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17 Best Cozy Fantasy Books for Adults
Cozy fantasy novels are my new favorite! I love stories with heartwarming plots that blend magic with warmth and comfort. The best part? The relatable characters, whimsical settings, and lighthearted vibes. That’s why I think cozy fantasy should be on everyone’s reading list this October. This list features popular books like The Spellshop, Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faerie, and plenty more. You’ll also find fantasy mysteries and historical fantasies mixed in. Some cozy fantasy romance books are available on kindle unlimited too.
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Must-Read Cozy Fantasy Books for Adults
A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross
A River Enchanted is a fun blend of adventure and excitement. Jack Tamerlaine is back in Cadence after being away for ten years, and things are way more complicated than he remembers. Soon He ends up working together with Adaira, his childhood rival, to deal with the island’s tricky spirits. What follows is a cozy adventure filled with friendship, courage, and some unexpected romance amid all the magical chaos.
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A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher
In A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking, T. Kingfisher introduces us to fourteen-year-old Mona, who doesn’t quite fit in with the powerful wizards defending her city. While they control lightning and converse with water, Mona’s magic is limited to her sourdough starter and dancing gingerbread men in her aunt’s bakery. But when Mona discovers a dead body on the bakery floor, everything changes.
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Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews
Clean Sweep is the story of Dina Demille, who may appear to be just a normal woman running an B&B. But Dina is different. Her broom is a deadly weapon, and her inn has a mind of its own. It serves otherworldly guests, but the only permanent resident is a retired Galactic aristocrat. Now, something sinister is hunting at night that might cost Dina everything.
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Don’t Kiss and Spell by Camilla Isley
Being single during the holidays is tough for Mila Bennet. To change her luck, she brews a love potion on Christmas Eve. But instead of her dream guy, in comes Riley King, Salem’s Magical PD Chief Inquisitor. There is instant dislike between them, but the potion ignites a spark they cannot ignore. Now they both have to work together to solve a murder mystery. Don’t Kiss and Spell is a cozy witchy fantasy with a heartfelt romance and funny moments.
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Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries is about Cambridge professor Emily Wilde, a leading expert on faeries. When she travels to the village of Hrafnsvik to study faerie folklore, she plans to avoid the locals and her rival, Wendell Bambleby. But as Emily gets closer to uncovering the secrets of the Hidden Ones, she finds herself entangled in another mystery: who is Wendell, and what does he want? As she digs deeper into faerie lore, Emily also starts to unlock the mystery of her own heart.
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Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater
Finding a husband in Regency England is hard when you have only half a soul. Theodora Ettings was cursed by a faerie, leaving her without fear or embarrassment. She hopes to blend in during the London Season. But when she meets the handsome and rude Lord Sorcier, her plans change. He discovers her condition and pulls her into strange faerie affairs. If Dora can survive the scandal and her growing connection with Elias Wilder, she might reclaim her place in society. But the longer they spend together, the more she realizes that love can blossom, even with only half a soul. Half a Soul is a cozy fantasy romance set in a magical version of Regency England.
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Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
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Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
Legends & Lattes is a wholesome cozy fantasy with plenty of heartwarming moments. After a life of battles, Viv is ready to start fresh. She opens the first coffee shop in Thune but faces challenges from old rivals and the townsfolk, who have no clue what coffee is. If Viv wants to make her dream a reality, she needs help.
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Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
Tress of the Emerald Sea is the story of Tress, who has always lived a simple life on her island. But when her friend Charlie is taken on a voyage to find a bride, everything changes. Tress stows away on a ship to find him and must navigate the dangers of the Midnight Sea, filled with pirates and deadly spore oceans. Can Tress leave her simple life behind embrace her adventurous spirit to save Charlie and discover her own destiny.
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The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
Linus Baker lives a quiet life. As a case worker for the Department of Magical Youth, he oversees children in orphanages. But when he’s sent on a secret mission to Marsyas Island Orphanage, he discovers six unique children: a gnome, a sprite, a wyvern, and more. Linus must determine if they pose a threat. But the children aren’t the only secret, their caretaker, Arthur Parnassus, has his own mysteries. The House in the Cerulean Sea is a super popular, heartwarming cozy fantasy for young adults that a lot of bookworms absolutely love.
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The House Witch by Delemhach
Next we have a cozy fantsy witch romance called The House Witch. Finlay Ashowan joins the royal staff of Daxaria as the cook. No one knows much about him, and he likes it that way. But when his powers are discovered, he’s pulled into court intrigues. He must protect the pregnant queen, face off against knights, and uncover a spy. As his past catches up to him, Fin’s new life becomes more complicated, especially when it comes to love.
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
Narnia is a magical land trapped in eternal winter. Lucy discovers the secret of the wardrobe and meets Aslan, the great lion. She invites her siblings, and together they learn of the evil White Witch who has enchanted the land. When the children join Aslan, they set forth on a great adventure to free Narnia from her spell.
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The Lord of Stariel by A.J. Lancaster
The Lord of Stariel is dead, and the magical estate must choose a new ruler. The candidates include the lord’s disliked son, his favorite nephew, and his runaway daughter, Hetta. Hetta returns home for her father’s funeral, hoping to avoid drama. But whoever Stariel chooses will face bigger challenges. The fae are returning, and only the new lord can protect the estate. The Lord of Stariel is a gorgeous cozy fantasy romance books with plenty of humors moments and funny characters.
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The Remarkable Retirement of Edna Fisher by E.M. Anderson
Adventure knows no age. At 83, Edna Fisher is the Chosen One destined to save the Knights from a dragon-riding sorcerer. Despite her lack of experience, Edna is determined to protect the Knights and honor her son’s memory. But as she uncovers the truth behind the sorcerer and the Knights, she questions who truly needs saving.The Remarkable Retirement of Edna Fisher is a cozy mystery fantasy with feel-good vibes and queer characters.
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The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
Kiela, a librarian, prefers the company of books and her sentient spider plant, Caz. After a revolution forces them to flee the Great Library, they return to Kiela’s childhood home. There, she discovers a handsome neighbor who insists on helping her. In need of income, Kiela opens the island’s first spellshop, using magic to create delicious jams. The Spellshop is a cozy fantasy book for fall set in the world of magic and friendship.
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The Tea Dragon Society by Kay O’Neill
In The Tea Dragon Society, Greta, a blacksmith apprentice, finds a lost tea dragon in the marketplace. She learns about the dying art of tea dragon care from the kind shop owners, Hesekiel and Erik. As she bonds with them and their shy ward, Minette, Greta discovers how tea dragons enrich their lives and eventually her own.
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Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne
Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne is a cozy fantasy about Reyna and Kianthe, who dream of opening a charming bookshop that serves tea. Reyna, a guard for a self-absorbed queen, and Kianthe, the most powerful mage alive, find it hard to leave their dangerous lives behind. After an assassin takes Reyna hostage, she realizes she’s done risking her life. And thus begins a cozy tale of mishaps, mysteries, and a murderous queen.
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