If you loved Quentin Coldwater’s morally gray journey through the dangers and temptations of Brakebills and Fillory, you’ll be captivated by Richard Mayhew’s descent into the shadowy London Below. Like The Magicians, Neverwhere revels in flawed heroes who must make ethically ambiguous choices, often questioning what it means to be good in a world where the rules are constantly shifting.

If you enjoyed following Quentin and his classmates as they navigate the seductive, dangerous world of magical academia, you’ll be drawn in by Richard Papen and his circle at Hampden College. The Secret History masterfully dissects the psychological complexities and moral dilemmas of students obsessed with knowledge and power, echoing the introspective, often troubled journeys in The Magicians.

If Quentin’s transformation from a disaffected teenager to a powerful magician resonated with you, you’ll love Kvothe’s journey from a destitute child to a legendary figure at the University. The Name of the Wind offers a rich, character-driven coming-of-age tale where magic is both a discipline and a mystery, mirroring the sense of wonder and self-discovery found in The Magicians.

If Fillory’s complex magical system and the detailed lore of Grossman’s worldbuilding drew you in, you’ll be enchanted by the meticulous magic and historical depth of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. Clarke’s novel crafts a Britain where magic is scholarly, dangerous, and bound by arcane rules, offering the same immersive attention to magical detail you found so engaging.

If you enjoyed the sharp wit, sardonic humor, and biting one-liners exchanged by Quentin, Eliot, and their friends, you’ll find The Lies of Locke Lamora irresistible. Scott Lynch’s band of thieves banter their way through perilous cons in a magical Venice-like city, perfectly mixing clever dialogue and darkly comic moments with high-stakes adventure.