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14 Cozy Fantasy and Sci-Fi Novels to Transport You to Another World
Looking for charming fantasy and sci-fi books to escape to this summer? Then you will love the books on this list. These are 15 fantastic books that will transport you to the world of whimsical creatures, futuristic adventures, and mind-bending plots.
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
Viv, a battle-worn orc, retires from fighting to open a coffee shop in Thune. She’s faced with challenges as no one knows what coffee is, and she has old and new rivals. Viv realizes she can’t do it alone and discovers the true rewards are the friends she makes along the way, who become like family to her.
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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
Mika Moon, a witch in Britain, hides her magic and lives a lonely life. She secretly posts videos pretending to be a witch, thinking no one will take her seriously. But someone does and asks her to teach three young witches at Nowhere House. Mika breaks the rules and goes, finding herself entangled with the lives of the children and others at the house. She begins to feel a sense of belonging but faces a threat that challenges her to protect her new-found family.
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Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
Professor Emily Wilde, an expert on faeries but awkward with people, travels to Hrafnsvik to study faerie folklore. She doesn’t plan to make friends, especially not with her charming rival Wendell Bambleby. As Emily uncovers faerie secrets, she also learns more about Wendell and herself, discovering friendship and love along the way.
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Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
Sophie, the eldest of three daughters, is cursed by the Witch of the Waste and turned into an old lady. She seeks help from the wizard Howl, who lives in a moving castle. To break the spell, Sophie must deal with Howl, a fire demon, and the Witch. Along her journey, she discovers surprising truths about Howl and herself.
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The House Witch by Delemhach
Finlay Ashowan, a house witch, joins the staff of the King and Queen of Daxaria as a cook, keeping his powers secret. His abilities are soon discovered, involving him in court intrigues and protecting the royal family. As his past catches up with him, Fin’s life and love become more complicated.
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A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
In the world of Panga, robots gained self-awareness and left civilization centuries ago. A tea monk’s life changes when a robot appears, honoring an old promise to check in on humans. Together, they explore what people truly need, questioning the value of having more in a world where everyone seems to have enough.
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Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune
Wallace, realizing he’s dead after a reaper collects him from his funeral, meets Hugo, the owner of a tea shop who helps the dead cross over. Given a week to live before crossing over, Wallace tries to make the most of his time, learning to live fully in just seven days.
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Keeper of Enchanted Rooms by Charlie N. Holmberg
Writer Merritt Fernsby inherits an enchanted house that traps him inside. Hulda Larkin, an expert in taming enchanted rooms, moves in to help. As they uncover the house’s secrets, they grow closer, but external threats to the house’s enchantments add to their challenges.
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Cascade Failure by L.M. Sagas
Jal, a deserter from the Guild, ends up on a Guild ship with an AI captain and a quirky crew. They respond to a distress call and uncover a mass grave and a programmer who knows the truth. The crew must stop the Trust’s dangerous plans to prevent more dead planets.
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Sisters of the Vast Black by Lina Rather
The nuns of the Order of Saint Rita travel on a living ship to aid colonies in space. When they receive a distress call, they discover a threat not from space but from the Church and Central Governance. They must protect those in their care while dealing with their own challenges.
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Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente
After devastating wars, the galaxy hosts the Metagalactic Grand Prix, a talent competition. Earth is chosen to compete, represented by the band Decibel Jones and the Absolute Zeroes. They must perform to save humanity, blending music, dance, and intergalactic spectacle.
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Amaryllis by Jayne Castle
Amaryllis Lark, a psychic detective, works with Lucas Trent, a rugged explorer, to solve a corporate theft. Despite their differences, they are drawn together, leading to a passionate relationship as they navigate their investigation and the challenges of their world.
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The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden
In 1918, Laura Iven, a former nurse, returns to Belgium to uncover the truth about her brother Freddie’s supposed death. She finds mysterious rumors and a strange hotelier. Meanwhile, Freddie, having survived an explosion, teams up with a German soldier to escape the war. Both siblings confront their traumas and decide if their world is worth saving.
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Faebound by Saara El-Arifi
Yeeran, an exiled elven warrior, and her sister Lettle, a diviner, encounter the long-lost fae court. They are torn between their elven loyalties and the seductive world of the fae, leading to conflicts of heart and duty in a world where desire and destiny intertwine.
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