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A delightfully meta fairy tale romp where a pragmatic princess and a secretly competent prince outwit destiny itself. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Fortune's Fool.
- whimsical
- cozy
- adventurous
- enchanting
- 01
The Fairy Godmother
Mercedes Lackey
A clever, cozy romp that pulls back the curtain on fairy tales to reveal the hard work and practical magic required to secure a happily-ever-after.
- 02
Fortunes Pawn
Rachel Bach
A high-octane, armor-clad space adventure that balances explosive combat with a surprisingly swoony romance.
- 03
Magic's Pawn
Mercedes Lackey
A deeply emotional, angst-drenched coming-of-age fantasy where magical bonds and tragic first love forge a reluctant hero.
- 04
The Ships of Air
Martha Wells · 2004
A desperate, high-stakes flight across a fallen world where the shadows hide threats far worse than the conquering army.
- 05
The Bone Doll's Twin
Lynn Flewelling
A dark, haunted fantasy where survival demands a stolen identity and magic exacts a terrifying price.
- 06
Mistral's Kiss
Laurell K. Hamilton
A decadent plunge into dark fae politics where ancient magic and explicit, polyamorous devotion are the ultimate weapons of survival.
- 07
The Curse of Chalion
Lois McMaster Bujold · 2002
A deeply compassionate fantasy about a broken man finding quiet redemption amidst courtly intrigue and divine curses.
- 08
The Iron King
Julie Kagawa
A perilous, enchanting plunge into a treacherous faerie realm where old magic clashes with new dangers and forbidden romance blooms.
- 09
Faery Lands Forlorn
Dave Duncan
A classic fantasy setup turned on its head, plunging into a sprawling, inventive world of separation and magical discovery.
- 10
The Door in the Hedge
Robin McKinley
A lush, dreamlike crossing into a realm where magic is both beautiful and perilous, told with the cadence of a forgotten lullaby.
- 11
The Sheikh and the Runaway Princess (Desert Rogues, No. 4)
Susan Mallery
A sweeping, sun-drenched desert fantasy where fiery defiance melts into passionate surrender.
- 12
Fool's fate
Robin Hobb · 2004
A devastating, deeply intimate culmination of a lifelong bond that will break your heart and painstakingly mend it back together.
