3 hand-picked fantasy, magical realism, and female protagonist books curated by NextBookAfter.
For fans of Hamingje's atmospheric Norse magic and themes of healing from trauma, Pet delivers a plot-adjacent tale of uncovering hidden monsters in a utopian world, blending magical realism with queer identity exploration and found-family bonds.
For fans of A Novel Love Story's blend of magical realism and small-town romance, Starling House offers a gothic twist on healing through mysterious discoveries and slow-burn connections in an enchanting yet eerie setting.
For fans of Wild Seed's immortal power struggles and feminist explorations of race and survival, The Salt Roads offers a mesmerizing blend of historical fantasy and spiritual resilience, following women across time bound by a divine force amid colonialism and enslavement.