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A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske

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In A Marvellous Light, did you enjoy ...

... the blend of historical England with intricate, magical societies?

Sorcerer To The Crown by Zen Cho

If you loved how A Marvellous Light conjures a magical underworld beneath Edwardian England, Sorcerer to the Crown will captivate you with its Regency-era Britain dense with magical politics, fae bargains, and secret societies. The worldbuilding is rich and textured, filled with magical creatures and social intrigue that will make you feel right at home.

... watching a protagonist grow from uncertainty into their own power?

The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison

If Robin’s journey from outsider to someone who finds courage and purpose resonated with you, Maia’s transformation in The Goblin Emperor will be just as rewarding. You’ll be swept up in his emotional growth as he navigates court politics, personal insecurity, and the heavy burden of unexpected responsibility.

... the slow-burn romantic tension woven through magical intrigue?

A Taste of Gold and Iron by Alexandra Rowland

If Edwin and Robin’s developing relationship kept you turning pages, you’ll adore the simmering chemistry and courtly intrigue between Prince Kadou and his bodyguard Evemer in A Taste of Gold and Iron. The romance is heartfelt and central, set against a backdrop of subtle magic and royal secrets.

... the gentle humor and warmth that balances magical adventures?

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

If you enjoyed the wit and charm that lighten the mysteries in A Marvellous Light, you’ll find The House in the Cerulean Sea irresistibly uplifting. Linus’s journey to a magical orphanage is filled with quirky characters, gentle laughs, and a heartwarming tone that leaves you smiling.

... magical societies hiding beneath a historical veneer?

Witchmark by C. L. Polk

If you were fascinated by the hidden magical bureaucracy and secret conspiracies threaded through Edwardian society in A Marvellous Light, Witchmark plunges you into a gaslamp fantasy England of clandestine magic, social secrets, and a mystery that unravels both the magical and mundane worlds.

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