Funny urban fantasy books

A city gives magic plenty of places to hide: rented rooms, bars, offices and streets that people think they know. Comic urban fantasy brings supernatural beings into those familiar spaces, where old powers still have to deal with neighbors and practical problems.

16 books

Finding your way around this shelf

Start with the kind of city story you want. A supernatural investigation can involve real danger and sharp insults; a story about magical houseguests may spend more time on social trouble. Read the profiles for the source of the humor and any violence that matters to your choice.

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