Skip to content

Books
Articles

wonderlit

The right book for right now.

Books
Articles
About
Terms
Privacy

Discover

Life Moments
Themes
Interests
Ages

© 2026 wonderlit · Support indie bookstores

As an affiliate, Wonderlit earns from qualifying purchases through Bookshop.org and Amazon.

Can’t find a book? Let us know – we’re always adding new titles.

Send Feedback

Fairy Tales & Mythology Young Adult – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

Browse → Young Adult → Interests → Fairy Tales & Mythology

Fairy Tales & Mythology Young Adult

Explore young adult books about fairy tales & mythology for children.

280 books

Cover of Runa

J. Alison James

A Swedish summer turns dark when a discovery in a medieval church pulls Runa into the ancient, implacable rites of her V

Cover of Stepsister

Jennifer Donnelly Retellings #1

Jennifer Donnelly

Isabelle desperateley seeks her own identity and a way to save Ella after failing to win the prince in this dark, high-s

Cover of Sweetly

Fairytale Retellings #2

Magical candy offers Gretchen a chance to forget the monster that took her sister, but a dark presence still waits in th

Cover of Spindle

1 2 3...12

Popular Series in This Category

Jennifer Donnelly Retellings

2 books in this category

Fairytale Retellings

2 books in this category

The Book of Sun and Moon

2 books in this category

A Thousand Nights #2

Spindle

E. K. Johnston

Yashaa and a brave princess embark on a lush journey to break an ancient curse in this transformative retelling of Sleep

Ages 12–18

Cover of Kin

Tales of Beauty and Madness #2

In this dark Red Riding Hood retelling, Ruby must choose between her clan's expectations and a boy whose secrets are lin

Cover of Poisoned

Jennifer Donnelly Retellings #2

Jennifer Donnelly

For the teen navigating self-doubt or external pressure, this dark retelling explores how to find true strength when you

Cover of Sisters Red

Fairytale Retellings #1

Clad in red cloaks, sisters Scarlett and Rosie hunt the werewolves that haunt the woods, bound together by a blood-soake

Cover of The Forbidden Wish

The Forbidden Wish

Zahra, a teenage genie, must choose between her ancient duty and her heart when she falls for the master who holds the k

Cover of Cinder & Glass

Melissa de la Cruz

For the teenager navigating the pressure of societal expectations and the difficult choice between security and followin

Cover of The Door in the Hedge

The Door in the Hedge

Step through a gap in the garden to find a world of stolen princesses, talking frogs, and magical hinds in these four ly

Cover of Snow & Poison

Melissa de la Cruz

For the teenager navigating the pressure of high expectations while trying to find a voice in a world of social posturin

Cover of The Swan Kingdom

The Swan Kingdom

Alexandra must use her hidden gifts and bravery to face an evil stranger and reclaim her kingdom after her family is tor

Cover of Never Ever After

The Book of Sun and Moon #2

Never Ever After

For the teenager navigating the pressure of high expectations while discovering their true identity amidst a world of se

Cover of Untamed

For the young adult grappling with identity and destiny, this dark fantasy explores choosing your own path when two worl

Cover of Blood of Troy

Daughters of Sparta #2

Claire M. Andrews

For the teen grappling with the weight of expectations and the desire to forge their own path while navigating complex l

Cover of Never Ever After

The Celestial Kingdom #3

Never Ever After

For the teen navigating the tension between their family's expectations and their own growing need for autonomy while fi

Cover of Skin of the Sea

Of Mermaids and Orisa #1

Skin of the Sea

For the teen seeking their place in the world while balancing ancient duties and personal convictions. A sweeping West A

Cover of Temping Fate

Esther M. Friesner

For the teen feeling overwhelmed by new responsibilities or the pressure to control their future, this witty tale explor

Cover of For Ever More

The Book of Sun and Moon #3

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family legacy and the challenge of choosing their own path while learning wh

Cover of The Library of Fates

The Library of Fates

Princess Amrita becomes a fugitive after a failed marriage alliance, joining an oracle on a high-stakes quest to find a

Cover of Enter the Body

For the teen processing the weight of their own story or seeking to understand the voices of women often silenced by his

Cover of Mighty Mountain and the Three Strong Women

Mighty Mountain and the Three Strong Women

Mighty Mountain thinks he is the toughest sumo wrestler around, until three generations of remarkably strong women decid

Cover of Unthinkable

Trapped for centuries in the faerie realm, Fenella must complete three acts of destruction against her own family to fin

Cover of Waifs and Strays

Waifs and Strays

Charles de Lint

For the teen seeking a sense of belonging in a world that feels both gritty and magical, these stories explore finding o

More Formats for Fairy Tales & Mythology

Chapter Books(2246)Graphic Novels(149)Middle Grade(125)Picture Books(100)Poetry(58)Early Readers(55)Board Books(3)

Fairy Tales & Mythology by Age Group

Fairy Tales & Mythology Books for Ages 0–3(383)Fairy Tales & Mythology Books for Ages 4–7(2710)