18 books like Jade City

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The Necromancers Robert Hugh Benson · 1909 · ★ 3.5 · 252p · ≈ 8h · Moderate An early entry in what would become known as the horror genre, this spellbinding classic has captivated readers for generations Following the death of his fiancée, Laurie Baxter becomes consumed by an obsession with the supernatural. Attempting to reach his deceased bride, he attends rituals and séances, delving ever deeper into the dark embrace of the occult. But instead of reconnecting with… Shares Magic

Rogue River feud Zane Grey · 1929 · 224p · ≈ 7h · Moderate Along the notorious Rogue River, gold seekers, crazed by the discovery of nuggets that made them rich overnight, are at war with one another. The river itself swarms with salmon, bringing along with them another kind of wealth and violent fighting between fishermen and the fish-packing monopoly. Into this scene comes Keven Bell, returning to face life after being handicapped by a disfiguring… Shares Vendetta

A Spell for Chameleon Piers Anthony · 1977 · ★ 4.5 · 344p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Xanth was the enchanted land where magic ruled - where every citizen had a special spell only he could cast. It was a land of centaurs, dragons and basiliks.But poor Bink alone had no magic. And unless he got some - and fast - he would be exiled. The Good Magician Humfrey was convined that Bink did indeed have magic, magic as powerful as any possessed by the King or Good Magician Humfrey… Shares Magic

Endless water, starless sky

Endless water, starless sky Rosamund Hodge · 2018 · 445p · ≈ 14h · Moderate In the last days of the world, the walls of Viyara are still falling, and the dead are rising faster than ever. Juliet is trapped ordered by Lord Ineo of the Mahyanai to sacrifice the remaining members of her family, the Catresou, to stave off the end of the world. Shares Families, Magic

Twilight's Child V. C. Andrews · 1991 · ★ 4.3 · 410p · ≈ 13h · Moderate **As Mrs. James Gary Longchamp, Dawn is blissfully happy. But a legacy of deceit and betrayal still haunts her...** At last, Dawn can create a haven of warmth and love for her beautiful baby girl, Christie, and her darling Jimmy. Dawn is a huge success as the new owner of the Cutler's Cove hotel... and soon she and Jimmy will be blessed with a child of their own. Yet Dawn cannot quell her… Shares Families

The Whiteoak brothers Mazo de la Roche · 1953 · 277p · ≈ 9h · Moderate The Jalna household is electric with secrecy and excited expectation. It is now 1923, and while young love blossoms between Pheasant and Piers, Aunt Augusta's friend, Dilly Warkworth, arrives at Jalna and tries to snare the heart of Renny. Eden, meets a persuasive mining broker whose new venture promises miracles. Shares Families

The Wapshot Scandal John Cheever · 1964 · ★ 4.0 · 309p · ≈ 10h · Moderate Tells of the Wapshot family as they carom around the world with considerable velocity, at times veering into outbreaks of wild hilarity. Shares Families

A Secret History of Witches

A Secret History of Witches Louisa Morgan · 2017 · 484p · ≈ 16h · Moderate "From early 19th century Brittany to London during the Second World War, five generations of witches fight the battles of their time, deciding how far they are willing to go to protect their family, their heritage, and ultimately, all of our futures. After Grand-mère Ursule gives her life to save her tribe, her magic seems to dies with her. Even so, her family keeps the Old Faith, practicing the… Shares Families, Magic

Fool's Errand

Fool's Errand Robin Hobb · 2001 · ★ 4.4 · 666p · ≈ 22h · Moderate Robin Hobb has emerged as one of today's foremost fantasy authors. Now she continues the adventures of one of her most popular heroes in the first book of what promises to be her most spectacular trilogy yet. Fool's ErrandFor fifteen years FitzChivalry Farseer has lived in self-imposed exile, assumed to be dead by almost all who once cared about him. But that is about to change when destiny seeks… Shares Magic

Beauty And The Werewolf Mercedes Lackey · 2011 · ★ 4.0 · 384p · ≈ 12h · Moderate The eldest daughter is often doomed in fairy tales. But Bella—Isabella Beauchamps, daughter of a wealthy merchant—vows to escape the usual pitfalls. Anxious to avoid the traditional path, Bella dons a red cloak and ventures into the forbidden forest to consult with "Granny," the local wisewoman. But on the way home she's attacked by a wolf—who turns out to be a cursed nobleman. Secluded in his… Shares Magic

The Hash Knife outfit Zane Grey · 1929 · 342p · ≈ 11h · Moderate The Hash Knife gang reigns across Arizona. Outlaw leader Jed Stone has mellowed with age and wants to give up his wild life, but another member of the Hash Knife gang won't let him. Shares Vendetta

Wizard of Washington Square Jane Yolen · 1969 · 111p · ≈ 3h · Moderate David and Leilah are delighted to meet the wizard who lives in the park until he accidently turns David's dog into a statue and the statue is stolen. Shares Magic

The dragon charmer Jan Siegel · 2000 · ★ 3.5 · 349p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Twelve years have passed since the traumatic events of Prospero’s Children, and Fern Capel has succeeded in putting aside the memory of that magical, terrifying summer. More tellingly, she has repressed the ancient heritage that will allow her mastery of the Gift.But the past is about to catch up with her. Fern is soon to wed Marcus Greig – some twenty years her senior – and he has decided that… Shares Magic

The Magic World Edith Nesbit · 1959 · ★ 3.8 · 172p · ≈ 5h · Moderate Twelve stories with magic occurrences. Shares Magic

The Faithless

The Faithless Martina Cole · 2011 · ★ 4.2 · 490p · ≈ 16h · Moderate Shares Families with this book.

The Little White Horse Elizabeth Goudge · 1920 · ★ 4.3 · 272p · ≈ 9h · Moderate In 1842, thirteen-year-old orphan Maria Merryweather arrives at Moonacre Manor, her family's ancestral home in an charmed village in England's West Country, and she feels as if she’s entered Paradise. Her new guardian, her uncle Sir Benjamin, is kind and funny; the Manor itself feels like home right away; and every person and animal she meets is like an old friend. But there is something… Shares Vendetta, Magic

The Edge of the Knife H. Beam Piper · 2006 · 47p · ≈ 1h · Light Ed Chalmers, history professor, had a real problem in his classes: he kept blurting out events that hadn't happened yet. Of course that made him the butt of jokes and ridicule, and the Dean wanted him out despite his tenure. But Ed had other ideas ... especially when his predictions started coming true! Shares Magic

The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart Stephanie Burgis · 2017 · 256p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Aventurine is *not* the kind of dragon who can sit inside her family mountain for decades. If she’s cooped up for even one more hour, she might explode! Her family claims she’s too young to leave safely, but she’s fierce and she’s brave, and she’s ready to prove it by capturing the most dangerous prey of all: a human. Unfortunately, the human she captures turns out to be even sneakier than she… Shares Magic

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