Gods of Jade and Shadow

Mexican Gothic

Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Another atmospheric novel by the same author, blending supernatural elements with historical Mexican setting. Explores dark family secrets and gothic horror in 1950s Mexico. Features a strong female protagonist navigating mysterious and dangerous circumstances. Combines rich cultural mythology with compelling narrative. Showcases Moreno-Garcia's skill in blending genre and cultural storytelling.

The House in the Cerulean Sea

TJ Klune

A magical story exploring found family and personal transformation. Features supernatural elements and compelling characters. Blends whimsical narrative with deeper emotional themes. Offers a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Combines magical realism with heartwarming storytelling.

Circe

Madeline Miller

A mythological retelling centered on a powerful female protagonist. Explores themes of personal transformation and magical journey. Reimagines classical mythology with a modern, feminist perspective. Combines rich historical detail with supernatural elements. Offers a compelling narrative of self-discovery and magical encounters.

The Golem and the Jinni

Helene Wecker

A historical fantasy blending mythological creatures with immigrant experience. Set in early 20th-century New York, explores magical beings navigating human world. Features rich cultural mythology and transformative journey. Combines supernatural elements with historical narrative. Offers complex character interactions and magical realism.

Uprooted

Naomi Novik

A magical fairy tale with strong folkloric elements. Follows a young woman discovering her magical abilities. Blends traditional mythology with personal transformation. Features rich narrative and supernatural encounters. Offers compelling journey of self-discovery and magical empowerment.

The Night Circus

Erin Morgenstern

A magical realism novel with enchanting storytelling and mythical elements. Follows two rival magicians competing in a mysterious circus setting. Blends historical atmosphere with supernatural competition. Features lyrical prose and intricate world-building. Offers a similar sense of magical journey and transformative adventure.

Spinning Silver

Naomi Novik

A fairy tale-inspired novel with strong female characters. Reimagines traditional folklore with complex narrative. Blends magical elements with historical setting. Features transformative journeys and mythical encounters. Offers intricate world-building and compelling character development.

The City of Brass

S.A. Chakraborty

A mythological fantasy rooted in Middle Eastern folklore. Features a compelling magical journey with complex protagonist. Explores themes of cultural identity and magical transformation. Blends historical setting with supernatural elements. Offers rich world-building and intricate magical system.

The Bear and the Nightingale

Katherine Arden

A folkloric fantasy rooted in Russian mythology. Features a strong female protagonist navigating magical and cultural challenges. Blends historical setting with supernatural elements. Explores themes of personal empowerment and mythical encounters. Offers rich cultural storytelling with magical undertones.

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

V.E. Schwab

A magical narrative exploring themes of immortality and personal identity. Features a protagonist making a supernatural bargain. Blends historical periods with magical elements. Offers a transformative journey across time. Combines lyrical storytelling with mythical concept.