If what won you over was Tal pulling Athlen from a burning ship and their bond deepening as his sea-born secrets surface, you’ll love how Silver in the Wood pairs folkloric guardian Tobias Finch with curious folklorist Henry Silver. Their relationship unfolds through rescues, revelations, and gentle intimacy in Greenhollow Wood—much like Tal and Athlen’s sea-swept courtship—mixing mythic creatures with a soft, heartfelt romance.

You enjoyed how Tal leads with compassion—saving Athlen, questioning cruel traditions, and choosing mercy even after his kidnapping. In The House in the Cerulean Sea, caseworker Linus Baker visits Marsyas Island and, under Arthur Parnassus’s care, meets six unusual magical children. Like Tal’s journey, Linus learns that empathy and chosen family can overturn rigid systems, delivering the same cozy, affirming glow.

Tal’s royal tour, the pressure to hide his magic, and the way his ordeal clarifies his values mirror the messy, funny growing-up in In Other Lands. Elliot is dragged into a border camp in a magical realm and, alongside Serene and Luke, stumbles through training, politics, and first loves. If Tal’s self-discovery and courage hooked you, Elliot’s sharp-tongued, queer coming-of-age will, too.

If you loved watching Tal and the secretive Athlen shift from wary companions to devoted partners, Carry On hits the same sweet spot. Chosen-one mage Simon Snow and his vampire roommate/rival Baz go from suspicion to reluctant teamwork to romance at Watford School, with monsters, conspiracies, and razor-wit banter pushing their relationship to grow in delightful, surprising ways.

The jaunty vibe of Tal’s sea chases, court intrigue, and flirty quips with Athlen carries over perfectly here. After accidentally beheading the Dark One, Arek discovers he must marry or lose his throne to cursed magic—cue comedic loopholes, enchanted mishaps, and slow-burn feelings for his best friend Matt. It’s the same witty, low-stress magic and adorable romance you smiled through in In Deeper Waters.