Books like 'The Spell Bind'
Readers who enjoyed The Spell Bind by Barbara Brauner, James Iver Mattson & Abigail Halpin also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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An Author's Odyssey by Chris Colfer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThe fifth book in Chris Colfer's #1 New York Times bestselling series The Land of Stories!In the highly anticipated continuation of the Land of Stories series, Conner learns that the only place to fight the Masked Man's literary army is inside his own short stories! When the twins and their friends enter worlds crafted from Conner's imagination, finding allies no one else could have ever dreamed... -
Neverseen by Shannon Messenger
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsSophie Foster is on the run—but at least she's not alone.Her closest friends from the Lost Cities have gone with her to join the Black Swan. They still have doubts about the shadowy organization, but the only way to find answers is to start working with them. And as they settle into their new lives, they uncover secrets far bigger than anything they’d imagined... -
The Enchantress Returns by Chris Colfer
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 59 ratingsAfter decades of hiding, the evil Enchantress who cursed Sleeping Beauty is back with a vengeance.Alex and Conner Bailey have not been back to the magical Land of Stories since their adventures in The Wishing Spell ended... -
Worlds Collide by Chris Colfer
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 44 ratingsThe epic conclusion to Chris Colfer's #1 New York Times bestselling series The Land of Stories!In the highly anticipated conclusion to the Land of Stories series, Conner and Alex must brave the impossible... -
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Nightfall by Shannon Messenger
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsSophie Foster is struggling. Grieving. Scrambling. But she knows one thing: she will not be defeated.The Neverseen have had their victories—but the battle is far from over. It’s time to change tactics. Make sacrifices. Reexamine everything. Maybe even time for Sophie to trust her enemies... -
A Grimm Warning by Chris Colfer
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 46 ratingsThe Brothers Grimm have a warning for the Land of Stories.Connor Bailey thinks his fairy-tale adventures are behind him - until he discovers a mysterious clue left by the famous Brothers Grimm. With help from his classmate Bree and the outlandish Mother Goose, Conner sets off on a mission across Europe to crack a two-hundred-year-old code... -
Lodestar by Shannon Messenger
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsDark schemes unfold--and Sophie's loyalty is pushed to the limit--in this thrilling fifth book in the best-selling KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES SERIES. Sophie Foster is back in the Lost Cities--but the Lost Cities have changed. The threat of war hangs heavy over her glittering world, and the Neverseen are wreaking havoc... -
Everblaze by Shannon Messenger
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 46 ratingsA New York Times bestselling seriesA USA TODAY bestselling seriesA California Young Reader Medal–winning seriesSophie uncovers shocking secrets—and faces treacherous new enemies—in this electrifying third book in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series.Sophie Foster is ready to fight back... -
Beyond the Kingdoms by Chris Colfer
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsFairy tales are just the beginning.The Masked Man is on the loose in the Land of Stories, and it's up to Alex and Conner Bailey to stop him...except Alex has been thrown off the Fairy Council, and no one will believe they're in danger... -
Exile by Shannon Messenger
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsSophie Foster thought she was safe. Settled into her home at Havenfield, surrounded by friends, and using her unique telepathic abilities to train Silveny--the first female alicorn ever seen in the Lost Cities--her life finally seems to be coming together. But Sophie's kidnappers are still out there... -
Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 62 ratingsTwelve-year-old Sophie Foster has a secret. She’s a Telepath—someone who hears the thoughts of everyone around her. It’s a talent she’s never known how to explain.Everything changes the day she meets Fitz, a mysterious boy who appears out of nowhere and also reads minds. She discovers there’s a place she does belong, and that staying with her family will place her in grave danger... -
Legacy by Shannon Messenger
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsIllusions shatter—and Sophie and her friends face impossible choices—in this astonishing eighth book in the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series.Sophie Foster wants answers. But after a lifetime of lies, sometimes the truth is the most dangerous discovery. Even the smallest secret comes with terrifying new responsibilities... -
Dungeon Diving 202 by Bruce Sentar
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsReeling from the conflict with the dwarves, Ken and several Haylon classes move to an event on the 28th floor of a dead branch of the dungeon to prepare for the raid.While he’s busy training, his grandparents give him his first mission to assess and carry out on his own... -
A Dragon's Dare by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsLife is a balance—at least that’s what I’m told by people smarter than me.Try as I might to spend quality time with Sloan, family, friends, and companion animals my magnet of mayhem often has other ideas.Adulting is hard.So when I move an adolescent dragon into my backyard why don’t I anticipate the craziness that will ensue?Maybe Sloan’s right and I am ridiculous.I like to think I’m an optimist... -
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A God’s Mistake by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWe all make mistakes, but for most of us we die and they’re forgotten—not so if you’re immortal.For gods and immortals, grudges live forever.One moment of poor judgment, a lack of understanding, or simply being oblivious to what’s going on around you can elevate you to the top of someone’s to-do list.Be careful who you piss off... -
Artemis Fowl Boxed Set, Bks 1-5 (Artemis Fowl, #1-5) by Eoin Colfer
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsComplete 5-Book Boxed Set includes Artemis Fowl, The Arctic Incident, The Eternity Code, The Opal Deception, and The Lost Colony... -
Ptolemy's Gate by Jonathan Stroud
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 62 ratingsNathaniel 17 treats Bartimaeus worse than ever. The long-suffering djinni is weak from too much time in this world, near the end of his patience. Rebel Kitty 18 hides, stealthily finishing her research on magic, demons, and Bartimaeus. She has a daring plan that she hopes will break the endless cycle of conflict between djinn and humans...Categorized as:
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Between Homes by W.R. Gingell
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsG'day. I'm Pet. Not, not Pet--I am a pet. Well, I was a pet: I used to belong to two fae and a stroppy vampire. Now I'm homeless. I mean, I was always technically homeless, but this time it's different... -
BBQ and STFU by Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThere is one thing you do not do… go after Brownstone’s family.Powerful entities on Oriceran listen to prophecy and fear a threat to their home world.That isn’t the only threat they should worry about...Categorized as:
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The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 67 ratingsAlex and Conner Bailey's world is about to change, in this fast-paced adventure that uniquely combines our modern day world with the enchanting realm of classic fairy tales.The Land of Stories tells the tale of twins Alex and Conner... -
Flashback by Shannon Messenger
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsIn this unforgettable seventh book, Sophie must let the past and present blur together, because the deadliest secrets are always the ones that get erased.Sophie Foster doesn’t know what—or whom—to believe. And in a game with this many players, the worst mistake can be focusing on the wrong threat... -
Paws of the Yeti by Steve Higgs
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe paranormal? It’s all nonsense, but proving it might get him killed. When he is called to investigate a Yeti attack in the French Alps, Tempest Michaels is certain it will just be another fool in a costume - He’s going to solve the case in five minutes and spend a few days skiing. Yay! Guess again. The mountain, the locals, and above all, the Yeti, have other plans in mind... -
Strange is Her Life by Judith Berens, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDark magic has infiltrated the School of Necessary Magic. Spies stalk the halls. Traitors whisper lies to impressionable freshmen. And devious wizards distract with charming smiles. If Alison and her friends can’t see past the friendly masks of their fellow students to the dark purpose they hide, it’s not just the school that will be destroyed...Categorized as:
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My Eternal Light by Alanea Alder
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsKincaid Bayberry has been serving with the Eta unit since coming of age and only recently feels like he’s a true warrior. With Kendrick’s help, his magic seems to be cooperating for once, and he’s making a difference. But, with a mate on the way and so much at stake, he knows that even a single mistake could result in tragedy, which has skyrocketed his anxiety... -
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The Girl Who Raced Fairyland All the Way Home by Catherynne M. Valente
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThis final book in the New York Times-bestselling Fairyland series finds September accidentally crowned the Queen of Fairyland. But there are others who believe they have a fair and good claim on the throne, so there is a Royal Race--whoever wins will seize the crown... -
Magic and Other Misdemeanors by Michael Buckley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsSabrina and Daphne Grimm are ready to tackle their own case: who is stealing the magical possesions of the most powerful Everafters in town? With Granny distracted by Mayor Heart's campaign against human residents, the girl detectives appear to be on their own... -
The Inside Story by Michael Buckley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsAfter the shocking ending of The Everafter War, this book picks up with Sabrina, Daphne, and Puck stuck in the Book of Everafter, where all the fairy tales are stored and enchanted characters can change their destinies. The girls (and Puck) must chase the Master through a series of stories, where they’re willing to change what they need in order to save their baby brother... -
Finch Merlin and the Djinn’s Curse by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe lost city lies beyond a locked gateway. But the key is not what it seems…Now a map-maker extraordinaire, Finch must find the place Erebus so desperately seeks—although the “how” and “why” remain unclear. And a certain vengeful Necromancer is bent on beating Erebus to the punch, and he’d be more than happy to make Finch collateral damage... -
Finch Merlin and the Fount of Youth by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWhat’s a guy gotta do to appease an evil god? It’s been a year since Katherine tried to take over the world, and Finch Merlin is itching to do something other than odd jobs for Erebus, God of Darkness. Erebus promises he’ll free Finch of his servitude after he completes one final task—finding the Fountain of Youth... -
Finch Merlin and the Everlasting Vow by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsNo more Mr. Nice Guy…Finch is tired of people jerking him around—and now, it’s time for payback against the powerful forces who have made him a pawn in their games... -
The Protection of Ren Crown by Anne Zoelle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBarely surviving her first term at college, all Ren wants to do over break is relax and bond with her roommate—not get eaten by a sentient building or attacked on the street. But with increasingly open warfare brewing between the magical factions and Layers of the world, this time, Ren will not fail in making sure everyone she loves stays safe and protected...Categorized as:
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A Matter of Time by W.J. May
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe highly anticipated Sequel to the Chronicles of Kerrigan series, by international bestselling author, W.J. May It's Time. The past can't stay buried forever... Rae Kerrigan and her friends thought all their problems were solved. The corruption in the Council has been exposed. The hybrids have been released from their unjust prisons...Categorized as:
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Once Upon a Crime by Michael Buckley
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsSabrina and Daphne's adventures continue in their hometown of New York City as they bring Puck to Faerie to cure the wounds. With the help of Granny Relda, the girls must figure out who killed Puck's father, King Oberon, while navigating the warring factions of Everafters that make their homes in every neighbourhood of New York City... -
Dealing in Magic by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMagic. Is. Real. Leira and Correk have been to hell and back together. How much more can they handle?Enough to save the world, with a little help from everyone’s favorite foul-mouthed troll. Dealing Magic hits the ground running with Leira and Correk scrambling to get out ahead of the corporations and their plots to exploit magic... -
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Shifter In The Swamp by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDo you want to be a Bounty Hunter? Class is now in session at the Academy of Necessary Magic.Amanda Coulier is a young shifter and ward of one of the greatest bounty hunters of all time.But Johnny Walker is better with hound dogs than young girls. Especially the kind who can grow fur and fangs and rip out your throat in the middle of teenage angst...Categorized as:
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DRAGON'S GAP #1-3 by L.M. Lacee
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsL.M. Lacee introduces her first omnibus edition in the popular Dragon's Gap Saga. This digital box set contains the first, second and third romantic adventures PLUS a bonus novella: Reighn & Sage's Story: Reighn had no idea when he woke one morning what the day was about to deliver... -
Wicked is Her Smile by Judith Berens, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAlison, the Drow princess can’t even make it back to the School of Necessary Magic for her junior year without tripping across trouble hunting for her. Underground bullet trains, battles with dark magic, growing dragons, Louper tournaments, school dances and job fairs. Growing up a magical can be tough on a social life. Thank goodness she’s got her friends beside her... -
Determine the Future by Sarah Noffke, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA new set of dragonriders are in town.And they don’t play by the rules. Actually, for the Rogue Riders, there are no rules.There is just what belongs to them and that which they take from others.The Dragon Elite have never had such a huge problem to deal with. Fighting magitech armies is one thing. Cyborgs another. But battling their own, this makes it personal... -
Synced by Rachel Rener
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWar is coming – and this time, I swear it’s not my fault.Sol and his reanimated Unseelie army are hell-bent on destroying the Seelies once and for all. Worse, he’s stolen the most priceless relic in this land – Zayn’s grimoire – along with my magic-unleashing gilded blood.Oh yeah, and Sol’s claim is slowly killing me (though I’m so pent-up, I might actually die of horniness first)... -
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Dead City by James Ponti
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMost kids have enough to deal with between school, homework, extracurricular activities, and friends, but Molly Bigelow isn’t your typical tween. By day, Molly attends MIST—the Metropolitan Institute of Science and Technology—but it’s what she’s learning outside of school that sets her apart from her classmates. Molly is a zombie hunter, just like her mother. This, however, is news to Molly... -
The Goblins of Labyrinth by Brian Froud, Terry Jones
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsIn 1986, the movie Labyrinth introduced the world to a set of unforgettable goblins from the minds of Brian Freud and Jim Henson. This book chronicles each of the creatures in detail, with all the artistry and originality for which Froud and Henson are known... -
Theft of Magic by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 14 ratings<History got it wrong. Magic is real. Leira Berens is a federal agent with some kickass magic of her own and she’s come face to face with what happens when magic collides with technology and organic matter. Not pretty but very powerful... -
Quote The Drow Nevermore by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHave you ever been caught between two identities?Cheyenne’s come face-to-face with her jailbird Drow dad. She has to come to terms with the whole picture of her family. Mom was a political operative, and Dad likes to plot anarchy... -
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Labyrinth: A Novel Based on the Jim Henson Film by A.C.H. Smith, Terry Jones
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhat happens when you wish for something terrible ... and your wish comes true? Young Sarah is about to find out. Left at home to mind her baby brother, Toby, she finds herself trying to comfort a screaming infant as a wild storm rages about the house. In a fit of temper, she wishes that the goblins would come and take the child away. Unfortunately, they do... -
Harley Merlin and the Detector Fix by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsEven a demigoddess must have a weakness. On the run from the Coven she used to call home, Harley Merlin knows that Katherine’s power and influence are spreading like a poison. And she has no doubt that Katherine will follow through with her promise to torture and kill her friends, one by one... -
Harley Merlin and the Challenge of Chaos by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIf what is hidden is found, the mighty shall fall... Time is running out. For the final ritual, Katherine will sacrifice twelve magicals with rare abilities.Harley has already lost so much, and she can’t bear to sacrifice anything more. She will protect her friends at all costs—even if that means flying solo against the greatest evil the world has ever known... -
Mystical Alley Groove by T.R. Cameron, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCali and her magical lizard, Fyre are caught in the crosshairs of two different sets of enemies. Can she get out from under one without upsetting them both? Probably not.Eyes are watching them, and not all of them human. Not to mention her trouble with renegade gangs and their random attacks.The city’s magical council is precious little help, leaving her to handle things on her own, as usual...Categorized as:
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Dark Gate Angels by Ramy Vance, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA battle-elf, gladiator and super genius walk into a bar… Actually, there’s no punch line. But you can guarantee someone’s getting decapitated.Anabella is a supermodel with a secret. She’s really an elf. And she’s bored, bored, bored. Born and bred as a warrior, Anabella wants nothing more than to trade her tiara for a dagger and a gun... -
The White Thread by K.B. Hoyle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDarcy Pennington spent her freshman year agonizing over the sacrifice of her dear friend Yahto Veli, the nark who gave himself to the Oracle to set her free. But when she returns to Alitheia determined to rescue him, she soon comes to realize there's much more at stake than just the fate of her friend. Alitheia is in turmoil, and a new riddle from the Oracle hangs over their heads...
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