Families who loved The Broken Mirror by Melissa de la Cruz 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 child feels like an outsider or is struggling to find their specific group of people. While the story is wrapped in a high energy fantasy quest, it speaks deeply to the emotional need for belonging and the power of chosen family. Filomena, a girl from our world who discovered she is a princess in a magical realm, continues to navigate the gap between who she was and who she is becoming. In this third installment, the group travels to Snow Country to rescue friends and reverse curses, eventually forming the League of the Seven. It is a story about collective strength and the realization that even the most famous fairy tale heroes are flawed and human. For parents, this is an excellent pick for middle grade readers who enjoy fast paced action but are also beginning to grapple with more complex social dynamics and the importance of standing up for others against systemic threats.