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Alif the UnseenNovel
G. Willow Wilsonstandalone novel2012
Cyberpunk and science fiction, about artificial intelligence, set in middle east.
“In the novel, a Middle Eastern hacker named Alif discovers a book of djinn tales which may lead to a new age of quantum computing.”
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The Princess BrideNovel
William Goldmanstandalone novel1973
Adventure and humor, set in secondary world.
The Mortal InstrumentsUniverse
universe70 books2007
Urban fantasy.
“There is a world laid over your own like a second skin, and you have been trained since birth not to see it.”
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Start with City of Bones →
includes The Dark Artifices, The Infernal Devices, The Eldest Curses, Ghosts of the Shadow Market, The Last Hours, Magnus Bane, Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy
The RiftwarUniverse
universe44 books1982
Epic fantasy, set in secondary world.
“On the world of Midkemia a tear opens in the air itself, a rift hung between stars, and through it march the armies of an empire from another world entirely.”
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Start with Magician →
includes Serpentwar Saga, Krondor's Sons, Midkemian Trilogy [UK] / Chaoswar Saga [US], The Riftwar Legacy, Darkwar Saga, Conclave of Shadows, Legends of the Riftwar, Kelewan Empire
Kyralia seriesUniverse
universe8 books2001
Epic fantasy, about wizards, set in secondary world.
“Once a year the magicians of Kyralia sweep the beggars out of the capital, and once a year the beggars throw stones.”
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Start with The Magicians' Guild →
includes The Traitor Spy Trilogy, The Black Magician Trilogy
Never Ever AfterSeries
series1 book2025
Fairy tale retelling and romantasy, about court intrigue, set in secondary world.
“Life in the Iron Mountains is harsh and unforgiving.”
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Start with Never Ever After →