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If you loved the sense of momentum and purpose in Karen Memory, you'll be swept up by The Guns Above. Josette Dupre, the first female airship captain in an alternate steampunk Europe, faces sabotage, sexism, and deadly aerial combat. Like Karen, Josette is driven, resourceful, and thrust into a mission where failure isn't an option—making for a thrilling, page-turning ride.
Enjoyed the sharp banter and tongue-in-cheek narration of Karen Memory? You'll relish Sorcerer to the Crown, where Prunella Gentleman and Zacharias Wythe exchange quips and face magical mayhem in Regency-era London. The humor is lively and sly, with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments woven into magical intrigue.
If Karen's journey from working girl to hero resonated with you, The Curse of Chalion offers equally powerful character growth. Cazaril, the protagonist, starts as a broken man and transforms through adversity, magic, and political intrigue into someone unrecognizable from who he was at the start. The depth of personal evolution is just as satisfying.
If you were captivated by the vivid and tactile world of Karen Memory—from sewing machines to saloons—you'll be equally enthralled by The Steerswoman. Rowan's journey takes you through forests, towns, and ancient ruins, all meticulously described and brimming with believable details. The world feels alive on every page.
If you loved Karen Memery's grit, independence, and voice, you'll be drawn to Maggie Hoskie in Trail of Lightning. Maggie is a monster hunter in a post-apocalyptic Navajo nation, tough as nails yet deeply human, struggling with her powers and her past. She's the kind of heroine you root for and remember long after the final page.
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