If you loved
Books like Rose
An adventurous graphic novel origin story where youthful royal duty collides with ancient, hidden evils. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Rose.
- epic
- foreboding
- magical
- nostalgic
- 01
Bone
Jeff Smith · 1995
A masterful bait-and-switch that lures you in with slapstick comedy before sweeping you away on a breathtaking fantasy epic.
- 02
Out From Boneville
Jeff Smith · 2006
A slapstick comedy that accidentally wanders into a sprawling, high-stakes fantasy epic.
- 03
Mouse Guard Fall 1152
David Petersen · 2007
An epic, autumnal fantasy where tiny, cloaked heroes face a vast and dangerous world with unwavering courage.
- 04
Mighty Jack and the Goblin King
Ben Hatke
A breathless, visually stunning rescue mission through a perilous fantasy realm where courage and sibling devotion are the ultimate magic.
- 05
The Tea Dragon Society
K. O'Neill
A warm cup of tea in book form, offering a gentle retreat into a world of quiet crafts and tender friendships.
- 06
Death
Neil Gaiman
A gentle, bittersweet stroll through the margins of a city that reminds you to find magic in the simple act of breathing.
- 07
Damsel
Elana K. Arnold
A shadowy, unsettling exploration of a classic fairy tale where the rescued maiden wakes with no memory of her past.
- 08
Adventure time
Danielle Corsetto
A delightfully chaotic romp through a candy-colored world with a mismatched crew of reluctant heroes.
- 09
Nimona
Noelle Stevenson
A chaotic, subversive fantasy romp that lures you in with deadpan humor before breaking your heart with its profound emotional depth.
- 10
Rutabaga the adventure chef
Eric Colossal
A delightfully weird culinary quest where defeating monsters means figuring out the best way to cook them.
- 11
Briar Rose
Jane Yolen
A hauntingly beautiful exploration of how we use myth to mask, and ultimately reveal, the darkest truths of our history.
- 12
Amulet
Kazu Kibuishi
A breathtaking, high-stakes plunge into a shadowy fantasy metropolis where a young hero must wrestle with the dark temptations of her own power.
