If you loved
Books like Rose
A gaslit, magical mystery where a young servant girl discovers her own hidden power in a house full of secrets. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Rose.
- gaslit
- cozy
- enchanting
- shadowy
- 01
Misty the Abandoned Kitten
Holly Webb
A gentle, heartwarming tale of secret-keeping and the tender bond between a child and a vulnerable animal.
- 02
Magyk (Septimus Heap)
Angie Sage · 2005
A cozy, spell-soaked adventure where hidden identities unravel amidst quirky wizards and heartwarming family bonds.
- 03
The Castle of Mirrors
Jenny Nimmo
A shadowy, magical boarding school mystery where eccentric friendships are the only defense against sinister adults.
- 04
Tithe
Holly Black
A grungy, intoxicating plunge into a hidden world where magic is sharp, dangerous, and smells like rust and stale beer.
- 05
Alphabet of thorn
Patricia A. McKillip
A quiet, magical mystery about the transformative power of words and the secrets hidden within a royal library.
- 06
Jinx
Sage Blackwood
An atmospheric coming-of-age fantasy that invites readers into a deep, dark forest brimming with magic, danger, and hidden complexities.
- 07
The ghosts of Mercy Manor
Betty Ren Wright · 1993
A gentle, atmospheric mystery where a displaced child finds purpose in uncovering the sorrowful secrets of a haunted house.
- 08
Dark Magick
Cate Tiernan
A tense, shadowy exploration of teenage witchcraft where the greatest danger might be the people you trust the most.
- 09
Holly the Christmas Fairy
Daisy Meadows
A sparkly, snow-dusted adventure that wraps the comfort of a familiar friendship in the cozy magic of the holidays.
- 10
The Pinhoe Egg (Chrestomanci, Book 6)
Diana Wynne Jones
A delightfully chaotic romp through a world where ancient magic clashes with petty village secrets and the stubbornness of children.
- 11
The ruby in the smoke (Sally Lockhart #1)
Philip Pullman · 1985
A fog-drenched plunge into the perilous, shadowy underbelly of Victorian London alongside a fiercely independent heroine.
- 12
The Darkest Part of the Forest
Holly Black
A dark, modern fairytale where the woods are full of teeth and the girl with the sword is the most dangerous thing of all.
