Families who loved Enter the Enchanted by K.A. Applegate often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling with the realization that mentors and authority figures can be manipulative or self serving. While it is a high stakes fantasy adventure, it speaks deeply to the emotional confusion of being caught in a world where the adults do not have your best interests at heart. The story follows four teenagers trapped in a realm of living myths as they confront Merlin, a figure who offers help but demands a steep price. It is a sophisticated look at trust, the loss of innocence, and the necessity of sticking together when the ground is constantly shifting. Parents should note the gritty, dark tone: it is ideal for ages 12 and up who enjoy complex moral dilemmas and a touch of horror within their fantasy quests.