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The Changeling Sea by Patricia A. McKillip
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In The Changeling Sea, did you enjoy ...
... the intimate, small-scale setting and focus on a few deeply interconnected characters?
The Underneath by Kathi Appelt
If you loved the atmospheric seaside village and the close, magical relationships in The Changeling Sea, you'll be enchanted by The Underneath. Here, a stray cat and her kittens find refuge under a house on the edge of a bayou, and their lives become intertwined with ancient magic, loneliness, and the slow unfolding of hope. The intimate world and gentle magic will feel just right.
... loose, mysterious magic that shapes the world and the characters’ journeys?
The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente
If you were drawn to the dreamlike, unpredictable magic in The Changeling Sea, The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making is a perfect next step. September’s adventures in Fairyland are filled with enchanting, unexplainable marvels and dangers, where the rules of magic are ever-shifting and full of wonder.
... beautiful, poetic prose that weaves a sense of ancient magic?
The Forgotten Beasts Of Eld by Patricia A. McKillip
If you were captivated by the lyrical, almost musical language of The Changeling Sea, you’ll find The Forgotten Beasts of Eld to be just as enchanting. Sybel’s story is told in lush, evocative prose that paints a world of legend and longing, with every sentence crafted like a spell.
... mythic undertones and folkloric influences that blur the line between reality and fantasy?
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
If you enjoyed the way The Changeling Sea draws on mythic and folkloric elements—like sea kings, curses, and transformation—The Ocean at the End of the Lane will resonate deeply. Gaiman’s tale blends English folklore with the everyday, weaving a haunting, myth-inspired story about memory, childhood, and otherworldly beings.
... the emotional depth and resolution as characters confront grief and grow?
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
If what stayed with you from The Changeling Sea was Peri's emotional journey—her grief, growth, and the bittersweet sense of healing—then A Monster Calls will strike a similar chord. Conor’s encounters with the monster, as he navigates loss and transformation, offer a cathartic and powerful emotional payoff.
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