Best Romantasy Books for 14 Year Olds (2026): 5 Picks Compared

The best romantasy books for 14 year olds lean into romance with a light fantasy touch: enemies-to-lovers on a cruise, a bet at a waterpark, a singing sensation in New York. We compared five books by reading age, grade level, length, series and publisher, using only what each listing publishes.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	Betting on You	9.7/10	Buy
2	A French Girl in New York	9.7/10	Buy
3	Hearts Overboard	9.7/10	Buy
4	My Favorite Color	9.6/10	Buy
5	Just One Wish	9.6/10	Buy

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Betting on You

Lynn Painter·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 448-page YA rom-com about a bet at a waterpark.

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Pros

• 448 pages, the longest here
• Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
• Reading age 15+, grade level 9 to 12

Cons

• Reading age 15+, slightly above 14
• Rom-com, not fantasy
• Reading age marked as from customers

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A French Girl in New York

Anna Adams·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

Book 1 of 2: a French singer in New York.

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Pros

• Book 1 of 2 in the series
• Reading age 10 to 13, grade level 7 to 9
• 312 pages, Wattpad Books

Cons

• Music romance, not fantasy
• Book 1, story continues
• Reading age marked as from customers

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Hearts Overboard

Becky Dean·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A rivals-to-lovers romance on a cruise ship.

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Pros

• 384 pages of rivals-to-lovers romance
• Delacorte Romance, 2024
• Grade level 7 to 9

Cons

• No reading age is stated
• Romance, not fantasy
• Standalone with no series to continue

4

My Favorite Color

Eva Austin·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

Book 1 of 3: a clean teen summer romance.

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Pros

• Book 1 of 3 in the series
• Reading age 12 to 17 years
• Described as clean, no-spice teen romance

Cons

• 200 pages, the briefest here
• No grade level is stated
• Wedding romance may not suit every reader

5

Just One Wish

Janette Rallison·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A YA romantic comedy road trip to Hollywood.

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Pros

• Reading age 12+ years
• 204 pages, quick read
• Praised by School Library Journal and Booklist

Cons

• 2014 publication, older
• Independently published
• No grade level is stated

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Compare the picks

Book details are as published, collected 18 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit for a 14 year old reader, contents and edition, value for the stated specs, and the listed reading age or grade level. Four of the five list a reading age, marked as from customers; three list a grade level. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best romantasy books for 14 year olds

Check the reading age

Betting on You lists 15+; the French Girl book lists 10 to 13; Just One Wish lists 12+; My Favorite Color lists 12 to 17. All are marked as from customers. Hearts Overboard lists grade 7 to 9. For the next age up, see best romantasy books for 15 year olds.

Series or standalone

The French Girl book is Book 1 of 2; My Favorite Color is Book 1 of 3; the others are standalone.

Clean or spicy

My Favorite Color is described as a clean, no-spice teen romance. The others do not state a spice level.

Before you buy

• Betting on You lists a reading age of 15+, slightly above 14.
• Check series order: the French Girl book and My Favorite Color are both Book 1.
• Reading ages are marked as from customers, not the publisher.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which are Book 1?

A French Girl in New York (Book 1 of 2) and My Favorite Color (Book 1 of 3).

Which is clean?

My Favorite Color: described as clean, no-spice teen romance.

Which is longest?

Betting on You: 448 pages.

Still deciding? Our top pickBetting on You

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