Families who loved The Coven by Cate Tiernan often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is navigating the unsettling realization that they might not fully fit in with their family or their peers. It is particularly resonant for adolescents who are curious about their ancestry or who feel like they are hiding a core part of their identity from the world. In this second installment of the Sweep series, Morgan Rowlands begins to embrace her hereditary magic while uncovering the startling truth that she was adopted. As she balances a burgeoning romance with the search for her biological roots, the story explores the tension between the person we are raised to be and the person we are born to be. Parents will appreciate how it addresses the complexities of adoption and the search for self-reliance within a high-stakes fantasy setting. It is best suited for mature middle schoolers and high schoolers who enjoy atmospheric mysteries and stories about finding one's true tribe.