Books Like The Third Daughter
Families who loved The Third Daughter by Adrienne Tooley 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 Third Daughter by Adrienne Tooley 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 teen is struggling with intense feelings of inadequacy, sibling rivalry, or the heavy burden of having made a mistake that feels impossible to fix. It is an ideal choice for a young person who feels overlooked by their family or who is navigating the high stakes of secondary school social hierarchies and leadership roles. The story follows Elodie, a princess who loses her inheritance to her younger sister and accidentally causes a magical tragedy in her attempt to reclaim power. This fantasy adventure centers on accountability and the realization that our value isn't tied to a title or an external prophecy. While it features a slow-burn LGBTQ romance and magical world-building, the core is a grounded exploration of shame and the courage required to own up to one's actions. Appropriate for ages 14 and up, it offers a sophisticated look at how emotions can be manipulated by those in power and how to reclaim one's own voice through honesty and restorative action.
