13 Fairy Tales to Read After Edith Pattou’s West

“Far off places, daring sword fights, magic spells, a prince in disguise…”
Belle said it best. What isn’t there to love about a good fairy tale? Whether an original tale of Faerie, a retelling, or something that falls in between, there’s a reason these “tales as old as time” keep coming back around. In an unexpected gift to lovers of classic tale retellings, Edith Pattou’s East, a beloved take on fairy tale “East of the Sun and West of the Moon,” got a sequel last month, fifteen years after its original release. West picks up where East left off, with Rose fighting again for her hard-won happily ever after with Charles. After you’ve read it, her are ten fairy tales to pick up next.

The Cruel Prince, by Holly Black
As a child, Jude watched a Fae murder her human parents and spirit her and her sisters back to the world of Faerie. As mortals living amongst the Fae, Jude and her sisters grow up as second-class citizens, protected only by their adopted father’s high ranking. But as the High King prepares to name a successor, Jude finds herself tangled in a plot that could change the course of the Faerie courts forever.

A Thousand Beginnings and Endings, compiled by Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman
Did you know myths and faerie tales exist outside of European culture? Shocking, right?! (That’s sarcasm, people.) This anthology spotlights the stories of East and South Asia, with fifteen writers reimagining classic tales for a new audience. Get ready for ghosts, androids, and magic around every turn.

To Kill a Kingdom, by Alexandra Christo
Lira is a siren known to humans as the Princes’ Bane—she has a thing for stealing royal hearts right out of their chests. But a punishment from her mother, the Sea Queen, forces her to become a human forever. Unless she can steal the heart of Elian, a siren-hunting prince dedicated to destroying all her kind, that is.

Blanca & Roja, by Anna-Marie McLemore
The del Cisne sisters are in trouble; or, at least, one of them is. Thanks to a spell placed on their family generations ago, either Blanca or Roja is destined to become a swan while the other remains a girl. The two are desperate to save each other, and when their fates get tangled up with those of two local boys, they may just have a chance at ending the curse once and for all.

The Hazel Wood, by Melissa Albert
Alice Proserpine is the granddaughter of the reclusive Althea, the author of a collection of faerie tales with a cultlike following. Her mother, however, is adamant about keeping Alice away from that world, and the two spend Alice’s childhood on the road, trying to outrace the bad luck that follows them. When her grandmother dies and her mother is kidnapped, however, Alice is forced to face her family’s past. And those faerie tales may not just be stories after all.

The Looking Glass, by Janet McNally
Ever since Sylvia’s older sister, Julia, went missing, she’s struggled to fill the gap left behind. Then Sylvia receives a package from Julia out of the blue: an old book of fairy tales that Sylvia thinks holds the clues to finding her sister. What ensues is a road trip she hopes will help her bring Julia home.

The Traitor Prince, by CJ Redwine
Javan is away at school, learning to be a good leader for his kingdom. But there’s a snag: an imposter has taken his place at home, claiming to be him and positioning himself in line for the throne. Javan finds himself locked in a jail cell, and the only way he can reach his father and prove his identity is to compete in a deadly tournament.

Beast: A Tale of Love and Revenge, by Lisa Jensen
After Lucie, a servant girl at Château Beaumont, is abused by her cruel master Jean-Loup, she looks for revenge in the form of a wisewoman’s spell. Jean-Loup is transformed into a hideous beast, and Lucie watches his misery as a living candlestick. But something strange happens: becoming a monster makes Jean-Loup kind. But how long will that kindness last when a beautiful girl arrives to break the spell?

Star-Touched Stories, by Roshani Chokshi
A companion to the Star-Touched Queen series, this collection of novellas features faces readers will find familiar. Maya and Amar, Night and Death, meet and fall in love; Aasha struggles to find her place as Spy Mistress during Queen Gauri and King Vikram’s reign; and a grandmother tells a story about two familiar lovers on their wedding day that will leave you in tears.

Heart of Thorns, by Bree Barton
Mia lost her mother as a child to the Gwyrach, monstrous women who can kill without leaving a mark. She vows to destroy them, but her plans go awry when her father declares she’s to marry a prince. Her wedding day brings disaster, and as she’s on the run with her husband-to-be, Mia’s own unknown powers begin to awaken.

Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix, by Julie C. Dao
Xifeng’s rule of Feng Lu has led to nothing but poverty and misery for its people. Princess Jade has spent her life in hiding, but now it’s time for her to take the throne back from her stepmother and save the empire. As she tries to raise the Dragon Lords, Jade will have to be careful not to give in to the darkness—and become just like Xifeng.

A Touch of Gold, by Annie Sullivan
Everything King Midas touched turned to gold – including his daughter, Princess Kora. And although Kora survived, the transformation forces her to lock herself inside the palace, away from the stares and rumors that have followed her for a decade. But Midas gave her more than just gold skin: she can sense gold, which comes in handy after a thief steals from the kingdom and must be tracked down.

Sea Witch, by Sarah Henning
Evie, a human witch trying to hide her powers from the world, is still grieving the death of her best friend Anna when something strange happens. Her friend Nik, a prince, is rescued from drowning by a mermaid who looks suspiciously like Anna. Evie agrees to help the mermaid win Nik’s heart, but her promise ends up being more dangerous than she imagined.