If you’re into zombie romance with a touch of fantasy (aka romantasy), here are five must-reads that blend love, the undead, and magical elements:

Undying Love: 5 Must-Read Zombie Romantasy Books

1. Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion

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A zombie with a heart? This cult-favorite novel follows R, a zombie who falls for a human girl, Julie. As his feelings for her grow, he slowly starts regaining his humanity. It’s a unique blend of horror, humor, and romance.

2. Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel

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Set in a futuristic, steampunk-inspired world, this novel follows Nora, a proper young lady, and Bram, a charming undead soldier. Their love defies societal norms as they navigate war, secrets, and a world teeming with both living and undead.

3. Love & Other Cures For the Recently Undead by HJ Ramsay

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CeCe wakes to a reality she can’t fathom and realizes it’s probably not a good idea to fall for the guy who bit her and made her one of the undead. But in this post-apocalyptic world everything she’s known and understood has changed, including the path to love.

4. Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter

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A dark, action-packed retelling of Alice in Wonderland with zombies. Alice Bell joins a secret group of zombie hunters while falling for the bad-boy leader, Cole. Expect romance, undead battles, and a touch of supernatural intrigue.

5. The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan

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A hauntingly beautiful dystopian tale where a young woman, Mary, struggles to escape her fenced-off village surrounded by the Unconsecrated (zombies). Love triangles, sacrifice, and survival make this a gripping read.

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