If you were captivated by the primal myths and ancient archetypes brought to life in Mythago Wood, you'll be swept up by The Broken Sword. Anderson delves deep into Norse mythology and British folklore, spinning a tragic, haunting tale of Skafloc, a mortal child raised by elves, whose fate intertwines with supernatural forces and mythic destinies. The blend of raw, mythic energy and the sense of ancient magic will feel instantly familiar and enthralling.

If you appreciated the way Mythago Wood blurs the boundaries between reality, memory, and myth, you'll be entranced by The Buried Giant. Ishiguro's story follows Axl and Beatrice as they wander a landscape shaped by collective amnesia and legendary creatures, searching for their lost son. The atmosphere is misty and elegiac, with mythic figures emerging from the land’s half-remembered history, echoing Holdstock’s thematic depth.

If you loved the lush, immersive worldbuilding and the sense of entering a living, breathing myth in Mythago Wood, Little, Big will enchant you. Crowley’s tale of the Drinkwater family and their rambling house on the edge of fairy realms offers an intricate tapestry of folklore, family secrets, and the mysterious presence of the fae. Every page draws you deeper into a world where myth and reality are inseparable.

If you found yourself drawn to the gradual, almost hypnotic pace of Mythago Wood, with its focus on atmosphere and psychological tension, The Shadow Year is a perfect fit. Ford’s novel follows a boy growing up in 1960s Long Island, where a family’s quiet life is disturbed by an enigmatic prowler and strange, dreamlike happenings. The story unfolds at a careful, immersive pace, building suspense and wonder in equal measure.

If the mysterious, transformative forest and the sense of dark enchantment in Mythago Wood spoke to you, you'll be gripped by The Book of Lost Things. Connolly’s protagonist, David, is drawn into a shadowy woodland where fairy tales come to life in unsettling, twisted forms. The journey through this perilous world is filled with both literal and metaphorical darkness, echoing the dangers and psychological complexity of Holdstock’s Ryhope Wood.