If you were drawn to the eerie, folklore-laden atmosphere of The Near Witch's village of Near, you’ll love The Bone Houses. This story follows Ryn, a gravedigger in a remote mountain town troubled by the restless dead. Like Schwab’s novel, it weaves together myth, small-town suspicion, and the creeping dread of something ancient lurking in the woods.

If the haunting and undefined magic of the wind and witch in The Near Witch captivated you, Uprooted offers an enchanting world where magic feels equally wild and dangerous. Agnieszka, the protagonist, faces a corrupt forest and a wizard whose methods and motives are as enigmatic as the forces in Near. The story’s loose, almost organic magic system echoes the sense of mystery you enjoyed.

If you loved the detailed, fairy-tale worldbuilding and lyrical tone of The Near Witch, The Girl Who Drank the Moon will sweep you away. The story revolves around a misunderstood witch, a magical forest, and a town shaped by myth and fear, all rendered in lush, evocative prose that brings the magical landscape to life.

If you were invested in Lexi’s courage and determination as she defies her village to uncover the truth in The Near Witch, you’ll be equally drawn to Lou in Serpent & Dove. Lou is a witch hiding in plain sight, forced into a dangerous alliance. Her resilience and resourcefulness make her a standout heroine in a world hostile to women like her.

If you appreciated the gradual, unnerving build-up of tension and the chilling sense of the unknown in The Near Witch, you’ll find Coraline’s slow-burn narrative equally compelling. Coraline’s exploration of hidden dangers and her quiet bravery against a mysterious evil mirror the suspenseful, haunting journey Lexi takes.