Books Like The Drowned Woods
Families who loved The Drowned Woods by Emily Lloyd-Jones often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Drowned Woods by Emily Lloyd-Jones 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 wrestling with the heavy burden of past mistakes or feeling manipulated by those in positions of power. This atmospheric fantasy follows Mer, a young water diviner, as she attempts to undo the damage caused when her talents were weaponized by a corrupt prince. It is a story about reclaiming one's narrative and finding the strength to move forward when you feel defined by your worst moments. Through its exploration of guilt and restorative justice, the book offers a roadmap for moving from shame to agency. The dark, folkloric setting is appropriate for older teens who enjoy high-stakes adventure and complex moral dilemmas. Ultimately, a parent would choose this for a child who needs to see that while we cannot change the past, we can certainly choose who we become next.
