Books like The Books Of Bayern
30 fantasy books to read after The Books Of Bayern, by Hale, Shannon, the closest match first.
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Books Of Bayern book 2
1. Enna Burning
by Hale, Shannon
- Same series
- Same author
This second book in award-winning, bestselling author Shannon Hale's beloved Books of Bayern series returns with a gorgeous brand new cover.
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Books Of Bayern book 3
2. River Secrets
by Hale, Shannon
- Same series
- Same author
Young Razo travels from Bayern to Tira at war's end as part of a diplomatic corps, but mysterious events in the Tiran capital fuel simmering suspicions and anger, and Razo...
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Books Of Bayern book 4
3. Forest Born
by Hale, Shannon
- Same series
- Same author
When her beloved forest no longer gives her comfort and her brother Razo invites Rinna to the city to be one of Queen Ani's waiting women, she happily accepts, only...
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4. Book Of A Thousand Days
by Hale, Shannon
- Same author
- On the same lists
Based on an obscure Grimm fairytale, Hale weaves her magic here. If you've ever read original Grimm in all its glory, you know it's pretty harsh and cold. She stays...
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The Queen Of The Tearling book 1 Start here
5. The Queen Of The Tearling
by Johansen, Erika
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In a post-apocalyptic rendition of Earth, civilization has returned to medieval technology, and the rightful queen who was hidden away as a child seeks to regain her throne. Johansen attempts...
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6. Tiger And Del Series
by Robertson, Jennifer
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This series starts off with so much promise. Del, brave warrior-woman in the North has been training for five years to rescue her brother from slavers in the South and...
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7. The Wee Free Men
by Pratchett, Terry
- On the same lists
"Yes! I'm *me*! I am careful and logical and I look up things I don't understand! When I hear people use the wrong words, I get edgy! I am good...
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8. 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.
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Skinjacker book 1 Start here
9. 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...
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The Last Apprentice / Wardstone Chronicles book 1 Start here
10. 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...
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11. 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...
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Incarceron book 1 Start here
12. 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...
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13. 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...
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The Hungry City Chronicles book 1 Start here
14. 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,...
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15. Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind
by Miyazaki, Hayao
- On the same lists
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind is listed by Stephen Betts as one of the 1001 Comics You Must Read Before You Die in his book of the same...
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16. By The Sword
by Lackey, Mercedes
- On the same lists
By the Sword is full of kickass women. Kerowyn is the granddaughter of the sorceress Kethry, daughter of a noble house, runs the family keep, loves hunting and training horses....
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17. Wonder Woman 75th Anniversary
- On the same lists
Speaking of Classics, we cannot have a list featuring strong female heroines and leave out Wonder Woman. With the 2017 movie featuring Gal Gadot there's been renewed interest in her...
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18. Song Of The Lioness Quartet
by Pierce, Tamora
- On the same lists
Many fantasy-loving women got hooked on fantasy with Alanna as teens. She has her heart set on being a knight, even though it's not "what girls do," and that passion...
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The Immortals book 1 Start here
19. The Immortals
by Pierce, Tamora
- On the same lists
Couldn't leave this one out. Yes, it's another Tamora Pierce YA treasure set in the Kingdom of Tortall,; you can even cross paths with the Lioness herself. Yet Immortals takes...
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20. The Forgotten Beasts Of Eld
by Mckillip, Patricia A.
- On the same lists
Sybel is only sixteen when she is brought an orphaned baby to raise. She has little love for humans, having been raised alone on Eld Mountain with only the magical...
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Ms. Marvel book 1 Start here
21. Ms. Marvel
by Wilson, G. Willow
- On the same lists
This reboot is everything. Diversity FTW! I love that this incarnation of Ms. Marvel is a teenage Pakistani-American from Jersey, who's just as thrilled about her superpowers as she is...
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22. 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,...
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23. 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...
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24. The Mortal Instruments
by Clare, Cassandra
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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...
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Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children book 1 Start here
25. 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...
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26. 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...
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27. Ingo Series
by Dunmore, Helen
- On the same lists
Comprised of five novels, Helen Dunmore's sweet and charming Ingo series is a perfect introduction to young adult fantasy, especially for teenagers. After Sapphire's father vanishes off the coast of...
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28. 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...
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29. 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...
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The Girl From Everywhere book 1 Start here
30. 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...
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