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A frosty, fast-paced adventure about a prickly hero learning that true loyalty is chosen, not inherited. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Winter Turning.

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heartwarming
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01
Escaping Peril
Tui Sutherland
A fiery, fast-paced journey of redemption fueled by dark humor and the desperate ache to be seen as more than a monster.
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- tense
- adventurous
- earnest
02
The Dangerous Gift
Tui Sutherland
A frosty, fast-paced fantasy where a paranoid young ruler is literally forced to walk in the talons of strangers.
Shares:
- tense
- heartwarming
- earnest
- humorous
03
Darkstalker
Tui T. Sutherland
A heartbreaking, inevitable descent into darkness that makes you root for a monster before he becomes one.
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- tense
- earnest
- dramatic
04
Moon Rising
Tui T. Sutherland
A telepathic protagonist navigates the overwhelming noise of a new school and the heavy burden of a dangerous secret.
Shares:
- tense
- earnest
- found family
05
The Dragonet Prophecy
Zena Sutherland
A high-flying, scale-tingling adventure where reluctant chosen ones decide to forge their own destiny instead of following the script.
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- tense
- adventurous
- earnest
- humorous
06
How to fight a dragon's fury
Cressida Cowell
A breathless, tear-jerking, and triumphant conclusion to an epic underdog journey that balances chaotic humor with profound emotional depth.
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- tense
- earnest
- humorous
07
Dragon Flight
Jessica Day George
A funny, heart-felt fantasy adventure that trades the quiet of ordinary life for the thrill of dragon flights and rekindled friendships.
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- adventurous
- earnest
08
How to Ride a Dragon's Storm
Cressida Cowell
A chaotic, ticking-clock adventure where cleverness and loyalty are the only defense against impossible odds and absurdly dangerous beasts.
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- adventurous
- dramatic
09
Talon
Julie Kagawa
A sun-drenched, action-packed summer romance where secret identities and ancient rivalries collide.
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- tense
- earnest
- angsty
- dramatic
10
Dragon Spear
Jessica Day George · 2009
A lively fantasy adventure that balances the high stakes of a royal dragon rescue with the relatable stress of planning a wedding.
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- adventurous
- earnest
11
Frozen
RH Disney
A magical, snow-swept adventure that celebrates the unbreakable bond between sisters and the courage to be yourself.
Shares:
- adventurous
- earnest
- humorous
12
A Sending of Dragons
Jane Yolen
A desperate fight for survival in an alien wilderness transforms into a wondrous journey of mystical connection.
Shares:
- tense
- adventurous
- earnest

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