Oscar Wilde once said that “every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future.” I’ve been thinking about that quote a lot lately. I’ve also noticed an uptick in tales about bad guys wanting to become the good guys. Particularly in the cozy fantasy genre, such as these:
The Demon Overlords Retirement Plan by MH Foster
“The Demon Overlord retires to farm turnips in peace, only to find life in a small village far more chaotic than he ever could have anticipated in this laugh-out-loud debut cozy fantasy with teeth.“
Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous by Autumn K. England
“STARDEW VALLEY meets STUDIO GHIBLI in a charming cozy fantasy about healing, redemption, and the subtle magic of simple living. Perfect for fans of Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea and The Spellshop. Welcome home, weary traveler.“
Morfran, Dark Lord Reformed by SB West
“Abandoning his days of beheading to live out an undercover retirement as a goat farmer, Morfran finds himself accidentally leading a rebellion against the kingdom’s Dark Lord, who, inconveniently, is him.“
A Dragon Riders Guide to Retirement by Julia & Lia Huni
“A Dragon Rider’s Guide to Retirement is a cozy, low-stakes fantasy filled with magic, mischief, and a slow-burn romance that won’t steam your glasses. Perfect for fans of Legends & Lattes, Cursed Cocktails, and J. Penner’s Adenashire series.“
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