The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill (2016)

Every year, a village sacrifices a baby to the witch in the woods — but the witch, as it turns out, is kind and accidentally feeds one baby moonlight instead of starlight. That child grows up with extraordinary power. Barnhill’s prose feels like bedtime storytelling wrapped around deep emotion and moral complexity. It’s whimsical yet wise, exploring what makes monsters and mothers alike. Ideal for teens and adults who love poetic fantasy with heart.

Rating: 5/5