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Erin Morgenstern

The Night Circus

A magical realism novel about two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who are bound together in a magical competition orchestrated by their enigmatic mentors. The story takes place in the mysterious Le Cirque des Rêves, a circus that appears without warning and disappears just as suddenly. Fans of Lily Pascale's series will enjoy the enchanting atmosphere, the intricate plot, and the exploration of the relationship between magic, art, and love.

Katherine Howe

The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane

When graduate student Connie Goodwin is asked to clean out her grandmother's old house in Marblehead, Massachusetts, she stumbles upon a strange old key and a cryptic list of names hidden in a dusty Bible. As Connie delves deeper into the history of her family and the town, she uncovers a long-lost manuscript—the Physick Book—that once belonged to Deliverance Dane, a colonial-era woman accused of witchcraft. This captivating historical novel, filled with secrets, spells, and intrigue, will appeal to fans of Lily Pascale's blend of the supernatural and the intellectual.

Donna Tartt

The Secret History

Told in flashback, this novel follows a group of classics students at a small, elite Vermont college who become obsessed with the occult and the rituals of ancient Greece. Under the tutelage of their charismatic professor, they delve deeper into the mysteries of the past, but their fascination soon turns dark and dangerous. Readers who enjoy Lily Pascale's exploration of the intersection between the intellectual and the supernatural will find much to love in this modern classic.

Neil Gaiman

The Ocean at the End of the Lane

In this haunting and lyrical novel, a man returns to his childhood home and is drawn back into the magical world of his youth, where he encounters a mysterious girl named Lettie Hempstock and her family. Together, they confront a sinister force that threatens to destroy their world. Fans of Lily Pascale's series will appreciate the blend of the mundane and the magical, as well as the exploration of the power of memory and imagination.

Helene Wecker

The Golem and the Jinni

Set in 1899 New York City, this novel tells the story of Chava, a golem created by a disgraced rabbi, and Ahmad, a jinni released from a copper flask by a tinsmith. As they navigate the challenges of living in a new world, they discover that they have more in common than they initially thought. This enchanting and thought-provoking novel, which explores themes of identity, belonging, and the immigrant experience, will resonate with readers of Lily Pascale's series.

Sarah Perry

The Essex Serpent

Set in 1893 England, this novel follows Cora Seaborne, a recently widowed amateur naturalist, as she moves to Essex to investigate rumors of a mysterious creature—the Essex Serpent—that has supposedly been terrorizing the local villagers. Along the way, she forms a complicated relationship with the local vicar, William Ransome, who is skeptical of her beliefs. Fans of Lily Pascale's series will enjoy the rich historical setting, the exploration of scientific and supernatural ideas, and the complex relationships between the characters.

Michel Faber

The Crimson Petal and the White

Set in Victorian London, this novel follows the lives of several characters, including Sugar, a prostitute with ambitions beyond her station, and William Rackham, a wealthy perfume magnate who becomes infatuated with her. As their lives intersect and diverge, they are drawn into a world of sex, scandal, and intrigue. Readers of Lily Pascale's series will appreciate the rich historical detail, the complex characters, and the exploration of themes of class, gender, and power.

Brit Bennett

The Vanishing Half

This novel tells the story of the Vignes sisters, Desiree and Stella, who grow up in a small, Southern black community but run away at the age of 16 to start a new life. Years later, Desiree returns to her hometown with her dark-skinned daughter, while Stella has passed as white and started a new life with a white husband who is unaware of her past. As their lives intersect and diverge, the novel explores themes of identity, race, and the meaning of home. Fans of Lily Pascale's series will appreciate the complex characters and the exploration of themes of self-discovery and reinvention.

Alix E. Harrow

The Ten Thousand Doors of January

This novel tells the story of January Scaller, a young girl who grows up in the household of a wealthy collector of antiquities. As she explores the vast mansion, she discovers a mysterious book that tells the story of her own life and the power of doors—portals to other worlds. As January uncovers the secrets of her past, she discovers the power of storytelling and the importance of finding one's own voice. Fans of Lily Pascale's series will appreciate the rich, imaginative world-building and the exploration of themes of self-discovery and identity.

Erin Morgenstern

The Starless Sea

This novel follows Zachary Ezra Rawlins, a graduate student who stumbles upon a mysterious book that tells the story of his own life. As he delves deeper into the world of the book, he discovers a hidden underground library and a secret society of storytellers who guard the stories of the world. As he uncovers the secrets of his own past, he discovers the power of stories and the importance of following one's heart. Fans of Lily Pascale's series will appreciate the rich, imaginative world-building and the exploration of themes of self-discovery and identity.