If you loved
Beautiful Creatures
Film · 2013
If you loved Beautiful Creatures, you will be drawn to these stories where young protagonists grapple with supernatural legacies and life-altering choices.
Books on the same thread
New Moon (The Twilight Saga)
Stephenie Meyer · Book · 2009
Explores: Forbidden Love, Supernatural Creatures, Self-Discovery.
Like the intense relationship at the heart of Beautiful Creatures, this story explores the dangerous, all-consuming devotion that arises when a mortal falls for a supernatural being.
Ella Enchanted
Gail Carson Levine · Book · 2012
Explores: Curse Breaking, Free Will vs. Fate, Obedience.
Fans of the struggle for agency in Beautiful Creatures will appreciate this tale of a girl fighting against an external force to define her own will and destiny.
Graceling
Kristin Cashore · Book · 2008
Shares a thread with Beautiful Creatures: Young Adult Fantasy.
Just as Ethan and Lena navigate a world of hidden power, this story features a protagonist discovering her own extraordinary abilities amidst a complex, high-stakes fantasy landscape.
A Court of Thorns and Roses
Sarah J. Maas · Book · 2020
Explores: Beauty and the Beast retelling, Faerie courts, Enemies to lovers.
Those captivated by the magical secrets in Beautiful Creatures will find a similar pull in this story of a human drawn into a treacherous and legendary supernatural realm.
Series on the same thread
True Blood
Alan Ball · Series · 2008
Shares a thread with Beautiful Creatures: Southern Gothic.
If the Southern Gothic atmosphere of Beautiful Creatures drew you in, you will enjoy this series which explores the tension between human society and supernatural existence within the South.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa · Series · 2018
Shares a thread with Beautiful Creatures: Coming of age.
This series mirrors the central conflict of Beautiful Creatures, following a young woman caught between her mortal life and an inherited destiny that forces a choice between good and evil.
True Beauty
Series · 2020
Explores: Appearance Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Love Triangle.
Much like Lena in Beautiful Creatures, the protagonist here must hide her true self while navigating the emotional complexities of high school and the weight of a secret identity.
The Summer I Turned Pretty
Jenny Han · Series · 2022
Explores: First Love, Summer Romance, Love Triangle.
This story captures the same transformative coming-of-age intensity found in Beautiful Creatures, focusing on a pivotal sixteenth summer where long-held family secrets threaten to change everything forever.
Podcasts on the same thread
Sasquatch Chronicles
Sasquatch Chronicles - Bigfoot Encounters · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Unexplained Phenomena, Wilderness Mystery, Eyewitness Testimony.
If you enjoyed the supernatural mystery and hidden world-building of Beautiful Creatures, this podcast provides an immersive look at unexplained phenomena lurking just outside our ordinary perception of reality.
The Left Right Game
QCODE · Podcast · 2020
Like the journey into the unknown within Beautiful Creatures, this story follows a character who steps into a supernatural dimension where the rules of the world are fundamentally altered.
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Common questions
Is Beautiful Creatures about a girl with supernatural abilities?
Yes, Beautiful Creatures follows Lena Duchannes, who possesses strange powers. The story centers on Ethan Wate as he attempts to get to know her while she faces a life-altering decision regarding her future as she approaches her sixteenth birthday.
What is the central conflict in Beautiful Creatures?
The central conflict in Beautiful Creatures involves Lena Duchannes approaching her sixteenth birthday. She must decide whether her path will be good or evil, a choice that will permanently impact her relationship with Ethan Wate.
Does Ethan Wate know about Lena's powers in Beautiful Creatures?
In Beautiful Creatures, Ethan Wate initially does not know about Lena Duchannes's strange powers. The narrative follows his attempts to get to know her better while he remains unaware of the supernatural nature of her existence and the upcoming choice she must make.
Is the sixteenth birthday important in Beautiful Creatures?
Yes, the sixteenth birthday is a critical plot point in Beautiful Creatures. As this date approaches, Lena Duchannes must decide her fate by choosing between good and evil, which creates significant tension for her relationship with Ethan Wate.