Discover books similar to "The Goblin Wood"

Maggie Stiefvater

The Raven Boys

This captivating first book in the 'Raven Cycle' series introduces readers to Blue Sargent, a young woman who has always been told she will cause her true love to die. When she meets a group of boys from the prestigious Aglionby Academy who are on a quest to find a long-lost Welsh king, Blue is drawn into their world of magic, mystery, and danger. Like 'The Goblin Wood', this book features a richly imagined fantasy world and a strong female protagonist who must navigate complex relationships and make difficult choices.

Holly Black

The Darkest Part of the Forest

In this enchanting standalone novel, Hazel and her brother Ben live in a town where humans and faeries coexist, and the forest at the edge of town is rumored to contain a magical horn that can awaken a sleeping prince. When a boy with horns and hooves is found injured in the forest, Hazel and Ben must navigate the treacherous world of faerie politics and power struggles to save him. Like 'The Goblin Wood', this book features a richly imagined fantasy world and a strong female protagonist who must use her wits and courage to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

Robin McKinley

The Hero and the Crown

This Newbery Medal-winning novel tells the story of Aerin, a young woman who must prove herself as a hero in a kingdom where she is seen as an outsider. When she discovers a magical dragon-slaying sword, Aerin sets out on a dangerous quest to save her kingdom from an ancient evil. Like 'The Goblin Wood', this book features a strong female protagonist who must overcome adversity and self-doubt to become a hero.

Maggie Stiefvater

The Scorpio Races

This thrilling standalone novel tells the story of Sean and Puck, two young people who compete in the annual Scorpio Races, a deadly race where riders must tame and ride vicious water horses. As they navigate the treacherous waters and dangerous politics of their small island community, Sean and Puck must also confront their own fears and desires. Like 'The Goblin Wood', this book features a richly imagined fantasy world and a strong sense of place, as well as a focus on the relationships between characters.

Patricia C. Wrede

Dealing with Dragons

This lighthearted and humorous novel tells the story of Cimorene, a young princess who runs away from her boring royal life to become a dragon's princess. When a group of knights comes to rescue her, Cimorene must use her wits and courage to outsmart them and protect her new home. Like 'The Goblin Wood', this book features a strong female protagonist who challenges traditional gender roles and expectations.

Kelly Barnhill

The Girl Who Drank the Moon

This enchanting and lyrical novel tells the story of Luna, a young girl who is accidentally infused with moonlight as a baby and grows up with magical powers. When she discovers the truth about her origins, Luna must navigate a world of magic, danger, and heartache to find her place in the world. Like 'The Goblin Wood', this book features a richly imagined fantasy world and a strong sense of magic and wonder.

Jaleigh Johnson

The Mark of the Dragonfly

This thrilling and imaginative novel tells the story of Piper, a young girl who discovers a mysterious and powerful dragonfly-shaped amulet that grants her special powers. When she is accused of theft and forced to flee her home, Piper must navigate a world of danger and intrigue to clear her name and uncover the truth about the dragonfly. Like 'The Goblin Wood', this book features a strong female protagonist who must use her wits and courage to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

Rachel Hartman

Seraphina

This captivating and imaginative novel tells the story of Seraphina, a young woman with a secret: she is part dragon, a fact that could get her killed in a world where humans and dragons are at odds. When a member of the royal family is murdered and Seraphina is accused of the crime, she must use her wits and courage to clear her name and uncover the truth about the murder. Like 'The Goblin Wood', this book features a richly imagined fantasy world and a strong female protagonist who must navigate complex relationships and make difficult choices.

Shannon Hale

The Book of a Thousand Days

This enchanting and lyrical novel tells the story of Dashti, a young maidservant who is locked in a tower with her mistress for seven years as punishment for refusing to marry a man she does not love. As they wait for rescue, Dashti and her mistress must confront their own fears and desires, as well as the dangers of the world outside the tower. Like 'The Goblin Wood', this book features a strong female protagonist who must use her wits and courage to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles.