Books Like Uprooted

Naomi Novik

Also set in a fairy-tale Eastern Europe-inspired world, with folkloric bargains and a determined heroine who stands up to dangerous powers, much like Agnieszka does against the Wood.

Katherine Arden

A Russian-inspired winter fairy tale where a village girl with a gift for seeing spirits faces an ancient forest threat, echoing Uprooted's folklore and creeping menace.

Susanna Clarke

Readers who enjoyed Uprooted's grounded, formal magic will appreciate this richly detailed English story of two magicians whose spellcraft feels scholarly and rule-bound.

Ursula K. Le Guin

A classic where a gifted but proud young mage learns hard lessons about power and restraint, mirroring the mentorship and self-discovery at the heart of Uprooted.

Patrick Rothfuss

A lyrical coming-of-age fantasy about a talented student learning magic under difficult teachers, offering the same blend of craft, rivalry and wonder.

Madeline Miller

A witch's story of growing into her own power and standing against the world's cruelty, with a quiet, reflective voice that suits fans of Uprooted's inner journey.

Diana Wynne Jones

A witty fairy tale where a under-confident heroine is cursed and pulled into a wizard's world, combining warmth, humour and a prickly magician like Uprooted's Dragon.

Susanna Clarke

A strange, contained world with its own rules and a slowly unfolding mystery, appealing to readers who loved the quiet unease of the Wood in Uprooted.

Helene Wecker

A historical fantasy rooted in an old-world immigrant community, where myth and ordinary life sit side by side as they do in Agnieszka's valley.

Scott Lynch

A witty, fast-moving fantasy full of sharp banter and clever schemes, a livelier change of pace for readers who enjoyed Uprooted's humour.

Travis Baldree

A gentle, cozy fantasy about a warrior opening a small café, offering the comfort and found-family warmth that many Uprooted readers enjoy.