Brittany Borden | Contributor
From ancient whispering books to secret occult societies at a prestigious university, this list is perfect if you’re looking for books full of magic! Each story deals with magic of all shapes and sizes, offering unique insights into the world of magic and intrigue.
Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
Raised in one of Austermeer’s Great Libraries, Elisabeth has been surrounded by the mysterious and powerful grimoires her entire life. One night, everything she knows is turned on its head when the library is sabotaged and a dangerous grimoire is released into the world. In her attempts to retrieve the grimoire and save the library, Elisabeth is implicated in the crime. Caught up in a plot she doesn’t understand and short on allies, Elisabeth turns to sorcerer Nathaniel Thorne for help. The two reluctant allies find themselves entangled in a centuries-old conspiracy as they are both forced to re-evaluate everything they thought to be true about the world around them and each other.
Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco
Hailing from a long line of witches, twin sisters Emilia and Vittoria Di Carlo couldn’t be closer. Tragedy strikes when Emilia finds her sister dead and suddenly all of her Nonna’s warnings of the demonic princes and ancient dark magic seem entirely possible. Emilia sets out to learn what happened to her beloved sister, seeking the truth at any cost… even if it means using forbidden dark magic. When she finds herself working with a Prince of Hell, nothing is as it seems and Emilia might be in for more than she ever bargained for.
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
The sole survivor of a gruesome homicide, Alex Stern wakes in a hospital to an unusual offer from Yale University. But there’s a catch. Recruited for her unique ability to see ghosts, Alex’s mysterious benefactor tasks her with joining a group of students entrusted with monitoring Yale’s supernatural secret societies. Reeling from her past and thrown into the world of the occult, Alex realizes that there might be more to the secret dealings of Yale’s underground societies than she thought.
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
The Night Circus arrives with no warning, bringing its fantastical black and white tents full of wonder and magic. Magicians Celia and Marco have trained their whole lives as performers in the circus’ magical competition, a game neither of them really understand. When Celia and Marco find themselves falling in love despite the dangerous uncertainty of the competition, neither is prepared for the fallout.
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