Here are 2 books that Scarewaves fans have personally recommended if you like Scarewaves. Shepherd is a community of 12,000+ authors and super readers sharing their favorite books with the world.

When you buy books, we may earn a commission that helps keep our lights on (or join the rebellion as a member).

Book cover of The Lost Story

Claris Lam Author Of Refilling The Well

From Claris' 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Why am I passionate about this?

Author Reader Musician Freelance writer Lifelong learner Gamer

Claris' 3 favorite reads in 2025

Claris Lam Why Claris loves this book

I loved reading The Lost Story! It gave me the vibes of books like Bridge To Terabithia mixed with Alice In Wonderland (mainly the former). The characters were endearing and funny to read, and I enjoyed reading their adventures together as they traveled through the story's main setting.

By Meg Shaffer ,

Why should I read it?

2 authors picked The Lost Story as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

'This wildly imaginative book speaks to every reader who yearns for a more magical world' - THAO THAI, author of Banyan Moon

'If you'd like to dream instead of a parallel world where love and loyalty and friendship are the magic that transforms the least of us into genuine heroes, then Meg Shaffer's The Lost Story is the book you've been waiting for' - RICHARD RUSSO, author of Empire Falls

From the author of the bestselling novel The Wishing Game comes a Narnia-inspired fairy tale for grown-ups who still knock on the back of wardrobe doors . . . just…


If you love Scarewaves...

Ad

Book cover of The Time-Jinx Twins

The Time-Jinx Twins by Carol Fisher Saller,

Twelve-year-old identical twins Ellie and Kat accidentally trigger their physicist mom’s unfinished time machine, launching themselves into a high-stakes adventure in 1970 Chicago. If they learn how to join forces and keep time travel out of the wrong hands, they might be able find a way home. Ellie’s gymnastics and…

Book cover of The Tragical Tale of Birdie Bloom

Claris Lam Author Of Refilling The Well

From Claris' 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Why am I passionate about this?

Author Reader Musician Freelance writer Lifelong learner Gamer

Claris' 3 favorite reads in 2025

Claris Lam Why Claris loves this book

The Tragical Tale of Birdie Bloom, despite its title, is a book about hope, perseverance, and challenging the obstacles that face us. The titular character is a highlight and I rooted for her the entire time while reading this book! I also enjoyed reading a few other side characters too.

By Temre Beltz ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Tragical Tale of Birdie Bloom as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 8, 9, 10, and 11.

What is this book about?

A hilarious and heartwarming stand-alone middle grade debut, The Tragical Tale of Birdie Bloom is a whimsically fractured fairy tale perfect for fans of Shannon Hale and Adam Gidwitz.

In the fairy-tale kingdom of Wanderly, everyone has a role.

Birdie Bloom is a Tragical—an orphan doomed to an unhappy ending. Agnes Prunella Crunch is a witch. The wicked kind.

In Wanderly, a meeting between a witch and a Tragical can only end one way: tragically. But with the help of some mysterious Winds, a few wayward letters, and a very unusual book, the two might just form the kingdom's unlikeliest…


Book cover of The Lost Story
Book cover of The Tragical Tale of Birdie Bloom

Share your top 3 reads of 2025!

And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.

1,210

readers submitted
so far, will you?