What is Fairy Porn? Everything you need to know about the books loved by Vicky Pattison, Margot Robbie and Gen ZFaeries and dragons and giant serpents, oh my! Learn all about the erotic fantasy genre that is taking over TikTok and loved by Hollywood stars such as Margot Robbie12:06, 20 Jun 2026'Fairy porn' is the new genre gaining popularity on TikTok(Image: Iuliia Burmistrova via Getty Images)Everything you need to know about fairy porn romantasy literature loved by A-list stars and TikTok.Move over vampires and wizards, there’s a new publishing beast flying off the bookshelves. "Fairy porn", as it’s cheekily known, is the booming romantasy genre, blending fantasy, romance and spicy love scenes. Think faeries, dragons, basilisks, witches and magical kingdoms, mixed with passionate relationships, epic quests and plenty of drama.The trend has gone viral thanks to TikTok’s BookTok community, where readers will often film themselves, blubbing over plot twists, swooning over the winged heartthrobs and recommending their favourite moments to their millions of followers.Like Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight series, the books feature brooding heroes and enemies-to-lovers storylines that can be such addictive reading. Indeed, many of the bestsellers span multiple books which builds up a devoted fandom.Romantasy writers like Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, and Jennifer L. Armentrout feature complex female protagonists who drive the plot forward rather than merely being a foil to their male counterparts.For Gen Z readers, the books offer a world of escapism from the news cycle of global conflict, unemployment and social media pressures. In romantasy, readers can get lost in magical realms. The appeal of the genre lies in the emotional feel of a romance novel with the high stakes adventure of the fantasy genre.Themes of self-discovery also resonate with many young readers, as the books provide not just entertainment but also a sense of community, sparking discussion forums, fan art and even live events.Publishers have also been quick to capitalise on the craze, creating editions with special artwork designed to look good on Instagram as well as on shelves.In short, romantasy has transformed publishing, turning fantasy romance into one of the biggest literary success stories of the social media age. What was once a niche corner in the book shop, is now a cultural phenomenon, with a generation of readers who simply cannot get enough of faeries, dragons, desire and destiny.Like this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .