The "Found Family" or “Family of Choice” trope is a device in literature and media where a group of characters find themselves united in a family-bond based on shared experiences, mutual understanding, and interpersonal connection. This trope emphasizes the connections and communities we choose for ourselves, rather than the blood ties that may dictate some biological families. Found family stories often bring familial love that the characters may have otherwise missed into their lives. These narratives are often especially resonant for members of disenfranchised communities, such as those in the LGBTQ+ community, who understand that unconditional love comes in all forms, and so do families.

While the group is often brought together through similar circumstances or experiences, and not literally chosen, this trope explores the growth of their relationship with each other. The characters in found family stories come to love, understand, and depend on one another, forming their own family based on bonds that have nothing to do with blood ties.

Although this trope is celebrated for its inclusivity and heartwarming nature, some people find it hard to get into when they find themselves on the outside looking in. However, for those who enjoy this trope, there are many books available that feature found families, including Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo, The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater, and The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune.