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Court of Wits

Court of Wits

You crave a story with a healthy sense of cunning. This court is home to stories with humor, levity, and cleverness at their heart.

Scroll down to see which books the Book Oracle recommends for your shelf. May the reading fates guide you…

(Not what you’re seeking? Discover our other Courts for more book recommendations.)

Homegrown Magic by Jamie Pacton, Rebecca Podos

Homegrown Magic

Jamie Pacton, Rebecca Podos

A delightful queer romantic fantasy full of friends-to-lovers chemistry, found family, rival family drama, and cozy garden magic from two acclaimed YA authors making their debut in the adult space.

The Cottage Around the Corner by D. L. Soria

The Cottage Around the Corner

D. L. Soria

A feisty witch and a handsome mage must put their heated business rivalry aside to save their small town from supernatural forces in this charming contemporary fantasy romcom from the author of Thief Liar Lady.

“Delightful and sweet . . . the magic and the romance both sizzle on the page.”—Raquel Vasquez Gilliland, author of Witch of Wild Things

The God and the Gumiho by Sophie Kim

The God and the Gumiho

Sophie Kim

In this sly and dazzling contemporary fantasy, the most notorious nine-tailed fox in Korea pairs up with a trickster god–turned–detective to track down a wrathful demon . . . before it can destroy the mortal world.

The Frame-Up by Gwenda Bond

The Frame-Up

Gwenda Bond

A magically gifted con artist must gather her estranged mother’s old crew for a once-in-a-lifetime heist, from the New York Times bestselling author of Stranger Things: Suspicious Minds.

“Romantic, clever, and makes grand larceny more fun than ever.”—Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of Book of Night

The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett

The Tainted Cup

Robert Jackson Bennett

An eccentric detective and her long-suffering assistant untangle a web of magic, deceit, and murder in this sparkling fantasy reimagining of the classic crime novel—from the bestselling author of The Founders Trilogy.

Mortal Follies by Alexis Hall

Mortal Follies

Alexis Hall

A young noblewoman must pair up with an alleged witch to ward off a curse in this irresistible sapphic romance from the bestselling author of Boyfriend Material.

“Fresh and delightful . . . All the interpersonal drama of Jane Austen meets all the complex treachery of Greek mythology.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Ink & Sigil by Kevin Hearne

Ink & Sigil

Kevin Hearne

New York Times bestselling author Kevin Hearne returns to the world of his beloved Iron Druid Chronicles in a spin-off series about an eccentric master of rare magic—spellcasting with magically enchanted ink—solving an uncanny mystery in Scotland.

This investigation will take him through Scotland’s magical underworld, and he’ll need the help of a mischievous hobgoblin if he’s to survive.

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