Fans of theromantasygenre need to pick up this charming and unique trilogy before its next book comes out next month. BookTok has seen a great variety of continuations and new books within this genre come out recently, withsummer 2025’s most exciting romantasy booksstill to come as July wraps up.

One particularly fascinating romantasy series is set to continue around that time too, though it is one of manyunderrated romantasy bookson book platforms. Even so, its charming characters and fun premise make it a must-read for audiences who want to dive into its unconventional world before its next installment arrives:Assistant to the Villainby Hannah Nicole Maehrer.

The cover of Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

The Assistant To The Villain Series Is Continuing In August

Assistant To The Villain Was First Published In August 2023

Accomplice to the Villainis set to be the hilarious third installment to Maehrer’s romantasy series, continuing Evie Sage’s wild journey. According toGoodreads,the book will see Evie’s story progressing as she attempts to navigate the magical mayhem around heras the right-hand woman to her kingdom’s notorious Villain.

This not only highlights her evolution in the series, as she started as just his assistant, but could answer several questions the previous two books left within the narrative. It can also give readers a deeper look at the amazing world Maehrer crafted before the story ends and Evie truly discovers what good and evil mean to her.

Those themes of morality, as well as the fun premise, truly make this romantasy series stand outfrom others on BookTok or other book platforms. That being said, there are a few other factors that make the series a must-read before and even after its next installment comes out.

The Series' Humor & Romance Are Vastly Different From Other Romantasy Books

Romantasy fans who have not already should read Maehrer’s series, as its humor, world-building, and romance allow it to shine among other series within the genre.The world-building ofAssistant to the Villainis well done, as it takes what looks to be a classic fantasy kingdom and complicates it, creating a light but complex world for readers to enjoy.

Ultimately, Maehrer’s series is perfect for romantasy readers who want both a cozy and chaotic narrative whose conclusion promises to offer more heartwarming laughs this summer.

The humor of the series, though, is truly the standout, making it one of manygreat romantasy series that hooked readersthrough its fast-paced slapstick and wit. The dynamic between Evie and The Villain benefits most from this, their banter standing out from other BookTok romantasy couples due to the light-hearted nature of their quips.

In a similar vein, the romance in Maehrer’s works sets her couple apart from others through a true examination of the grumpy-sunshine trope, making their slowly growing attraction less fraught but just as compelling. Ultimately, Maehrer’s series is perfect forromantasyreaders who want both a cozy and chaotic narrative that promises to offer heartwarming laughs this summer.

Accomplice To The Villainis set to be published on July 12, 2025.