Ready to return to worlds filled with enchanted classrooms, magical exams, and heartwarming friendships? These clean fantasy romance academy books offer emotional depth, slow-burn affection, and imaginative settings, all without any spicy content. You’ll find indie gems alongside traditionally published favorites for every romantasy reader who loves a good dose of magic and meaning.
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Whether you’re in the mood for light academia, dragonrider training, or magical survival schools, these stories deliver cozy escapism and sweet romance you can enjoy any time of year.
You’ll always find something new here! I update my book lists regularly with the latest clean fantasy romances as they release, so check back often for more TBR inspo. Last updated: August 2025
Clean Fantasy Romance Academy Books:
Morlave’s School of Magic by Courtney Denelsbeck
Setting: Medieval magic academy at Yortsed School
Tropes: Coming-of-age, academic rivalry, friendships, first love romance
Summary: Morlave attends Yortsed Academy on scholarship, mastering spells while dealing with rivals and first love—delivered with gentle pacing and emotional depth. Available on Kindle Unlimited: ✅
Evergreen Academy by Heather Schneider
Setting: Hidden academy for botanical magic surrounded by nature
Tropes: Light academia, plant magic, tutor-student mentorship, small‑town charm
Summary: A young apprentice learns to wield plant magic under a tutor’s guidance and grows into her power—and a budding gentle romance—as she bonds with classmates and the natural world. Available on Kindle Unlimited: ✅
A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik (The Scholomance Trilogy #1)
Setting: Scholomance, a perilous magical boarding school
Tropes: Survival school, found family, gradual romantic tension
Summary: El Higgins attends a school where danger lurks in every corridor. Alliances and close friendships emerge, along with slow-burning emotional romantic undertones—all without spicy content. This book is more about the action than the romance. Available on Kindle Unlimited: ❌
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
Setting: Blackcliff Military Academy in an oppressive empire
Tropes: Military training, enemies-to-allies, forbidden love
Summary: Laia infiltrates a brutal academy to fight oppression, paired with the stoic cadet Elias. Through shared danger and growing empathy, they develop a restrained, emotionally charged romance that remains spicy-free. Available on Kindle Unlimited: ❌
Fireborne by Rosaria Munda
Setting: Elite dragonrider training school under Callipolis’s Guardian program
Tropes: Academy rivalry, found family, political intrigue, suppressed romantic tension
Summary: Orphans Annie and Lee train to become dragonriders while navigating social upheaval, loyalty, and revolution threats. The romance is subtle and emotional—with pining, longing, and a few kisses, but absolutely no explicit content. Available on Kindle Unlimited: ❌
Newcomer by Emilia Zeeland (Elmwick Academy #1)
Setting: Elmwick Academy—supernatural/paranormal school in a small town
Tropes: Magical academy, hidden identity, slow-burn romance
Summary: Cami attends a paranormal academy to claim her magical heritage. Between supernatural classes and town secrets, she’s drawn closer to a fellow student, and the romance is sweet, slow-paced, and clean. Bonus: this is a short book under 300 pages! Available on Kindle Unlimited: ✅
🏫 An A+ TBR
Whether you’re rooting for budding botanists, forging magical friendships, or enjoying a heart‐warming slow‑burn, these academy romances bring magic and warmth to any reading mood. Comment below with your pick, and don’t forget to subscribe for more clean romantasy recommendations!
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