Fae Romance Starter Quiz: Which Vibe Matches Your Perfect Read?

Not sure where to start with fae romance? This quiz is your perfect entry point to find a fae romance book that matches your vibe, whether you’re into cozy forest magic, morally gray fae kings, or fated mates and forgotten powers.

This isn’t about accuracy. This is about vibes. Whether you’re destined for magical banter, shadowy fae rulers, or enchanted inns, we’ve got a recommendation for you.

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The Quiz

Pick the answer that feels most like you for each question. Tally your answers and scroll to see your result—and the book recs to match.

1. What kind of magical setting makes you feel alive?

A. A glittering spring court with lush gardens and music

B. A shadowy castle filled with secrets and stars

C. A charming inn tucked away in a fae-touched town

D. A regular day that suddenly turns into “oh no, I’m fae royalty?”

2. How do you flirt?

A. With charming wit and soft teasing

B. You say something cryptic and then disappear

C. With cozy eye contact and shared pastries

D. You don’t—you’re too busy figuring out why people are glowing around you

3. What trope instantly makes you click “buy”?

A. Enemies to lovers with fae royalty

B. Shadowy protector with a soft side

C. Grumpy/sunshine in a small magical town

D. Hidden heritage and powers unlocked under pressure

4. Your ideal book boyfriend is…

A. Elegant, witty, and loyal but lowkey dangerous

B. Stoic, powerful, and emotionally devastated

C. Supportive, kind, and secretly magical

D. Protective, possessive, and more supernatural than expected

5. What’s your vibe on a random Tuesday?

A. Romantic main character energy

B. Pretending you’re not obsessed (you are)

C. Reading with tea and a cat in your lap

D. Running errands and accidentally discovering you’re part of a prophecy

Your Fae Romance Starter Match

Mostly A answers: You’re a Light Fae Lover

Mostly B answers: You crave Dark Fae Drama

Mostly C answers: You’re made for Cozy Fantasy

Mostly D answers: You’re in your “Didn’t Know I Was Supernatural” era

Tally your answers. The letter you chose the most reveals your fae romance vibe. If you’re tied, you’ve unlocked bonus chaos, read them all.

For the Light Fae Lovers

Your vibe: golden hour magic, emotional longing, soft but deadly fae.

Heart of the Fae by Emma Hamm

A Beauty and the Beast retelling with Seelie fae, curses, and a heroine who’ll do anything to save her people. Expect whimsical side characters and high heat with emotional heart.

Grab Heart of the Fae on Amazon

Faeted to Fall by A.K. Caggiano

Enemies-to-lovers chaos with a human sacrifice-turned-fiancé who ends up magically tethered to a bratty Autumn Court prince. Snarky, fast-paced, and irresistibly fun.

Grab Faeted to Fall on Amazon

Kingdom of Stars and Shadows by Holly Renee

A secret princess. A powerful fae prince. A kingdom that could fall if the truth gets out. This romantasy leans emotional and magical without going too dark.

Grab Kingdom of Stars and Shadows on Amazon

For the Dark Fae Addicts

Your vibe: morally gray, high-stakes, spicy, and full of betrayal

Apples Dipped in Gold by Scarlett St. Clair

Inspired by Grimm fairy tales, this novella is all lust, revenge, and obsession. The prince of nightshade has waited years to make her his and he’s not subtle about it.

Grab Apples Dipped in Gold on Amazon

The Dark King by Gina L. Maxwell

A human servant is pulled into deadly magical trials in the underground fae court. Gritty, brutal, and full of survival and rebellion with a passionate romance twist.

Grab Servant of Earth on Amazon

Servant of Earth by Sarah Hawley

A human servant is pulled into deadly magical trials in the underground fae court. Gritty, brutal, and full of survival and rebellion with a passionate romance twist.

Grab Servant of Earth on Amazon

For Cozy Fantasy Seekers

Your vibe: magical inns, soft grumps, enchanted forests, emotional comfort

The Fire Apprentice by Jane Buehler

A fairy child, a dragon, a reluctant hero, and a mother determined to get her daughter back. A quiet, heartfelt grumpy/sunshine romance with real soul.

Grab The Fire Apprentice on Amazon

Bargains with Benefits by Jillian Witt

Half-fae innkeeper and a fae journalist with magical small-town vibes. A cozy, spicy opposites-attract romance that feels like a fantasy Hallmark movie with heat.

Grab Bargains with Benefits on Amazon

A Rivalry of Hearts by Tessonja Odette

Two rival writers. One magical bet. This spicy fae rom-com is equal parts enemies-to-lovers tension and laugh-out-loud banter, with a whimsical world to match.

Grab A Rivalry of Hearts on Amazon

For the Didn’t Know I Was Supernatural

Your vibe: secret powers, sudden fae identity, everything you knew was a lie

The Revelation of Light and Dark by Sawyer Bennett

She’s always seen strange things—turns out they were real. When her life spirals into a supernatural war, a powerful fae protector steps in to help and complicate everything.

Grab The Revelation of Light and Dark on Amazon

A Wicked Beautiful Garden by Katie McGarry

After discovering she’s from a line of witches, Cassie is pulled back into a fae world and into the arms of her fated mate who faked his death to protect her.

Grab A Wicked Beautiful Garden on Amazon

Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana

A human girl makes a dangerous deal with a fae lord to enter a cursed library and ends up entangled with two very different fae men. She’s human—but for how long?

Grab Lore of the Wilds on Amazon

Ready for More Fae Chaos?

Once you know your vibe, dive deeper into your era:

• Creature Feature: What Are Fae in Romance?
• Best Dark Fae Romance Books
• Fantasy Fae Romance You Can’t Miss
• Paranormal Fae Romance Series to Binge

Which one did you get? Drop it in the comments and tag your chaotic fae court bestie to take the quiz too.

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