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Silvana Reyes is a Mexican book blogger. She enjoys all types of sub-genres, but loves a good love story. Romance fiction is her heart and joy and you might find her screaming about book releases on her Twitter account.
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One subgenre readers are absolutely obsessed with right now is cozy fantasy romance books. A lighthearted, low-on-angst, swoony read with magic and adventure? Say less! This list is for the ones who love to read fantasy but don’t want the heaviness or intensity that some themes inside the genre bring. So, if you’re looking to read something light and fluffy, these cozy fantasy romances are for you.
The cozy genre can be paired with other genres like mystery, romance, and sci-fi. But today, let’s talk about the cozy fantasy genre. Cozy fantasy books have fantasy themes like quests, magic, and supernatural beings, but most of the time, the stakes will be lower, the vibes will be calmer, and they will surely bring a smile to your face. If we’re talking about cozy fantasy romance books specifically, the romance arc is the central plot of the story, and there will be a happily ever after.
Cozy fantasy romances are feel-good reads that provide adventures in low-stakes situations, featuring sweet moments between characters you follow while they are falling in love. Characters inside these books sometimes have to manage a potion shop in a small town or hide away on an island working as a jam maker. Scared of heavy, angsty situations? Worry not, most likely, you won’t find the type of scenes that create stress. Stories will be lighter, comfier, and warmer compared to high fantasy or epic fantasy books out there.
So, if this is a subgenre you would like to read more, good news! Down below, you’ll be able to find cozy fantasy romance books that will be sure to bring a comforting story into your home, your heart, and your life.
The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
Filled with winged cats and talking plants, The Spellshop is the perfect cozy fantasy romance if you’re looking for a book that resembles farming video games like Stardew Valley. The protagonist has to learn how to farm, make jam, open a business, befriend townspeople, and save the little island she washes up on. All of that paired up with the sweetest, most comforting romance, and you have Sarah Beth Durst’s The Spellshop.
In this novel, a librarian runs off to a small island, escaping the rebellion in her city. There, she must stay hidden, alongside the books she took—the very much magical, illegal books she took. But starting a new life takes a lot, especially when she has an annoying,