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The Black God's Kiss by C. L. Moore

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... a goal-driven quest through exotic, perilous landscapes?

The Sword of Rhiannon by Leigh Brackett

If you loved following Jirel’s perilous journey through otherworldly realms in The Black God's Kiss, you’ll be swept away by The Sword of Rhiannon. Here, archaeologist Matt Carse is thrust into the ancient, magical world of Mars, forced to pursue a dangerous mission that weaves through treacherous ruins, lost civilizations, and mysterious powers. The relentless sense of purpose and adventure will feel right at home.

... morally complex protagonists navigating supernatural horror?

The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers

If you admired Jirel’s fierce, conflicted nature and the blurred line between heroism and darkness in The Black God's Kiss, The King in Yellow offers a series of tales featuring characters haunted by their own questionable choices and the corrupting influence of otherworldly forces. These stories explore psychological ambiguity and the terrible price of forbidden knowledge.

... an intimate, psychologically charged setting?

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

If you were drawn to the atmospheric focus on a single protagonist’s struggles in a claustrophobic, eerie environment as seen with Jirel in The Black God's Kiss, you’ll find We Have Always Lived in the Castle equally gripping. The story centers on Merricat Blackwood, whose isolated life and haunted psyche create an intense, immersive reading experience.

... lush, evocative prose and vivid, poetic descriptions?

Mistress Of Mistresses by E. R. Eddison

If you were enchanted by the ornate, sensuous language and atmospheric imagery of The Black God's Kiss, then Eddison’s Mistress of Mistresses will captivate you with its poetic prose and elaborate world. The text’s flowery style brings to life its strange lands and tragic passions, making every page a feast for the imagination.

... a formidable, complex female protagonist wielding power?

The Forgotten Beasts Of Eld by Patricia A. McKillip

If Jirel’s strength, independence, and moral complexity resonated with you in The Black God's Kiss, you’ll be enthralled by Sybel in The Forgotten Beasts of Eld. Sybel is a powerful sorceress whose journey grapples with vengeance, love, and the price of power, all set in a luminous, magical world.

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