Fox & Wit Weekly Book Recommendations: 7 Dark Retellings

If you’re drawn to the allure of twisted fairy tales and reimagined myths with a darker edge, you’ll love our latest blog post featuring the best dark retellings. These books take familiar stories and give them a shadowy twist, delving into the darker aspects of beloved classics and folklore. Whether it's a sinister take on a fairy tale, a brooding reworking of a myth, or a chilling reinterpretation of a legend, these dark retellings offer a fresh, gothic spin on the narratives you thought you knew. Prepare to be captivated by haunting plots, complex characters, and atmospheres thick with suspense.

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Discover our recommendations for dark retellings and immerse yourself in stories where familiar tales are reimagined with a dark and compelling twist.

A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher

Through the Woods by Emily Carroll

White Cat, Black Dog by Kelly Link

Little Thieves by Margaret Own

And lastly,

Comfort me with Apples by Catherynne M. Valente

Juniper & Thorn by Ava Reid