The found family trope is probably the coziest one of them all. My personal favorite is The Raven Boys, one of my all time favorite books. But since I know it’s already widely loved and recommended, here are 18 found family book recommendations.
Contemporary
The People We Keep by Allison Larkin
In the 1990s, April, a songwriter, leaves her neglectful home in a motorhome to find a place where she truly belongs.
The Getaway Girls by Dee MacDonald
Three women of different generations and backgrounds decide to ditch their complicated lives for a road trip in a campervan. It is a heartwarming tale of friendship and finding joy at any stage of life.
Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen
In this magical realism novel, Zoey Hennessey returns to her late mother's apartment on Mallow Island, where she encounters quirky neighbors and literal ghosts.
The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin
Seventeen-year-old Lenni and eighty-three-year-old Margot meet in a hospital art class and realize that, combined, they have lived a century. They decide to paint one hundred pictures representing their years.
Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley
Iona makes it her mission to break the unspoken no talking rule on her daily London commute. When an incident brings her and a regular group of passengers together, their lives become intertwined.
Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey
In a dystopian future, Esther sneaks away to join the Librarians, a group of horseback-riding rebels who distribute forbidden literature. She soon discovers that these women are much more radical and dangerous than the propaganda suggests.
Table for Five by Izzy Bromley
After a family tragedy, a woman finds herself caring for her nieces and nephews while navigating her own complicated love life.
The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore
Sloane, a librarian, strikes up an unlikely friendship with a grumpy old man who is her most difficult patron. When he falls ill, she organizes a book club, bringing together a group of lonely souls seeking connection.
The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin
Three strangers, a grieving widow, a lonely teenager, and an anxious man find solace and friendship while working on a honeybee farm.
The Rosewood Hunt by Mackenzie Reed
Lily Rosewood must compete in a scavenger hunt across her family’s massive estate to reclaim her inheritance after her grandmother's death.
Next of Kin by Hannah Bonam-Young
Two strangers, Chloe and Warren, are both fighting for custody of their younger siblings and decide to move in together to prove they have a stable home.
A lovely romance book I need to reread ASAP!
Fantasy & Science Fiction
Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah
A grieving researcher living in a cabin is interrupted by a mysterious young girl who claims to be an alien sent to witness five miracles.
Champion of Fate by Kendare Blake
Reed is training to join the Aristene, a mythical group of female warriors who influence the outcomes of great battles. Her initiation becomes complicated by a brewing war and unexpected feelings.
Seasons of the Storm by Elle Cosimano
In this urban fantasy, the seasons are personified as teenagers who must hunt the one who comes before them to survive. However, Jack (Winter) and Fleur (Spring) fall in love and decide to break the cycle to escape their fate.
Jade Fire Gold by June CL Tan
In this book inspired by Chinese mythology, a powerful orphan and a prince seeking to reclaim his throne meet. They must join forces to survive the empire and the dark threat rising.
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
Rosemary Harper joins the crew of the Wayfarer to escape her past. Together, they embark on a long journey through the galaxy to complete a high-stakes tunneling job.
The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi
In 1889 Paris, a treasure hunter and his diverse crew are coerced into a high-stakes heist by a powerful secret society. Together, they must navigate a world of puzzles and dark magic to find an ancient artifact.
The Hunter by Hannah E. Carey
A woman finds herself drawn into a world of secrets and survival. As she navigates her new reality, she must rely on her instincts and the bonds she forms with those around her.
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