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The Book of LoveNovel
Kelly Linkstandalone novel2024
Set in small town.
“Set in a small coastal town in Massachusetts in December 2014, the fantasy novel follows four teenagers who return from the dead and must navigate magical challenges to remain among the living.”
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CoralineSeries
series2 books2002
Portal fantasy and horror, tense in tone, set in parallel universe.
“The Guardian ranked Coraline #82 in its list of 100 Best Books of the 21st Century.”
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SkelligNovel
David Almondstandalone novel1998
Set in british isles.
“In the U.S., it was a runner up for the Michael L. Printz Award, which recognises one work of young adult fiction annually.”
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Doll BonesNovel
Holly Blackstandalone novel2013
Set in our world.
Starling HouseNovel
Alix E. Harrowstandalone novel2023
Dark fantasy and gothic, about class conflict, set in our world.
“When she accepts the position as maid at the enigmatic Starling House, a mansion shrouded in mystery, she becomes entangled in a web of strange, supernatural and historical secrets that are linked to the town's dark past.”
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The Owl ServiceNovel
Alan Garnerstandalone novel1967
Mythic fantasy, set in british isles.
“During a summer vacation in a secluded Welsh valley, three young people find themselves driven by the spirits of three mythical lovers to reenact an ancient tragedy.”
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