If you loved
Books like Claws
A scrappy, magical mystery where a fierce sisterly bond meets the hidden wonders of a trailer park. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Claws.
- mysterious
- magical
- slightly shadowed
- curious
- 01
California bones
Greg Van Eekhout
A gritty, sun-baked magical heist where a ragtag crew consumes the bones of mythical creatures to steal back their future.
- 02
The Gathering
Kelley Armstrong
A woodsy, atmospheric mystery where small-town claustrophobia meets the thrilling awakening of latent supernatural powers.
- 03
A nearer moon
Melanie Crowder
A lyrical, swamp-drenched fairy tale about the fierce devotion between sisters and the magic hidden in forgotten places.
- 04
Graveyard shakes
Laura Terry
A spooky, spirited graphic adventure where the trials of boarding school give way to the eerie magic of a graveyard underworld.
- 05
The forbidden library
Django Wexler
A shadowy, thrilling descent into a world where stories are literal traps and knowledge is a dangerous weapon.
- 06
Crewel
Gennifer Albin
A tense, tactile science fiction journey where the threads of reality are manipulated at the cost of personal freedom and family.
- 07
Breadcrumbs
Anne Ursu
A magical rescue mission fueled by the fierce, unwavering loyalty of childhood friendship.
- 08
The Thickety
J. A. White
An atmospheric journey into a forbidden forest where an outcast child uncovers the wondrous truth behind a dark legacy.
- 09
Goosebumps Hall of Horrors - Claws!
R. L. Stine
A frantic, mildly spooky romp where a desperate childhood cover-up spirals into a supernatural feline nightmare.
- 10
Catwings
Ursula K. Le Guin
A gentle, classic tale of winged kittens seeking a safe place to call home in a big, intimidating world.
- 11
Catkin
unknown author
A magical, folklore-infused quest where a tiny feline hero must use his wits to right a terrible wrong.
- 12
The Revenge of Magic
James Riley
A high-stakes, monster-battling twist on the magic school trope, fueled by grief, government secrets, and explosive action.
