The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid

If you loved the way The Wolf and the Woodsman drew upon Eastern European folklore and mythology, you'll be swept away by Uprooted. Novik crafts a lush, dangerous world where Agnieszka must confront an ancient, corrupted forest, much like Évike faces the threatening woods and monstrous magic. The sense of old legends, twisted enchantments, and a heroine drawn into powers bigger than herself will feel wonderfully familiar.

If you were captivated by the richly textured setting and the immersive blend of myth and reality in The Wolf and the Woodsman, The Bear and the Nightingale will delight you. Set in medieval Russia, Arden’s story surrounds Vasilisa as she navigates a world alive with spirits and tradition, with the landscape itself feeling as alive and threatening as the woods Évike braves.

If it was the flawed, sometimes ruthless characters of The Wolf and the Woodsman that drew you in, The Bone Ships offers an equally compelling journey. Joron Twiner, much like Évike, is thrust into leadership and forced to make choices that blur the lines between right and wrong, set against the backdrop of a perilous voyage where survival often means compromise.

If Évike’s transformation from outcast to someone who shapes her own fate resonated with you, Maia’s journey in The Goblin Emperor will strike the same chord. Thrust into the imperial court after a life of isolation, Maia must navigate political intrigue and his own insecurities, evolving into a leader despite overwhelming odds.

If the grim, brutal atmosphere and the perilous magic of The Wolf and the Woodsman stuck with you, The Poppy War will capture your attention. Kuang’s story follows Rin, whose rise through a war-torn empire is marked by bloodshed, sacrifice, and a magic that is as destructive as it is powerful—mirroring the high stakes and shadowed enchantments faced by Évike.