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Middlegame by Seanan McGuire

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In Middlegame, did you enjoy ...

... multi-layered, reality-bending plotlines?

The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins

If you were fascinated by the intricate, puzzle-box narrative of Middlegame, you'll be drawn into The Library at Mount Char. Carolyn and her fellow 'siblings' navigate a labyrinthine plot filled with ancient secrets, shifting alliances, and world-altering stakes. The book expertly weaves multiple storylines and hidden agendas, keeping you guessing at every turn.

... nonlinear storytelling and time manipulation?

The First Fifteen Lives Of Harry August by Claire North

If you loved how Middlegame played with time, skipping between crucial moments in Roger and Dodger's lives, you'll be captivated by The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August. Harry relives his life over and over, piecing together a cosmic mystery across lifetimes. The nonlinear narrative structure keeps the story fresh and endlessly intriguing.

... epic, decades-spanning scope?

The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell

If the sweeping, time-spanning journey of Roger and Dodger in Middlegame gripped you, The Bone Clocks will enthrall you with its multi-decade saga. Following Holly Sykes and intersecting characters over sixty years, the novel explores secret wars, immortality, and fate on a truly epic scale.

... rich, imaginative worldbuilding?

Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman

If the inventive and layered world of alchemical magic in Middlegame drew you in, Neverwhere offers a similarly detailed and mysterious setting. Gaiman's London Below is teeming with strange rules, hidden societies, and unforgettable characters—perfect if you crave immersive, atmospheric worldbuilding.

... morally complex protagonists?

Vicious by V.E. Schwab

If the ambiguous morality of Roger, Dodger, and the shadowy Reed in Middlegame intrigued you, you'll appreciate the deadly rivalry between Victor and Eli in Vicious. Schwab's characters blur the lines between hero and villain, with powers as dangerous as their ambitions.

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