If you loved the way A Song Below Water reimagined mythological sirens and Black girl magic in a modern setting, you’ll be swept up by Legendborn. Bree Matthews discovers a secret society at UNC Chapel Hill connected to Arthurian legend, and she must confront both supernatural forces and the realities of racism and grief. Like Tavia and Effie’s journey, Bree’s story blends myth with urgent contemporary issues in a powerful, fresh way.

If Tavia and Effie’s strength and resilience resonated with you, you’ll love Sophia in Cinderella Is Dead. Sophia refuses to accept the oppressive rules of her society and fights back, risking everything to uncover the truth and carve her own path. This story is packed with fierce, multidimensional Black girls challenging the status quo—just like in A Song Below Water.

If you appreciated the way A Song Below Water centers Black girls and addresses intersectional themes of identity and injustice, Pet will captivate you. Jam, a Black trans girl living in a seemingly utopian city, calls forth a monster-hunting creature to root out hidden evils. Emezi’s novel is a beautifully unique exploration of identity, truth, and the courage to challenge systems of power.

If the powerful emotional stakes and social justice focus of A Song Below Water drew you in, This Is My America will hit home. Tracy fights to free her innocent father from death row, all while navigating racism and injustice in her Texas town. You’ll find the same emotional depth, urgency, and hope that made Tavia and Effie’s story resonate.

If you were enchanted by the way A Song Below Water wove magical realism and Black mythology into the everyday, you’ll be mesmerized by The Deep. The story follows Yetu, a mermaid-like descendant of pregnant African women thrown overboard during the slave trade, as she grapples with memory and identity. Like Morrow’s novel, it’s a lyrical, haunting, and ultimately hopeful exploration of pain, healing, and legacy.