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• The Changeling

  a Novel

  LaValle, Victor, 1972-

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  A complex tale with beautiful prose, melding horror, fantasy and magical realism, all in a contemporary setting (New York City). It deals with family relationship issues and the characters are well developed and relatable, yet the story itself soon…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Golem and the Djinni

  Wecker, Helene

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  Fantasy, mythology, history and strands of Jewish and Arabian folklore blend seamlessly in this mystical tale which opens at the close of 19th Century New York. To boil it down, this is the tale of two characters from different backgrounds coming…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Wicked

  the Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West

  Maguire, Gregory, 1954-

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  The Wicked Witch of the West's backstory and how she came to be so wicked. Or was she? A truly wonderful read that touches on many topics; politics, good vs evil, romance, humour, magic, and religion. A definite must read if you are a fan of the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Priory of the Orange Tree

  Shannon, Samantha, 1991-

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  An epic female driven fantasy tale filled with dragons, betrayal and adventure! If you liked the world of Lord of the Rings this is similar but with lesbian, Gay, and Queer characters. This book is a beasty novel at 800 pages but it has truly…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Perdido Street Station

  Miéville, China, 1972-

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  Perdido Street Station introduces us to a great new fantastical world filled with magic, steampunk, and layers of peculiar beings. The author has an amazing grasp on language making for a horrifying and imaginative read. In a city which lies beneath…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Bone Clocks

  Mitchell, David (David Stephen), 1969-

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  David Mitchell has been doing interesting thing with storytelling for some time now. This story is the trans-dimensional, supernatural, psychic trip of a young girl who is essentially a lightening rod for psychic phenomena. But there's some very old…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Last Sun

  Edwards, K. D., 1971-

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  Another magical PI, this one living in an alternate Earth that is (openly) home to numerous magical beings and set in the city of New Atlantis (formerly Nantucket Island). Rune is the last surviving member of the Sun Court, and uses his considerable…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• To Hold the Bridge

  Tales From the Old Kingdom and Beyond

  Nix, Garth, 1963-

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  A collection of nineteen fantasy short stories from genre stalwart Garth Nix. Blending fantasy with sci-fi, mystery and the paranormal, there's something for everyone here. Be prepared to fall in love with the worlds he has created and expanded upon…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sword of Fire

  Kerr, Katharine, 1944-

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  Epic fantasy rooted in Celtic mythology that intricately interweaves human and elven history over several hundred years. A character-based story, driving a plot of political intrigue and high fantasy makes this an instant classic for anybody who…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

  Schwab, Victoria, 1987-

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  Addie LaRue grew up in 18th Century France, but when facing a marriage she does not want to be trapped into, flees her hometown and pleads with the gods to be free. The only one who answers is the devil, but Addie still agrees on a deal which grants…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The High Mountain Court

  Mulford, A. K.

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  A fast-paced, gripping tale featuring fae courts, determined witches, and a diverse range of characters. Remy, possibly the last remaining red witch, remains a fugitive with a bounty on her head, after her family was slaughtered by the Northern…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Piranesi

  Clarke, Susanna, 1959-

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  From the author of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell comes this unique wee gem. The home of Piranesi no ordinary house. Filled with endless corridors, rooms, and statues, the building is a labyrinth for Piranesi to explore. He knows it well, with…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Bane Witch

  a Novel

  Morgyn, Ava

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  A dark, spellbinding novel that blends elements of Practical Magic and Gone Girl. Piers Corbin, a woman with a predilection for poison, discovers her affinity is a birthright when she fakes her death to escape a volatile marriage. She joins her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Spellshop

  Durst, Sarah Beth, 1974-

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  A lush cottagecore romantasy debut. Kiela, a librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium, and her sentient spider plant assistant, Caz, flee to her childhood home when a revolution destroys the library. There, she meets a persistent and handsome…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Crimson Road

  Slatter, Angela

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  A captivating dark gothic fantasy set in the same universe as All The Murmuring Bones. The story follows Violet Zennor, trained as a ruthless fighter by her father. After his death, Violet learns she must enter the Darklands, where the Leech Lords…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lady Macbeth

  a Novel

  Reid, Ava

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  A reimagining of Shakespeare’s famous villain through the eyes Lady MacBeth herself. Roscille, the witch-touched bastard child of a French Lord, sent to Scotland for a politically arranged marriage to Lord Macbeth, where her unsettling presence and…Read moreRead more of this annotation