6 Enchanting Cottagecore Fantasy Books
Ever dreamt of a world where the days are long, the nights are starry, and the only real conflict is whether to bake bread or knit a scarf? Welcome to the enchanting realm of cottagecore fantasy. This aesthetic, with its rustic charm and idyllic countryside settings, has been creeping into fantasy books, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere that’s perfect for curling up with a good read.
What makes a book cottagecore?
- Rural Setting: Forget bustling cities and towering skyscrapers. Cottagecore fantasies are all about the simple life in the countryside or deep woods.
- Cozy Vibes: Think of warm fireplaces, homemade meals, and the comforting sound of rain on a tin roof.
- Lower Stakes: These stories aren’t about saving the world from impending doom. Instead, they focus on smaller, more personal conflicts and adventures.
Cottagecore fantasy book suggestions
Ready to step into a world of cozy enchantment? Here are a few cottagecore fantasy books to get you started
The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
A lush cottagecore tale is full of stolen spellbooks, unexpected friendships, sweet jams, and even sweeter love. Plus, a sentient houseplant best friend.
Check out The Spellshop.
Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne
Settling in a town near dragon country, a former private guard of the Queen and her girlfriend open a tea-serving bookshop but find their idyll cracking when the queen throws a murderous temper tantrum.
Check out Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea.
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
Breaking all the rules, Mika Moon travels to the mysterious Nowhere House to teach three young witches how to control their magic and, as she gets close to the House’s residents, must decide whether to risk everything to protect a found family she didn’t know she was looking for.
Check out The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.
Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
A Cambridge professor, scholar, and researcher on the study of faeries visits the hardscrabble village of Hransvik where she gets closer to uncovering the secrets of the Hidden Ones and resists her insufferably handsome academic rival.
Check out Emily Wilde’s encyclopaedia of Faeries.
Weyward by Emilia Hart
Told over five centuries through three connected women, this riveting novel follows Kate, in 2019, as she seeks refuge in Weyward Cottage; Altha, in 1619, as she uses her powers to maintain her freedom; and Violet, in 1942, as she searches for the truth about her mother’s death.
Check out Weyward.
After the Forest by Kell Woods
After the Forest is a dark and enchanting fantasy debut from Kell Woods that explores the repercussions of a childhood filled with magic and a young woman contending with the truth of happily ever after.
Check out After the Forest.
Time to get cozy
Grab your favorite blanket, brew a cup of tea, and dive into one of these cozy cottagecore fantasy books. You’ll be transported to a world where the only worries are whether the bread will rise and if the cat will curl up on your lap.
Additional book suggestions
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