Recs if you like How to Find a Nameless Fae...

No Hans Christian Andersen on this list. Retellings based on...Twelve Dancing Princesses, Cinderella, The Goose Girl, Snow White, Snow White + Rose Red, Rapunzel, Hansel + Gretel, Rumplestiltskin, Bluebeard, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, The Frog Prince, King Thrushbeard, The Pied Piper, The Six Swans, The Brave Little Tailor, Bearskin, Puss in Boots, Allerleirauh, The Wolf + the Fox, The Pink, Maid Maleen, Brother + Sister, The Golden Goose, The Six Swans, etc. As always… no Gaiman

Books that inspired or are similar to Studio Ghibli films

Books that include faeries, whether whimsical or scary

Let me know if you have any recommendations to add to this list!

fantasy novels where curses play a role, whether it be a cursed person, object, or place! recs always welcome!

Pack your bags and leave the weight of the world behind for a bit! Think of this list as your literary escape pod featuring a diverse itinerary of YA and Adult books that feel like a warm hug. This is strictly a grief-free vacation designed for pure, joyful escapism! Always open to recs from all genres - see pinned comment for details! I hope you enjoy your mental vacation in the Serotonin Suite!!

frilly men who simp. (these often end up being fae or highborn gentlemen, but don’t have to be.) …my favourite kind of love interest

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...

🍄✨️ Educational Books To Avoid Badly Done Fairy Bargains ✨️🍄

Nothing better than a quick standalone romance between something long and serious 😏 In other words, if you’re already committed to six series but still need more excitement in your life 🤭

If you simply prefer to spend every night with another magical being that’s perfectly fine too 🤭💖

Romantasy standalones from YA to Dark Romance

Books where there's a reclusive wizard/sorcerer of some sort who would rather spend their days hiding away in a basement or tower than deal with the MC's troubles.

Lightly fantasy lightly romance mostly sweet, charming escapes

Cozy ‘the D&D party’s journey between the adventures’, Retired Adventurers, Western Isekai?, and Contemporary Nerd Romance Recs involving Online RPG, TTG, and Girls in STEM.