10 Best Books Like Under the Whispering Door
If you loved Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Under the Whispering Door are:
- 1The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune4.6
- 2In The Lives Of Puppets by TJ Klune0
- 3The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon0
- 4The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison0
- 5He Who Fights with Monsters by Travis Deverell4.7Series starter
- 6The Primal Hunter by Zogarth4.6Series starter
- 7Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett4.6
- 8Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman4.5Series starter
- 9The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab4.5
- 10The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo4.3

When Wallace Price dies and finds himself at his own funeral, a reaper escorts him to Charon's Crossing, a mysterious tea shop that serves as a way station for souls crossing over to the afterlife. Given just one week before he must move on, the workaholic lawyer who barely lived while alive discovers what it truly means to build a home and find love in the most unexpected place. This heartwarming fantasy explores second chances, found family, and the magic that can bloom even in death.
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Detailed Recommendations
He Who Fights with Monsters
Start of Ongoing seriesby Travis Deverell
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a irreverent and playful tone that will resonate with Under the Whispering Door fans.

The Primal Hunter
Start of The Primal Hunter seriesby Zogarth
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a darkly optimistic tone that will resonate with Under the Whispering Door fans.

Dungeon Crawler Carl
Start of Dungeon Crawler Crawler seriesby Matt Dinniman
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a darkly hilarious yet brutal tone that will resonate with Under the Whispering Door fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Under the Whispering Door
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The House in the Cerulean Sea | TJ Klune | 4.6 | 2020 | 416 | Same author |
| In The Lives Of Puppets | TJ Klune | 0 | — | — | Same author |
| The Priory of the Orange Tree | Samantha Shannon | 0 | 2019 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Goblin Emperor | Katherine Addison | 0 | 2014 | — | Similar vibes |
| He Who Fights with Monsters📚 Series starter | Travis Deverell | 4.7 | 2021 | 680 | Start a new series |
| The Primal Hunter📚 Series starter | Zogarth | 4.6 | 2022 | 714 | Start a new series |
| Equal Rites | Terry Pratchett | 4.6 | 2000 | 213 | Similar vibes |
| Dungeon Crawler Carl📚 Series starter | Matt Dinniman | 4.5 | 2020 | 446 | Start a new series |
| The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue | V. E. Schwab | 4.5 | 2023 | 448 | Similar vibes |
| The Familiar | Leigh Bardugo | 4.3 | 2025 | 400 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Under the Whispering Door?
The most similar books to Under the Whispering Door are The House in the Cerulean Sea, In The Lives Of Puppets, The Priory of the Orange Tree.
What should I read after Under the Whispering Door?
After finishing Under the Whispering Door, readers most commonly pick up The House in the Cerulean Sea next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by TJ Klune, such as In The Lives Of Puppets.
Who writes books like TJ Klune?
Authors similar to TJ Klune include Fredrik Backman, Matt Haig.
What genre is Under the Whispering Door?
Under the Whispering Door is a Fantasy novel by TJ Klune, published in 2023.
How long is Under the Whispering Door?
Under the Whispering Door is 384 pages long.
About Under the Whispering Door
A NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, AND INDIE BESTSELLEROne of Buzzfeed's "Best Books of 2022"!An Indie Next Pick!A Locus Awards Top Ten Finalist for Fantasy NovelA Man Called Ove meets The Good Place in Under the Whispering Door, a delightful queer love story from TJ Klune, author of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller The House in the Cerulean Sea.Welcome to Charon's Crossing.The tea is hot, the scones are fresh, and the dead are just passing through.When a reaper comes to collect Wallace from his own funeral, Wallace begins to suspect he might be dead.And when Hugo, the owner of a peculiar tea shop, promises to help him cross over, Wallace decides he’s definitely dead.But even in death he’s not ready to abandon the life he barely lived, so when Wallace is given one week to cross over, he sets about living a lifetime in seven days.Hilarious, haunting, and kind, Under the Whispering Door is an uplifting story about a life spent at the office and a death spent building a home.







