If you loved
The Lie Tree
Frances Hardinge · Book · 2016
You loved The Lie Tree because you crave stories where brilliant, defiant young women unravel dangerous, hidden truths beneath polite facades.
Films on the same thread
The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion
Park Hoon-jung · Film · 2018
Like Faith in The Lie Tree, Ja-yoon navigates a world of hidden secrets, finding that her own internal complexity is the key to surviving a dangerous, high-stakes conspiracy.
Enola Holmes
Harry Bradbeer · Film · 2020
Enola Holmes mirrors the Victorian spirit of The Lie Tree, offering a sharp, independent protagonist who defies societal expectations to solve a mystery that others overlook.
The Secret World of Arrietty
Hiromasa Yonebayashi · Film · 2010
The Lie Tree features a girl seeking her place in a hidden world, much like Arrietty, who must cleverly protect her family’s anonymity while exploring a larger, unknown environment.
When Marnie Was There
Hiromasa Yonebayashi · Film · 2014
Fans of the atmospheric tension in The Lie Tree will appreciate this psychological mystery, which explores the lonely, internal journey of a girl uncovering deep, haunting family secrets.
Series on the same thread
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa · Series · 2018
Sabrina faces the same dual identity struggle seen in The Lie Tree, balancing the rigid expectations of her community with the dark, supernatural power she secretly wields.
Stranger Things
Ross Duffer · Series · 2016
If the blend of scientific curiosity and dangerous discovery in The Lie Tree captivated you, you will find a similar thrill in this group’s investigation of secret experiments.
Wolfblood
Debbie Moon · Series · 2012
Maddy’s struggle to reconcile her extraordinary nature with the pressures of teenage life echoes the internal conflict Faith faces while keeping her dangerous secrets in The Lie Tree.
A Discovery of Witches
Kate Brooke · Series · 2018
Diana Bishop’s scholarly pursuit of magic mirrors Faith’s own journey in The Lie Tree, where historical settings and forbidden knowledge create a compelling, high-stakes mystery.
Podcasts on the same thread
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
The Lie Tree succeeds because of its relentless pursuit of truth; this podcast mirrors that investigative spirit, pulling back the curtain on historical mysteries that demand justice.
Dark History
Audioboom Studios · Podcast · 2026
Just as The Lie Tree uses the Victorian era to critique hidden power structures, this series exposes the scandals and institutional failures often buried by traditional historical narratives.
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Common questions
Is The Lie Tree considered a historical novel?
Yes, The Lie Tree is set in the Victorian era. It follows the story of a teenager named Faith Sunderly who leads a double life while navigating the societal expectations of that time period alongside elements of science and magic.
What kind of protagonist is featured in The Lie Tree?
The Lie Tree features Faith Sunderly, a determined teenager. While she appears modest and well-mannered to the public, she possesses a burning curiosity and asks many questions, which drives her to lead a double life throughout the story.
Does The Lie Tree contain elements of magic?
Yes, The Lie Tree is described as a heady concoction that blends science and magic. These elements are central to the narrative as the protagonist, Faith Sunderly, navigates a complex story involving murder and her own internal drive for answers.
Has The Lie Tree received any major awards?
Yes, The Lie Tree was recognized as the Costa Book of the Year. The novel has been praised for being an unforgettable story that combines a Victorian setting with themes of science, magic, and mystery surrounding the life of Faith Sunderly.