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Philip Pullman

The Golden Compass

This book, the first in the His Dark Materials trilogy, follows the adventures of Lyra, a young girl who lives in a world where every human has a daemon, an animal-shaped manifestation of their soul. When her friend is kidnapped by mysterious figures known as the Gobblers, Lyra sets out to rescue him and uncovers a vast conspiracy involving the Magisterium, a powerful religious organization. Like East, The Golden Compass features a strong-willed female protagonist on a journey of self-discovery and exploration of a fantastical world.

Maggie Stiefvater

The Scorpio Races

Set on the fictional island of Thisby, The Scorpio Races tells the story of Sean and Puck, two riders who compete in the annual Scorpio Races, where water horses, deadly creatures that can sometimes be tamed, are raced through the ocean. Both Sean and Puck have their own reasons for wanting to win, and both must confront their own fears and doubts as the race approaches. Like East, The Scorpio Races features a richly imagined world and a focus on the bonds between humans and animals.

Erin Morgenstern

The Night Circus

The Night Circus tells the story of two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who are bound together in a magical competition orchestrated by their enigmatic mentors. The circus, with its black-and-white striped tents and mysterious performers, serves as the stage for their rivalry and eventual romance. Like East, The Night Circus features a fantastical world that is both enchanting and dangerous, and a focus on the transformative power of storytelling.

Katherine Arden

The Bear and the Nightingale

The Bear and the Nightingale is a retelling of a Russian folktale, set in a rural village where the old pagan beliefs still hold sway. Vasilisa, the young protagonist, has the ability to see and communicate with the household spirits, and when a new priest arrives in the village and begins to suppress these beliefs, Vasilisa must confront the evil forces that are unleashed. Like East, The Bear and the Nightingale features a strong female protagonist, a richly imagined world based on folklore, and a focus on the power of storytelling.

Laura Ruby

The Shadow Cipher

The Shadow Cipher tells the story of Tess, Theo, and Jaime, three children who must solve a series of clues left behind by a mysterious inventor in order to save their home from being demolished. Set in an alternate version of New York City, the book features a richly imagined world filled with steampunk technology and a diverse cast of characters. Like East, The Shadow Cipher features a focus on the power of storytelling and the importance of home and family.