Recs if you like A Harvest of Hearts...

Standalone fantasy books that won't make you invest your life in a dozen installments

Urgently seeking suggestions, any and all input is welcome! A list for men in sci-fi/fantasy who are pathetic, reminiscent of kicked dogs, described as poor little meow meows, drowning in their own emptiness, and/or generally have an intense aura of being a sad loser with no life. Having a capacity to be fixed is entirely optional. If you want to demonstrate why a man is a loser, feel free to do so at great length in the comments so that we all may further our studies in male patheticology.

Fantasy romance and romantasy with at least one MMC who doesn't fit the Shadow Daddy archetype in one way or another.

I'm talking genuinely kind and caring heroes, nerdy or academic interests, or a body type that isn't tall and jacked. (No climbing these men like trees here!) Only men who are sad wet cats, sweet cinnamon rolls, or pathetic losers allowed 💖

Inspired by buttercheese69's forum post on the topic.

Books that inspired or are similar to Studio Ghibli films

Want to start a life in the cottage, escape from the horror of life and tuck into your corner in the world? Just remember, this could be a cozy corner OR it could be just the opposite of that...

Books that have significant cats, because what bookworm doesn't enjoy cats? (For series I have only included book 1.)

Lightly fantasy lightly romance mostly sweet, charming escapes

Qualifications: I'm a practicing folk witch, I read a lot of fantasy. This list isn't specific to people calling themselves 'witches,' or just using 'spells,' but just magic systems I enjoy. And yes, please do give recommendations!

fictional books with anatomical hearts on the cover

A non-exhaustive list of books that evoke Howl’s Moving Castle (the movie or the books). Expect sentient homes, sassy magicians, and a cozier atmosphere.

A list of books LarryReads has been sent. A lot of small indie authors. Lots of dark romance