Here, you will find a list of books that will bring you back to the atmosphere of magic and adventure. We’ve selected titles with admirable protagonists who go through hardship and challenges but do not lose hope. Find what resonates with you most now and get yourself a ticket to a fantasy world.
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
If you like witchcraft passed down through the generations to the main character, A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness is for you! Here, magic combines with alchemy, which promises us a really explosive plot. Events become even more intense when one of the main characters is a vampire, a sworn enemy of the human race. Together with the young witch Diana, they will have to face the underworld’s demons. Magic plus enemies-to-lovers trope makes the perfect combination!
The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen
Retelling is a genre that returns us to familiar fairy tales but with new rules of the game. And is there a story more mystical and tricky than Alice in Wonderland? The events of The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen unfold in a similar setting. In this novel, the young rightful princess Kelsea must fight for her throne against the Red Queen. The whole kingdom is at stake!
The Magicians by Lev Grossman
The Magicians by Lev Grossman is considered Harry Potter for adults. We meet a character named Quentin, an ordinary teenager who doesn't expect his life to change thanks to magic. However, when he starts to study at the College of Magic, he understands that this place hides many terrifying secrets. Quentin's story is about growing up where not all people are your allies and not all adventures are positive. This tale is much more profound.
Storm Front by Jim Butcher
Action, madness, and paranormal investigation. These are all features of the book Storm Front by Jim Butcher. The story is about the best (and only) magician in Chicago Harry Dresden. Together with a diverse team, he investigates murders, getting into various adventures along the way. This book will definitely delight you with humor! And if Harry's approach to work resonates with you, then you'll be happy to know that Storm Front gets a start of the massive Dresden Files series, where even more trouble awaits the wizard.
Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake
Are born in a glen,
Sweet little triplets
Will never be friends
Three dark sisters
All fair to be seen,
Two to devour
And one to be Queen
The Three Dark Crowns series by Kendare Blake is a battlefield of three potential throne heirs. Only one should be left alive. Each of them is the owner of a certain type of magic – elements, poisons, and nature. And every princess is ready to do whatever it takes. A large-scale magical world, morally gray heroes, unexpected plot twists, and dirty political intrigues will not disappoint you.
Divergent by Veronica Roth
Dauntless, Erudite, Abnegation, Amity, and Candor. These are the main traits that lie at the base of the factions and in the world of Divergent by Veronica Roth. At 16 years old, Beatrice Prior will have to make a life choice by joining one of these groups. She was raised in the dull and quiet life of the Abnegation faction, and now she is attracted by Dauntless, who is dedicated to courage and strength. Is her nature suitable for such a choice? Or maybe she carries a danger to the entire world order by being something more?
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
Ninth House, written by Leigh Bardugo, offers you the enchanting dark atmosphere of the dark academy within the walls of Yale University. The main character, Alex, had a difficult youth, full of endless work and drug problems. Moreover, one day, she witnessed a mass murder and became the only survivor of it. Fate throws the girl an uninvited gift – free education at one of the most elite universities in the world. In return, the girl will have to plunge into the dark corners of the institution and find out what dark business the most influential people of this world are doing. This story is full of cruel mysticism and sharp edges. Are you ready to take a risk?
Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
The children of Miss Peregrine’s orphanage are called strange not for nothing. Each of them is literally different from normality. One of the pupils wields the power of fire, another revives the dead, and a third has bees living in his stomach. The orphanage of these children is hidden from view on a remote Welsh island. These children seem to be a threat to the world, but this is not so. In fact, it’s them who are afraid of the monsters hunting them. These creatures are hazardous because no one can see them. Or is it really no one?
If you like the found family plot combined with exciting adventures, then this book is for you. Perhaps you will feel right at home among the residents of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Riggs Ransom.
A Darker Shade of Magic by Victoria Schwab
What if I tell you that the world has layers? And there are parallel realities, where completely different events occur in the same places? And what will happen if one of the parallel universes crashes into another?
Kell has the unique ability to travel between parallel worlds as a kingdom ambassador. But occasionally, he also allows himself to sell things from other worlds to exotic artifact lovers. For a while, it did not cause any problems. Until one day…
Thanks to the books from the selection, you can travel through magical worlds without leaving your room. You will be able to immerse yourself in magical universities, explore the secrets of ancient artifacts, and overcome numerous challenges together with the heroes. Feel like a part of magical communities where friendship and courage become key values. Each book is an invitation to a journey where magic awaits you at every turn. Choose which adventure to join next and exercise your imagination.
