📚 Books to Read After Magical
Just finished magical? Here are 5 magical next reads curated just for you:
📘 The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Rating: 4.04 / 5 (640,159 ratings), Published: 2011
When to read it: When you're craving more enchanting worlds and intricate storytelling.
Lose yourself in a mysterious competition between two young illusionists within a magical circus that only appears at night. Morgenstern weaves a spellbinding tale of love, magic, and sacrifice that will transport you to a realm where reality and fantasy blur seamlessly. An immersive experience that will leave you breathless with wonder.
Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Historical Fiction
After reading: You'll feel a lingering sense of awe and a belief in the extraordinary hidden within the ordinary.
📘 Circe by Madeline Miller
Rating: 4.34 / 5 (248,262 ratings), Published: 2018
When to read it: When you're yearning for a deep dive into mythology and the resilience of the human spirit.
Miller's reimagining of the Greek myth of Circe, the enchantress, is a mesmerizing odyssey of power, love, and self-discovery. Through exquisite prose, she brings a complex, often misunderstood character to life, portraying her journey from vulnerability to strength with breathtaking beauty. A tale that will make you question the nature of divinity, love, and the choices we make.
Genres: Fantasy, Mythology, Historical Fiction, Feminism
After reading: You'll be filled with a profound appreciation for the strength found in vulnerability and the transformative power of self-acceptance.
📘 The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow
Rating: 4.08 / 5 (27,159 ratings), Published: 2019
When to read it: For anyone seeking to explore the boundaries of reality and imagination.
Harrow's debut novel is a lyrical journey through doors that lead to different worlds, blending historical fiction with fantasy in a celebration of storytelling and the magic of language. As January Scaller unravels the mysteries of her past and the existence of hidden realms, you'll be entranced by the power of words to shape destinies and create new possibilities. A book that will leave you spellbound and yearning for more tales of wonder.
Genres: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Coming-of-Age
After reading: You'll be inspired to look beyond the mundane and see the extraordinary potential that lies within the stories we tell and the worlds we dare to imagine.
📘 The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
Rating: 4.06 / 5 (113,372 ratings), Published: 2019
When to read it: When you're ready for a labyrinth of stories within stories that will ignite your sense of wonder.
Morgenstern's second novel is a mesmerizing tapestry of fables, myths, and mysteries set in a magical underground world filled with secrets waiting to be uncovered. As Zachary Ezra Rawlins embarks on a quest through a realm of endless books and starlit seas, you'll be drawn into a universe where stories are the keys to unlocking the deepest truths of existence. An immersive experience that will leave you pondering the connections between reality and fiction long after you turn the final page.
Genres: Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Adventure
After reading: You'll feel a renewed sense of wonder at the power of stories to shape our lives and the interconnectedness of every tale ever told.
📘 Uprooted by Naomi Novik
Rating: 4.10 / 5 (138,619 ratings), Published: 2015
When to read it: When you long for a dark, immersive fantasy with a touch of folklore and magic.
Novik's captivating standalone novel spins a gripping tale of a young woman, Agnieszka, drawn into a deadly dance with a malevolent Wood that threatens her village. Filled with lush descriptions, powerful magic, and a slow-burn romance, this story will transport you to a world where courage and love can conquer even the darkest of evils. A hauntingly beautiful narrative that will leave you enchanted and yearning for more of Novik's spellbinding storytelling.
Genres: Fantasy, Folklore, Romance, Dark Fantasy
After reading: You'll be left with a sense of resilience in the face of darkness and a belief in the transformative power of love and bravery.