Light mystery genre with amateur sleuths, cozy settings, and minimal violence. Beloved by a dedicated and active reader community.
Signal the cozy subgenre immediately on the cover and in the blurb.
A recurring female amateur sleuth with a unique quirk or hobby is the genre expectation.
Animal companion (especially a cat) is close to mandatory in top-selling cozies.
Series of 5+ books generates the most income in this subgenre.
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