Recommendations based on The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magicby Leigh Bardugo

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

  1. Crooked Kingdom

    by Leigh Bardugo
    A gang of criminals must band together to take down a powerful adversary.

    In the prologue, a Grisha man named Emil Retvenko is kidnapped by a winged Shu man. The book commences in a gambling parlor known as Club Cumulus where Jesper and Nina keep Jan Van Eck's lawyer, ... (Wikipedia)

  2. Ruin and Rising

    by Leigh Bardugo
    A young woman's epic quest to save her world from dark forces.

    ▶, Alternative Cover Edition #1, The capital has fallen. The Darkling rules Ravka from his shadow throne. Now the nation's fate rests with a broken Sun Summoner, a disgraced tracker, and the ... (Goodreads)

  3. A Conjuring of Light

    by V.E. Schwab
    The final battle between magic and darkness, as four Londons collide and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

    Witness the fate of beloved heroes and notorious foes in the heart-stopping conclusion to V.E. Schwab’s, New York Times, bestselling Shades of Magic trilogy. ,*Kirkus' Best Fiction of 2017*, This ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. A Darker Shade of Magic

    by V.E. Schwab
    A thrilling adventure through multiple parallel universes with a mysterious magical force.

    Kell is one of the last Antari—magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once upon a time, Black. Kell was raised in Arnes—Red London—and ... (Goodreads)

  5. Howl’s Moving Castle

    by Diana Wynne Jones
    A young woman embarks on an adventure to break a curse and reclaim her identity in a magical world.

    18-year-old Sophie Hatter is the eldest of three sisters living in Market Chipping, a town in the magical kingdom of Ingary, where fairytale tropes are accepted ways of life, including that the ... (Wikipedia)

  6. A Gathering of Shadows

    by V.E. Schwab
    A combination of magic and science, as characters navigate a dangerous new world.

    From #1, New York Times, bestselling author V.E. Schwab "Addictive and immersive,, A Gathering of Shadows, cements this series as a must-read." —,Entertainment Weekly, grade A Four months have passed ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Uprooted

    by Naomi Novik
    A young woman's battle to save her home from a magical force, while uncovering secrets of her past.

    “Our Dragon doesn’t eat the girls he takes, no matter what stories they tell outside our valley. We hear them sometimes, from travelers passing through. They talk as though we were doing human ... (Goodreads)

  8. The Girl in the Tower

    by Katherine Arden
    A young woman's journey of self-discovery, braving the unknown to reclaim her destiny.

    The Bear and the Nightingale , Katherine Arden’s enchanting first novel, introduced readers to an irresistible heroine. Vasilisa has grown up at the edge of a Russian wilderness, where snowdrifts ... (Goodreads)

  9. The Too-Clever Fox

    by Leigh Bardugo
    A cunning fox outwits his prey, until he meets his match in a clever farmer's daughter.

    In Ravka, just because you avoid one trap, it doesn't mean you'll escape the next. This story is a companion folk tale to Leigh Bardugo’s upcoming novel, Siege and Storm , the second book in the ... (Goodreads)

  10. Eliza and Her Monsters

    by Francesca Zappia
    A reclusive teenage girl's journey of self-discovery, as she navigates her secret online fandom.

    “A love letter to fandom, friendship, and the stories that shape us, Eliza and Her Monsters is absolutely magical.”—Marieke Nijkamp, New York Times– bestselling author of This Is Where It Ends This ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. Children of Blood and Bone

    by Tomi Adeyemi
    In a world where magic has been suppressed, a young girl fights to bring it back and overthrow the oppressive monarchy.

    The novel takes place in the fictional land of Orïsha, inhabited by two distinct people: divîners, who have the capability to become magical maji and are marked by white hair, and non-magical ... (Wikipedia)

  12. Strange the Dreamer

    by Laini Taylor
    A young man's quest to discover the secrets of a lost city and his mysterious dreams.

    The dream chooses the dreamer, not the other way around— and Lazlo Strange, war orphan and junior librarian, has always feared that his dream chose poorly. Since he was five years old he’s been ... (Goodreads)

  13. Illuminae

    by Amie Kaufman
    Two teens fight for survival amidst a galactic war, set against a backdrop of espionage and deception.

    This morning, Kady thought breaking up with Ezra was the hardest thing she’d have to do. This afternoon, her planet was invaded. The year is 2575, and two rival mega-corporations are at war over a ... (Goodreads)

  14. Geekerella

    by Ashley Poston
    A modern retelling of Cinderella, where a geeky girl wins a chance to meet her favorite actor and falls in love.

    Cinderella goes to the con in this fandom-fueled twist on the classic fairy tale. Part romance, part love letter to nerd culture, and all totally adorbs, Geekerella is a fairy tale for anyone who ... (Goodreads)

  15. The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue

    by Mackenzi Lee
    An 18th-century adventure of love, friendship, and self-discovery as a young man travels Europe.

    A Kirkus Prize nominee and Stonewall Honor winner with 5 starred reviews! A New York Times bestseller! Named one of the best books of 2017 by NPR and the New York Public Library! "The queer teen ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Blue Lily, Lily Blue

    by Maggie Stiefvater
    A magical journey to save a lost kingdom and find one's true identity.

    The third installment in the all-new series from the #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Maggie Stiefvater! Blue Sargent has found things. For the first time in her life, she has friends she can ... (Goodreads)

  17. The Raven King

    by Maggie Stiefvater
    Young adults embark on a mysterious journey, unraveling secrets of a supernatural world.

    The Raven Cycle follows the story of Blue Sargent, Richard Gansey III, Adam Parrish, Ronan Lynch, and Noah Czerny as they attempt to find the sleeping Welsh King Owain Glendower who is buried on the ... (Wikipedia)

  18. The Bear and the Nightingale

    by Katherine Arden
    A folktale of a brave girl who defies the dark forces threatening her village.

    At the edge of the Russian wilderness, winter lasts most of the year and the snowdrifts grow taller than houses. But Vasilisa doesn't mind—she spends the winter nights huddled around the embers of a ... (Goodreads)

  19. Girls of Paper and Fire

    by Natasha Ngan
    Lei, a human girl, is forced to become a Paper Girl, a concubine to the demon king. She falls in love with another Paper Girl and fights for her freedom.

    Uncover a riveting story of palace intrigue set in a sumptuous Asian-inspired fantasy world in the breakout YA novel that, Publisher's Weekly, calls "elegant and adrenaline-soaked.", ,*A, New York ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. I'll Give You the Sun

    by Jandy Nelson
    Two teens navigate struggles of family, love, art, and identity as they come of age.

    Noah and Jude Sweetwine are twins. As they enter their teen years, they grow apart. This is partly due to their sibling rivalry, as they compete for the attention of their mother, Dianna; and partly ... (Wikipedia)

  21. An Ember in the Ashes

    by Sabaa Tahir
    A young woman's fight for freedom in a world of tyranny and oppression.

    A Scholar girl by the name of Laia lives in the Martial Empire with her grandparents and brother Darin in the city of Serra. Their existence is a grueling one as they are seen as second-class ... (Wikipedia)

  22. Daughter of Smoke & Bone

    by Laini Taylor
    A young woman discovers a secret world of angels, monsters, and a destiny she never knew was hers.

    Karou, a 17-year-old art student living in Prague , goes about her daily life attending classes and hanging out with her best friend Zuzana, while simultaneously trying to evade her ex-boyfriend ... (Wikipedia)

  23. Nevernight

    by Jay Kristoff
    Adventure and revenge in a world of darkness and secrets, as a young woman embarks on a quest for justice.

    In a land where three suns almost never set, a fledgling killer joins a school of assassins, seeking vengeance against the powers who destroyed her family. Daughter of an executed traitor, Mia ... (Goodreads)

  24. Always and Forever, Lara Jean

    by Jenny Han
    A young girl navigates the ups and downs of first love and family.

    Now in her final year of high school, Lara Jean Song Covey is excitedly looking forward to attending school with her boyfriend, Peter Kavinsky, at the University of Virginia (UVA). Peter has been ... (Wikipedia)

  25. The Reader

    by Traci Chee
    In a world where reading is forbidden, a girl discovers a mysterious book and embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth about her past.

    An instant New York Times Bestseller, this is a stunning debut set in a world where reading is unheard-of. Perfect for fans of Inkheart and Shadow and Bone Finalist for the Kirkus Prize and nominated ... (Goodreads)

  26. Gemina

    by Amie Kaufman
    Sci-fi adventure of a crew of misfits, stranded on a mysterious space station.

    Moving to a space station at the edge of the galaxy was always going to be the death of Hanna’s social life. Nobody said it might actually get her killed. The sci-fi saga that began with the breakout ... (Goodreads)

  27. Days of Blood & Starlight

    by Laini Taylor
    After a devastating invasion, a young woman must find the strength to fight for her people and reclaim her home.

    Karou has left Earth for the land of the chimaera and seraphim , Eretz, where the chimaera have been defeated by the seraphim. She has begun the job taken up by her adopted father Brimstone: the art ... (Wikipedia)

  28. My Lady Jane

    by Cynthia Hand
    A comedic reimagining of the life of Lady Jane Grey, who attempts to overthrow an evil regent.

    Edward (long live the king) is the King of England. He’s also dying, which is inconvenient, as he’s only sixteen and he’d much rather be planning for his first kiss than considering who will inherit ... (Goodreads)

  29. An Enchantment of Ravens

    by Margaret Rogerson
    A forbidden romance between a mage and a faerie, tested by dark secrets and magical forces.

    An instant, New York Times, bestseller! An Indie Next Top 10 Pick A Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Winner “A funny, action-packed, and sweet romance.” —,School Library Journal ,(starred review) “A ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. Turtles All the Way Down

    by John Green
    A teenage girl's battle with mental illness, as she navigates her relationships & struggles to find her place in the world.

    Aza Holmes is a 16-year-old high school student living in Indianapolis who struggles with OCD , which often manifests as a fear of the human microbiome . Constantly worried about infection, ... (Wikipedia)