If you were swept away by the haunting, lyrical language and the dreamlike world of Winter Rose, you'll be equally enchanted by The Forgotten Beasts of Eld. Follow Sybel, a solitary sorceress surrounded by legendary beasts, as her story unfolds with the same intricate, mythic beauty and emotional resonance that made McKillip’s writing so unforgettable.

If you loved the way Winter Rose wove together folklore and fairy tales into something magical and wholly original, Spindle’s End will captivate you. McKinley’s reimagining of Sleeping Beauty brims with atmospheric detail, magical woods, and a deep sense of myth and wonder reminiscent of McKillip’s approach to the fantastic.

If you appreciated the slow, immersive unfolding of Winter Rose—where mood and character take precedence over action—The Changeling Sea will feel like coming home. Peri’s journey is quiet but deeply felt, set in a misty seaside village where magic is subtle, melancholy, and ever-present.

If you were drawn to the intimate sense of place and the mysterious, nature-steeped magic in Winter Rose, you’ll find similar enchantment in The Wood Wife. Follow Maggie Black as she uncovers ancient secrets in the Arizona desert, where myth, art, and the wild landscape become inextricably linked.

If you were fascinated by the mysterious, loosely defined magic that shapes the destinies of characters in Winter Rose, The Curse of Chalion will intrigue you. Follow Cazaril as he navigates a world where miracles and curses are as opaque and perilous as the faerie bargains haunting McKillip’s tale.