Clean romantasy + fantasy thriller reading recommendations

A saved reference list from Brutus for fantasy romance / epic fantasy / psychological thriller reads without heavy spice. Best cleaner romantasy / ACOTAR-Fourth Wing-ish vibes: 1. The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni — very low spice; healer in a brutal prison, survival trials, political intrigue, slow-burn romance. Best first pick. 2. Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer — low spice; rebellion, royal tension, plague, fast-moving fantasy plot. 3. Dance of Thieves by Mary E. Pearson — low/moderate but not explicit-heavy; enemies-to-lovers, kingdoms, secrets, banter, danger. 4. The Remnant Chronicles by Mary E. Pearson — starts with The Kiss of Deception; low spice; runaway princess, identity mystery, romance, kingdom politics. 5. Belladonna by Adalyn Grace — low/moderate; gothic mansion, Death as a character, murder mystery, romance. 6. Caraval by Stephanie Garber — low spice; magical competition, sisters, mystery, twisty fantasy carnival. 7. Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber — very low spice; fairytale romance, curses, fate, betrayal, magical bargains. 8. An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir — low spice; brutal empire, rebellion, dual POV, high stakes, slow-burn romance. 9. Graceling by Kristin Cashore — low spice; strong heroine, dangerous power, adventure, romance. 10. Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder — low/moderate, not overly graphic; poison taster, magic, danger, slow-burn romance. More epic fantasy with romance but still low-spice: - The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer — starts with Cinder; very low spice; fairytale retellings, adventure, found family. - The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley — basically no spice; classic sweeping fantasy with subtle romance. - The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale — none/very low spice; gentle fairytale fantasy. - Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo — low spice; fantasy heist, excellent characters, romantic tension, darker stakes. Earlier recommendations also worth checking: - Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson — very mild; magical libraries, demons, witty banter. - An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson — very mild; painter + fae prince, whimsical fairytale feel. - Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater — mild/closed-door; Regency fae fantasy romance. - Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett — very low; academic faerie research, cozy/mysterious. - Uprooted by Naomi Novik — moderate but not romantasy-level; darker fairytale fantasy. - The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon — low/moderate; big epic fantasy, dragons, queens, politics. - Sabriel by Garth Nix — none/mild; necromancy, magic, adventure. - The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden — very low; Russian folklore-inspired, wintery, haunting. Psychological thrillers to try: - The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides — twisty and fast-paced. - The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine — secrets, manipulation, rich-people drama. - Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris — dark domestic thriller. - The Housemaid by Freida McFadden — quick, twisty popcorn thriller. - Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney — atmospheric couple’s trip gone wrong. Start-here shortlist: 1. The Prison Healer 2. Once Upon a Broken Heart 3. Dance of Thieves 4. Defy the Night 5. An Ember in the Ashes