Families who loved Wild Is the Witch by Rachel Griffin 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 aftermath of a significant mistake or feels that their inner intensity is something that needs to be hidden from the world. It is a powerful story for any young person who equates their mistakes with being a bad person, providing a safe space to explore themes of self-forgiveness and the courage required to be vulnerable. The story follows Iris, a young witch who accidentally creates a dangerous curse while trying to protect herself. To save her community and her own future, she must embark on a treacherous journey through the Pacific Northwest wilderness with a boy who despises her kind. It is a sophisticated exploration of shame and identity, perfectly suited for the 14 to 18 age range. Parents will appreciate how it frames 'power' not just as magic, but as the responsibility one has over their own emotional impact on others.