Discover books similar to "The Swan Kingdom"

Gail Carson Levine

Ella Enchanted

This book is a retelling of the Cinderella story with a unique twist. Ella is given the 'gift' of obedience by a misguided fairy godmother, which leads to all sorts of trouble for her. She must find a way to break the spell and live her own life. Like 'The Swan Kingdom', this book combines elements of fairy tales with a strong, independent female protagonist.

Diana Wynne Jones

Howl's Moving Castle

Sophie Hatter is the eldest of three sisters, which means she's destined to be poor and overlooked. But when she's cursed by the Witch of the Waste and turned into an old woman, she sets out to seek her fortune and ends up in the moving castle of the mysterious wizard Howl. This book, like 'The Swan Kingdom', features a strong female lead, magical creatures, and a touch of romance.

Shannon Hale

The Goose Girl

Anidori is the crown princess of Kildenree, but she's not interested in being a princess. She'd rather be a horse-tender, like her childhood friend and mentor, Seega. But when she's sent to marry the prince of Bayern, she finds herself in the middle of a dangerous plot. With the help of some new friends, Anidori must find her voice and save herself and the kingdom. This book, like 'The Swan Kingdom', features a strong female lead, magical creatures, and a fairy tale setting.

Pamela Dean

Tam Lin

Janet is a student at Blackstock College, where she studies medieval literature and folklore. But when she's drawn into the world of the fairy hill, she finds herself in the middle of a centuries-old battle between the Queen of the Fairies and the human man she's claimed as her own. This book, like 'The Swan Kingdom', features a strong female lead, magical creatures, and a fairy tale setting.

Robin McKinley

The Hero and the Crown

Aerin is the daughter of the king of Damar, but she's not considered a true princess because she's not of royal blood. But when she discovers a hidden talent for magic and a love for horses, she sets out to prove herself and save her kingdom from an ancient enemy. This book, like 'The Swan Kingdom', features a strong female lead, magical creatures, and a fantasy setting.

Robin McKinley

The Blue Sword

Harry Crewe is an orphaned girl living in the desert kingdom of Istan. But when she's chosen by the magical blue sword, she finds herself in the middle of a war between the Istalians and the neighboring Homelanders. With the help of the sword and a mysterious stranger, Harry must learn to fight and save her new home. This book, like 'The Swan Kingdom', features a strong female lead, magical creatures, and a fantasy setting.

Robin McKinley

Deerskin

Princess Lissar is the beloved daughter of the king and queen, but when her mother dies and her father remarries, her life takes a dark turn. Her new stepmother turns against her, and Lissar is forced to flee for her life. With the help of a loyal dog and a kind stranger, Lissar must learn to trust again and find her place in the world. This book, like 'The Swan Kingdom', features a strong female lead, magical creatures, and a fairy tale setting.

Juliet Marillier

Wildwood Dancing

Jena is the oldest of five sisters, who live in a remote castle in Transylvania. But when their father goes away on business, the sisters are left in the care of their strict governess, and Jena discovers a secret world in the forest. With the help of her sisters and a handsome stranger, Jena must navigate the dangers of the forest and the politics of the faerie court. This book, like 'The Swan Kingdom', features a strong female lead, magical creatures, and a fairy tale setting.

Juliet Marillier

Daughter of the Forest

Sorcha is the seventh child of the Lord of the Seven Waters, and the only girl. But when her father is bewitched by his new wife, Sorcha is the only one who can break the spell. With the help of a mysterious druid, Sorcha must find the strength to save her family and her land. This book, like 'The Swan Kingdom', features a strong female lead, magical creatures, and a fairy tale setting.

Elizabeth Marie Pope

The Perilous Gard

Kate Sutton is sent to live in the remote Perilous Gard, where she discovers a hidden world of faerie magic and intrigue. With the help of a handsome young man and a talking fox, Kate must navigate the dangers of the faerie court and uncover the truth about her own past. This book, like 'The Swan Kingdom', features a strong female lead, magical creatures, and a fairy tale setting.

Holly Black

The Darkest Part of the Forest

Hazel and her brother Ben live in the town of Fairfold, where humans and faeries coexist. But when a horned boy is discovered in the forest, Hazel and Ben are drawn into a dangerous world of faerie magic and intrigue. With the help of a mysterious stranger, Hazel must uncover the truth about the boy and save her brother from the faerie court. This book, like 'The Swan Kingdom', features a strong female lead, magical creatures, and a fairy tale setting.