As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, there’s no better time to curl up with a mug of tea, a warm blanket, and a captivating fantasy novel. These richly imagined worlds—filled with magic, mystery, and unforgettable characters—offer the perfect escape from reality. Whether you crave cozy magic, epic quests, or dark enchantment, these five fantasy reads are ideal companions for the season.

5 Fantasy Novels Perfect For Sweater Weather Escapes

1. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

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A spellbinding tale of two dueling magicians bound by fate and love, set within a mysterious circus that appears only at night.

2. Uprooted by Naomi Novik

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When a young woman is chosen to serve a reclusive wizard known as the Dragon, she discovers her own fierce power and the dark secrets lurking in her enchanted valley.

3. The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

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In the frostbitten wilds of medieval Russia, a brave girl must protect her village from ancient spirits as myth and religion collide.

4. The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern

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A graduate student discovers a hidden library beneath the earth and tumbles into a labyrinthine world of secret societies, love stories, and magical doors.

5. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

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A huntress is drawn into the realm of the fae after killing a wolf that was more than it seemed, igniting a tale of danger, desire, and destiny.

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