📚 Books to Read After Realm Breaker
Just finished realm breaker? Here are 5 magical next reads curated just for you:
📘 The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna
Rating: 3.78 / 5 (7,792 ratings), Published: 2021
When to read it: When you're craving a fierce heroine's journey full of magic and empowerment.
Embark on a journey with Deka, a girl ostracized for her blood and marked for death until she discovers her true strength. This book weaves together themes of identity, sisterhood, and rebellion in a richly imagined world that will leave you feeling both empowered and emotionally invested.
Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, Feminism, Coming-of-Age
After reading: Readers will feel a renewed sense of strength and courage, inspired by Deka's resilience and the bonds she forges along the way.
📘 The Bone Shard Daughter by Andrea Stewart
Rating: 3.85 / 5 (9,289 ratings), Published: 2020
When to read it: In search of a complex fantasy world with intricate magic systems and political intrigue.
Dive into an intricate narrative that follows multiple characters in a world where bone shard magic powers an empire but hides dark secrets. Stewart skillfully crafts a tale of ambition, mystery, and sacrifice that will leave you captivated by its depth and complexity.
Genres: Fantasy, Magic, Political Intrigue, World-Building
After reading: Readers will be left pondering the cost of power and the lengths one might go to protect those they love in a world where secrets hold immense power.
📘 Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart
Rating: 3.81 / 5 (2,245 ratings), Published: 2021
When to read it: When you crave a dark and immersive fantasy with morally complex characters.
Smart weaves a tale of vengeance, power, and betrayal in a world where witches and the wicked clash. This gripping story of two enemies forced into an alliance will keep you on the edge of your seat, exploring themes of trust, loyalty, and the price of revenge.
Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, Revenge, Dark Fantasy
After reading: Readers will find themselves questioning the lines between good and evil, and the true nature of power and justice in a world built on shadows and deception.
📘 A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown
Rating: 3.81 / 5 (6,445 ratings), Published: 2020
When to read it: When you're in the mood for a lush, dual-perspective fantasy with complex characters.
Enter a world of Djinn folklore and political intrigue as Malik and Karina navigate a deadly game of magic and survival. Brown's deft storytelling explores identity, grief, and the blurred lines between love and revenge in a narrative that will draw you in with its rich cultural tapestry.
Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, Magic, Romance
After reading: Readers will experience a mix of emotions from heartache to hope, as they reflect on the transformative power of love and the resilience of the human spirit amidst trials of fate and choice.
📘 Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko
Rating: 4.12 / 5 (8,912 ratings), Published: 2020
When to read it: When you're ready for a sweeping fantasy filled with intricate world-building and heartfelt connections.
Join Tarisai on a journey of destiny, loyalty, and the price of power as she navigates court intrigue and personal choices. Ifueko's masterful storytelling delves into themes of family, friendship, and sacrifice, crafting a tale that will leave you breathless with its twists and turns.
Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, Politics, African Mythology
After reading: Readers will find themselves contemplating the ties that bind us, the sacrifices we make for love, and the choices that shape our destinies as they immerse themselves in Tarisai's quest for freedom and identity.