The Girls at the Kingfisher Club

Set in 1920s New York, this novel captures the same glamorous, gritty, and supernatural atmosphere as Valentine's work. It features a strong ensemble cast navigating a hidden, dangerous world beneath the surface of the Jazz Age.

Like the Kingfisher Club, this book centers on a magical, secretive venue that exists apart from the mundane world. It shares a lush, lyrical writing style and a focus on characters trapped by circumstances beyond their control.

A reimagining of The Great Gatsby, this novel mirrors the Jazz Age setting and the exploration of social exclusion and identity. It features the same sharp, observant prose and a protagonist fighting to define herself within a restrictive high-society bubble.

This story revolves around sisters bound by family secrets and a magical legacy, echoing the deep sisterly bonds found in Valentine's novel. The writing is incredibly lush and focuses on the struggle to break free from generational expectations.

While mythological rather than Jazz Age, this book shares the core theme of a woman (or women) trapped by powerful, oppressive figures and striving for independence. It offers a similarly intimate, character-driven exploration of resilience and self-discovery.

Set in Gilded Age New York, this series explores the lives of sisters navigating the rigid social structures and scandalous secrets of high society. It matches the tone of historical glamour mixed with the darker, hidden realities of the characters' lives.

Set in 1889 Paris, this novel features a group of outcasts working together to pull off high-stakes heists within a hidden, magical society. It shares the 'found family' dynamic and the feeling of being an outsider in a world of wealth and privilege.

This book features a protagonist navigating a world where magic is a secret, dangerous commodity, much like the secret dancing world in the Kingfisher Club. It explores themes of family legacy, moral ambiguity, and the desire to escape one's predetermined path.

Set in Victorian London, this novel follows a woman trying to escape the confines of her life to pursue her art, paralleling the sisters' desire for freedom. It is atmospheric, slightly gothic, and deeply focused on the constraints placed upon women.

This story follows a girl sent to a restrictive boarding school who discovers a hidden magical realm, echoing the theme of escaping a stifling reality. It captures the tension between societal expectations and the yearning for personal agency.