The two I can think of are both graphic novels, Snow, Glass, Apples by Neil Gaiman and When I Arrived at the Castle by Emily Carroll. They're both creepy with a fairy tale-esque vibe, although SGA is a literal Snow White retelling.
OMG SAME the short story collections for Witcher are so much better than the rest of the series 🤣 I’d say the stardust thief feels like an Arabian fairy tale and feels like someone telling you a story but it’s not the like dark European style fairy talk you seem to be vibing with in this video
Thank you for this list! I read Uprooted and absolutely loved it (yes, even the romance). The Changeling is definitely on my TBR. I read the Ballad of Black Tom a few years back, and really liked it. The Bear and the Nightingale is on my shelf, and I seriously need to read it! It sounds so good (and that cover is beautiful!). Thanks again for the additions to my mountainous TBR!
Dark fairy tales are probably my favorite sub genre. I really need to check out Kingfisher! Here are my favorites: The Book of Lost Things, the Reckless series by Funke (feels more adult than it is marketed as), Tender Morsels (little known gem from Australia that analyzes rape culture through a fairy tale lense), Tinder and 2 short story collections: Tales from the Hinterland, Language of Thorns (can both be read without knowing the series they’re part of). Hope you find something you’ll like. 👑
I love fairy tale inspired books, but somehow I am blanking on recs. Maybe try "The Forgotten Beasts of Eld" by Patricia A. McKillip. Also, more T. Kingfisher is probably good. I haven't read Nettle and Bone yet but I love the Seventh Bride (Bluebeard retelling) and The Raven and the Reindeer (snow queen retelling). Those have some dark moments but are mostly funny and magical adventures.
Someone else recommended Nettle & Bone to me yesterday and I added it to my Want to Read! YES! THE WINTERNIGHT TRILOGY!!! Honestly, you *could* stop with The Bear and The Nightingale…but truly it’s a binge-worthy trilogy :D
I haven't read it, but what I've heard about Juniper and Thorn makes me think it will scratch this itch for you. I'm going to be reading Nettle and Bone SOON since you and Elliot Brooks both love it so much!!!
The title story of Maria Maria, which I know you almost read recently, fits this theme perfectly and I think you will enjoy the whole collection! Other really beautiful books that incorporate mythos are Split Tooth by Tanya Tagaq (very dark and in an unconventional format including Inuit throat singing by the author on the audiobook) and A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger-this one is YA and less dark but follows a very episodic, fable-esque format that is reminiscent of oral tradition and feels super nostalgic if that's something familiar to you. It reminded me of a lot of the Japanese fables I grew up with! Another recommendation that is not a book but is a beautiful rendition of a tragic mythology is the movie Tales of Princess Kaguya by Isao Takahata!
I just finished Blackthorn & Grim trilogy by Juliet Marillier and I would say that it has pretty strong dark (Celtic) fairy tales vibes (also, audiobooks are great, imo). Same is probably true about anything by Juliet Marillier, but I haven't read anything else by the author yet, so I cannot say it with certainty 🙂
I read the Sevenwaters trilogy by her. Daughter of the Forest is a darker retelling of a Celtic fairy tale. :3 I like it. And appearantly I'll be trying the Blackthorn and Grim trilogy as well. XD
I really love Uprooted, winternight and nettle & bone, I haven't read the princess and the piebald yet I skipped it but I love Robin Hobb so maybe. I would recommend anything by Juliet Marillier she really fits the vibe of dark fairy tales but especially her Blackthorn and Grimm trilogy and Daughter of the forest ♥ , also a bit on the ya side but Sorcery of thorns, Stepsister and Little thieves are really good too And less dark but more along the lines of stardust, Howl's moving castle is fantastic 👌
It is become very clear to me that I need to try out some Julie Marillier after all the recommendations! Also the princess and the piebald is my favorite six duchies hobb so far!
Oooh, I'm so eager to read Nettle & Bone, Siren Queen and The Changeling! Thanks for all the great recs 🥰 T. Kingfisher is my go-to for (dark) fairytale-esque fantasy. Both *Bryony and Roses* and *The Raven and the Reindeer* are delightful reads. And I also really enjoy Christina Henry's fantasy horror stories, such as The Chronicles of Alice and Lost Boy.
The one that instantly comes to mind as far as vibes go is Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman, which is horror but also has an aspect of telling a story. Another one which is lighter is Lips Touch: Three Times by Laini Taylor, which has three short stories and I never hear anyone talk about it. Unfortunately, it's got one of the worst covers that just doesn't match the vibe of the book. Also, that title. But it's got a lot of vibes and some beautiful illustrations. And I second the Robin McKinley books for straight up retellings.
I have the Bear and the Nightingale and Empress of Salt and Fortune I wanna read them 👑 I do like the Wicked and Confessions of an Ugly Step Sister books
Great list. I think you’ll probably like The Twisted Ones by T. Kingfisher, which worked better for me than Nettle & Bone. It definitely has some dark fairytale elements. I can’t remember if you’ve read any of The Wayward Children books, but the second one, Down Among the Sticks and Bones, definitely has some dark fairytale elements and is one you can start the series with. It actually provides a backstory to things that happen in the first book. Three YA books that are loaded with these elements and don’t feel too YA to me are House of Hollow, The Bone Houses, and Small Favors.
Maybe check out gallant by v.e. Schwab!! It’s more gothic fantasy but it definitely has dark fairy tale vibes. Also t. Kingfisher has the seventh bride & the hollow places which you should check out!
Oh also, t. Kingfishers new book coming out in July, what moves the dead, is not a fairy tale retelling but it is an Edgar Allan Poe retelling & it is stunning
Ooh, I’d also recommend for the wolf & the wolf and the woodsman. For the wolf is like an atmospheric but fun book w a good romance. It’s the definition of dark fairy tale fun bc it uses the aesthetics of Snow White & red riding hood & a dark forest w the plot arc of beauty and the beast (tree edition). Wolf and the woodsman is the one people like less, but it’s more the vibe of uprooted imo and so if you liked that one I think you could really this one. It’s more about folklore (Hungarian, Jewish) and oppressive systems… I think it’s darker & also less “fun,” more ideas based. Not inherently worse than for the wolf in my opinion-it just depends on what your taste is, and I think yours might fit it.
lol the only book I can really think of that matches this vibe (that you haven't read) is an actual horror story - The Good House by Tananarive Due - which is very eerie, healer vibes, and very character driven. But that's because I enjoy the vibes of this genre, but not always the pace.
The novella Prosper’s Demon by KJ Parker reminded me of the Witcher short stories. I wish there was more stuff that reminded me of the Witcher short stories. The Greenhollow Duology by Emily Tesh is good for those looking for a dark forest vibe.
Since you’re especially fond of the forest in Uprooted, I would suggest Mythago Wood and Lavondyss by Robert Holdstock. (It’s a loose series, with connections but each book is a standalone. The rest of the books are also good, but the first two are the best.) It’s got a forest with a similar malevolence (maybe even more sinister), but it’s definitely more elaborate than what Novik did.
I've not read any of these yet - though I like the sound of them - but if you're a fan of Pan's Labyrinth then I highly recommend the novelization that came out a couple years ago, by German author Cornelia Funke (of "Inkheart" fame). Not only does it capture all the seething emotions from the film wonderfully, but it adds loads of history to the woods in the form of fairy tales that crossover with the each other and the larger story. Even better, it's got amble & gorgeous illustrations in the film's style...Funke's prose is delicious, even written in her second language...I really can't endorse it enough.
I also really enjoyed the world and forest of Uprooted. The only recommendation I have for you is Snow White and Rose Red by Patricia Wrede at this time.
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👑 Anything by Beauty and Rose Daughter by Robin McKinley are Beauty and the Beast retellings. Also, The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill.
I do need to try that middle grade one of these days
The two I can think of are both graphic novels, Snow, Glass, Apples by Neil Gaiman and When I Arrived at the Castle by Emily Carroll. They're both creepy with a fairy tale-esque vibe, although SGA is a literal Snow White retelling.
OMG SAME the short story collections for Witcher are so much better than the rest of the series 🤣 I’d say the stardust thief feels like an Arabian fairy tale and feels like someone telling you a story but it’s not the like dark European style fairy talk you seem to be vibing with in this video
Thank you for this list!
I read Uprooted and absolutely loved it (yes, even the romance).
The Changeling is definitely on my TBR. I read the Ballad of Black Tom a few years back, and really liked it.
The Bear and the Nightingale is on my shelf, and I seriously need to read it! It sounds so good (and that cover is beautiful!).
Thanks again for the additions to my mountainous TBR!
Dark fairy tales are probably my favorite sub genre. I really need to check out Kingfisher! Here are my favorites: The Book of Lost Things, the Reckless series by Funke (feels more adult than it is marketed as), Tender Morsels (little known gem from Australia that analyzes rape culture through a fairy tale lense), Tinder and 2 short story collections: Tales from the Hinterland, Language of Thorns (can both be read without knowing the series they’re part of). Hope you find something you’ll like. 👑
I love fairy tale inspired books, but somehow I am blanking on recs. Maybe try "The Forgotten Beasts of Eld" by Patricia A. McKillip.
Also, more T. Kingfisher is probably good. I haven't read Nettle and Bone yet but I love the Seventh Bride (Bluebeard retelling) and The Raven and the Reindeer (snow queen retelling). Those have some dark moments but are mostly funny and magical adventures.
Cannot wait to get to more T Kingfisher!
Someone else recommended Nettle & Bone to me yesterday and I added it to my Want to Read! YES! THE WINTERNIGHT TRILOGY!!! Honestly, you *could* stop with The Bear and The Nightingale…but truly it’s a binge-worthy trilogy :D
I need to hear your thoughts on Nettle and Bone!!
I haven't read it, but what I've heard about Juniper and Thorn makes me think it will scratch this itch for you. I'm going to be reading Nettle and Bone SOON since you and Elliot Brooks both love it so much!!!
I hope you really like it!!
A few that come to mind for me that I don’t think you’ve read are The Darkest Part of the Forest and The Song of All!
Thank you for the recs!
The title story of Maria Maria, which I know you almost read recently, fits this theme perfectly and I think you will enjoy the whole collection!
Other really beautiful books that incorporate mythos are Split Tooth by Tanya Tagaq (very dark and in an unconventional format including Inuit throat singing by the author on the audiobook) and A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger-this one is YA and less dark but follows a very episodic, fable-esque format that is reminiscent of oral tradition and feels super nostalgic if that's something familiar to you. It reminded me of a lot of the Japanese fables I grew up with!
Another recommendation that is not a book but is a beautiful rendition of a tragic mythology is the movie Tales of Princess Kaguya by Isao Takahata!
Should be getting to Maria Maria next month so that’s exciting! And thank you for the other recommendations ☺️
I just finished Blackthorn & Grim trilogy by Juliet Marillier and I would say that it has pretty strong dark (Celtic) fairy tales vibes (also, audiobooks are great, imo). Same is probably true about anything by Juliet Marillier, but I haven't read anything else by the author yet, so I cannot say it with certainty 🙂
I read the Sevenwaters trilogy by her. Daughter of the Forest is a darker retelling of a Celtic fairy tale. :3 I like it. And appearantly I'll be trying the Blackthorn and Grim trilogy as well. XD
Juliet Marillier has been recommended so often so I really do need to try it out!
@@LiteratureScienceAlliance Yes. Yes, you do. XD
I really love Uprooted, winternight and nettle & bone, I haven't read the princess and the piebald yet I skipped it but I love Robin Hobb so maybe.
I would recommend anything by Juliet Marillier she really fits the vibe of dark fairy tales but especially her Blackthorn and Grimm trilogy and Daughter of the forest ♥ , also a bit on the ya side but Sorcery of thorns, Stepsister and Little thieves are really good too
And less dark but more along the lines of stardust, Howl's moving castle is fantastic 👌
It is become very clear to me that I need to try out some Julie Marillier after all the recommendations! Also the princess and the piebald is my favorite six duchies hobb so far!
@@LiteratureScienceAlliance I have to try it then 😉
Oooh, I'm so eager to read Nettle & Bone, Siren Queen and The Changeling!
Thanks for all the great recs 🥰
T. Kingfisher is my go-to for (dark) fairytale-esque fantasy. Both *Bryony and Roses* and *The Raven and the Reindeer* are delightful reads.
And I also really enjoy Christina Henry's fantasy horror stories, such as The Chronicles of Alice and Lost Boy.
It has me so excited how many people keep recommending T Kingfisher for this genre 😃
So you've convinced me to read Nettle and Bone. Lena is having it as her first discord book read this month. Ultra excited!
Yes!! Hopefully a bunch of you enjoy it ☺️
Happy reading to you!! 😊
Same to you!
The one that instantly comes to mind as far as vibes go is Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman, which is horror but also has an aspect of telling a story. Another one which is lighter is Lips Touch: Three Times by Laini Taylor, which has three short stories and I never hear anyone talk about it. Unfortunately, it's got one of the worst covers that just doesn't match the vibe of the book. Also, that title. But it's got a lot of vibes and some beautiful illustrations. And I second the Robin McKinley books for straight up retellings.
I cannot believe I didn’t think to add Ocean, I have read it and liked it for this reason!
I have the Bear and the Nightingale and Empress of Salt and Fortune I wanna read them 👑 I do like the Wicked and Confessions of an Ugly Step Sister books
Oh yea its been years but Wicked and those other books totally qualify for this list!
Great list. I think you’ll probably like The Twisted Ones by T. Kingfisher, which worked better for me than Nettle & Bone. It definitely has some dark fairytale elements. I can’t remember if you’ve read any of The Wayward Children books, but the second one, Down Among the Sticks and Bones, definitely has some dark fairytale elements and is one you can start the series with. It actually provides a backstory to things that happen in the first book. Three YA books that are loaded with these elements and don’t feel too YA to me are House of Hollow, The Bone Houses, and Small Favors.
I need to try Small Favors, thanks for all the recs!
Maybe check out gallant by v.e. Schwab!! It’s more gothic fantasy but it definitely has dark fairy tale vibes. Also t. Kingfisher has the seventh bride & the hollow places which you should check out!
Oh also, t. Kingfishers new book coming out in July, what moves the dead, is not a fairy tale retelling but it is an Edgar Allan Poe retelling & it is stunning
Ooh, I’d also recommend for the wolf & the wolf and the woodsman. For the wolf is like an atmospheric but fun book w a good romance. It’s the definition of dark fairy tale fun bc it uses the aesthetics of Snow White & red riding hood & a dark forest w the plot arc of beauty and the beast (tree edition). Wolf and the woodsman is the one people like less, but it’s more the vibe of uprooted imo and so if you liked that one I think you could really this one. It’s more about folklore (Hungarian, Jewish) and oppressive systems… I think it’s darker & also less “fun,” more ideas based. Not inherently worse than for the wolf in my opinion-it just depends on what your taste is, and I think yours might fit it.
Thank you for all the recommendations!
lol the only book I can really think of that matches this vibe (that you haven't read) is an actual horror story - The Good House by Tananarive Due - which is very eerie, healer vibes, and very character driven. But that's because I enjoy the vibes of this genre, but not always the pace.
What kind of horror is it?
@@LiteratureScienceAlliance Haunted house, but it felt almost more psychological and character driven then typical horror movie.
I have Blanca y Roja and really need to get to it!
Yes you do!!
The novella Prosper’s Demon by KJ Parker reminded me of the Witcher short stories. I wish there was more stuff that reminded me of the Witcher short stories. The Greenhollow Duology by Emily Tesh is good for those looking for a dark forest vibe.
That is very intriguing to me, thanks for putting it on my radar!
Your recommendation bumped up the Greenhollow duology on my list and I absolutely loved them, thank you!
@@vaindesi Yay! Glad you enjoyed them 😊
T. Kingfisher has another book called The Twisted Ones... you might want to give that one a shot.
I will for sure be trying out more T Kingfisher!
Since you’re especially fond of the forest in Uprooted, I would suggest Mythago Wood and Lavondyss by Robert Holdstock. (It’s a loose series, with connections but each book is a standalone. The rest of the books are also good, but the first two are the best.) It’s got a forest with a similar malevolence (maybe even more sinister), but it’s definitely more elaborate than what Novik did.
Thank you for the creepy forest recommendation!
@@LiteratureScienceAlliance My first publication in grad school was about the Mythago Cycle. Let me know if you wanna discuss it.
I've not read any of these yet - though I like the sound of them - but if you're a fan of Pan's Labyrinth then I highly recommend the novelization that came out a couple years ago, by German author Cornelia Funke (of "Inkheart" fame). Not only does it capture all the seething emotions from the film wonderfully, but it adds loads of history to the woods in the form of fairy tales that crossover with the each other and the larger story. Even better, it's got amble & gorgeous illustrations in the film's style...Funke's prose is delicious, even written in her second language...I really can't endorse it enough.
That has been on my radar but I have been nervous about it but I will look into it!
A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz, middle school, but there are a bit gruesome, very enjoyable.
Adding it to the list!
👑Gettin' Nettle & Bone. rec'd by you and EB!
Yessss go read it!
I also really enjoyed the world and forest of Uprooted. The only recommendation I have for you is Snow White and Rose Red by Patricia Wrede at this time.
I take that back. Emily Tesh's book Silver in the Wood is also a recommendation.
Thank you so much, adding this to my list now!
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