its forbidden-romance slow burn, guarded warrior love interest, and richly built fae-adjacent world. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros is a close second if you want dragons and a rivals-to-lovers arc.
Are these audiobooks as spicy as ACOTAR?
Most match or exceed ACOTAR's heat. From Blood and Ash, Fourth Wing, and Crescent City sit in the steamy range with earned, slow-build intimacy. A Touch of Darkness is the spiciest on this list, while A Discovery of Witches and Serpent and Dove lean warmer and more restrained.
What should I read after finishing the ACOTAR series?
Stay with Sarah J. Maas and start the Crescent City series (House of Earth and Blood), which shares her world-building and slow-burn romance in a more urban setting. From there, Fourth Wing and From Blood and Ash are the most popular next series for romantasy readers.
What is audio erotica and how is it different from a spicy audiobook?
Audio erotica is original, professionally narrated audio built specifically around intimacy and mood, usually in short, immersive sessions rather than a full-length novel. A spicy audiobook is a complete romance or fantasy story with intimate scenes throughout. Apps like Evara focus on the audio-intimacy experience, tasteful and women-focused, as a companion to the romantasy books you already love.
Where can I listen to audio erotica like the steamy parts of these books?
Evara is an iOS app offering original, professionally narrated audio series with cinematic sound design, designed for adults 18+ and women-focused. It is free to download with an optional Evara Pro subscription. You can start your first series at getevara.app.