📚 Books to Read After The Wonder Engine
Just finished the wonder engine? Here are 5 magical next reads curated just for you:
📘 The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
Rating: 4.04 / 5 (131,809 ratings), Published: 2019
When to read it: When you're yearning for a mesmerizing escape from reality and crave a story that blurs the lines between fantasy and reality.
Lose yourself in a labyrinth of stories within stories, where a graduate student discovers a mysterious book that leads him to a hidden underground library. Rich in symbolism and enchanting prose, this novel will fuel your imagination and leave you pondering the power of storytelling.
Genres: Fantasy, Magical Realism, Adventure, Romance
After reading: You'll be enchanted by the allure of hidden worlds and the magic woven into everyday life.
📘 The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow
Rating: 4.08 / 5 (58,662 ratings), Published: 2019
When to read it: During moments of uncertainty, when you're seeking courage to embrace your own truth and defy expectations.
Follow January Scaller on a journey of self-discovery as she unravels the secrets of her past through magical doors leading to other worlds. This lyrical tale celebrates the power of stories to challenge boundaries and shape our destinies.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure, Coming-of-Age
After reading: You'll feel inspired to explore the untold stories within your own heart and embrace the magic hidden in everyday life.
📘 The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Rating: 4.04 / 5 (675,209 ratings), Published: 2011
When to read it: On nights when you crave a touch of whimsy and enchantment to accompany your dreams.
Enter a mysterious, magical competition between two young illusionists set within the bewitching confines of the Night Circus. Morgenstern's exquisite prose weaves a spellbinding tale of love, fate, and the power of imagination that will leave you spellbound.
Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Historical Fiction, Magic Realism
After reading: You'll be left with a sense of wonder, as if you've glimpsed a world where magic dances just beyond the edges of reality.
📘 The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
Rating: 4.53 / 5 (88,215 ratings), Published: 2020
When to read it: During moments when your faith in humanity needs restoration, and you long for a heartwarming tale that celebrates acceptance and found family.
Join mild-mannered caseworker Linus Baker on a life-changing assignment to inspect an unusual orphanage for magical children. This charming, whimsical story is a love letter to embracing differences and finding joy in unexpected places.
Genres: Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Found Family, Magical Realism
After reading: You'll feel your heart swell with hope and a renewed belief in the transformative power of empathy and unconditional love.
📘 The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
Rating: 4.26 / 5 (356,673 ratings), Published: 2020
When to read it: When you're contemplating the legacy of your choices and the weight of the unseen impact you have on the world.
Venture into a Faustian bargain that leaves Addie LaRue immortal but forgotten by everyone she meets until one day, someone remembers her. This hauntingly beautiful tale explores the nature of art, memory, and the pursuit of a life that truly matters.
Genres: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance, Literary Fiction
After reading: You'll be left pondering the significance of the mark you leave on others and the profound beauty found in fleeting moments of connection.