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物語 (Monogatari)Series
series19 books2008
Urban fantasy and paranormal, mysterious in tone, about identity, set in contemporary and east asia.
“Since November 2006, Kodansha published 29 volumes in the series under its Kodansha Box imprint.”
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Start with Kizumonogatari: Wound Tale →
Fire and HemlockNovel
Diana Wynne Jonesstandalone novel1984
Fantasy and mythic fantasy, about fae and amnesia.
The Best-Kept SecretNovel
Emily Roddastandalone novel1988
Fantasy and time travel.
“Eleven-year-old Jo takes a magical carousel ride seven years into the future, where she and her fellow travelers face a decision involving a possible change in the nature of reality.”
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Pictures in the DarkNovel
Gillian Crossstandalone novel1996
Literary & general, about family secrets, set in british isles.
“A chance photograph taken for the school Camera Club draws Charlie into the emotionally troubled lives of his classmate Jennifer's family, especially that of her younger brother who harbors an astounding secret.”
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The Curse WorkersSeries
series3 books2010
Fantasy, tense in tone, about family secrets, set in north america.
“Holly Black's Curse Workers trilogy is set in an alternate America where 'curse work' — magic that harms or transforms through touch — is illegal, enforced through gloves and Prohibition-era-style crime families.”
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Start with White Cat →
The Dark EliteSeries
series3 books2009
Tense in tone, about magic schools, set in north america and big city.
“Lily's parents have sent her to a fancy boarding school in Chicago filled with the ultra-rich.”
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Start with Firespell →