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If You Like - Throne of Glass - Teens

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Fantastic fantasy, riveting romance and sassy assassins! If you like Sara J Maas and particularly the Throne of Glass Series, then the reads below are definitely for you. This list is loosely ordered from ‘light’ to ‘gritty’ reads, with some manga suggestions at the end. A Christchurch City Libraries' list.

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The Queen's Rising

The Queen's Rising

by Ross, Rebecca

Book - 2018

A wonderful fantasy with a lyrical and pitch-perfect romance. Join Brienna as she goes on a journey of self-discovery in a private school for the arts, and attempts to uncover who her father really was. Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. A wonderful fantasy with a lyrical and pitch-perfect romance. Join Brienna as she goes on a journey of self-discovery in a private school for the arts, and attempts to uncover who her father really was. Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. Show less

A wonderful fantasy with a lyrical and pitch-perfect romance. Join Brienna as she goes on a journey of self-discovery in a private school for the arts, and attempts to uncover who her father really was. Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. A wonderful fantasy with a lyrical and pitch-perfect romance. Join Brienna as she goes on a journey of self-discovery in a private school for the arts, and attempts to uncover who her father really was. Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. Show less

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Poison Study

Poison Study

by Snyder, Maria V., 1969-

Book - 2011

Fantasy world-building with forbidden magic and even more forbidden romance! Yelena is chosen to become the poison-taster for her crimes, and soon becomes...Show more Fantasy world-building with forbidden magic and even more forbidden romance! Yelena is chosen to become the poison-taster for her crimes, and soon becomes entrenched in plots, espionage and kick-ass training. Prepare for wonderfully-created side characters, action and love that invades the heart like the deadliest of poisons. Also available as an eBook. Show less

Fantasy world-building with forbidden magic and even more forbidden romance! Yelena is chosen to become the poison-taster for her crimes, and soon becomes...Show more Fantasy world-building with forbidden magic and even more forbidden romance! Yelena is chosen to become the poison-taster for her crimes, and soon becomes entrenched in plots, espionage and kick-ass training. Prepare for wonderfully-created side characters, action and love that invades the heart like the deadliest of poisons. Also available as an eBook. Show less

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Red Queen

Red Queen

by Aveyard, Victoria

Book - 2015

It's not quite fantasy, it's not quite dystopia, but it's a whole lot of tense fun. The world is divided into Reds and Silvers, with the latter possessing...Show more It's not quite fantasy, it's not quite dystopia, but it's a whole lot of tense fun. The world is divided into Reds and Silvers, with the latter possessing special powers. There's a strong female lead, Mare, who despite being Red holds within herself a deadly gift. And there's deadly deadly intrigue, as she has to navigate the courts of Silvers. Show less

It's not quite fantasy, it's not quite dystopia, but it's a whole lot of tense fun. The world is divided into Reds and Silvers, with the latter possessing...Show more It's not quite fantasy, it's not quite dystopia, but it's a whole lot of tense fun. The world is divided into Reds and Silvers, with the latter possessing special powers. There's a strong female lead, Mare, who despite being Red holds within herself a deadly gift. And there's deadly deadly intrigue, as she has to navigate the courts of Silvers. Show less

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The Traitor's Kiss

The Traitor's Kiss

by Beaty, Erin

Book - 2017

Beautiful story-telling, big plot-twists, and an epic romance. Sage is the apprentice match-maker, and her role requires very particular skills of spying ...Show more Beautiful story-telling, big plot-twists, and an epic romance. Sage is the apprentice match-maker, and her role requires very particular skills of spying and reconnaissance. She gets the attention of a handsome soldier who would like to put her skills to better use. Show less

Beautiful story-telling, big plot-twists, and an epic romance. Sage is the apprentice match-maker, and her role requires very particular skills of spying ...Show more Beautiful story-telling, big plot-twists, and an epic romance. Sage is the apprentice match-maker, and her role requires very particular skills of spying and reconnaissance. She gets the attention of a handsome soldier who would like to put her skills to better use. Show less

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The Witch Hunter

The Witch Hunter

by Boecker, Virginia

Book - 2015

Alternate-history England, fantasy, slow-burn romance. Elizabeth goes from being one of England's best witch hunters to being hunted as a witch! Expect the unexpected as she has to hide who she was from the people who save her. Alternate-history England, fantasy, slow-burn romance. Elizabeth goes from being one of England's best witch hunters to being hunted as a witch! Expect the unexpected as she has to hide who she was from the people who save her. Show less

Alternate-history England, fantasy, slow-burn romance. Elizabeth goes from being one of England's best witch hunters to being hunted as a witch! Expect the unexpected as she has to hide who she was from the people who save her. Alternate-history England, fantasy, slow-burn romance. Elizabeth goes from being one of England's best witch hunters to being hunted as a witch! Expect the unexpected as she has to hide who she was from the people who save her. Show less

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Even the Darkest Stars

Even the Darkest Stars

by Fawcett, Heather

Book - 2017

Fantasy, slow-burn romance, adventure. Kamzin wants an adventure of her own, but may have bitten off more than she can chew. The world-famous explorer Riv...Show more Fantasy, slow-burn romance, adventure. Kamzin wants an adventure of her own, but may have bitten off more than she can chew. The world-famous explorer River Shara wants to go where no one has gone before, the peak of Raksha. But the journey is perilous, and filled with evil creatures and deadly betrayal. Will they make it? Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. Show less

Fantasy, slow-burn romance, adventure. Kamzin wants an adventure of her own, but may have bitten off more than she can chew. The world-famous explorer Riv...Show more Fantasy, slow-burn romance, adventure. Kamzin wants an adventure of her own, but may have bitten off more than she can chew. The world-famous explorer River Shara wants to go where no one has gone before, the peak of Raksha. But the journey is perilous, and filled with evil creatures and deadly betrayal. Will they make it? Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. Show less

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Spin The Dawn

Spin The Dawn

by Lim, Elizabeth

Book - 2019

Fantasy, romance, Asian-inspired. Prepare yourself for a Mulan re-interpretation that features seamstressing and courtly intrigue. Maia takes her father's...Show more Fantasy, romance, Asian-inspired. Prepare yourself for a Mulan re-interpretation that features seamstressing and courtly intrigue. Maia takes her father's place as the court tailor, and walks a thin thread between triumph and discovery. Also available as an eBook & eAudiobook. Show less

Fantasy, romance, Asian-inspired. Prepare yourself for a Mulan re-interpretation that features seamstressing and courtly intrigue. Maia takes her father's...Show more Fantasy, romance, Asian-inspired. Prepare yourself for a Mulan re-interpretation that features seamstressing and courtly intrigue. Maia takes her father's place as the court tailor, and walks a thin thread between triumph and discovery. Also available as an eBook & eAudiobook. Show less

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Wicked Fox

Wicked Fox

by Cho, Kat

Book - 2019

Supernatural romance, Korean-inspired. An urban fantasy set in Seoul packed with Korean folklore and culture. Minyoung Gu is a half-Gumiho, a nine-tailed ...Show more Supernatural romance, Korean-inspired. An urban fantasy set in Seoul packed with Korean folklore and culture. Minyoung Gu is a half-Gumiho, a nine-tailed fox. Minyoungmust try to keep a low profile as she hunts for Gi - spiritual energy. But Minyoung has empathy for some humans and one evening, she saves her classmate who is being attacked by a goblin and ends up revealing her true identity. Also available as an eBook. Show less

Supernatural romance, Korean-inspired. An urban fantasy set in Seoul packed with Korean folklore and culture. Minyoung Gu is a half-Gumiho, a nine-tailed ...Show more Supernatural romance, Korean-inspired. An urban fantasy set in Seoul packed with Korean folklore and culture. Minyoung Gu is a half-Gumiho, a nine-tailed fox. Minyoungmust try to keep a low profile as she hunts for Gi - spiritual energy. But Minyoung has empathy for some humans and one evening, she saves her classmate who is being attacked by a goblin and ends up revealing her true identity. Also available as an eBook. Show less

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The Cruel Prince

The Cruel Prince

by Black, Holly, 1971-

Book - 2018

Fantasy, romance, faeries. Jude wants to become a faerie, a dangerous proposition for a human, but she has lived within there shining realm since she was ...Show more Fantasy, romance, faeries. Jude wants to become a faerie, a dangerous proposition for a human, but she has lived within there shining realm since she was a child. Can she win a place in the prince's court? Wickedly treacherous, coupled with a delicious dark romance. Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. Show less

Fantasy, romance, faeries. Jude wants to become a faerie, a dangerous proposition for a human, but she has lived within there shining realm since she was ...Show more Fantasy, romance, faeries. Jude wants to become a faerie, a dangerous proposition for a human, but she has lived within there shining realm since she was a child. Can she win a place in the prince's court? Wickedly treacherous, coupled with a delicious dark romance. Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. Show less

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Shadow and Bone

Shadow and Bone

by Bardugo, Leigh, 1975-

Book - 2012

Fantasy, romance, Russian elements. It's dark, it's suspenseful and there is a terrifying love triangle. When Alina is discovered to be the foretold Sun S...Show more Fantasy, romance, Russian elements. It's dark, it's suspenseful and there is a terrifying love triangle. When Alina is discovered to be the foretold Sun Summoner, her life is thrown into disarray. What is especially delightful is the in-depth world building around the kick-ass female protagonist. Show less

Fantasy, romance, Russian elements. It's dark, it's suspenseful and there is a terrifying love triangle. When Alina is discovered to be the foretold Sun S...Show more Fantasy, romance, Russian elements. It's dark, it's suspenseful and there is a terrifying love triangle. When Alina is discovered to be the foretold Sun Summoner, her life is thrown into disarray. What is especially delightful is the in-depth world building around the kick-ass female protagonist. Show less

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The Selection

The Selection

by Cass, Kiera, 1983-

Book - 2012

Hunger Games, but for romance! If you like The Bachelor, and all other sorts of romantic sitcoms, then prepare yourself for the cutthroat competition find...Show more Hunger Games, but for romance! If you like The Bachelor, and all other sorts of romantic sitcoms, then prepare yourself for the cutthroat competition finding The One for the Maxon, prince and heir to the throne. America is a Five, a lower-class girl who simply wants to keep her family from starving, and so enlists. Also available as an eBook & eAudiobook. Show less

Hunger Games, but for romance! If you like The Bachelor, and all other sorts of romantic sitcoms, then prepare yourself for the cutthroat competition find...Show more Hunger Games, but for romance! If you like The Bachelor, and all other sorts of romantic sitcoms, then prepare yourself for the cutthroat competition finding The One for the Maxon, prince and heir to the throne. America is a Five, a lower-class girl who simply wants to keep her family from starving, and so enlists. Also available as an eBook & eAudiobook. Show less

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Furyborn

Furyborn

by Legrand, Claire, 1986-

Book - 2018

Fantasy, kick-ass women, romance. Rielle is discovered to be the long-awaited Sun Queen, but in order to prove herself must undergo trials. Meanwhile Elia...Show more Fantasy, kick-ass women, romance. Rielle is discovered to be the long-awaited Sun Queen, but in order to prove herself must undergo trials. Meanwhile Eliana is fighting as part of a rebellion, and will do whatever it takes to overthrow the evil empire. Prepare yourself for large-scale war, light vs darks, and amidst all of that, forbidden romance. Also available as an eAudiobook. Show less

Fantasy, kick-ass women, romance. Rielle is discovered to be the long-awaited Sun Queen, but in order to prove herself must undergo trials. Meanwhile Elia...Show more Fantasy, kick-ass women, romance. Rielle is discovered to be the long-awaited Sun Queen, but in order to prove herself must undergo trials. Meanwhile Eliana is fighting as part of a rebellion, and will do whatever it takes to overthrow the evil empire. Prepare yourself for large-scale war, light vs darks, and amidst all of that, forbidden romance. Also available as an eAudiobook. Show less

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The Shadows Between Us

The Shadows Between Us

by Levenseller, Tricia

Book - 2020

A delicious Slytherin romance. Alessandra is a girl with a plan: woo the prince, marry him, kill him and take his place. But the more time she spends with...Show more A delicious Slytherin romance. Alessandra is a girl with a plan: woo the prince, marry him, kill him and take his place. But the more time she spends with the Shadow Prince, the more she loses sight of the plan, which rapidly begins to unravel. Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. Show less

A delicious Slytherin romance. Alessandra is a girl with a plan: woo the prince, marry him, kill him and take his place. But the more time she spends with...Show more A delicious Slytherin romance. Alessandra is a girl with a plan: woo the prince, marry him, kill him and take his place. But the more time she spends with the Shadow Prince, the more she loses sight of the plan, which rapidly begins to unravel. Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. Show less

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From Blood and Ash

From Blood and Ash

by Armentrout, Jennifer L., 1980-

eBook - 2020

Fantasy, steamy romance, high-stakes. Poppy is the Maiden: a girl who is never seen, never touched, kept 'pure' in the hopes that she one day 'ascends' an...Show more Fantasy, steamy romance, high-stakes. Poppy is the Maiden: a girl who is never seen, never touched, kept 'pure' in the hopes that she one day 'ascends' and saves their kingdom. But danger lurks around every corner, and after her guard is killed, his replacement may be more than she bargained for. Show less

Fantasy, steamy romance, high-stakes. Poppy is the Maiden: a girl who is never seen, never touched, kept 'pure' in the hopes that she one day 'ascends' an...Show more Fantasy, steamy romance, high-stakes. Poppy is the Maiden: a girl who is never seen, never touched, kept 'pure' in the hopes that she one day 'ascends' and saves their kingdom. But danger lurks around every corner, and after her guard is killed, his replacement may be more than she bargained for. Show less

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Serpent & Dove

Serpent & Dove

by Mahurin, Shelby

Book - 2019

Alternate-history fantasy, romance. Lou is a witch, Reid is sworn to the church. Through a series of mistakes they end up married. Lou finds her feelings for him change, but she can't change who she is. Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. Alternate-history fantasy, romance. Lou is a witch, Reid is sworn to the church. Through a series of mistakes they end up married. Lou finds her feelings for him change, but she can't change who she is. Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. Show less

Alternate-history fantasy, romance. Lou is a witch, Reid is sworn to the church. Through a series of mistakes they end up married. Lou finds her feelings for him change, but she can't change who she is. Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. Alternate-history fantasy, romance. Lou is a witch, Reid is sworn to the church. Through a series of mistakes they end up married. Lou finds her feelings for him change, but she can't change who she is. Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. Show less

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Daughter of Smoke and Bone

Daughter of Smoke and Bone

by Taylor, Laini, 1971-

Book - 2011

A forbidden romance amongst demons and angels - but not the ones you're thinking of. Prepare to reimagine light and dark, good and bad as Karou, an art student in Prague, falls for a guy - but is he really good, or just a demon in disguise? A forbidden romance amongst demons and angels - but not the ones you're thinking of. Prepare to reimagine light and dark, good and bad as Karou, an art student in Prague, falls for a guy - but is he really good, or just a demon in disguise? Show less

A forbidden romance amongst demons and angels - but not the ones you're thinking of. Prepare to reimagine light and dark, good and bad as Karou, an art student in Prague, falls for a guy - but is he really good, or just a demon in disguise? A forbidden romance amongst demons and angels - but not the ones you're thinking of. Prepare to reimagine light and dark, good and bad as Karou, an art student in Prague, falls for a guy - but is he really good, or just a demon in disguise? Show less

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Dawn of the Arcana

Dawn of the Arcana

1

by Tōma, Rei

Graphic Novel - 2017

Fantasy, forced-marriage & love triangle! When princess Nakaba is bartered away as part of peace negotiations between north and south, she is openly m...Show more Fantasy, forced-marriage & love triangle! When princess Nakaba is bartered away as part of peace negotiations between north and south, she is openly mocked and despised for her 'commoner' red hair. But deep within her lies a power that can make or destroy kingdoms. Prince Caesar is a bit of a jerk, but over time he becomes more and more intrigued by his elusive bride, and jealous of her attendant Loki. Show less

Fantasy, forced-marriage & love triangle! When princess Nakaba is bartered away as part of peace negotiations between north and south, she is openly m...Show more Fantasy, forced-marriage & love triangle! When princess Nakaba is bartered away as part of peace negotiations between north and south, she is openly mocked and despised for her 'commoner' red hair. But deep within her lies a power that can make or destroy kingdoms. Prince Caesar is a bit of a jerk, but over time he becomes more and more intrigued by his elusive bride, and jealous of her attendant Loki. Show less

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Vampire Knight

Vampire Knight

Vol. 1

by Hino, Matsuri

Graphic Novel - 2007

Supernatural romance, love triangle, beautiful art. Yuki is the guardian of vampires at her school. She longs to protect her childhood crush Kaname, but is torn between her duty, her love, and Zero, fellow vampire guardian who hates vampires. Supernatural romance, love triangle, beautiful art. Yuki is the guardian of vampires at her school. She longs to protect her childhood crush Kaname, but is torn between her duty, her love, and Zero, fellow vampire guardian who hates vampires. Show less

Supernatural romance, love triangle, beautiful art. Yuki is the guardian of vampires at her school. She longs to protect her childhood crush Kaname, but is torn between her duty, her love, and Zero, fellow vampire guardian who hates vampires. Supernatural romance, love triangle, beautiful art. Yuki is the guardian of vampires at her school. She longs to protect her childhood crush Kaname, but is torn between her duty, her love, and Zero, fellow vampire guardian who hates vampires. Show less

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Kakuriyo

Kakuriyo

Bed & Breakfast for Spirits. 1

by Yuma, Midori

Graphic Novel - 2019

Supernatural, romance, fun. Aoi can see spirits, but after her grandfather skips out on his debts she is forced to either marry a demon or work in his B&B for spirits. Supernatural, romance, fun. Aoi can see spirits, but after her grandfather skips out on his debts she is forced to either marry a demon or work in his B&B for spirits. Show less

Supernatural, romance, fun. Aoi can see spirits, but after her grandfather skips out on his debts she is forced to either marry a demon or work in his B&B for spirits. Supernatural, romance, fun. Aoi can see spirits, but after her grandfather skips out on his debts she is forced to either marry a demon or work in his B&B for spirits. Show less

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