Recs if you like Till We Have Faces...

Lesser-known retellings of Greek and Roman mythology.

All the greek mythology I can find out there! There is a lot of Percy Jackson and then quite a bit more. A mixture of more modern retellings and also the books and plays they're derived from.

books inspired by a range of mythologies (mostly Greek, Egyptian, & Hindu)

Books where envy or jealousy are central themes.

Women who are often background characters in the story, modern retellings that give voice to the women in folklore and mythology.

Greek, Roman, Arthurian, Norse, Celtic, Hindu, Japanese, and more!

The complete bibliography of C.S. Lewis!

Stories of girls and women learning to ask big questions, take up space, and become themselves...again and again.

Underrated/forgotten fantasy gems that deserve more love.

(For those concerned about content, all books on this list are clean to mostly clean, with no spice and minimal profanity, intense violence, & graphic gore)

fantasy prior to the 1970s before Del Rey publishing ruined the genre with their "formula for success”

Included in this list are titles that contain Bible references, themes of redemption, and the struggle between good and evil.

Not included: Christian romance 🚫🚫🚫

Other items used: "The Timeline Book", "Electives 200" (includes "Money Matters for Teens Workbook", "ARTistic Pursuits: Senior High, Book 1" and "Art Supplies Kit for ARTistic Pursuits: Senior High)", "Sheet of Book Labels 200", "Sonlight Ultra Microscope", "Immersion Oil for Microscope Slides", "Literature 230 Student Guide", "Literature 230 Parent Guide", "History/Bible 220 Student Guide", "History/Bible 220 Parent Guide", "Berean Biology Schedule Plus", "Microscopy Supplies Kit", "Advanced Dissection Kit with Specimens", "Berean Biology Supplies Kit", "Binders + Tabs for High School Packages" and "MUS300 - Algebra 2 Online Instruction with Video".

Books that retell the story of Psyche and Eros or offer a different perspective in the tale

Whether or not you think Christianity is a religion of myth or the one true one, there are always stories that tie into the mythos of the religion

Books that provoke new thoughts, insights, and perspectives. Recommendations welcome, leave a comment!

fiction books that are either somewhat or purely influenced by christianity and christian themes <3

Books that leave you with the feeling you have just witnessed a glimpse of something beautiful beyond a dusty mirror.

literally just a required reading list from my pov

i will not, in any way, claim to have good taste, but every now and again, i try to pretend i do.

making this a list just to share with the collective, soz