Books like 'Rise'
Readers who enjoyed Rise by Andrea Cremer also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
historical young adult fantasy paranormal witches demons love triangle shapeshifters werewolves magic
-
The Crimson Crown by Cinda Williams Chima
A thousand years ago, two young lovers were betrayed-Alger Waterlow to his death, and Hanalea, Queen of the Fells, to a life without love. Now, once again, the Queendom of the Fells seems likely to shatter apart. For young queen Raisa ana' Marianna, maintaining peace even within her own castle walls is nearly impossible; tension between wizards and Clan has reached a fevered pitch... -
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion Vol. 2 by Whale, Milcha
As the new fiancée of Duke Noah Wynknight, Raeliana McMillan appears to be living the dream. In truth, her life is anything but—she must constantly contend with Noah’s antics and while fending off the envious aggression of Vivian Shamal... -
Legends of Ahn by Kel Kade
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsRezkin is an elite warrior who aims to restore order in Ashai after Caydean’s attack on the King’s Tournament transformed former allies and trading partners into enemies. With no army and only a ragtag group of refugees, Rezkin must wrest control of the kingdom from the mad and powerful usurper, who seems bent on destruction, and this may not be the biggest challenge... -
InuYasha: Mirror Image by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsNaraku's weapon against Inu-Yasha is a beautiful wind-witch named Kagura, who not only has incredible powers but also seems to be an extension of the enigmatic Naraku himself. Soon, Kanna and Inu-Yasha's brother Sessho-Maru join the fray, with shocking consequences... -
-
Hana to Akuma: The Flower and the Demon by Hisamu Oto
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 42 ratings15-years-ago Vivi, the demon, decided to leave the demon realm and come to the human world. There he found an abandoned baby and on a whim decided to keep it. Since then he lives together with Hana.. -
InuYasha: The Unlikely Allies by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsInuyasha and comrades are deeply entrenched in the battle of their lives as they fend off the vicious attacks of the undead assassins known as the Band of Seven. But Inuyasha gains some unlikely comrades in his fight when his brother Sesshômaru and feral rival Koga get entangled in the skirmish... -
InuYasha: Target: Kagome! by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsMore adventures in the saga of high-school student Kagome and the feral half-demon dog-boy Inu-Yasha as they join forces to reclaim the Jewel of Four Souls from demons and mortals alike... -
InuYasha: Love and Lust by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsFollows the adventures of high school student Kagome and the feral half-demon dog-boy Inu-Yasha as they join forces to reclaim the "Jewel of Four Souls" to prevent evil mortals and demons from using its terrifying powers...Categorized as:
magic demons love triangle other-man-woman fantasy time travel young adult historical -
The Remarried Empress, Vol. 1 by Alphatart, Sumpul
Navier Ellie Trovi was the lifelong companion of Sovieshu, the emperor of the Eastern Empire, with whom she spent her youth discussing the empire they would build together. She was intelligent, compassionate, and courageous. She was the perfect empress of the Eastern Empire, until the day Sovieshu fell for another woman, demanding a divorce...Categorized as:
magic love triangle other-man-woman shapeshifters fantasy historical royalty young adult -
InuYasha: The Sacred Mountain by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsPulled back in time to Japan's ancient past, Japanese high school girl Kagome finds her destiny linked to a doglike half-demon named Inu-Yasha, who remembers Kagome's previous incarnation as the woman who killed him - and to the Shikon Jewel, or "Jewel of Four Souls," which can fulfill the greatest dreams of any man or monster... -
InuYasha: The Battle with the Band of Seven Rages On! by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsPulled back in time to Japan's ancient past, Japanese high school girl Kagome finds her destiny linked to a doglike half-demon named Inu-Yasha, who remembers Kagome's previous incarnation as the woman who killed him - and to the Shikon Jewel, or "Jewel of Four Souls," which can fulfill the greatest dreams of any man or monster... -
InuYasha: Shards of Evil? by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFollows the adventures of high school student Kagome and the feral half-demon dog-boy Inu-Yasha as they join forces to reclaim the "Jewel of Four Souls" to prevent evil mortals and demons from using its terrifying powers... -
InuYasha: Cast-Off Heart by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFollows the adventures of high school student Kagome and the feral half-demon dog-boy Inu-Yasha as they join forces to reclaim the "Jewel of Four Souls" to prevent evil mortals and demons from using its terrifying powers... -
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom: Volume 6 by Dojyomaru
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSouma has received an invitation from the godbeast, Mother Dragon, ruler of the land of dragons, the Star Dragon Mountain Range, to attend the Contract Ceremony, where contracts between knights and dragons are formed. When he arrives, Souma is guided by Mother Dragon to meet the flightless dragon Naden... -
-
InuYasha: Yet Another Naraku by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA full-color comic of the Cartoon Network hit TV show! Kagome seems like an ordinary high school girl... until she's transported to medieval Japan and discovers that her destiny links her to the powerful Jewel of Four Souls and to a half man, half dog-demon named Inuyasha! Teen and up... -
By Dark Deeds by Miranda Honfleur
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsHer hands shackled. An assassin hunting the man she loves. Will she save him in time?Elementalist Rielle needs to get to the man she loves before the assassin pursuing him finds her mark. There's only one problem: she's chained aboard a ship bound for a foreign land.And her new life is harsh, with her movements watched, food scarce, and safety even scarcer... -
Moonstruck by Nicole McKeon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGwenevere St. James may be a lady, but she’s never been interested in playing by the rules. Instead of ingratiating herself into high society, she spent a decade searching the world and studying the occult for a way to find her lost twin sister... -
Since I Was Abandoned After Reincarnating, I Will Cook With My Fluffy Friends Volume 2 (Since I Was Abandoned After Reincarnating, I Will Cook With My Fluffy Friends (Light Novel) #2) by Yu Sakurai
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThere Are Many Candidates, But There Can Only Be One Queen!After marrying Glenreed, the Silver Wolf King famous for his hatred of women, and becoming a figurehead queen, Laetitia spends her carefree days in the royal villa surrounded by wolves, griffins, and Gardener Cats... -
Sakura Hime: The Legend of Princess Sakura, Vol. 3 by Arina Tanemura
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsSakura is the granddaughter of a mysterious moon princess who slew demons with her Blood Cherry Blossom sword. All her life Sakura has been forbidden to look at the full moon without knowing why. Then one night, unhappy over her impending marriage, Sakura gazes up at the moon, only to see a demon attacking her.. -
The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 10 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAsahi continues to fight against the god of darkness and his minions, and the water dragon god lends her the totality of his power...Categorized as:
magic love triangle other-man-woman fantasy young adult historical paranormal time travel -
The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 7 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAsahi returns to the present day, and though her reunion with her family is joyful, she misses Subaru and the water dragon god in the other world...Categorized as:
magic love triangle other-man-woman fantasy young adult historical paranormal time travel -
Possessed by Kira Saito
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDown in New Orleans, Arelia LaRue's once ordinary life has been transformed into something truly odd. As she ventures further into the word of Les Mysteries she realizes that nothing is ever as simple as it appears. Faced with challenges that threaten her very sanity, Arelia must decide if fighting for what is right is truly worth the risk... -
The Deepest Night by Shana Abe
A rich portrait of post-Victorian England, The Deepest Night seamlessly blends thrilling romance with riveting history and adventure—perfect for fans of Libba Bray and Lauren Kate. It’s 1915, and sixteen-year-old Lora Jones is finishing up her first year as a charity student at Iverson, a prestigious, gothic boarding school on England’s southern coast...Categorized as:
love triangle shapeshifters magic other-man-woman historical young adult fantasy mystery -
Divined by Emily Wibberley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe epic conclusion to the Last Oracle Series... Clio has forsaken the Deities and turned her back on her powers. Unable to trust her Visions, she is left alone and weak on the outskirts of Sheehan...Categorized as:
magic love triangle other-man-woman fantasy young adult paranormal historical from hate to love -
-
Chasing Midlife Demons by Heloise Hull
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA NEW PWF novel from the author of Making Midlife Magic, for those who like their rosé chilled and their demons hot!The last time the police knocked on my door, I lost my husband. Now they’re back, and this time, it’s about my mother.She’s fine, for now, but she’s deteriorating fast. Her mind is failing her, and her body isn’t far behind... -
Punished by Kira Saito
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDown in New Orleans, Arelia Larue’s once ordinary life has quickly transformed into something truly extraordinary. As her ability to communicate and work with Les Mysteries (spirits) grows, so does her attraction for Darkwood’s secretive owner Lucus LaPlante... -
Map of Fates by Maggie Hall
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsTwo weeks. That’s how long it took for Avery West’s ordinary life to change forever: In two weeks, she discovered she was heiress to a powerful secret society known as the Circle, learned her mother was taken hostage by the Circle’s enemies, and fell for a boy she’s not allowed to love, just as she found out another was her unwelcome destiny...Categorized as:
love triangle magic other-man-woman young adult mystery contemporary fantasy dystopian -
The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 11 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFacing the gravity of his impending demise, the water dragon god vows that he will send Asahi back to her world before all his power disappears. As Asahi struggles to find a way to stay with him, she can’t deny that the day when they must part is coming...Categorized as:
magic love triangle other-man-woman fantasy young adult historical paranormal time travel -
Sakura Hime: The Legend of Princess Sakura, Vol. 1 by Arina Tanemura
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsSakura is the granddaughter of a mysterious moon princess who slew demons with her Blood Cherry Blossom sword. All her life Sakura has been forbidden to look at the full moon without knowing why. Then one night, unhappy over her impending marriage, Sakura gazes up at the moon, only to see a demon attacking her.. -
The Portal to Kerberos by Michelle Madow
She will venture into hell to save the one she loves.After being betrayed by one of their own, Nicole watches helplessly as Blake is snatched into the prison world of Kerberos—along with Medusa’s head, which is the one item they need to stop the Titans from rising again... -
Ellin's Solhwa, Season 3 by Cibeles
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe last thing Ellin remembers is having to deal with a belligerent customer at her dead-end job. And when she opened her eyes… she’s “Solhwa,” the beautiful fourth concubine to the king of the Xyaran Empire. Between trying to learn the language and eating steak, Ellin’s trying to figure exactly what’s going on... -
Anwen of Primewood by Shari L. Tapscott
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt's never wise for a lady to run away in the middle of the night with a smooth-talking man with a questionable heritage—it's even worse to give that man your family's greatest treasure.After making a chain of bad decisions, Lady Anwen of Primewood finds herself in Lauramore, posing as a tambourine girl while she attempts to track down the man who wooed her, robbed her, and left her in the woods...Categorized as:
magic love triangle other-man-woman fantasy young adult historical medieval paranormal -
One Iridescent Night: A Cinderella Retelling by Brianne Wik
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen the clock strikes twelve, the magic is just beginning. Between her cruel family, the loss of her mother, and the unexpected departure of her best friend Liam, young Evelyn was forced to endure a life full of loneliness, anxiety and mistreatment. Seven years later, seventeen-year-old Evelyn discovers that one magical night can shift everything she thought she knew... -
The Fiercest Joy by Shana Abe
In the autumn of 1915, Eleanore Jones is on the verge of becoming who she was always meant to be: a drákon of stunning beauty and strength. She has discovered she is not the last dragon in the world, as she’d long thought: not one but two drákon brothers vie for her heart...Categorized as:
magic love triangle shapeshifters other-man-woman fantasy young adult paranormal historical -
-
Dark Passage by M.J. Putney, Mary Jo Putney
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe Irregulars return home to 1803 England safely, but their worldview has changed. Not only have their heroic efforts at Dunkirk given them pride and confidence but their dangerous mission has increased their magical powers... -
The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 8 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAsahi is captured by a human who’s using the god of darkness to take over the world! Trapped in the underworld, Asahi resolves to figure out the true intention of this ruthless boy while the water dragon god and Subaru tag team to try to save...Categorized as:
magic love triangle other-man-woman fantasy young adult paranormal historical time travel -
The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 9 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsKurose and the god of darkness conspire to take control of the emperor of Naga’s throne, and they have no qualms about using Asahi to do it! Worried for Asahi’s safety, the water dragon god decides it’s best to return her to her former world, but does Asahi want to...Categorized as:
magic love triangle other-man-woman fantasy young adult historical paranormal time travel -
외과의사 엘리제 4 by Mini, 유인
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 17 ratings서울대 최연소 의대 교수 '송지현'! 지난 과거 삶의 잘못을 만회하기 위해 의사로서 최선을 다해 살고 있었는데, 태평양 한가운데 1만 미터 높이의 비행기에서 비상탈출을 해야 한다고?!! 아찔한 순간 모든 게 끝났다고 생각했는데… 어라? 눈을 떠보니 첫 번째 삶의 '엘리제'로 돌아왔다?첫 번째 삶의 '엘리제'는 패악했지만, 두 번째 삶의 '송지현'을 거쳐 다시 돌아온 '엘리제'는 달라!지난날의 과오를 갚기 위해 의사 '송지현'의 지식을 이용해 의사로서 새로운 삶을 살게 된 '엘리제'! 그녀의 세 번째 삶은 과연..Categorized as:
magic love triangle other-man-woman fantasy historical strong heroine young adult paranormal -
The Head of Medusa by Michelle Madow
The epic story of witches, gods, and monsters that USA Today called a "must read" continues in the third book of the Elementals series!When Nicole Cassidy moved to a new town, she discovered that she was a witch descended from gods... -
Kinship by Carina Wilder
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe story continues as Gwynne is torn between joy and conflict, war and love. The two alphas' animosity must be resolved if the clan is to survive, and Gwynne must learn to fulfill the fate that's been thrust upon her... -
버림 받은 황비 3 (The Abandoned Empress (Manhwa/Comic version) #3) by Yuna
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 24 ratings“신이 엮은 운명의 수레바퀴…난 얼마나 벗어날 수 있었을까?”카카오페이지 200만 독자가 사랑한 화제의 만화!카카오페이지 200만 독자가 사랑한 로맨스 판타지. 일본, 중국, 북미 지역을 비롯, 세계 각지에 수출되어 인기 고공 행진 중! 일본에서는 폭발적 인기에 힘입어 2019 픽코마 어워드를 수상했다. 신탁에 의해 예비 황후로 성장한 소녀 아리스티아. 그녀는 어느 날 갑자기 차원 이동한 소녀 지은에게 황후 자리는 물론 황제의 사랑마저 빼앗기고 억울한 죽음을 맞는다. 하지만 죽음에서 눈을 뜨자, 아리스티아는 10세 소녀로 회귀하여 있었다! 신이 준 단 한 번의 기회. 아리스티아는 다시는 황제 루브를 사랑하지 않기 위해, 그리고 소원했던 아버지와의 사이를 되돌리기 위해 노력한다... -
Stolen Enchantress by Amber Argyle
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsAny girl who goes into the Forbidden Forest never comes out again. Except the one who did. Larkin should have been watching her little sister, should have paid more attention to the trees looming over her family’s fields. Now Sela is gone. Knowing full well the danger of the forest and its beast, Larkin goes after her anyway...Categorized as:
magic love triangle witches other-man-woman fantasy young adult legends & fairy tales abuse -
Clanless by Jennifer Jenkins
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsStriker Gryphon has lost his position of honor among the Ram, and is now a hunted man. A traitor. Zo, the object of his affection, was murdered by members of his former clan. To honor her memory, he journeys to the highly secretive Raven “Nest” to warn strangers of their impending demise—though it could cost him more than just his pride...Categorized as:
magic love triangle other-man-woman fantasy young adult dystopian historical paranormal -
Dark Destiny by M.J. Putney, Mary Jo Putney
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTory and her friends are celebrating the success of a second mission to aid WWII Britain when an urgent summons calls them back to their own time: Napoleon is on the brink of invading England. Can a handful of young mages stop an army? In desperation, Merlin’s Irregulars ask Rebecca Weiss, an untrained telepath from 1940, to come back to 1804 and change Napoleon’s mind before it’s too late... -
-
SubZero Vol. 1 by Junepurrr
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFrom debut creator Antonia Crupa, also known as Junepurrr, comes the first printed edition of the smash-hit Webtoon SubZero!To save her people, Princess Clove will have to do the unthinkable—marry her greatest enemy!Clove is the last remaining heir of her Cerulean Dragon clan, fighting in a seemingly endless 300-year-war against the vast Crimson Empire... -
The Ice People 5 - Friendship by Margit Sandemo
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe Ice People 5 - Friendship, now in new translation. The Legend of the Ice People series has already captivated 39 million readers across Europe. This is Europe in 1625. The Thirty Years’ War is raging and many of the young men among the Ice People are also involved in it... -
The Crowded Shadows by Celine Kiernan
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsMerron glossary as audio New Friends. Old Enemies. Who can you trust? Wynter Moorehawke travels alone and unprotected in bandit-infested forests, searching for the rebel Prince Alberon. But many enemies are lurking in the shadows. It seems that every tyrant and zealot who has ever threatened the Kingdom is sending emissaries to meet Alberon... -
Blade & Rose by Miranda Honfleur
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsShe trusted him once.He betrayed her twice.A third time could bring an entire kingdom to its knees…Stuck in a betrothal to a cruel werewolf fiancé, Rielle works for the Divinity of Magic, the one thing keeping her from his claws. And the head of the Divinity knows it, giving her every mission no one else wants and few can handle...Categorized as:
magic love triangle witches werewolves shapeshifters other-man-woman fantasy new adult -
Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools Volume 1 by Hisaya Amagishi
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAfter dying of overwork in Japan, Dahlia is reborn into a world filled with magic. Raised by a master of magical toolmaking, she develops a passion for the craft and becomes engaged to her father’s apprentice. Before her father can see her wed, however, he suddenly passes away... -
With Shield and Ink and Bone by Casey L. Bond
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe sharpest blades are forged in fury.A hard-earned shield. Days before she is to take her place as a shield maiden, like her mother before her, two deaths alter the course of Liv’s future. One belonged to a witch who called her by name, the other a chieftain from the north. Vengeance for the chieftain’s death comes in a wild fury that burns her village and slaughters her family...
Find out more about romance.io.
Get recommendations by genres & tropes
Use the romance book finder to mix and match over 100 content keywords to find the books that match your preferences

Or - use our amazing romance book finder to get recommendations based on your favorite content tropes and themes. Mix and match at will.