Folklore & Mythology for Teens

Updated February 23, 2026
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The floating world /
Oh, Axie,
Paper Book
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! From Axie Oh, the New York Times-bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea, Final Fantasy meets Shadow and Bone in this lighthearted romantic fantasy reimagining of a Korean legend.
The thirteenth child /
Craig, Erin A.,
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER * Drawing on the Grimm Brothers' dark fairytale "Godfather Death," this sweeping novel from the author of House of Salt and Sorrows is a fantastical saga of actions and consequences. The stunning "Hazel" special edition...
Medusa /
Burton, Jessie,
Paper Book
A dazzling, lyrical YA retelling of Greek myth, from Jessie Burton, internationally bestselling author of The Miniaturist and The Muse. "A powerfully feminist, elegiac, and original twist on this old story." -Madeline Miller, bestselling author of...
A snake falls to Earth
Little Badger, Darcie
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER In this breathaking work of Indigenous futurism, Darcie Little Badger weaves an unforgettable tale of monsters, magic, and family. Nina is a Lipan girl in our world. She's always felt there was something more out there. She still...
96 words for love /
Roy, Rachel,
Audiobook
James Patterson Presents a modern retelling of a classic Indian legend, 96 Words for Love is a touching coming-of-age story that reads like Eat, Pray, Love for teens. Ever since her acceptance to UCLA, 17-year-old Raya Liston has been quietly freaking out. She...
It waits in the forest /
Dass, Sarah,
Paper Book
The very first thriller from Rick Riordan Presents! Drawing from the darkest corners of Caribbean mythology, acclaimed author Sarah Dass crafts a chilling tale of magic, murder, and how far we'll go to protect what's ours-perfect for fans of Angeline Boulley and Tiffany D. Jackson.
Find him where you left him dead
Simmons, Kristen
Paper Book
AT DAWN HE'LL BE GONE AND YOU'LL BE HERE FOREVER. Kristen Simmons's masterful breakout horror novel that's "Jumanji but Japanese-inspired" (Kendare Blake) about estranged friends playing a deadly game in a nightmarish folkloric underworld. This edition includes a beautiful...
Divining the leaves /
Thakrar, Shveta,
Paper Book
"Filled with beautiful and dangerous magic, this book swirls around you like irresistible perfume." --Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop From critically acclaimed author Shveta Thakrar comes a beautifully imagined...
(S)kin /
Zoboi, Ibi Aanu,
Paper Book
From award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Ibi Zoboi comes her groundbreaking contemporary fantasy debut--a novel in verse based on Caribbean folklore--about the power of inherited magic and the price we must pay to live the life we yearn for. "Our new...
Blood Scion /
Falaye, Deborah,
Paper Book
"Equal parts soaring fantasy, heart-pounding action, and bloody social commentary, Blood Scion is a triumph of a book." --Roseanne A. Brown, New York Times bestselling author of A Song of Wraiths and Ruin  This is what they deserve. They wanted me to be a monster. I will...
Sing me to sleep /
Burton, Gabi,
Paper Book
Featured in the New York Times, Glamour, Buzzfeed, and more! In this dark and seductive YA fantasy debut, perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and These Violent Delights, a siren assassin falls for a forbidden man. Killer. Liar. Soldier. Spy....
Lore /
Bracken, Alexandra,
Paper Book
THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLER "Epic from start to finish." --Marie Lu, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Warcross "A brilliant and breathless twist on classic mythology!" --Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times best...
His face is the sun /
Corpora, Michelle Jabáes,
Paper Book
**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** A new reign is coming...Romance, magic, adventure, and horror collide in the start to this lush, epic, Ancient Egyptian inspired trilogy perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Tahereh Mafi, and Sabaa Tahir. Princess. Priestess. Rebel. Thief. ...
Sheine Lende /
Little Badger, Darcie,
Paper Book
"Like Elatsoe, Sheine Lende is much more chill than your typical YA fantasy or YA mystery. The stakes are high, but it never feels stressful. There is little on-the-page violence, and even when things get heavy or dangerous, the reader always feels...
The Encanto's daughter
De la Cruz, Melissa
Paper Book
A young woman claims the throne of a realm inspired by Filipino mythology in this YA romantic fantasy, the first in an enchanting new duet by #1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz. MJ Rodriguez has spent her life hiding in the human world, keeping a heavy...
Lovely war /
Berry, Julie,
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . Perfect for fans of Divine Rivals, a critically acclaimed, multi-layered romance set in the perilous days of World Wars I and II, where gods hold the fates--and the hearts--of four mortals in their hands. "Pick an adjective-sweeping,...
Hekate :
Gill, Nikita,
Paper Book
The instant #1 New York Times and #1 national indie bestseller!   Perfect for fans of Madeline Miller and Alexandra Bracken, this richly imagined retelling of the Greek myth of Hekate, a goddess of the underworld, is a powerful...
Bemused
Rochon, Farrah
Paper Book
The untold origin story of the 5 Muses from Disney's Hercules is revealed in this fresh YA take on Greek mythology from Farrah Rochon, the bestselling author of Almost There. The Muses narrated Hercules's story. Now, they'll narrate their own "gospel truth."...
Pan's labyrinth :
Toro, Guillermo del,
Paper Book
A New York Times Bestseller! Fans of dark fairy-tales like The Hazel Wood and The Cruel Prince will relish this atmospheric and absorbing book based on Guillermo del Toro's critically acclaimed movie. Oscar winning writer-director Guillermo del Toro and bestselling author Cornelia...

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