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RithmatistSeries
series1 book2013
Adventurous in tone, about coming of age and murder investigation.
Start with The Rithmatist →
Kyralia seriesUniverse
universe8 books2001
Epic fantasy, about wizards and political intrigue.
“Once a year the magicians of Kyralia sweep the beggars out of the capital, and once a year the beggars throw stones.”
from the catalogue
Start with The Magicians' Guild →
includes The Black Magician Trilogy, The Traitor Spy Trilogy
The ScholomanceSeries
series3 books2020
Dark fantasy, about survival and wizards.
Start with A Deadly Education →
NarniaUniverse
universe38 books1950
“Once there is a wardrobe at the back of a spare room, and behind the fur coats the wood gives way to snow, and a lamp-post burns alone among the trees.”
from the catalogue
Start with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe →
includes Narnia, Narnia Solo Adventures
The Light of the OracleNovel
Victoria Hanleystandalone novel2004
Adventurous in tone, about chosen one and coming of age.
“Is she able to struggle with the unknown and to save the whole world from untold misery?”
from the catalogue
Mordant's NeedSeries
series2 books1986
Adventurous in tone, about political intrigue.
Start with The Mirror of Her Dreams →