Cozy Fall Book Guide: Four SFF Tales for Fall

The weather is getting chilly. Halloween is fast approaching. All that you need to do is find a cozy book to settle down with. Regardless if you’re shopping for yourself or a friend, this lineup is filled with something for everyone. We’ve done the research so you don’t have to. These four fall releases will immerse you in rich mythology, new installments to your favorite series, and classics-inspired stories.

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Title	Release Month	Unique Angle
The Finest Edge of Twilight – R.A. Salvatore	Oct 7, 2025	Daughter of famous D&D adventurers fights to build her own legacy
Sunward – William Alexander	Sept 16, 2025	Cozy SFF tale of a planetary courier becoming the foster parent to young AI
The Princess Knight – Cait Jacobs	Oct 14, 2025	A princess takes her betrothal in her own hands when her prince fails to propose
Make Me a Monster – Kalynn Bayron	Sept 30, 2025	A creepy sci-fi horror installment from beloved YA author where the dead don’t stay that way

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The Finest Edge of Twilight

By R.A. Salvatore

Genres:

Fantasy · Adventure · Forgotten Realms

Breezy Do’Urden, daughter of famous adventurers, is determined to forge her own path. She’s dedicated years to studying combat, magic, and the elusive Way of Shadow. Now, it’s time for her most intense challenge yet: become a Master of Dragons.

Why we like it:

R.A. Salvatore’s writing brings you to the familiar world of theForgotten Realms. His prose is beautiful and his characters feel real and multidimensional.

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Sunward

By William Alexander

Genres:

Science Fiction · Space Opera · LGBT Literature

Captain Tova Lir much prefers life as a planetary courier to her family’s business in politics. She begins mentoring baby bots, but she and her latest charge, Agatha Panza von Sparkles, encounter a derelict spaceship hiding an assassin in its shadows.

Why we like it:

William Alexander weaves a cozy tale of vulnerability, found family, and the evolution of technology, all in an atmospheric sci-fi setting. His debut to the science fiction genre is sure to leave you wanting more.

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The Princess Knight

By Cait Jacobs

Genres:

Fantasy · Historical Fiction · Romance

When the prince of a neighboring kingdom, Domhnall, fails to propose to princess Clía, she plans to follow him to the military academy he’s attending. All she has to do is show how she can protect her kingdom and secure her betrothal, but what will happen when she catches the attention of Domhnall’s best friend instead?

Why we like it:

This cozy romantasy is a delightful retelling of Legally Blonde in a fantasy, military academy setting. Jacobs brings a refreshingly original perspective to this beloved story.

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Make Me a Monster

By Kalynn Bayron

Genres:

YA · Fantasy · Horror Romance

Meka is a newly certified mortician’s assistant, ready to start work at her parents’ funeral home. But when tragedy strikes, Meka’s world is turned upside down. Just when she thought she understood death better than anyone, Meka discovers that the dead aren’t staying that way.

Why we like it:

This Frankenstein-inspired gothic tale is creepy, emotional, and perfect for a not-too-scary Halloween read. At its core, this is a tender, yet tragic, love story.

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