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Readers who enjoyed Piercing the Vale by Adele Wearing, Colin Sinclair, Jen Williams, Jen Barber, Jo Johnson-Smith, Alistair Stuart, Ben Stewart, Rahne Sinclair, Asher Wismer, Jonathan Ward, Tony Lane, Paul Starkey, Darren Goldsmith, Alec McQuay, Steven Poore, Carol Borden, C.A. Yates, Craig Leyenaar & Tracy Fahley also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars · 83 ratingsWords of Radiance, Book Two of the Stormlight Archive, continues the immersive fantasy epic that The Way of Kings began.Expected by his enemies to die the miserable death of a military slave, Kaladin survived to be given command of the royal bodyguards, a controversial first for a low-status "darkeyes... -
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Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 96 ratingsAelin Galathynius has vowed to save her people ― but at a tremendous cost. Locked within an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will as she endures months of torture... -
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Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 97 ratingsKingdoms will collide.The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius as war looms on the horizon. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves at odds with those who don't... -
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Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix by John Williams, Nicholas Hooper
Rated: 4.77 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWatching the characters from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ come alive is made only more delightful by the extraordinary soundtrack that enhances Harry, Hermione, Ron's adventures.Alfred presents this selection of music from the soundtrack to the major motion picture arranged for advanced solo piano... -
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The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 84 ratingsFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings, book one of The Stormlight Archive begins an incredible new saga of epic proportion.Roshar is a world of stone and storms. Uncanny tempests of incredible power sweep across the rocky terrain so frequently that they have shaped ecology and civilization alike... -
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Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 98 ratingsEveryone Celaena Sardothien loves has been taken from her. But she’s at last returned to the empire—for vengeance, to rescue her once-glorious kingdom, and to confront the shadows of her past…She has embraced her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. But before she can reclaim her throne, she must fight.She will fight for her cousin, a warrior prepared to die for her... -
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Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 76 ratingsIn Oathbringer, the third volume of the New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive, humanity faces a new Desolation with the return of the Voidbringers, a foe with numbers as great as their thirst for vengeance... -
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A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 94 ratingsNesta Archeron has always been prickly-proud, swift to anger, and slow to forgive. And ever since being forced into the Cauldron and becoming High Fae against her will, she's struggled to find a place for herself within the strange, deadly world she inhabits. Worse, she can't seem to move past the horrors of the war with Hybern and all she lost in it... -
![Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo]()
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 99 ratingsKetterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price–and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can’t pull it off alone…A convict with a thirst for revenge.A sharpshooter who can’t walk away from a wager... -
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Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 88 ratingsDanger and betrayal, love and loss, secrets and enchantment are woven together in the breathtaking finale to the #1 New York Times bestselling Infernal Devices Trilogy, prequel to the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series.THE INFERNAL DEVICES WILL NEVER STOP COMINGA net of shadows begins to tighten around the Shadowhunters of the London Institute... -
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The Magnus Archives: Season 4 by NOT A BOOK
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe Magnus Archives is a horror audiobook written by Jonathan Sims, directed by Alexander J. Newall and distributed by Rusty Quill. Sims narrates the stories in-character as the main character, Jonathan Sims, the newly-appointed head archivist of the fictional Magnus Institute; an institution based in London centred on research into the paranormal... -
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Jade Legacy by Fonda Lee
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsJade, the mysterious and magical substance once exclusive to the Green Bone warriors of Kekon, is now known and coveted throughout the world. Everyone wants access to the supernatural abilities it provides, from traditional forces such as governments, mercenaries, and criminal kingpins, to modern players, including doctors, athletes, and movie studios... -
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Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 95 ratingsCrooked Kingdom: the highly anticipated sequel to Leigh Bardugo's thrilling #1 New York Times-bestselling Six of Crows.Kaz Brekker and his crew have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they're right back to fighting for their lives. Double-crossed and badly weakened, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope... -
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The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 79 ratings“There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man.”My name is Kvothe.I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in...Categorized as:
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![Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend]()
Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsMorrigan Crow and her friends have survived their first year as proud scholars of the elite Wundrous Society, helped bring down the nefarious Ghastly Market, and proven themselves loyal to Unit 919. Now Morrigan faces a new, exciting challenge: to master the mysterious Wretched Arts, and control the power that threatens to consume her...Categorized as:
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The Mark of Athena Excerpt by Rick Riordan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsExclusive Excerpt from chapter 10 from The Heroes of Olympus, Book Three: The Mark of... -
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The House of Hades by Rick Riordan
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 87 ratingsHazel stands at a crossroads. She and the remaining crew of the Argo II could return home with the Athena Parthenos statue and try to stop Camp Half-Blood and Camp Jupiter from going to war... -
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Magical Midlife Battle by K.F. Breene
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe eighth book in the Wall Street Journal Bestselling series.It has all come down to this. The battle to save Kingsley’s pack, and Austin’s place of birth, is upon them. They have their team, they have their supplies, and they have a very nerve-wracking secret weapon that Edgar devised.They aren’t even close to ready.If they lose this battle, every shifter in the world will be in jeopardy... -
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 118 ratings'Give me Harry Potter,' said Voldemort's voice, 'and none shall be harmed. Give me Harry Potter, and I shall leave the school untouched. Give me Harry Potter, and you will be rewarded.'As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid's motorbike and takes to the skies, LEAVING Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that LORD VOLDEMORT and the Death Eaters are not far behind...Categorized as:
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A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 94 ratingsOf the five contenders for power, one is dead, another in disfavor, and still the wars rage as alliances are made and broken. Joffrey sits on the Iron Throne, the uneasy ruler of the Seven Kingdoms. His most bitter rival, Lord Stannis, stands defeated and disgraced, victim of the sorceress who holds him in her thrall. Young Robb still rules the North from the fortress of Riverrun... -
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House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 96 ratingsBound by blood.Tempted by desire.Unleashed by destiny.Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life—working hard all day and partying all night—until a demon murdered her closest friends, leaving her bereft, wounded, and alone. When the accused is behind bars but the crimes start up again, Bryce finds herself at the heart of the investigation. She’ll do whatever it takes to avenge their deaths... -
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House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 91 ratingsSequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller!Sarah J. Maas's sexy, groundbreaking CRESCENT CITY series continues with the second installment.Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar are trying to get back to normal―they may have saved Crescent City, but with so much upheaval in their lives lately, they mostly want a chance to relax. Slow down. Figure out what the future holds... -
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Written in My Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 67 ratingsIt is June 1778, and the world seems to be turning upside-down. The British Army is withdrawing from Philadelphia, with George Washington in pursuit, and for the first time, it looks as if the rebels might actually win. But for Claire Fraser and her family, there are even more tumultuous revolutions that have to be accommodated... -
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A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 107 ratingsFEYRE WILL BRING VENGEANCE.She has left the Night Court - and her High Lord - and is playing a deadly game of deceit. In the Spring Court, Tamlin is making deals with the invading king threatening to bring Prythian to its knees, and Feyre is determined to uncover his plans. But to do so she must weave a web of lies, and one slip may spell doom not only for Feyre, but for her world as well... -
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Skin Game by Jim Butcher
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 63 ratingsHarry Dresden, Chicago's only professional wizard, is about to have a very bad day…Because as Winter Knight to the Queen of Air and Darkness, Harry never knows what the scheming Mab might want him to do. Usually, it’s something awful.He doesn’t know the half of it…Mab has just traded Harry’s skills to pay off one of her debts... -
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Changes by Jim Butcher
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 72 ratingsLong ago, Susan Rodriguez was Harry Dresden's lover-until she was attacked by his enemies, leaving her torn between her own humanity and the bloodlust of the vampiric Red Court. Susan then disappeared to South America, where she could fight both her savage gift and those who cursed her with it... -
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Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 55 ratingsEleven thousand years ago a god was born. Cursed into the body of a human, Acheron endured a lifetime of hatred. His human death unleashed an unspeakable horror that almost destroyed the earth. Brought back against his will, he became the sole defender of mankind.Only it was never that simple…For centuries, he has fought for our survival and hidden a past he never wants revealed... -
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Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsWunder is gathering in Nevermoor ...Morrigan Crow may have defeated her deadly curse, passed the dangerous trials and joined the mystical Wundrous Society, but her journey into Nevermoor and all its secrets has only just begun. And she is fast learning that not all magic is used for good...Categorized as:
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![The Eye of the Bedlam Bride by Matt Dinniman]()
The Eye of the Bedlam Bride by Matt Dinniman
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA pantheon of forgotten gods. An old grudge between a talk show host, an heiress, and the man they shattered along the way. A rapidly deteriorating AI system. An inconvenient tiara upon the head of a friend.It is bedlam on the eighth floor.As management reels from the unexpected conclusion of the seventh level, the surviving crawlers stumble onto the eighth and find themselves scattered... -
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Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 44 ratingsFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, the first book in the wildly successful Mistborn trilogy, now in trade paperback. For a thousand years, ash fell and no flowers bloomed. For a thousand years, the Skaa slaved in misery and lived in fear. For a thousand years, the Lord Ruler reigned with absolute power and ultimate terror, divinely invincible... -
![The Magnus Archives: Season 2 by NOT A BOOK]()
The Magnus Archives: Season 2 by NOT A BOOK
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe Magnus Archives is a horror audiobook written by Jonathan Sims, directed by Alexander J. Newall and distributed by Rusty Quill. Sims narrates the stories in-character as the main character, Jonathan Sims, the newly-appointed head archivist of the fictional Magnus Institute; an institution based in London centred on research into the paranormal...
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