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A lyrical, swamp-drenched fairy tale about the fierce devotion between sisters and the magic hidden in forgotten places. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with A nearer moon.

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01
Wildwood Dancing
Juliet Marillier
A lush, wintry fairy tale that weaves the fierce bonds of sisterhood with the intoxicating, dangerous allure of a hidden magical realm.
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- earnest
02
The Girl Who Drank the Moon
Kelly Barnhill
A luminous, modern fairy tale about the weight of sorrow, the magic of found family, and the power of remembering who you are.
Shares:
- luminous
- lyrical
- earnest
- melancholic
03
Among Others
Jo Walton
A quiet, fiercely intelligent love letter to the science fiction and fantasy books that save us when the real world becomes unbearable.
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- earnest
04
Magic Casement
Dave Duncan
A warm, classic coming-of-age fantasy that slowly unfurls from a cozy pastoral beginning into a sweeping, world-spanning adventure.
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- earnest
05
Claws
Mike Grinti
A scrappy, magical mystery where a fierce sisterly bond meets the hidden wonders of a trailer park.
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- earnest
06
The Thickety
J. A. White
An atmospheric journey into a forbidden forest where an outcast child uncovers the wondrous truth behind a dark legacy.
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- earnest
07
Thirteenth Child
Patricia C. Wrede · 2009
A cozy yet perilous alternate-history frontier tale where a girl burdened by superstition slowly discovers her own unique brand of magic.
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- earnest
08
Dark Magick
Cate Tiernan
A tense, shadowy exploration of teenage witchcraft where the greatest danger might be the people you trust the most.
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- earnest
09
Hatching Magic
Ann Downer
A delightful, chaotic romp where ancient magic spills into modern-day Boston, complete with misplaced dragons and time-traveling wizards.
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- earnest
10
A Cry in the Night
Carol Ellis · 1990
A classic, spooky vacation-house mystery where echoes of a tragic past demand to be heard.
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- earnest
11
Bayou Moon
Ilona Andrews
A murky, magical descent into swampland rivalries where family loyalty clashes with paranormal romance.
Feels:
- murky
- atmospheric
- tense
12
Blood witch
Cate Tiernan
A heady brew of teenage angst, dark magic, and the chilling realization that the person you trust most might be hiding a sinister secret.
Shares:
- earnest

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