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Sorcerer To The Crown by Zen Cho

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In Sorcerer To The Crown, did you enjoy ...

... the nuanced political maneuvering and magical bureaucracy?

Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke

If you loved how Sorcerer to the Crown combined magical societies with political scheming—especially the conflicts between the Royal Society of Unnatural Philosophers and England’s government—you’ll be enchanted by Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. This novel delves deep into the politics of magic in Regency England, following the rivalry and uneasy alliance between two magicians whose ambitions and secrets threaten to upend the very fabric of society.

... the detailed, immersive worldbuilding and courtly intrigue?

The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison

If you appreciated the rich tapestry of magical England and the intricate rules governing both society and sorcery in Sorcerer to the Crown, The Goblin Emperor is sure to captivate you. It immerses you in the labyrinthine politics of an elven court as Maia, an unexpected emperor, navigates prejudice, tradition, and betrayal—building a world as lush and complex as Zen Cho’s.

... the humor, warmth, and wit in character interactions?

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

If you delighted in the clever banter and lighthearted charm between characters like Prunella and Zacharias in Sorcerer to the Crown, you’ll adore the whimsical humor and heartwarming relationships in The House in the Cerulean Sea. This novel balances magical oddities with gentle, witty dialogue as caseworker Linus Baker encounters a houseful of extraordinary children—and learns to open his heart.

... the diverse cast and commentary on race, gender, and power?

A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians by H.G. Parry

If you admired how Sorcerer to the Crown foregrounded characters of color and critiqued social hierarchies—especially through Zacharias and Prunella’s struggles against prejudice—you’ll be drawn to A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians. This historical fantasy reimagines the Age of Enlightenment with magic, centering abolitionist and revolutionary figures as they fight for freedom and equality in a world rife with injustice.

... the strong, dynamic growth of female protagonists?

Uprooted by Naomi Novik

If you were captivated by Prunella’s journey from outcast to powerful magician in Sorcerer to the Crown, you’ll be equally invested in Agnieszka’s transformation in Uprooted. This standalone fantasy follows a young woman discovering her own magic and courage, wrestling with tradition, danger, and her own evolving sense of self.

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