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Books like Fading: 9 series to read next

Fading is set in contemporary and our world. The 9 series below are ranked by how much of that they share — each card says which parts.

Fading is 4 books, 2018–2025.

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Wicked Lovely
Unearthly
Elixir
The Wolves of Mercy Falls
Evernight Universe
Sweep / Wicca (UK)
American Gods
Generation Dead (Daniel Waters)
Caster Chronicles / Beautiful Creatures Universe

Wicked LovelySeries

seriesMelissa Marr17 books2007

Urban fantasy, about fae.

“Later books widen out to other faerie courts and other narrators drawn into the same modern-day faerie politics layered invisibly over ordinary life.”
from the catalogue description

Start with Cold Iron Heart →

UnearthlySeries

seriesCynthia Hand4 books2011

About angels.

“While seeking answers about her role, Clara encounters friends, enemies, and romantic interests amidst her journey.”
from the catalogue description

Start with Unearthly →

ElixirSeries

seriesHilary Duff3 books2010

About forbidden love.

“Elise Allen collaborated on the first book with Duff, and became committed to work jointly with her on the others.”
from the catalogue description of Elixir

Start with Elixir →

The Wolves of Mercy FallsSeries

seriesMaggie Stiefvater4 books2009

About werewolves and forbidden love.

“Set in the fictional town of Mercy Falls, Stiefvater has stated that the real town of Ely in Minnesota would be its closest neighbouring destination, with the two towns sharing a similar climate.”
from the catalogue description
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Start with Shiver →

Evernight UniverseSeries

seriesClaudia Gray7 books2008

Tense in tone, about vampires and forbidden love.

Start with Balthazar →

Sweep / Wicca (UK)Series

seriesCate Tiernan15 books2001

Urban fantasy, about witches.

“Morgan and her best friend, Bree, are introduced to Wicca when a gorgeous senior named Cal invites them to join his new coven.”
from the catalogue description of Book of Shadows

Start with Book of Shadows →

American GodsSeries

seriesNeil Gaiman10 books1999

Mythic fantasy, about gods.

“Gaiman's 2005 novel Anansi Boys is set in the same mythological world and shares the trickster god Mr. Nancy, but follows a different protagonist and story, making it a loose companion rather than a direct sequel.”
from the catalogue description

Start with Keepsakes and Treasures: A Love Story →

Generation Dead (Daniel Waters)Series

seriesDaniel Waters10 books2008

About undead.

Start with Generation Dead →

Caster Chronicles / Beautiful Creatures UniverseSeries

seriesKami Garcia & Margaret Stohl8 books2009

Fantasy, set in contemporary and north america.

Reading order →

Why these

No sales rank, no star ratings, no readers also bought.

Shared terms are not a promise that a book feels the same. Two series can be far-future political intrigue and read nothing alike — what the ranking can say is what they are about, and each card says which parts it shares.

Questions readers ask

What should I read after Fading?: Wicked Lovely — the closest match to Fading on what it is about, not on what sells.
Where do I start with Fading?: Fading. It is the entry the catalogue recommends for Fading.
How big is Fading?: Fading is 4 books, 2018–2025.

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