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The ScholomanceSeries
series3 books2020
Dark fantasy, about magic schools and wizards.
Start with A Deadly Education →
Dirty MagicNovel
Carol Hughesstandalone novel2006
Dark fantasy and portal fantasy, about transported to another world.
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Dark fantasy, about enemies to lovers and political intrigue.
Start with Witches Steeped in Gold →
The WitchesNovel
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Dark fantasy, set in contemporary and british isles.
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GrishaverseUniverse
universe19 books2012
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from the catalogue
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The Old Kingdom / Abhorsen milieuSeries
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