Books like The Conference of the Birds
The Conference of the Birds by Ransom Riggs reads as mysterious, adventurous. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.
What The Conference of the Birds is like to read
A middle installment that pushes Jacob and his peculiar friends forward into new American territory, trading setup for chase and revelation. Adventurous and suspenseful, driven more by plot momentum than introspection. Best for: YA fantasy-adventure readers already invested in the Miss Peregrine's series and its ensemble cast.
City of Ghosts
V.E. Schwab · 2018
A YA paranormal mystery where a teen with newly acquired ghost-sight explores haunted Edinburgh, uncovering spirits' stories and her own connection to the supernatural.
Hollow City
Ransom Riggs · 2013
A propulsive middle-book chase across wartime Britain, illustrated with eerie vintage photographs that give the peculiar world its uncanny texture.
The Left-Handed Fate
Kate Milford · 2016
Both explore magic & destiny
Conrad's Fate
Diana Wynne Jones · 2005
A cozy, comic coming-of-age fantasy where a boy navigates a mysterious mansion's hidden magic and household intrigue, told with light adventure and gentle humor rather than dread.
THE SECRET WORLD OF BRIAR ROSE
Cindy Pham · 2025
An immersive, somberly beautiful fairy-tale retelling that pairs lush imagery with a twist-riddled plot, following a jaded thief through a cursed kingdom's underground in search of her sister.
To Hold the Bridge
Garth Nix · 2001
A curated anthology of dark fantasy tales rooted in Nix's signature Old Kingdom universe and beyond, delivering atmospheric, character-centered storytelling across multiple narratives without central plot arc.
The Raven King
Maggie Stiefvater · 2016
Both explore destiny & magic
Jane, Unlimited
Kristin Cashore · 2014
Both explore identity & found family
Hollowpox the hunt for Morrigan crow
Jessica Townsend · 2020
A warm, whimsical middle-grade fantasy romp full of magical creatures and school-adjacent friend dynamics, with humor drawn from a found-family cast of quirky companions.
ElfQuest
Wendy Pini · 1981
An adventurous tribal quest through a fantasy wilderness, with a found-family cast of elves uncovering their heritage across sprawling episodic arcs.
Bone Gap
Laura Ruby · 2015
Both explore identity & magic
Under My Hat
Jonathan Strahan (Editor) · 2012
Both explore magic & identity
About The Conference of the Birds — what the genome says
Is The Conference of the Birds a complete story or a cliffhanger?
It ends on a cliffhanger — plan on reading the next book.
Who is The Conference of the Birds for?
It's young adult — teen protagonists with crossover appeal.
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