Books like The Awakening

The Awakening by Caroline Peckham reads as dark, intense. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

The Never King

Nikki St. Crowe · 2022

Both explore dark fantasy & power dynamics

71% genome match

Zodiac Academy 2

Caroline Peckham · 2019

Both explore revenge

67% genome match

Fearless

Lauren Roberts · 2025

Same fantasy feel

62% genome match

Vampire Academy

Richelle Mead · 2007

Same fantasy feel

62% genome match

Poison Study

Maria V. Snyder · 2005

Same fantasy feel

62% genome match

Gleam

Raven Kennedy · 2021

Both explore revenge

51% genome match

The Cruel Prince

Holly Black · 2018

Same fantasy feel

56% genome match

Daughter of the pirate king

Tricia Levenseller · 2017

Same fantasy feel

58% genome match

Fourth Wing

Rebecca Yarros · 2023

Same romance feel

83% genome match

Kings rising

C. S. Pacat · 2016

Both explore power dynamics

60% genome match

The Bridge Kingdom

Danielle L. Jensen · 2018

Same fantasy feel

58% genome match

Mistral's Kiss

Laurell K. Hamilton · 2006

Same fantasy feel

58% genome match