If we had it our way, every single fictional character we’ve ever had a crush on would come to life. But today we want to take a minute and give a shout out to a special group: The magical, sword-wielding, horseback-riding, swoon-worthy hotties from fantasy books. Not only do we wish we could be transported to their enchanting worlds, but we wish they would jump off the page and into our arms. Read on for eleven of our favorites!

Khalid from The Wrath and the Dawn series

Khalid takes broody and complicated to a deadly extreme in The Wrath and the Dawn series. Love is a shade of what you’ll feel for this tortured king when you fall for Khalid as deeply as Shazi does as you drown in his sandalwood and sunlight.

Raffaele from The Young Elites series

Raffaele is described as “one kissed by moon and water,” and everyone seemingly falls in love with him on sight. Tall, tanned and gorgeous, he’s also intensely loyal. He’s sure to tug on your heart strings, even without his special abilities.

Elias from An Ember in the Ashes

Who doesn’t want a guy who can disarm you with his scim and his smoldering grey eyes as he whispers Sadhese in your ears, his voice warm and deep like summer honey?

Forget the empire – vow your love to Elias and his golden kisses!

Jin from Rebel of the Sands

The rakish Jin knows how to handle an independent girl with spunk, which makes him the ideal book boyfriend. Well…that and his devastatingly handsome good looks, rebellious spirit, and royal pedigree.

Magnus from the Falling Kingdoms series

Our love for Magnus Damora is as complicated, dark, and fierce as he is. As he fights to become his own person – away from his tyrant father – you can ride into the sunset together on horseback, swooning all the way.

Maddox from A Book of Spirits and Thieves series

The handsome and honourable Maddox Corso may be struggling with his unusual powers, but one of his surefire skills is making you swoon. As he and Becca’s lives intertwine in Mytica, you’ll wish you were transported to this amazing world.

Lord Carlson from The Dark Days Club

Note: Attend more courtly balls to increase the likelihood that you might stumble across a mysterious, brooding young man who will introduce you the demon-hunting underground. Talk about a first date…

Aladdin from The Forbidden Wish

We all know Aladdin from the Disney tale, but definitely not like this. Not only is Aladdin mischievous and a chronic flirt, but he possesses a romantic bent that makes genie Zahra weak at the knees. While you’re reading the steamy passages of this 1001 Arabian Nights-inspired retelling, you’ll imagine that you and Aladdin are the ones on this magic carpet ride.

Day from the Legend series

Day may be the country’s most wanted criminal, but this bad boy also has a heart of gold. June may be his star-crossed love, but you can be his partner in crime (and love).

Matthias from the Zodiac series

Matthias will draw you in with his indigo blue eyes, dark hair and quiet poise. Everyone loves the mysterious ones. Don’t worry – Matthias is here to help you navigate the stars (and share a romantic embrace or two…)

Finn from The Radiant Road

Finn, an otherworldly part-fairy, part-human boy is Timeless and all at once real. He creates an in-between world with Clare, and you’ll swoon like she does when she feels the simple pressure of his arm against hers and breathes in his woodsy scent.

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