The Rise of Cosy Fantasy

Over the past few years, cosy fantasy has captured the hearts of readers everywhere! 🤎☕💫

Books in this sub-genre are steadily growing in popularity, and it’s no wonder why. Cosy fantasy stories offer an escape from the chaos of everyday life, inviting readers to immerse themselves in wholesome worlds filled with tranquil adventures and characters that feel like old friends. Just like receiving a comforting hug, these books feel all-consuming and loving, wrapping you in warmth from the very first page and giving you the chance to slow down and breathe.

Keep reading as we discuss why we love cosy fantasy, give you some book recommendations to help get you started in exploring the genre, and share all the details of our brand-new Cosy Subscription! 📖

🏰 Low-stakes

At the heart of any cosy fantasy novel lies the joy of a low-stakes adventure! These books trade danger and destruction for comfort and connection, with narratives focusing on close-knit communities and found-families. These sweet stories are perfect if you’re craving a lighter read. Relax and unwind as the main characters embark on a gentle journey where kindness, friendship, and small moments matter most.

💜 Charming cast of characters

Cosy fantasy truly shines with its endearing characters you just can’t help but fall in love with! From unlikely friendships to adorable romances, cosy fantasy puts connection front and centre. Watch these lovable characters grow and cheer them on as they navigate life and little mysteries – we promise you will be smiling all the way through to the very last page!

📚 Serene reading experience

With comforting settings, kind-hearted characters, and an unhurried pace, cosy fantasy stories are written to be absorbed slowly and enjoyed fully. Offering a serene reading experience, they’re the ultimate comfort read. Whether you’re trying to get out of a reading slump or you’re looking for the perfect book to curl up on a quiet evening with, cosy fantasy could be for you.

🍵 Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

This series follows Viv, an Orc barbarian. After hanging up her sword for the last time, Viv opens up the very first coffee shop in the city of Thune. In her quest to start afresh, the reward is not in the success of the shop but rather the travellers she meets along the way. The FairyLoot Exclusive Edition of book three, Brigands & Breadknives, is available to preorder here.

🪄 The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst

Kiela is a librarian, and alongside her magically sentient spider plant assistant, Caz, she spends her time preserving the empire’s most precious spell books. When a revolution begins, they flee to a remote island Kiela never thought she’d see again, and begin to build a new life with help from a handsome neighbour.

🧹 A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna

Once one of the most powerful witches in Britain, follow Sera Swan as she tries to reclaim her lost magic, run an inn with quirky guests, and keep her sassy fox companion in check. You can preorder the FairyLoot Exclusive Edition here.

🍞 A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher

Mona isn’t like other wizards. She can’t control the weather or speak to the elements, for her familiar is a sourdough starter and her magic only works on bread. Her quiet little life in her aunt’s bakery is turned upside down when an assassin strikes and it appears that Mona is his next target.

🧚‍♀️ Emily Wilde by Heather Fawcett

Emily is a professor who journeys into a small town to study faerie folklore. Follow her as she discovers dark magic, friendship, and love in this enchanting series. The FairyLoot Exclusive Edition of book three, Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales, is available to purchase here.

Our newest book subscription, the Cosy Fantasy Quarterly Subscription, is here!

Think enchanted bookshops, animal familiars, magical tea rooms and happily-ever-afters! Every three-months, a beautifully customised collector’s edition of a brand-new cosy fantasy release will be delivered straight to your door. ✨

All spots for this subscription are currently filled, but you can sign up to the waitlist here.

What is your favourite sub-genre of fantasy? Do your adore cosy tales or do you crave more epic fiction? Let us know in the comments! 🧙📜🕯️