If You Liked Heavenbreaker: 7 Epic Fantasy Books To Transport You To New Worlds

If you liked Heavenbreaker, did you find yourself utterly consumed by its intoxicating blend of high-stakes political intrigue, morally complex anti-heroes, and a revolutionary polyamorous romance that rewrote the rules of fantasy love stories? Did the sheer audacity of a princess choosing two powerful, broken men—a disgraced prince and a fae warrior—over a crown leave you breathless and craving more stories that dare to dismantle traditional fantasy tropes? You’re not alone. Katee Robert’s Dark Rise series, culminating in Heavenbreaker, carved a unique niche in the fantasy romance landscape, creating a fervent community of readers hungry for narratives where power, passion, and politics collide in unprecedented ways. Finding a book that captures that specific alchemy—the perfect storm of lush world-building, character-driven tension, and relationship dynamics that feel both epic and intimately human—can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. But what if the haystack is actually full of needles waiting to be discovered? This guide is your map. We’re diving deep into the core elements that make Heavenbreaker so unforgettable and recommending seven stunning books that echo its spirit, each offering a different facet of the experience you loved. Prepare to have your reading horizon dramatically expanded.

Understanding the Heavenbreaker Phenomenon: A Author Bio & Series Context

Before we explore the books, it’s essential to understand the creative mind behind the phenomenon. Katee Robert has built a career on writing smart, sexy, and subversive romance, but with the Dark Rise trilogy, she elevated her craft into the epic fantasy realm, and readers took notice. Her ability to weave intricate political plots with raw, emotional character arcs and unconventional relationship structures has garnered a dedicated fanbase.

The Dark Rise series is a masterclass in serialized storytelling. It begins with Dark Shores, establishing a world where the fae are not mystical beings of old but a militaristic, technologically advanced empire at war with human kingdoms. The protagonist, Princess Isla of the Isle, is no damsel. She’s a weapon, a strategist, and a woman burdened by prophecy and duty. The series evolves her journey from a pawn to a queen, with her relationships with the fae prince, Caelum, and the human warrior, Braxton, forming the emotional core. Heavenbreaker is the explosive culmination where Isla must choose not just between two men, but between two versions of her own destiny and the very structure of her world. The book’s success lies in making this polyamorous choice feel not like a fantasy trope, but a profound political and personal statement about sovereignty, partnership, and redefining power.

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1. For the Morally Grey, Power-Hungry Protagonist: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

If you loved Isla’s ruthless pragmatism and her journey from a calculated weapon to a leader who redefines power on her own terms, Rebecca Yarros’s Fourth Wing is your next must-read. Set in the brutal, dragon-riding military academy of Basgiath War College, it follows Violet Sorrengail, a physically fragile but intellectually formidable student forced into the elite rider quadrant. Like Isla, Violet is underestimated, operates with a hidden depth of strategy, and navigates a world where alliances are weapons and betrayal is currency.

• Shared DNA with Heavenbreaker: Both heroines are thrust into hyper-competitive, militaristic environments where their survival depends on outmaneuvering powerful, often hostile, figures. Their strength is cerebral first, physical second. The political intrigue within the academy’s factions mirrors the courtly and military machinations of the Dark Rise series.
• Why It Resonates: Violet’s journey is about claiming agency in a system designed to break her. Her relationships with the enigmatic Xaden and the loyal Rhiannon create a dynamic tension reminiscent of Isla’s bond with Caelum and Braxton—one is a dangerous, alluring ally with his own agenda (echoing Caelum’s fae prince persona), and the other is a steadfast, grounding force (akin to Braxton’s human loyalty). The series is also unafraid of high body counts and permanent consequences, raising the stakes constantly.
• Actionable Tip: Go into this knowing it’s an “enemies-to-lovers” and “chosen family” story at its heart, wrapped in a deadly fantasy competition. The first book ends on a cliffhanger that propels you directly into the sequel, Iron Flame, much like Heavenbreaker’s game-changing finale.

2. For the Epic World-Building & Fae Politics: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

No discussion of modern fantasy romance is complete without Sarah J. Maas’s seminal work. While ACOTAR starts with a more classic “beauty and the beast” setup, it evolves into a sprawling epic of faerie courts, ancient wars, and political alliances that will feel deeply familiar to fans of the fae empire in Heavenbreaker. The world of Prythian is vast, with each Court possessing distinct cultures, powers, and political motives, creating a tapestry as rich as Robert’s fae-human conflict.

• Shared DNA with Heavenbreaker: The fae are not kind. They are ancient, powerful, manipulative, and operate by rules that are alien and often cruel to humans. The series delves deeply into the aftermath of war, the burdens of leadership, and the cost of making pacts with these powerful beings. Feyre Archeron’s evolution from a hunted human to a High Lady of the Night Court, making hard choices for the greater good, parallels Isla’s arc.
• The Relationship Dynamic: The central “mate bond” trope is a huge draw, but the series truly shines in its exploration of a “found family” or “court” dynamic. Feyre’s relationships with Rhysand, Cassian, Azriel, and Mor form a polyamorous-adjacent unit of immense loyalty and love, where the bonds between the Inner Circle are as strong as the romantic one. This echoes the deep, loyal partnership between Isla, Caelum, and Braxton that defines Heavenbreaker.
• Important Note: The series has five main books. For the closest Heavenbreaker vibe in terms of political maneuvering and mature themes, focus on books 2 (A Court of Mist and Fury) through 5 (A Court of Frost and Starlight). The first book is more traditional fantasy romance, while the later books are pure political and military epic fantasy.

3. For the Dark, Enemies-to-Lovers Tension & Toxic Charm: From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout

If the volatile, charged dynamic between Isla and Caelum—the constant push and pull of attraction, distrust, and shared trauma—was your favorite part, Jennifer L. Armentrout’s From Blood and Ash will scratch that exact itch. The story follows Poppy, the Maiden of a devout kingdom, who is forbidden from touching, speaking to, or even looking at men for twenty years, until she’s offered as a bride to the notorious, brutal Prince Casteel of the neighboring kingdom of Atlantia.

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• Shared DNA with Heavenbreaker: This is enemies-to-lovers at its most deliciously tense. Casteel (nicknamed “the Dark One”) is everything Poppy has been taught to fear: a warrior, a seducer, a man with a bloody reputation. Their interactions are a masterclass in simmering sexual tension masked by sarcasm, threats, and reluctant alliance. Like Caelum, Casteel is a man with a hidden, softer side and a deeply protective, almost obsessive loyalty that emerges once his trust is earned.
• Why It Resonates: The world-building blends biblical-fantasy with Atlantean mythology, creating a unique setting with its own rigid rules and prophecies. Poppy is a fierce, curious heroine who questions everything, much like Isla. The book is steamy (a hallmark of Armentrout’s work), with a focus on the physical relationship as a key part of the emotional connection and plot progression.
• Content Warning: This series features significant violence, gore, and dark themes alongside its romance. It’s not as politically intricate as Heavenbreaker, but the personal, character-driven tension is off the charts.

4. For the Strategic Mind Games & Unreliable Narrators: The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

For readers who were fascinated by Isla’s strategic mind—her ability to think several moves ahead, manipulate situations, and use her perceived weaknesses as strengths—The Kiss Quotient offers a brilliant, character-driven alternative in a contemporary setting. The story follows Stella, a successful mathematician with Asperger’s who hires an escort, Michael, to help her gain sexual experience. What follows is a meticulously planned “experiment” that spirals into genuine, complicated love.

• Shared DNA with Heavenbreaker: Both Isla and Stella are protagonists who approach their worlds—be it a war-torn continent or the dating scene—with a hyper-analytical, almost game-theory mindset. They create plans, assess variables, and try to control outcomes. The joy comes from watching their carefully constructed plans unravel under the unpredictable pressure of real emotion and human connection. Michael, like both Caelum and Braxton, possesses a hidden depth and a protective nature that challenges Stella’s/Isla’s self-sufficiency.
• Why It Resonates: This is a “fake relationship” trope executed with incredible emotional intelligence and authenticity. The tension isn’t from external battles but from the internal, cerebral battle between logic and love. It’s about two people who are experts in their respective fields (warfare/strategy for Isla, mathematics for Stella) being completely flummoxed by the irrational, messy equation of love.
• Actionable Tip: This is a standalone contemporary romance. It’s perfect if you want to explore the “brilliant, calculating protagonist” archetype in a different, more intimate genre. It proves that the strategic, “chess-master” quality you loved in Isla isn’t confined to epic fantasy.

5. For the Found Family & Chosen Loyalty in a Broken World: The Locked Tomb series by Tamsyn Muir

If the unbreakable, chosen-family bond between Isla, Caelum, and Braxton was the emotional anchor of Heavenbreaker, you need to read Tamsyn Muir’s utterly unique The Locked Tomb series. It follows Gideon Nav, a sword-wielding, sarcastic, and fiercely loyal “cavalier” (bodyguard) to her “ninth” (a necromancer), Harrowhark Nonagesimus. They are sent to a decaying space cathedral to compete in a deadly trial for a seat among the immortal, necromantic Emperor’s heirs.

• Shared DNA with Heavenbreaker: The core of this series is the intense, codependent, platonic (at least initially) partnership between Gideon and Harrow. Their loyalty is absolute, forged in a brutal, gothic-sci-fi world where necromancy is science and the living are tools for the dead. The world-building is as dense and political as Robert’s, with millennia of history, complex family houses, and cosmic stakes. The humor is darker, the tone more gothic, but the heart is the same: two people who are nothing without each other choosing to forge their own path together.
• Why It Resonates: The relationship is the plot. Every twist and turn revolves around their bond. Like Isla’s triad, Gideon and Harrow’s connection defies easy categorization and is the source of their greatest strength. The series is also famously unreliable-narrator driven, demanding active engagement from the reader, much like piecing together the full truth of Isla’s world and prophecies.
• Content Warning: Extremely dark, featuring body horror, gore, and psychological trauma. The payoff, however, is one of the most rewarding and inventive relationship arcs in modern SFF.

6. For the Warrior Heroine & Tactical Combat in a Unique Magic System: The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang

For the reader who was captivated by Isla’s transformation from a strategic asset to a battlefield commander, R.F. Kuang’s The Poppy War is a harrowing, brilliant, and brutal masterpiece. Loosely based on mid-20th century China, it follows Fang Runin (Rin), a poor orphan who aces the imperial examination and enters the elite military academy, Sinegard. She discovers a terrifying, drug-fueled source of power and is thrust into a genocidal war.

• Shared DNA with Heavenbreaker: Rin is a strategic, ruthless, and morally compromised protagonist who uses her intellect and a terrifying power to survive and lead. The series is a grimdark exploration of the cost of war, the corruption of power, and the atrocities committed in the name of survival and victory. The military tactics, political backstabbing, and sheer scale of the conflict are on par with the war scenes and political depth of the Dark Rise trilogy.
• Why It Resonates: This is epic fantasy without the romance filter. The relationships are based on loyalty, mentorship, and shared trauma, not primarily on romantic love. Rin’s bond with her mentor, Jiang, and her complicated loyalty to her commander, Kitay, provide the emotional core. If you loved the military strategy and political realism in Heavenbreaker, this series delivers it with unflinching, historical realism.
• Crucial Content Warning: This series contains extremely graphic depictions of violence, war crimes, drug use, and trauma. It is not for the faint of heart, but for those who appreciated the high stakes and moral ambiguity of Isla’s choices.

7. For the Polyamorous Core & Redefining Power Structures: The Bargainer series by Jennifer L. Armentrout

When the core appeal of Heavenbreaker is its central, normalized polyamorous (MFM) relationship that is treated as a source of strength and political legitimacy, the search narrows significantly. While many books feature love triangles, few commit to a true, healthy triad as the endgame. Jennifer L. Armentrout’s The Bargainer series (starting with The Darkest Star) is a rare and excellent example.

• Shared DNA with Heavenbreaker: The protagonist, Thalia, is bound by a magical bargain to two powerful, ancient beings: the mysterious, all-powerful Bargainer (Maddox) and the charming, loyal Light Lord (Lucas). The relationship is consensual, communicative, and built on mutual respect and immense power-sharing. Thalia is not a prize to be won; she is an equal partner to both men, and their union creates a power structure that is literally world-changing. This is the closest narrative parallel to Isla, Caelum, and Braxton co-ruling and redefining the monarchy.
• Why It Resonates: The series is a blend of paranormal romance and urban fantasy, with a goddess mythology and a hidden magical world. The focus is on the triad’s dynamic, their individual and collective growth, and the external threats that test their bond. The communication and emotional maturity within the relationship are highlighted, making it a fulfilling read for those who saw the triad in Heavenbreaker as the ultimate ideal.
• Tone Difference: It’s less politically intricate and more focused on the romantic/fantasy adventure aspects, but the core relationship structure is its defining and celebrated feature.

Conclusion: Your Journey Beyond Heavenbreaker

Finding a book that captures the lightning-in-a-bottle magic of Heavenbreaker is a tall order. Katee Robert didn’t just write a fantasy romance; she constructed a narrative revolution where a heroine’s sovereignty is expressed through her heart, her power is multiplied by partnership, and the “happily ever after” looks like three people on a throne. The recommendations above are not carbon copies but spiritual successors, each holding a piece of that puzzle.

You might be drawn to the tactical mind of Violet in Fourth Wing or the gothic, codependent loyalty of Gideon and Harrow. Perhaps you crave the dark fae politics of ACOTAR or the brutal, war-torn realism of The Poppy War. Maybe your heart yearns most for the authentic polyamorous triad of The Bargainer. The beauty is in the exploration. Each of these series offers a gateway into a different facet of the Heavenbreaker experience: the strategic protagonist, the morally grey love interests, the epic world-building, the found family, and the radical reimagining of relationships.

So, close the cover on Heavenbreaker with the knowledge that the adventure is far from over. The landscape of fantasy romance is richer and more daring than ever, filled with authors taking bold risks just as Katee Robert did. Pick up one of these books, dive into its world, and see which new trio of characters, which new impossible choice, which new redefinition of power and love, will capture your heart next. Your next great read is waiting.