If you loved the quirky, diverse group of students at Eleanor West’s Home and their unique backstories, you’ll be delighted by September’s adventures through Fairyland with companions like a wyvern and a marid. The book features a vibrant ensemble, each with their own distinct voice and purpose, echoing the camaraderie and complexity of Every Heart a Doorway’s cast.

Just as Every Heart a Doorway immerses you in the isolated, emotionally charged atmosphere of the school for wayward children, The Ocean at the End of the Lane draws you into a deeply personal magical experience centered on a single narrator and a small, hauntingly detailed setting. The story’s focus on memory, belonging, and otherworldly dangers will resonate with fans of McGuire’s intimate storytelling.

If you found yourself moved by Nancy and her peers’ struggles to fit in and find their place after returning from magical worlds, you’ll appreciate how Ness’s novel delves into the lives of ordinary teens living on the fringes of extraordinary events. The book offers a compassionate, psychologically rich look at what it means to be different, echoing the emotional depth and character focus of Every Heart a Doorway.

If you appreciated the inclusive, intersectional cast of Every Heart a Doorway, you’ll be drawn to A Song Below Water. The story follows Tavia and Effie, two Black girls navigating magical secrets and societal challenges in contemporary Portland, blending myth with modern struggles and centering voices often marginalized in fantasy.

If you were fascinated by the ambiguous morality of the students at Eleanor West’s—each shaped by their own dark worlds and choices—you’ll be intrigued by the unconventional ‘siblings’ in The Library at Mount Char. Their cryptic motives and questionable ethics create a chilling, unpredictable narrative that mirrors the disturbing undertones of Every Heart a Doorway.