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In The Binding, did you enjoy ...
... a protagonist discovering hidden truths about themselves and their world?
The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow
If you loved following Emmett’s journey of self-discovery and transformation in The Binding, you’ll be captivated by January Scaller’s coming-of-age story. As January uncovers the truth about magical doors and her own heritage, you’ll find the same gradual, emotionally resonant personal growth and sense of wonder that made The Binding so memorable.
... intricately crafted, atmospheric magical worlds?
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
If you were enchanted by the lush, immersive world and the tactile magic of The Binding, you’ll be drawn into the mysterious, enchanting circus conjured by Celia and Marco. Morgenstern’s world pulses with secret histories, evocative detail, and a sense of wonder that will make you want to linger on every page.
... magic that is strange, unpredictable, and full of secrets?
Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke
If the mysterious, shadowy magic of The Binding fascinated you, you’ll love how Clarke weaves an enigmatic, often unsettling magical tradition into 19th-century England. The magic in Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell is as dangerous and secretive as the bindings in Collins’s world, with a similarly haunting atmosphere.
... emotionally powerful, forbidden love stories?
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
If the slow-burn, forbidden romance between Emmett and Lucian in The Binding moved you, you’ll be swept away by the tender, heartbreaking love between Achilles and Patroclus. Miller’s lyrical prose and deep emotional resonance make this a must-read for anyone who craves love stories that feel both epic and intimate.
... gothic, emotionally charged stories with secrets and longing?
Affinity by Sarah Waters
If you were drawn to the moody, atmospheric tone of The Binding, with its secrets, longing, and fraught relationships, you’ll find the same haunting emotional intensity in Affinity. Waters’s tale of obsession and the supernatural in a Victorian prison is charged with yearning and suspense, echoing the gothic undercurrents you enjoyed.
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