Top of my cozy fantasy list!!! I had the best time reading Fire Spells Between Friends because it was just so charming. S.O. Callahan and Sarah Wallace prove that anything can be queer-normative if you make it that way (even regency era London). Torquil, our nonbinary mc, is straight up not having a good time; pulled between being the first fae-human member on the Council, entering snobby, prejudiced, high society, running an extremely popular gossip column, and hiding their true feelings for their long-time hook up partner Emrys, they are at their wits end. Meanwhile, Emrys is "trying" and failing to find a marriage worth partner when he's so obviously in love. Emrys is probably the best example of a himbo I've ever read. I loved him so much<3

Council politics mixed with hunt for a new, more inclusive magic testing system added the perfect amount of intrigue to keep me invested outside of the romance (which I loved!!!). Torquil's rough introduction to London's upper crust society felt so real to me. I just knew they were suffering under the weight of society's expectations. Throw in Emrys' meddling grandma and mother and there was the perfect amount of humor and stress. 

Torquil and Emrys' romance is sickeningly sweet in the most amazing way! It felt like a warm hug on a cold day. What started as a one off hook up several years ago has turned into something bordering on much more serious feelings. Torquil is using their gossip column to share what Emrys is looking for in a partner and obviously we know exactly who he is looking for (spoiler alert: Torquil). They slowly get to know each other as they are partnered at very events. It's sweet, soft, slow, and heartwarming. I love their story!!!