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If you loved the way Rebel Mechanics wove together alternate history, magic, and a touch of romance in a 19th-century setting, you'll be delighted by Sorcery & Cecelia. Follow cousins Kate and Cecelia as they navigate magical mishaps and social intrigue in an alternate Regency England. The witty banter and clever magical inventions will feel right at home for fans of Verity's mechanical adventures.
Etiquette & Espionage delivers the same sense of rollicking fun and quick-moving escapades that made Rebel Mechanics so engaging. You'll follow Sophronia, whisked away to a finishing school for spies and inventors, as she uncovers secrets and navigates daring exploits—all with a healthy dose of mechanical marvels and airborne adventure.
If you enjoyed Verity's determined pursuit of freedom and justice in Rebel Mechanics, you'll be drawn into The Rithmatist, where Joel seeks to uncover the secrets of magical chalk-drawing in a vividly reimagined America. As Joel investigates a series of mysterious disappearances at his academy, the story’s strong sense of mission and unraveling mystery will keep you hooked.
If Verity's pluck and resilience won you over in Rebel Mechanics, you'll find a kindred spirit in Ceony Twill from The Paper Magician. As Ceony embarks on her magical apprenticeship in an alternate Victorian London, her courage and growth amidst magical dangers and societal expectations will resonate with you.
If the clever banter, sly humor, and lighthearted tone of Rebel Mechanics charmed you, Soulless will be a treat. Follow Alexia Tarabotti as she navigates supernatural London, fending off vampires, werewolves, and social scandal—all with sharp wit and comic flair. The playful prose and eccentric cast will leave you laughing.
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