What is Found Family?
Also called 'chosen family,' this beloved trope centers a group of misfits or outsiders who choose loyalty and love outside biological ties. It resonates strongly in fantasy, science fiction, and cozy genres, offering warmth, belonging, and ensemble dynamics that readers find deeply comforting.
Example books
- Six of Crows , Leigh Bardugo
- The House in the Cerulean Sea , TJ Klune
- The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet , Becky Chambers