If you were enchanted by the way Deathless weaves Russian folklore and myth into a dark, lush narrative, you'll be captivated by The Bear and the Nightingale. Like Valente’s Koschei and Marya Morevna, Arden’s Vasilisa navigates a world where spirits of Russian legend are real and dangerously close. The novel is steeped in fairy tale atmosphere and ancient myth, bringing Slavic folklore to life with a modern sensibility.

If you loved the poetic, vivid language of Deathless, you'll be drawn in by The Tiger's Wife. Obreht’s prose is richly textured, weaving stories-within-stories and magical realism in a war-torn Balkan landscape. The narrative, much like Valente’s, is lush, layered, and evocative, conjuring unforgettable images and emotions through every sentence.

If Marya Morevna’s complex choices and Valente’s twisted, morally grey characters drew you in, The Bloody Chamber offers modern retellings of classic fairy tales where heroines and villains defy easy categorization. Carter’s stories are seductive and unsettling, blurring the lines between victim and perpetrator in a way that echoes the ambiguity at the heart of Deathless.

If you were moved by the deeper meanings and allegorical layers in Deathless, The Book of Lost Things will intrigue you. Connolly crafts a dark fairy tale where the journey through a magical, perilous world mirrors the protagonist’s struggles with grief and coming of age. Its use of classic fables as symbols for personal and historical trauma will resonate with Valente fans.

If you were drawn to the richly imagined, atmospheric setting of early Soviet Russia in Deathless, you’ll love the meticulously crafted turn-of-the-century New York of The Golem and the Jinni. Wecker’s novel brings together Jewish and Middle Eastern myth in a vibrant, deeply detailed world where supernatural beings grapple with humanity and identity.