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Un Lun DunNovel
China Miévillestandalone novel2007
Adventurous in tone, about chosen one and coming of age.
“The title is derived from 'UnLondon,' the name of the alternate realm where the book is set.”
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The House Between the WorldsNovel
Marion Zimmer Bradleystandalone novel1980
Set in parallel universe.
Shadow CastleNovel
Marian Cockrellstandalone novel1945
About curses.
“In the middle of a deep forest is an enchanted valley and a castle where only shadows live, shadows of kings and queens who have waited for hundreds of years for the spell cast upon them to be broken.”
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There Are DoorsNovel
Gene Wolfestandalone novel1988
Eerie in tone, about identity, set in parallel universe.
“The narrative follows a department store salesman as he tries to track down his short-lived girlfriend.”
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Elf Dog and Owl HeadNovel
M. T. Andersonstandalone novel2023
Adventurous in tone, about friendship and coming of age, set in secondary world.
“Set during a global pandemic, it follows young Clay as he escapes into a fantasy world.”
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The Beginning PlaceNovel
Ursula K. Le Guinstandalone novel1980
Eerie in tone, about coming of age, set in secondary world.
“WorldCat: Hugh and Irena assumed that they had just stumbled upon Tembraebrezi, a beginning place, but Tembraebrezi has a secret dark fear that is threatening the kingdom and Hugh and Irena were led to the beginning place for a purpose.”
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