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An Unkindness of Magicians by Kat Howard

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... urban fantasy and a modern city infused with magic?

The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin

If you enjoyed the magical, shadowy New York of An Unkindness of Magicians, you'll be delighted by The City We Became. Here, New York’s boroughs are personified as living avatars battling a supernatural force threatening the city’s very existence. The vibrant, contemporary setting blends seamlessly with a magical undercurrent, creating a dynamic urban fantasy that pulses with danger and wonder.

... dark, dangerous magic and covert magical competitions?

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

Much like the deadly Turning in An Unkindness of Magicians, The Night Circus revolves around a secret competition between two powerful magicians whose rivalry shapes a mysterious, magical circus. The novel’s lush atmosphere, high stakes, and the morally ambiguous choices of Celia and Marco echo the tension and intrigue you loved in Kat Howard’s world.

... morally complex protagonists with dangerous powers?

Vicious by V.E. Schwab

If you were drawn to Sydney’s complicated morality and the ethically gray magicians of An Unkindness of Magicians, you'll find Vicious utterly compelling. Victor and Eli, once friends turned adversaries, possess extraordinary abilities and twisted motivations. Their cat-and-mouse game explores ambition, revenge, and the blurry line between hero and villain.

... magical societies with intricate political intrigue?

The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon

If the cutthroat Houses of New York’s magical elite and their backroom deals fascinated you, The Bone Season offers an equally treacherous world. Paige Mahoney navigates a brutal society of clairvoyants oppressed by a mysterious order, with alliances and betrayals shaping her every move. The blend of magic, danger, and political maneuvering will feel both familiar and thrilling.

... a fresh, detailed magical world hidden beneath modern society?

Alif The Unseen by G. Willow Wilson

If you loved the layered, secretive magical society in An Unkindness of Magicians, Alif the Unseen will captivate you with its rich, imaginative worldbuilding. Set in a Middle Eastern city where jinn lurk in the shadows of cyberspace, the novel seamlessly blends technology, myth, and magic, revealing a hidden realm teeming with danger and wonder.

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