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Splendors and Glooms by Laura Amy Schlitz
In fog-laced Victorian streets, a master puppeteer’s show dazzles crowds—but behind the velvet curtain lurks a chilling secret. When a girl vanishes, threads of dark magic and ambition begin to pull tight. Eerie and elegant, Splendors and Glooms is a gothic marvel that dances on hidden strings.
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... a dark, atmospheric Victorian setting with mysterious magic?
The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier
If you loved the eerie, Dickensian London and the chilling magic surrounding Cassandra and Grisini in Splendors and Glooms, you'll be drawn into the haunted manor and twisted secrets of The Night Gardener. Auxier crafts a lush, shadowy world where two orphans must face a sinister tree with a sinister power, offering that same blend of historical detail and mysterious enchantment.
... an ensemble of unlikely heroes on a perilous adventure?
The Inquisitor's Tale by Adam Gidwitz
If you enjoyed how Splendors and Glooms follows Lizzie Rose, Parsefall, and Clara—each with their own secrets, strengths, and flaws—The Inquisitor's Tale also weaves together the journeys of three unique children and their magical dog. The shifting perspectives and intertwining stories create a vibrant tapestry of adventure, camaraderie, and danger.
... resourceful children overcoming dark forces in a Gothic setting?
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan Aiken
If you admired the way Lizzie Rose and Parsefall grow in bravery and resilience as they confront Grisini’s schemes and magical perils, you'll be captivated by Bonnie and Sylvia’s determination in The Wolves of Willoughby Chase. Their journey through danger, betrayal, and a frozen wilderness delivers the same pulse of suspense and emotional stakes.
... dangerous, unpredictable magic that threatens children?
Coraline by Neil Gaiman
If the sinister puppetry and unpredictable, perilous magic in Splendors and Glooms intrigued you, Coraline offers a similarly chilling tale. As Coraline explores a mysterious parallel world and confronts a malevolent force, Gaiman delivers that haunting sense of dark enchantment and the bravery of a child facing supernatural threats.
... twisty, gothic mysteries and surprising magical revelations?
The House With A Clock In Its Walls by John Bellairs
If you were hooked by the unexpected twists and turns as the truth about Grisini and Cassandra unravels in Splendors and Glooms, you’ll enjoy how The House With a Clock in Its Walls reveals its secrets. Lewis’s adventures in a creaky old mansion full of hidden magic and sudden dangers will keep you guessing page after page.
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