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Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves TownNovel
Cory Doctorowstandalone novel2005
Fantasy, reflective in tone, about identity.
The Ethical Magical GirlSeries
series2 books2017
Science fantasy, adventurous in tone, about gods and chosen one.
“Stephen Russ never expected to have to answer that question; he went to work, he stayed in his apartment, sometimes had friends over, and the worst thing he'd had to face was looking for a new job after losing his old one.”
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Kraken: An AnatomyNovel
China Miévillestandalone novel2010
Fantasy, eerie in tone, about gods, set in british isles.
Gods Behaving BadlyNovel
Marie Phillipsstandalone novel2007
Fantasy, funny in tone, about gods, set in british isles.
“Set in London, it tells the tale of the twelve gods of Mount Olympus living in a rundown flat as their powers wane.”
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Archer's GoonNovel
Diana Wynne Jonesstandalone novel1984
Fantasy, about wizards and coming of age.
A City DreamingNovel
Daniel Polanskystandalone novel2016
About political intrigue.
“M is an ageless drifter with a sharp tongue, few scruples, and the ability to bend reality to his will, ever so slightly.”
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