These women are not superheroes. They don’t traverse through life smoothly. They falter every now and then, at times even doubt themselves, but their conviction, in the end, keeps them going. They push and shove to make space for themselves in a man’s world. When they lose, they try their best to bounce back. They leave inspiration for their real-life counterparts about how to stand tall in the face of the world and its many atrocities. I’ve curated a list of eight such comforting cozy mystery novels that cover stories of rebellious women who don’t let their circumstances weigh them down. I hope these cozy mystery novels give you hope in trying times. To know more about this genre and why you should read it, check out how Mood-Boosting Cozy Mysteries Are Increasingly Diverse.