Books About Arranged Marriages

The Best Arranged Marriages Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about arranged marriages? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Dealing with Dragons
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Our 5 Favorite Books About Arranged Marriages

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1990

Dealing with Dragons

By Patricia C. Wrede · Book #1 in the Enchanted Forest Chronicles series

A rebellious princess seeks adventure with a powerful dragon, facing magical dangers and unexpected allies.

208 pages· 50,352 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 95,077 ratings
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Summary: Princess Cimorene defies royal expectations by fleeing to live with Kazul, a formidable dragon. Her quest for excitement leads her into a whirlwind of magical encounters, including a witch, a jinn, and a talking bird with deadly intentions. As she navigates these challenges, Cimorene must outwit oily wizards and a mysterious stone prince. Will her thirst for adventure bring triumph or peril? Discover a world where a princess's courage defies tradition and danger lurks at every turn.
Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2002

Aphrodite's Blessing

Three women defy fate under Aphrodite's watchful eye, facing trials of love and destiny.

208 pages· 33,875 words· Est. 3 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 639 ratings
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Summary: In a world where Aphrodite's influence is inescapable, three women face life-altering challenges. Atalanta, a fierce athlete, must race for her future. Andromeda, trapped by her father's choices, seeks a different path. Psyche, unloved by suitors, embarks on a perilous journey to Hades for love. Each must navigate the goddess's whims, confronting trials that test their courage and hearts. Will they find the love they seek, or will Aphrodite's plans lead them astray? Discover these timeless tales of love, defiance, and destiny, reimagined from the perspectives of the women who lived them.
Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2022

A Thousand Heartbeats

A princess and a soldier defy fate and politics for forbidden love.

576 pages· 129,182 words· Est. 12 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 35,984 ratings
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Summary: Princess Annika faces a forced marriage, while soldier Lennox fights for a stolen throne. Both see love as impossible, yet destiny entwines their hearts. Can they defy duty and embrace the call of a thousand heartbeats, or will their worlds tear them apart? Discover a tale of star-crossed lovers and hidden secrets.
Chapter Book · Ages 15–18 · 2010

The Healer's Apprentice

A healer's apprentice faces forbidden love and destiny's call in a medieval castle.

272 pages· 90,436 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 25,902 ratings
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Summary: Rose, a healer's apprentice at Hagenheim Castle, must prove her worth or face an unwanted marriage. When she tends to the injured Lord Hamlin, emotions stir that could lead to forbidden love. But with Lord Hamlin betrothed to another, Rose's heart and future hang in the balance. As secrets unravel, Rose embarks on a journey to uncover her true destiny in this enchanting reimagining of Sleeping Beauty.
Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2021

The Betrayed

By Kiera Cass · Book #2 in the The Betrothed series

A broken heart, a tyrant king, and a choice that could change everything.

320 pages· 66,095 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 21,783 ratings
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Summary: Hollis, fleeing a shattered past, finds refuge with the Eastoffe family in Isolte. As tensions rise, she faces a choice: help unseat a tyrannical king or follow her heart's secret desires. With a surly cousin complicating matters, can Hollis balance her new loyalties with her own longings? The fate of her adopted homeland hangs in the balance, and Hollis must decide if she can risk everything for a chance at peace and love.
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