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Books similar to ‘Spells for Forgetting’ by Adrienne Young
Enchanting novels that, like Young’s adult debut, weave together tales of magic, danger, and romance.
Published on August 29, 2023
Fable: A Novel
Adrienne YoungBefore August Salt and Emery Blackwood became unforgettable in Young’s adult debut, there was Fable, the titular daughter of the most powerful trader in the Narrows. Abandoned by her father to make her own way on a treacherous island populated by thieves and cutthroats, Fable has spent the last four years surviving on her wit and cunning alone. Now, she’s ready to claim her rightful place by her father’s side. Young’s YA fantasy is an epic high seas drama, complete with swashbuckling knaves, danger lurking at every port, and a pirate romance.
The Ex Hex: A Novel
Erin SterlingIt’s your typical heartbreak story: Boy meets girl, boy breaks girl’s heart, girl (who’s actually a witch) puts a curse on boy to teach him a lesson. OK, maybe not so typical, but a “hex” of a lot of fun. Sterling imparts humor and whimsy in this magical romance that keeps you glued to the page — and wondering if the protagonists will find their way back to one another.
The Cloisters: A Novel
Katy HaysThere’s plenty of off-kilter, chilling elements — from ruinous tarot readings to ruthless academic competition — in this expansive novel that is equal parts mystery and gothic thriller. Ann Stillwell thinks she’s escaping her small town for a big-time internship at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, but instead she winds up at The Cloisters, an intimate museum whose curator has a penchant for the occult. Like “Spells for Forgetting,” a tragic mystery lies at the heart of Hays’ spine-tingling debut.
Small Town, Big Magic
Hazel BeckMeet girl boss extraordinaire Emerson Wilde: Not only is she the proud owner of a local bookstore, she’s also the youngest Chamber of Commerce president in her small town’s history. As if she doesn’t have enough on her plate, she discovers that she has magical powers and her town is under attack by mysterious paranormal creatures. Cozy mystery meets witchy rom-com in Beck’s first installment of the “Witchlore” series.
The Library at Mount Char
Scott HawkinsLike Young, Hawkins made his mark in dark fantasy with an outstanding debut novel. Rife with orphaned children-turned-librarians, god-level powers, and otherworldly beings, “The Library at Mount Char” defies easy categorizations. Now that Father is missing, Carolyn, one of the orphans tasked with managing the Library, must prepare to battle cold-blooded adversaries who will stop at nothing to gain control over Father’s secrets of the universe. A take-no-prisoners adventure that will leave you breathless at its scenes that turn on a dime from horrific to hilarious.
The Lost Apothecary: A Novel
Sarah PennerPenner’s debut historical thriller plunges readers into the propulsive stories of three women: an 18th-century apothecary in London who helps women escape abusive men, the young servant girl she befriends, and a modern-day aspiring historian who just discovered her husband cheated. This enchanting story became a runaway bestseller.
Garden Spells
Sarah Addison AllenStep into the small town of Bascom, North Carolina, where magic is very much alive in the form of the Waverly women, each of whom possess a unique and peculiar gift. After fleeing her abusive partner, Sydney and her daughter return to Bascom, much to the chagrin of Sydney’s estranged sister, Claire. To build a better future together, the latest generation of Waverly witches must learn to make peace with their pasts. A sweet and enchanting tale of love, forgiveness, and sisterhood.