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30 fantasy books to read after Ingo Series, by Dunmore, Helen, the closest match first.

  1. Tide Knot

    Ingo book 2

    1. Tide Knot

    by Dunmore, Helen

    • Same series
    • Same author

    In a seaside town of sandy beaches and ocean breezes, Sapphy has never felt so far from the sea. The crowded shore at St. Pirans is nothing like the cove...

  2. The Deep

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    2. The Deep

    by Dunmore, Helen

    • Same series
    • Same author

    Read the Wall Street Journal Bestseller for "cultivating intense focus" for fast, powerful performance results for achieving success and true meaning in one's professional life (Adam Grant, author of Give...

  3. The Crossing Of Ingo

    Ingo book 4

    3. The Crossing Of Ingo

    by Dunmore, Helen

    • Same series
    • Same author

    The breathtaking conclusion to the critically-acclaimed Ingo series, by prize-winning novelist Helen Dunmore. Sapphire, Conor and their Mer friends Faro and Elvira are ready to make the Crossing of Ingo...

  4. Stormswept

    4. Stormswept

    by Dunmore, Helen

    • Same series
    • Same author

    Originally published: New York, N.Y.: Topaz, 1995, under the author name Deborah Martin.

  5. Black Magician

    5. Black Magician

    by Canavan, Trudi

    • On the same lists

    This is a pretty decent epic fantasy about a street girl-turned magician. Thereâs nothing really new here, but the whole story does make for an entertaining enough read.

  6. Everlost

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    6. Everlost

    by Shusterman, Neal

    • On the same lists

    The souls of children (aged 5-15) who die become afterlights and wander the Earth eternally.

    The premise of this novel completely redefines the boundaries of young adult fantasy. Told from the perspective of individuals stuck in a 'limbo' between life and death, Shusterman's work is...

  7. Spook's Apprentice

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    7. Spook's Apprentice

    by Delaney, Joseph

    • On the same lists

    A seventh son is apprenticed to the Spook, who protects the county from witches, ghosts and boggarts.

    A fantastic story about a young boy training to be an exorcist in a land where dark things roam the night.One of the best modern children's tales I've read. This...

  8. The Thief Of Always

    8. The Thief Of Always

    by Barker, Clive

    • On the same lists

    A tale for the ages: a young boy, unhappy with his life, desires to live in a place free from any responsibilities. He finds that place through a creepy tunnel...

  9. Incarceron

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    9. Incarceron

    by Fisher, Catherine

    • On the same lists

    One of the more unique tales. It's the story about a young boy trapped in a brutal and mysterious prison, where humans eke out a survival-level existence and are hunted...

  10. Coraline

    10. Coraline

    by Gaiman, Neil

    • On the same lists

    In this novel a young girl finds a portal to another world, pretty typical. But, the world she finds is worse than her own.

    This haunting children's novel follows a young, curious girl named Coraline, who discovers a hidden world inside a locked cupboard in her home. Inside this world, everything is better. Her...

  11. Mortal Engine

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    11. Mortal Engine

    by Reeve, Philip

    • On the same lists

    A steampunk-esque fantasy tale that follows loosely in the path Rowling trod with Harry Potter, but presents the reader with a completely different setting. Fans of Harry Potter, Artemis Foul,...

  12. The Dark Tower Series

    12. The Dark Tower Series

    by King, Stephen

    • On the same lists

    In his self-acclaimed magnum opus, The Dark Tower series, Stephen King has crafted a unique multi-genre tale that blends fantasy with science fiction and Western fiction. Comprised of 8 books,...

  13. The Hunger Games Trilogy

    13. The Hunger Games Trilogy

    by Collins, Suzanne

    • On the same lists

    Katniss Everdeen, a 16-year-old girl who competes in a battle to the death.

    Suzanne Collins' engaging narrative, while not entirely original, has garnered millions of fans across the globe, proving that The Hunger Games Trilogy has something for adults and children alike. On...

  14. The Mortal Instruments

    14. The Mortal Instruments

    by Clare, Cassandra

    • On the same lists

    In The Mortal Instruments, Cassandra Claire takes the stereotypical characters of fantasy and completely reinvents them into a thrilling and immersive fantasy narrative. The Mortal Instruments series follows the life...

  15. Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children

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    15. Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children

    by Verne, Jules

    • On the same lists

    Most recently adapted into a chilling, gloomy film by the infamous Tim Burton, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is yet another entertaining and engaging young adult novel to recently...

  16. A Million Junes

    16. A Million Junes

    by Henry, Emily

    • On the same lists

    The protagonist of Emily Henry's novel, June, is not your typical young adult narrator. June is shockingly funny and more than just a typical female protagonist hung up on her...

  17. Fallen Series

    17. Fallen Series

    by Kate, Lauren

    • On the same lists

    A story of star-crossed lovers takes an incredible turn in this dark and intense series from Lauren Kate. While this series has been heavily criticized, it is impossible to ignore...

  18. Dear Reader

    18. Dear Reader

    by O'connell, Mary

    • On the same lists

    Only being published this year, Mary O'Connell's Dear Reader is a fairly new addition to the young adult fantasy genre. However, don't let that deter you, as O'Connell's novel is...

  19. The Girl From Everywhere

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    19. The Girl From Everywhere

    by Heilig, Heidi

    • On the same lists

    Taking the time travel genre to a whole new level, Heidi Heilig has captivated readers with her magical series, The Girl from Everywhere. This book uses a winning formula of...

  20. Across The Nightingale Floor

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    20. Across The Nightingale Floor

    by Hearn, Lian

    • On the same lists

    Historical Fantasy set in a fictional feudal Japan, this series follows a young warrior who seeks to avenge is adoptive father and escape the legacy of his biological father.

    Assassin fantasy set in a distinctly Japanese milieu. This one’s got everything you want in a good martial arts fantasy tale: ninja assassins, samurai warriors, beautiful princesses, evil lords, deadly...

  21. Leviathan

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    21. Leviathan

    by Westerfeld, Scott

    • On the same lists

    Westerfeld takes today's futuristic visions of cyborgs and genetically engineered creatures and puts them into WWI.

    A steampunk fantasy with a lot of oomph to it. It’s an alternative history story, one that merges the period history of World War 1 events with a fantastical world...

  22. The Books Of Bayern

    22. The Books Of Bayern

    by Hale, Shannon

    • On the same lists

    With the first novel of this series adapted from a fairy-tale by the Brothers Grimm, Shannon Hale has created an immersive and familiar narrative in The Books of Bayern. Hale's...

  23. Bartimaeus Sequence

    23. Bartimaeus Sequence

    by Stroud, Jonathan

    • On the same lists

    If you're fed up with books that take themselves too seriously, Jonathan Stroud's debut series is a great place to find a break. His style is of a casual, comedic...

  24. Inkheart

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    24. Inkheart

    by Funke, Cornelia

    • On the same lists

    A series of books about books…what more could an avid fantasy reader want? In her Inkheart series, Cornelia Funke takes everything that is enchanting about reading, and creates a hard-hitting...

  25. The Golden Compass

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    25. The Golden Compass

    by Pullman, Philip

    • On the same lists

    This series follows two world hopping children through fateful adventures as they try to save the world—all of them. Mysterious, heroic, magical, breathtaking, this trilogy has lots to offer.

    A young girl's journey of magic and discovery that will take her to the ends of the earth...and beyond.  His Dark Materials is a modern classic that can be enjoyed...

  26. Abhorsen Trilogy

    26. Abhorsen Trilogy

    by Nix, Garth

    • On the same lists

    A dark epic fantasy tale about a girl who will go into the land of the dead to save her father. It's an exciting adventure that's also scary. Nix is...

  27. American Gods

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    27. American Gods

    by Gaiman, Neil

    • On the same lists
    Hugo winner 2002 Nebula winner 2002

    In his novel, American Gods, Neil Gaiman ventures into the heart of contemporary America, juxtaposing the decline of America's 'Old Gods' with the rise of new 'deities' (e.g. technology, mass...

  28. Lord Of The Rings

    28. Lord Of The Rings

    by Tolkien, J.r.r.

    • On the same lists

    The quintessential Fantasy trilogy draws from medieval history as well as its European folklore.

    Yep, had to include it. Most people have probably read this series and even more authors have written hackneyed copies of it, but this series is the original father epic...

  29. The Graveyard Book

    29. The Graveyard Book

    by Gaiman, Neil

    • On the same lists
    Hugo winner 2009

    Raised by ghosts in a graveyard, a boy must face the living world, in Gaiman's warm and eerie fairy tale.

    Gaiman is one of the biggest names in modern fantasy, and for good reason. His ability to craft fairytale-like, lyrical stories is almost unparalleled. With The Graveyard Book, he goes...

  30. Outlander

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    30. Outlander

    by Gabaldon, Diana

    • On the same lists

    Claire is on her second honeymoon in 1945 when she walks through an ancient stone circle and right into 1743. This series is part portal fantasy, part historical novel, and part romance.

    In the Outlander series, Diana Gabaldon reinvents the use of time-travel in fantasy and historical fiction, crafting a thrilling drama set in the 18th and 20th centuries. The series follows...

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