Recommendations based on Crier's Warby Nina Varela

* statistically, based on millions of data-points provided by fellow humans

  1. Gideon the Ninth

    by Tamsyn Muir
    Gideon, a swordswoman, competes in a deadly game of puzzles and challenges to become an immortal servant. But dark secrets lurk in the shadows.

    Gideon the Ninth is set in a galactic empire of nine planets, each ruled by a noble house that practices its own unique type of necromancy . Although advanced technology exists, the Nine Houses ... (Wikipedia)

  2. The Kingdom of Copper

    by S.A. Chakraborty
    Sequel to "The City of Brass," Nahri navigates the dangerous political landscape of Daevabad, while Ali fights for justice and Dara faces his past.

    S. A. Chakraborty continues the sweeping adventure begun in The City of Brass —"the best adult fantasy I’ve read since The Name of the Wind" (#1 New York Times bestselling author Sabaa ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. This Is How You Lose the Time War

    by Amal El-Mohtar
    Two time-traveling agents from warring factions fall in love through letters, risking everything to be together.

    Among the ashes of a dying world, an agent of the Commandant finds a letter. It reads: Burn before reading. Thus begins an unlikely correspondence between two rival agents hellbent on securing the ... (Goodreads)

  4. The Singing

    by Alison Croggon
    A young girl discovers her magical powers and must use them to save her world from darkness.

    Maerad and Cadvan have returned to Innail. Maerad has realised that she has been carrying the runes of the Treesong (the magical, ancient song through which it is believed the Speech came into being) ... (Wikipedia)

  5. The Aeneid

    by Virgil
    Epic tale of Aeneas and the founding of Rome, a fateful journey through the gods.

    The Aeneid – thrilling, terrifying and poignant in equal measure – has inspired centuries of artists, writers and musicians. Virgil’s epic tale tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero, who flees his ... (Goodreads)

  6. The Last Magician

    by Lisa Maxwell
    In a world where magic is dying, a thief travels back in time to save it. But she must navigate dangerous alliances and betrayals to succeed.

    Stop the Magician. Steal the book. Save the future. In modern-day New York, magic is all but extinct. The remaining few who have an affinity for magic—the Mageus—live in the shadows, hiding who they ... (Goodreads)

  7. The Riddle

    by Alison Croggon
    A young girl discovers she is the last in a line of powerful mages, and must use her magic to save her world from darkness.

    A young woman embraces her power – and her destiny -- as the thrilling quest begun in THE NAMING continues! Maerad is a girl with a tragic and bitter past, but her powers grow stronger by the day. ... (Goodreads)

  8. I Wish You All the Best

    by Mason Deaver
    After coming out as nonbinary, Ben is kicked out of their home and must navigate a new school and unexpected romance.

    Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli, Mason Deaver's stunning debut will rip your heart out before showing you how to heal from tragedy and celebrate life in the process. "Heartfelt, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. Hidden

    by Benedict Jacka
    Alex Verus, a mage with the ability to see the future, must navigate a dangerous world of magic and politics to protect his friends and himself.

    Alternate cover edition of ASIN B00HP4HC2S Alex Verus is a diviner who can see probable futures - a talent that's gotten him and his friends out of many a tough scrape. But what happens when someone ... (Goodreads)

  10. Cursed

    by Benedict Jacka
    Alex Verus, a mage with the ability to see the future, must navigate a dangerous world of magic and politics to protect himself and those he cares about.

    Benedict Jacka's acclaimed Alex Verus series continues with, Cursed., Since his second sight made him infamous for defeating powerful dark mages, Alex has been keeping his head down. But now he's ... (Goodreads)

  11. The Girl from the Well

    by Rin Chupeco
    A vengeful spirit haunts murderers, until she meets a strange boy who may be able to help her find peace.

    You may think me biased, being murdered myself. But my state of being has nothing to do with the curiosity toward my own species, if we can be called such. We do not go gentle, as your poet ... (Goodreads)

  12. Call Down the Hawk

    by Maggie Stiefvater
    Ronan Lynch can pull objects from his dreams and is hunted by a mysterious figure. He must navigate his powers and the dangers that come with them.

    From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Raven Boys, a mesmerizing story of dreams and desires, death and destiny. , The dreamers walk among us . . . and so do the dreamed. Those who ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. Chosen

    by Benedict Jacka
    Alex Verus, a diviner with the ability to see the future, must navigate dangerous political games and protect his friends from harm.

    I don’t publicly advertise that I’m a mage, but I don’t exactly hide it either, and one of the odd things I’ve learnt over the years is just how much you can get away with if you’re blatant enough. ... (Goodreads)

  14. Leah on the Offbeat

    by Becky Albertalli
    Leah, a high school senior, navigates friendships, love, and self-discovery while dealing with the pressure of coming out to her friends.

    Leah Burke—girl-band drummer, master of deadpan, and Simon Spier’s best friend from the award-winning Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda —takes center stage in this novel of first love and senior-year ... (Goodreads)

  15. The Rise of Kyoshi

    by F.C. Yee
    Follow Kyoshi's journey from a humble servant to the legendary Avatar, as she battles corruption and evil in the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

    An instant, USA Today, and, New York Times, bestseller! F. C. Yee’s The Rise of Kyoshi delves into the story of Kyoshi, the Earth Kingdom–born Avatar. The longest-living Avatar in this beloved ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. The Naming

    by Alison Croggon
    A young girl finds her place in a magical world, struggling to overcome a powerful enemy.

    The Gift (also published as The Naming ) begins with Maerad , in "Gilman's Cot" as a slave, where she has been for many years, with few memories of her former life, her mother having died several ... (Wikipedia)

  17. Divergent Series Complete Box Set

    by Veronica Roth
    Tris' journey of courage and self-discovery, as she navigates a post-apocalyptic world divided by factions.

    Don’t miss the series everyone’s talking about! Get this 3-book collection of all 3 books in Veronica Roth’s thrilling Divergent series – featuring Divergent, Insurgent, and the latest in the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. A Map of the World

    by Jane Hamilton
    A story of tragedy, resilience and redemption, revealing the fragility of life.

    One unremarkable June morning, Alice Goodwin is, as usual, trying to keep in check both her temper and her tendency to blame herself for her family's shortcomings. When the Goodwins took over the ... (Goodreads)

  19. Witchmark

    by C.L. Polk
    In a world where magic is forbidden, a doctor with magical abilities uncovers a dangerous conspiracy.

    C. L. Polk arrives on the scene with, Witchmark, a stunning, addictive fantasy that combines intrigue, magic, betrayal, and romance. In an original world reminiscent of Edwardian England in the ... (Goodreads)

  20. Eona: The Last Dragoneye

    by Alison Goodman
    A young girl's quest to save her kingdom, as she discovers her own magical powers and true identity.

    Eon has been revealed as Eona, the first female Dragoneye in hundreds of years. Along with fellow rebels Ryko and Lady Dela, she is on the run from High Lord Sethon's army. The renegades are on a ... (Goodreads)

  21. The Deep

    by Rivers Solomon
    The descendants of pregnant African women thrown overboard during the slave trade can breathe underwater and live in a utopian society.

    The water-breathing descendants of African slave women tossed overboard have built their own underwater society—and must reclaim the memories of their past to shape their future in this brilliantly ... (Goodreads)

  22. Three Parts Dead

    by Max Gladstone
    A fantasy novel of magic, gods and legal wrangling in a world of gods and mortals.

    A god has died, and it’s up to Tara, first-year associate in the international necromantic firm of Kelethres, Albrecht, and Ao, to bring Him back to life before His city falls apart. Her client is ... (Goodreads)

  23. Against a Dark Background

    by Iain M. Banks
    A journey of self-discovery as a female mercenary embarks on a quest to find an ancient weapon.

    The main protagonist is Lady Sharrow, a former military pilot and antiquities thief. She lives on Golter, a planet orbiting a star in an isolated planetary system with no nearby galaxies . A cult ... (Wikipedia)

  24. Wayward Son

    by Rainbow Rowell
    Sequel to "Carry On," Simon and Baz go on a road trip in America, facing new challenges and discovering themselves.

    The story is supposed to be over. Simon Snow did everything he was supposed to do. He beat the villain. He won the war. He even fell in love. Now comes the good part, right? Now comes the happily ... (Goodreads)

  25. Pet

    by Akwaeke Emezi
    In a utopian world where evil has been eradicated, a young girl named Jam discovers a creature from a painting that has come to life and needs her help.

    Jam is a teen girl living in Lucille, a town in the US. Lucille is a type of utopia; its official historical record saw angels defeating monsters. In Lucille, there are no more monsters. Or so ... (Wikipedia)

  26. Thrawn: Treason

    by Timothy Zahn
    Grand Admiral Thrawn is sent on a mission to investigate a traitor within the Empire, while navigating political intrigue and personal loyalties.

    Found on an unnamed Outer Rim planet, the exiled Chiss warrior Thrawn pledges himself to Emperor Palpatine and joins the Imperial navy. Thrawn's cunning and expertise as a tactician help him to rise ... (Wikipedia)

  27. We Are Okay

    by Nina LaCour
    A teenage girl's journey to confront her past and find closure.

    You go through life thinking there’s so much you need…,Until you leave with only your phone, your wallet, and a picture of your mother. Marin hasn’t spoken to anyone from her old life since the day ... (Goodreads)

  28. Armor

    by John Steakley
    A soldier's journey through a war-torn land to protect those he loves from a tyrannical enemy.

    Armor is the story of humanity's war against an alien race whose foot soldiers are three-meter-tall insects, referred to in the book as "ants". , It is also the story of a research colony on the ... (Wikipedia)

  29. Thrawn: Alliances

    by Timothy Zahn
    Grand Admiral Thrawn and Darth Vader team up to investigate a disturbance in the Force on the planet Batuu. Flashbacks reveal their previous mission together.

    #1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER • Grand Admiral Thrawn and Darth Vader team up against a threat to the Empire in this thrilling novel from bestselling author Timothy Zahn. “I have sensed a disturbance ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. The Hobbit, Part One

    by J.R.R. Tolkien
    An epic adventure to reclaim a lost kingdom, with a band of misfit dwarves.

    Approaching his 111th birthday , the Hobbit Bilbo Baggins begins writing down the full story of his adventure 60 years earlier for the benefit of his cousin Frodo . Long before Bilbo's involvement, ... (Wikipedia)