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The Gemma Doyle series by Libba Bray is a captivating blend of historical fiction, mystery, and supernatural elements. Set in Victorian England, the story follows the journey of Gemma Doyle, a young girl who discovers her psychic abilities and the power of the "Realms," a mystical world hidden within her own. As Gemma navigates her newfound abilities, she also grapples with the challenges of adolescence, family expectations, and societal norms. The series, consisting of three books - A Great and Terrible Beauty, Rebel Angels, and The Sweet Far Thing - explores themes of friendship, love, betrayal, and empowerment. The richly detailed settings and vivid characterizations immerse readers in Gemma's world, while the intricate plotlines and supernatural twists keep them engaged and guessing. The series is a must-read for fans of young adult fiction, historical settings, and magical realism. The Gemma Doyle series has been praised for its strong female protagonist, lush prose, and thought-provoking themes. It is a captivating and thrilling read that will appeal to both young adult and adult audiences...
Libba Bray
A Great and Terrible Beauty
If you enjoyed the Gemma Doyle series and are looking for more books by Libba Bray, this is the first book in the series that follows Gemma's story. This book is a great choice if you enjoyed the historical setting, supernatural elements, and coming-of-age themes present in the Gemma Doyle series.
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The Night Circus
This book is a magical realism novel about a mysterious circus that appears without warning and disappears just as suddenly. If you enjoyed the magical elements and atmospheric writing in the Gemma Doyle series, you will enjoy this book.
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A Discovery of Witches
This book is a paranormal romance about a witch who discovers a lost manuscript in Oxford's Bodleian Library. If you enjoyed the supernatural elements and historical setting of the Gemma Doyle series, you will enjoy this book as well.
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The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane
This book is a historical novel about a graduate student who discovers a strange old book in her grandmother's attic. If you enjoyed the historical setting and supernatural elements of the Gemma Doyle series, you will enjoy this book as well.
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The Sweet Far Thing
The third book in the Gemma Doyle series, this book follows Gemma's final year at Spence Academy. If you enjoyed the first two books in the series and are looking for more by Libba Bray, this is a great choice.
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The Perilous Gard
This book is a historical fantasy about a young noblewoman who is sent to live in a remote castle. If you enjoyed the historical setting and supernatural elements of the Gemma Doyle series, you will enjoy this book as well.
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The Red Tent
This book is a historical novel about the women in the biblical story of Jacob. If you enjoyed the historical setting and coming-of-age themes in the Gemma Doyle series, you will enjoy this book as well.
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The Witch of Blackbird Pond
This book is a historical novel about a young woman who is accused of being a witch in colonial Connecticut. If you enjoyed the historical setting and coming-of-age themes in the Gemma Doyle series, you will enjoy this book as well.
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The Scorpio Races
This book is a fantasy novel about a race involving water horses. If you enjoyed the magical elements and atmospheric writing in the Gemma Doyle series, you will enjoy this book as well.
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The Raven Cycle
This series is a contemporary fantasy about a group of teenagers who are searching for a Welsh king. If you enjoyed the supernatural elements and coming-of-age themes in the Gemma Doyle series, you will enjoy this series as well.
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