I have just finished The Tiny Magic Bookshop by August Bloom and it's a great cosy fantasy that would fit well in this quest, or for anyone looking for a bit of everyday magic that we all know that books can bring us ✨️📚

Hey everyone! ✨I’m helli (she/her) and the creator of this Quest!

I’m so excited that you’ve joined the Found Family in Fantasy Quest! 🏡 I really wanted to create a list that celebrates diversity across fantasy subgenres — from cozy fantasy, urban fantasy, epic and high fantasy, to darker, moodier tales. I hope there is something here for everyone, no matter your taste.

I also tried my best to include authors from a variety of backgrounds — gender, ethnicity, country — and diverse characters as well. Representation matters! Of course, I haven’t read everything yet, so this list is just the start. I’m really looking forward to discovering more books by diverse authors with diverse characters through your recommendations.

Another thing I focus on is diversifying the found family itself. Not every found family looks the same — some are wholesome and functional, some are messy or even dysfunctional, just like biological families. Some stories might include romance, but that’s usually a background element, not the main focus. What’s most important is that chosen family and the bonds they form are central, and those bonds don’t always have to be positive or easy.

I already have quite a few books lined up to add over time, but I’d love to hear your recommendations! 🌟 If you’ve read something that fits the “found family” vibe — a group of misfits, outcasts, or strangers who become chosen family — please drop your recs in the comments under this post.

I’ve purposely started with 31 books. This was intentional — I have many more lined up for the future, but I wanted to start with a manageable number so I can thoughtfully consider any recommendations you give. I’ll regularly add new books to the Quest, and I’m excited to see your suggestions!

Let’s make this Quest a space to share and discover magical worlds where home is found, not given, and to celebrate all the amazing, diverse voices in fantasy. I can’t wait to see all your suggestions and discuss these books with you! 🫶🏽

Edit to add: I’m really grateful for everyone’s recommendations — please keep them coming! I want to be clear, though, that while I’m happy to collect all suggestions and put them on a research list, the chances of new books being added in the near future are fairly low.

This quest is meant to stay highly curated, and for now I want it to grow slowly so people have time to work through the existing books and earn the current badges before any new ones (and new badges) are introduced.

I know there are many books that fit the theme, and I’m definitely keeping that in mind. At this stage, I’m mainly looking to add newer releases or truly foundational titles I may have missed initially.

So please don’t feel discouraged from recommending books — I do read, save, and research every single one. I just want to be transparent that I won’t be adding new titles for a while, as I’m waiting for more people to join the quest and earn badges first.

What is your favorite place to be in a book, like progress-wise?

I was thinking about this because I'm just starting the second book in a series and I'm only like 10% through but I was thinking how the beginning of a book is like my least favorite place to be in a book, which then got me thinking about what my favorite place is... I think my favorite is somewhere between 50% and 75% because you're well invested in the characters and plot at that point and you feel like you've made good progress, but you still have lots of content left and there's still time for twists and new discoveries!

“Did you put your name into the Goblet of Fire, Harry?” Dumbledore asked calmly.

He was calm alright! But in the movies —