If you loved how The Witch’s Daughter weaves Bess’s journey through centuries, you’ll be drawn into The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane. This novel follows Connie, a Harvard graduate student, as she uncovers her ancestor’s story during the Salem witch trials. Like Bess’s tale, the narrative moves between past and present, immersing you in the enduring legacy of witchcraft and the haunting secrets of history.

If you appreciated the immersive worldbuilding and magical lore in The Witch’s Daughter, A Discovery of Witches will captivate you. Diana Bishop’s discovery of a bewitched manuscript leads her into a secret world of witches, vampires, and daemons, all set against a backdrop of academic intrigue and ancient secrets. The atmospheric detail and layered magical history mirror the depth you enjoyed in Brackston’s novel.

If Bess’s resilience and strength spoke to you in The Witch’s Daughter, you’ll be moved by The Once and Future Witches. The Eastwood sisters unite to bring witchcraft back to 1893 New Salem, fighting for women’s rights and their own survival. The novel celebrates strong, complex female characters who harness their power against overwhelming odds.

If you were drawn to Bess’s long, lonely existence and her struggle to adapt through different eras, The Golem and the Jinni offers a similarly poignant journey. Chava and Ahmad—immortal, magical beings—cross paths in 1899 New York City, grappling with their identities and the challenge of finding connection across generations.

If you relished the mysterious, undefined magic in The Witch’s Daughter, you’ll be enchanted by The Bear and the Nightingale. Set in medieval Russia, Vasya’s world is filled with enigmatic spirits and ancient magic that operates on its own rules, echoing the atmospheric, folkloric magic that shaped Bess’s story.