This is a YA space opera retelling of the Mahabrahata. No one knows Princess Esmae is still alive until she wins a competition and comes back to her family’s kingdom to claim what’s hers. She’s back for the sake of her family, even if her estranged family doesn’t see it that way. It’s about love and belonging and how to cope when your allegiance is torn. Plus, there’s a sentient warship named Titania. This is a fun, fast-paced read.

A warm hug of a fantasy novel with a strong romance arc. Mika Moon is used to being alone; as an orphan and a witch, she has to hide her magic and avoid other witches, lest they draw unwanted attention. When she receives a message asking her to teach three young witches to control their magic, she heads to the remote Nowhere House, even though it breaks all the rules. She quickly falls for her charges and the other employees…except for grumpy librarian Jamie, that is. A story of belonging, found family, and believing you matter. (Open door.)

This enchanting escape features grounded fantasy, found family, engaging romance, and all the welcoming vibes. Sera could have been the most powerful witch in all of England but she lost her magic many years ago when she cast a forbidden spell. Now Sera desperately needs to get her magic back to save her great-aunt’s magical inn. To do so, she must cast an impossible spell, something she can only do with assistance from her friends and the dashing, grumpy magical historian Luke. This whimsical tale is at once action-packed and extremely cozy. (Briefly open door.)