A sensible spinster, a mysterious inheritance, and a very small dragon upend a quiet life with tea, tutelage, and a dash of danger. Warm, whimsical, and gently adventurous, Miss Percy’s Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons is cozy fantasy at its most charming.
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If you delighted in the clever wit and gentle comedy of manners that Miss Percy brings to her encounters with dragons and nosy neighbors, you'll love Sorcerer to the Crown. Zen Cho's novel brims with sparkling banter, sly social commentary, and magical mishaps as Zacharias Wythe and Prunella Gentleman navigate the treacherous politics of English magic. Both stories balance fantastical elements with tongue-in-cheek humor, making every page a joy.
If you loved the warm, reassuring tone and the sense of gentle optimism in Miss Percy’s Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons, you'll find yourself wrapped in a cozy hug with The House in the Cerulean Sea. Linus Baker, much like Miss Percy, finds his quiet life upended by unexpected magic and forms found family bonds that change his world for the better. Both books leave you with a sense of hope and kindness.
If you appreciated the slow, deliberate unfolding of Miss Percy's story—a narrative that takes its time to let characters breathe and grow—you'll adore A Psalm for the Wild-Built. Like Miss Percy, Sibling Dex embarks on a journey of self-discovery, encountering wonder and kindness in quiet moments. Both books offer a soothing, contemplative pace that rewards patient readers with deep emotional resonance.
If you rooted for Miss Percy as she found her confidence and voice in the face of magical chaos, you'll be equally enchanted by Maia in The Goblin Emperor. Thrust into an unfamiliar world of court intrigue, Maia must find his own strength despite self-doubt and adversity. Both stories offer deeply satisfying journeys of personal growth and transformation.
If you loved the close-knit, small-community feel and the gentle focus on daily life and change in Miss Percy’s tale, try The Enchanted April. Four women escape their dreary routines for a magical month in an Italian villa, discovering friendship and renewal in the process. Like Miss Percy, this book celebrates the transformative magic found in quiet moments and personal connection.
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