Cosy Fantasy Recs
It has been a long time coming but cosy fantasy is here to stay and save from the smash hit, Legends and Lattes from the King of cosy fantasy Travis Baldree, cosy fantasy has been cropping up in our everyday lives.
From cosy games, RPG’s, and books to cosy TV here is my list of cosy recommendations. So grab a blankie. light a candle and make your favourite hot drink. Let’s get into this!
Delicious in Dungeon
We’ve all done it… watched some anime (usually Studio Ghibli) and dreamed of the yummy food that has been prepared. There is something so aesthetically pleasing about looking at ‘Anime Food’ and for a foodie like me Delicious in Dungeon is BLISS!
It mixes the atmosphere of a popular table top game, the comedy of anime and the cosiness of food with the idea that if you are venturing into a dungeon - you could eat the monsters that dwell within. It is the most obvious way to ensure your adventure party is fed and watered!
The characters are relatable and quirky and now that I have finished watching, I can honestly say that they have all got their abilities and flaws. My particular favourite is Senshi who is the dungeon cook. It would be really interesting to see a backstory for this character as there seems to be nothing really that has been explored in this field.
This Netflix Series features the familiar food you see in a fantasy - with a twist! One to definitely watch!
Bee and Puppycat
Holy Moly Cow! This Netflix series is strange, cosy and I have zero idea what is actually happening! Nevertheless, I still love this series! It has a pastel pallet which contributes to the dreamy nature of the whole series. I love that it has a chill lofi vibe from the aesthetics to the soundtrack and the voice actors do a great job of contributing to this.
Puppycat is so cute as a character and totally relatable - especially when hes a little grumpy! This series is one to look out for and watch in one sitting - maybe with a blankie, and buttery toast.
Coffee Talk
Moving onto cosy gaming, Coffee Talk was a game which I found by accident when looking on the Nintendo Shop. It has a nostalgic feel to it with the pixelated characters which adds to the cosiness of it - especially if you are a retro gamer like I am!
The premise of Coffee Talk is that you are a cafe owner in a city where fantastical creatures reside and work alongside humans. They come into your cafe and will chat to you about their lives, loves and feelings and ask for a drink. You as the barista will need to use the ingredients to create a drink for your customer as they tell you about what is going on in their lives.
Honestly, I love Coffee Talk and will happily read about the characters and a snippet into their lives!
On Lavender Tides
Picture this - a reader tells you that they have read a book about an orc who decides to set up a coffee shop from scratch and you as the reader will be taken through everything from gutting the building to installing an oven. I remember thinking it would be pretty dull. And yet… here we are lapping up the famous cosy fantasy novel which was Indie published and has now been taken up by Tor.
Why is this relevant?
Well, it just goes to show that Cosy Fantasy books have arrived and are here to stay! Joining the cosy fantasy vibe is a personal favourite of mine - “On Lavender Tides” by Travis M. Riddle.
This is a book series which has a particular special spot for me as it is based on Pokemon. Having played Pokemon Red as a child The Jekua Series has fallen close to my heart - yes I can see that this is slightly biased but - well aren’t all my recommendations!
These are just a few of the Cosy Recs I have blogged about. I have got a few more recommended on my Instagram which you could always have a peep at!
On the other hand if you have some of your own recommendations for Cosy Fantasy I would love for you to add them below!
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