The romantasy novels AI recommends most
In week 46 of 2026 we asked ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini 12 reader questions about romantasy novels, twice each: 72 real answers. The book they named most was A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, in 25 of 72 answers (35%). Next came Fourth Wing (The Empyrean series) by Rebecca Yarros (24) and From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout (18).
Each assistant has its own favourite
ChatGPT and Claude search the web before they answer. Gemini answers from what it already knows. That is why they do not always agree.
Fourth Wing (The Empyrean series)
Rebecca Yarros
A Court of Thorns and Roses
Sarah J. Maas
Fourth Wing (The Empyrean series)
Rebecca Yarros
How open is this shelf?
The top book is named in 35% of answers, but the rest of the shelf is shared out.
The 12 questions readers ask
Each question was asked twice of each assistant. 48 answers came with a live web search and 24 from memory.
- What are the best romantasy books ever written? I'm after proper swoony fantasy romance with great world building.
- I've never read romantasy before but keep seeing it everywhere on BookTok. Where should I start?
- What are the best romantasy books that have come out in the last year or so? I've read loads of the older stuff and need something new.
- Are there any underrated romantasy books that don't get talked about much? I'm sick of seeing the same five on every list.
- My mum loves cosy fantasy and Bridgerton-style romance for her birthday, what romantasy book should I get her?
- Can you recommend a romantasy to curl up with on a rainy weekend? Something I can get completely lost in.
- What are the best enemies to lovers romantasy books with a slow burn and no big cliffhanger ending?
- I absolutely loved A Court of Thorns and Roses, what other books are like it?
- I've read everything by Sarah J. Maas and I'm desperate for more, who should I read next?
- Which romantasy would be a good book club pick for our group? We want something people will argue about over a glass of wine.
- Who are the best British romantasy authors? I'd love to read something written by someone from the UK.
- Which romantasy series is worth starting? I want a complete series so I'm not waiting years for the next book.
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AI Shelf, week 46, asked on 9 November 2026. Every answer is a real reply from ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini to a question a reader would ask. Updated every week. UK panel.