A Skinful of Shadows features Makepeace, a young girl grappling with secrets and her own identity in a tumultuous historical setting—much like Faith in The Lie Tree. If you loved watching Faith’s transformation as she uncovered uncomfortable truths and grew into her own strength, you’ll be drawn to Makepeace’s journey as she confronts ghosts, both literal and figurative, and learns what she is truly capable of.

If the layers of clues, secrets, and unexpected revelations in The Lie Tree kept you on the edge of your seat, The Mysterious Benedict Society will delight you. The story follows four gifted children as they unravel hidden truths and face unpredictable twists at every turn, mirroring the sense of discovery and surprise that made Faith’s adventures so gripping.

If you were captivated by the detailed Victorian setting and the atmosphere in The Lie Tree, you’ll love the lush, meticulously crafted world of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. Susanna Clarke’s novel conjures an England where magic and history intertwine, immersing you in an alternate past as vivid and mysterious as Faith’s own.

If Faith’s intelligence, resourcefulness, and struggle against Victorian expectations resonated with you, A Great and Terrible Beauty will be a compelling next read. Gemma Doyle, like Faith, must navigate secrets, social constraints, and her own burgeoning power within a richly atmospheric historical setting.

If you appreciated the brooding, tense mood of The Lie Tree, and the way darkness and danger seemed to press in on Faith, you’ll be drawn into The Forest of Hands and Teeth. This novel follows Mary as she confronts both the undead and the secrets of her isolated village, steeped in suspense and a haunting tone reminiscent of Hardinge’s work.