Discover books similar to "The Wishing Well" series

Patricia C. Wrede

The Enchanted Forest Chronicles

If you enjoyed the magical world and strong female protagonist in The Wishing Well series, you'll love The Enchanted Forest Chronicles. This series follows the adventures of Princess Cimerene, who runs away from her stuffy royal life to live in the Enchanted Forest. Filled with magic, humor, and unforgettable characters, these books will transport you to a world where anything is possible.

Charlie N. Holmberg

The Paper Magician

Fans of Joy Reed's intricate magical systems will enjoy The Paper Magician. This series follows Ceony Twill, a young woman who becomes an apprentice to a paper magician. As Ceony learns to manipulate paper into magical creatures and objects, she uncovers a dangerous secret that threatens her world. With its unique magic and compelling characters, this series is a must-read for fans of The Wishing Well.

Soman Chainani

The School for Good and Evil

If you're looking for a magical boarding school adventure, The School for Good and Evil is the perfect series. This series follows Sophie and Agatha, two best friends who are whisked away to the School for Good and Evil, where they are trained to become heroes or villains. Filled with humor, romance, and adventure, this series will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Kelly Barnhill

The Girl Who Drank the Moon

Fans of Joy Reed's lyrical prose will enjoy The Girl Who Drank the Moon. This Newbery Medal-winning novel tells the story of a young girl who is accidentally fed moonlight by a witch, granting her magical powers. As she grows up, she must navigate a world of magic, danger, and wonder. With its beautiful writing and unforgettable characters, this book is a must-read for fans of The Wishing Well.

Maggie Stiefvater

The Raven Cycle

If you're looking for a magical realism series with complex characters and a richly detailed world, The Raven Cycle is the perfect choice. This series follows Blue Sargent, a young woman who becomes entangled in the lives of a group of boys who are searching for a dead Welsh king. Filled with mystery, romance, and magic, this series will keep you guessing until the very end.

Erin Morgenstern

The Night Circus

Fans of Joy Reed's enchanting world-building will love The Night Circus. This novel tells the story of a magical circus that appears without warning and disappears just as suddenly. At the heart of the circus is a competition between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who fall in love despite the rules that forbid it. With its lush prose and unforgettable imagery, this book is a must-read for fans of The Wishing Well.

Lois Lowry

The Giver

If you're looking for a dystopian series with a touch of magic, The Giver is the perfect choice. This series follows Jonas, a young boy who is chosen to become the next Receiver of Memory, a role that allows him to see the world as it once was, filled with color, music, and emotion. As he learns more about his world and the secrets it hides, he must decide whether to fight for change or accept things as they are. With its thought-provoking themes and unforgettable characters, this series is a must-read for fans of The Wishing Well.

Robin McKinley

The Hero and the Crown

Fans of Joy Reed's strong female protagonists will love The Hero and the Crown. This novel tells the story of Aerin, a young woman who must prove herself as a warrior and a leader in a world dominated by men. With its richly detailed world-building and unforgettable characters, this book is a must-read for fans of The Wishing Well.

Holly Black

The Darkest Part of the Forest

If you're looking for a dark fantasy series with a touch of romance, The Darkest Part of the Forest is the perfect choice. This novel tells the story of Hazel and her brother Ben, who live in a town filled with magic and mystery. When a horned boy is awakened from a centuries-long sleep, Hazel must navigate a world of danger and intrigue to save her brother and her town. With its lush prose and unforgettable characters, this book is a must-read for fans of The Wishing Well.

Peter S. Beagle

The Last Unicorn

Fans of Joy Reed's enchanting world-building and unforgettable characters will love The Last Unicorn. This novel tells the story of a unicorn who sets out on a journey to discover what happened to the rest of her kind. Along the way, she encounters a host of memorable characters, including a bumbling magician and a fierce warrior. With its lyrical prose and unforgettable imagery, this book is a must-read for fans of The Wishing Well.

Katherine Howe

The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane

If you're looking for a historical fiction series with a touch of magic, The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane is the perfect choice. This novel tells the story of Connie Goodwin, a Ph.D. candidate in American history who discovers a cache of early American witchcraft documents in her grandmother's house. As she delves deeper into the world of magic and history, she uncovers a dangerous secret that threatens her world. With its richly detailed world-building and unforgettable characters, this book is a must-read for fans of The Wishing Well.