Books like Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Loved Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Jack Thorne? Here are 8 books with the same pull, and why each one fits.

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8 books

1Carry On
Carry On
Rainbow Rowell
Features magic-school outcasts negotiating prophecy, complicated lineage, and an intense cross-house friendship.
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2The Magicians
The Magicians
Lev Grossman
Explores the psychological consequences of childhood fantasy, magical schooling, and post-graduation disillusionment.
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3A Darker Shade of Magic
A Darker Shade of Magic
V. E. Schwab
Involves travelers shifting between divergent, dangerous magical realities with catastrophic consequences for the present.
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4The Thinking Womans Guide To Real Magic
The Thinking Womans Guide To Real Magic
Emily Croy Barker
Presents an older protagonist dealing with the unexpected, unglamorous realities and perils of magical systems.
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5The Amulet of Samarkand
The Amulet of Samarkand
Jonathan Stroud
Deals with a bureaucratic, alternate-London magical government and young apprentices struggling against powerful masters.
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6The Amber Spyglass
The Amber Spyglass
Philip Pullman
Focuses on young protagonists attempting to repair ruptures between parallel timelines and worlds created by past conflicts.
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7The Raven Boys
The Raven Boys
Maggie Stiefvater
Centers on a tightly knit circle of teenagers dealing with ancient prophecies, family expectations, and dangerous ley lines.
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8Nevermoor
Nevermoor
Jessica Townsend
Follows a child labeled as cursed who must find a place in an eccentric magical institution despite societal prejudice.
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