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If you delighted in the witty banter and clever social maneuvering of Faris and her friends at Greenlaw, you'll love Sorcery & Cecelia, which also features sparkling dialogue and a magical twist on Regency society. The correspondence between cousins Kate and Cecelia is filled with humor and charm as they navigate both magical mishaps and romantic entanglements.
If you enjoyed following Faris's growth from uncertain student to confident young leader at Greenlaw, you'll be captivated by El's path through the perilous Scholomance in A Deadly Education. The book delves deeply into the challenges of maturing in a school where every lesson is a matter of survival, and character growth is at the heart of the narrative.
If the richly imagined alternate Europe and magical politics of A College of Magics drew you in, you'll love Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. Clarke crafts a meticulously detailed world where magic is woven into the fabric of 19th-century England, complete with its own customs, histories, and rivalries.
If you were captivated by Faris's navigation of courtly politics and power struggles, you'll be engrossed by Maia's journey in The Goblin Emperor. Thrust unexpectedly into the imperial throne, Maia must survive treacherous intrigue and learn to wield power with wisdom and kindness.
If you loved Faris's wit and determination, you'll find a kindred spirit in Sophie Hatter from Howl's Moving Castle. Both heroines are swept into magical adventures that test their resolve and ingenuity, and both stories center strong, memorable young women coming into their own.
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