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A delightfully gruesome, fourth-wall-breaking romp through the darker, bloodier side of classic fairy tales. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with In a Glass Grimmly (A Tale Dark & Grimm, #2).

  • delightfully macabre
  • whimsical
  • spooky
  • adventurous
  1. 01

    A Tale Dark & Grimm (A Tale Dark & Grimm, #1)

    Adam Gidwitz

    A delightfully gruesome, fourth-wall-breaking romp through the original, blood-soaked fairy tales where happily ever after must be earned with a sword.

    Shares:
    • whimsical
    • spooky
    • adventurous
    • irreverent
  2. 02

    Whatever After

    Sarah Mlynowski

    A delightfully chaotic romp that tosses modern kids into a classic fairy tale with hilarious, unpredictable results.

    Shares:
    • whimsical
    • conversational
  3. 03

    The Frog Prince Continued

    Jon Scieszka

    A playful, subversive continuation of a classic tale that explores the messy reality of happily ever after.

    Shares:
    • whimsical
    • irreverent
  4. 04

    Half Upon a Time (Half Upon a Time #1)

    James Riley

    A hilarious, fast-paced romp that turns classic fairy tales upside down with sarcastic heroes and clever meta-twists.

    Shares:
    • whimsical
    • adventurous
    • irreverent
    • subverting expectations
  5. 05

    The Inquisitor's Tale

    Adam Gidwitz

    A spirited medieval quest where friendship and mysticism light the way.

    Shares:
    • adventurous
  6. 06

    Mirror, Mirror

    Jen Calonita

    A nostalgic yet thrilling reimagining of a classic fairy tale where a quiet princess steps into her power to reclaim her stolen kingdom.

    Shares:
    • adventurous
  7. 07

    Garlic and the Witch

    Bree Paulsen

    A charmingly illustrated, cozy fantasy about a brave little vegetable navigating the scary but magical changes of growing up.

    Shares:
    • whimsical
  8. 08

    The Frog Princess

    E. D. Baker · 2004

    A delightfully swampy, fractured fairy tale that proves sometimes you have to lose your crown to find your true self.

    Shares:
    • whimsical
    • irreverent
    • subverting expectations
  9. 09

    Fairest of all

    Sarah Mlynowski

    A hilarious, fast-paced romp that turns a classic fairy tale on its head through the chaotic lens of modern sibling dynamics.

    Shares:
    • whimsical
    • adventurous
    • conversational
    • snarky
  10. 10

    Cinderella Stays Late

    Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams

    A sparkling, school-based twist on a classic fairy tale where friendship is the real magic.

    Feels:
    • magical
    • bubbly
    • spirited
  11. 11

    The School for Good and Evil

    Soman Chainani

    A wickedly clever subversion of fairy-tale tropes wrapped in a glittering, gothic-tinged exploration of friendship.

    Shares:
    • whimsical
    • darkly comedic
    • snarky
    • subverting expectations
  12. 12

    No Place for Magic

    E. D. Baker · 2006

    A charming and humorous fairy tale adventure where a resourceful princess must rely on her wits to save the day and rediscover the strength of her relationship.

    Shares:
    • whimsical
    • adventurous

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