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Crier's War by Nina Varela
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In Crier's War, did you enjoy ...
... the emotional journey of two young women navigating forbidden love and personal growth against a backdrop of political oppression?
Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan
If you were drawn to the slow-burning, vulnerable relationship between Ayla and Crier as they struggle with loyalty and betrayal, you'll love Girls of Paper and Fire. Lei and Wren's forbidden romance develops through intense emotional challenges and powerful moments of self-discovery amid the dangers of a brutal court.
... intricate worldbuilding with rigid class divisions and a unique society?
The Midnight Lie by Marie Rutkoski
If you enjoyed the layered, imaginative world of Crier's War, where Automae rule over humans and every detail of society is carefully crafted, The Midnight Lie will sweep you into another meticulously built world. Nirrim's journey through the Half Kith's walled city reveals secrets, laws, and cultural intricacies that echo the depth of Varela's worldbuilding.
... the political maneuvering and power struggles that drive the plot?
Descendant of the Crane by Joan He
If the palace intrigue and cunning strategies between Crier, Ayla, and Queen Hesod kept you invested, you'll be captivated by Descendant of the Crane. Princess Hesina is thrust into a web of courtly deception and must navigate betrayals, secrets, and shifting alliances to claim her throne.
... morally complex protagonists whose loyalties and motives are constantly in question?
Gideon The Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
If you found the shifting allegiances and ethical gray areas in Crier's War compelling, Gideon the Ninth offers a labyrinth of characters with layered motives. Gideon and Harrow's uneasy partnership is fraught with suspicion, ambition, and reluctant trust—making for a delightfully morally ambiguous adventure.
... female-driven stories with protagonists who grow through adversity and personal challenge?
The Abyss Surrounds Us by Emily Skrutskie
If you appreciated Ayla's evolution from vengeance to understanding, you'll connect with Cassandra in The Abyss Surrounds Us, who must endure captivity, question her beliefs, and ultimately transform through her experiences at sea and her fraught relationship with pirate Swift.
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