18 books like the kiss

What to read after the kiss — books similar to it, matched on shared themes.

The fire James Patterson · 2011 · ★ 3.9 · 352p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Whit and Wisty Allgood have led the resistance against a totalitarian regime that has banned all forms of creativity and executed their parents, but even the growing strength of the siblings' magic has not been able to stop the evil dictator, and they must somehow prepare for an imminent showdown. Shares: Totalitarianism, Resistance to Government, Siblings, Wizards

The Lost James Patterson · 2014 · 369p · ≈ 12h · Moderate "Magical teen siblings Whit and Wisty Allgood struggle against a mounting public opposition to magic and a brutal crime wave led by a powerful wizard intent on ruling the City"-- Magical teen siblings Whit and Wisty struggle against mounting public opposition to magic and a brutal crime wave led by a powerful wizard intent on ruling the City. The plot contains profanity and graphic violence. The… Shares: Totalitarianism, Resistance to Government, Wizards, Brothers and sisters

The Gift James Patterson · 1998 · ★ 3.8 · 341p · ≈ 11h · Moderate After escaping imprisonment by the totalitarian regime known as the New Order, siblings Wisty and Whit Allgood, who possess magical powers, establish themselves as leaders of the Resistance, a hidden community of teenagers like themselves, hunted by the state and determined to defy its ban on the arts, magic, and all other forms of creativity. Shares: Totalitarianism, Siblings, Wizards, Brothers and sisters

Reckless Cornelia Funke · 2012 · ★ 3.9 · 413p · ≈ 13h · Moderate "Jacob Reckless journeys to the Mirrorworld to tell his shapeshifting friend Fox that a fairy curse--a deadly moth in his chest--means he has only one year to live. The journey in Mirrorworld turns into a search against time and against a Goyl treasure hunter for an enchanted crossbow, which is known to strike down any army it faces, and less well known for its healing power when shot by a loved… Shares: Fantasy & Magic, Siblings, Brothers and sisters, Magic

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: Loyalty, Magic, Children's fiction

Rise of the earth dragon Tracey West · 2014 · ★ 4.4 · 93p · ≈ 3h · Moderate Eight-year-old Drake is taken to King Roland's castle to be trained as a Dragon Master. He is joined by three other young trainees: Ana, Rori, and Bo. They must learn how to connect with and train their dragons and uncover their dragons' special powers. Does Drake have what it takes to be a Dragon Master? Eight-year-old Drake is taken to the castle, where he is told by the wizard Griffith that… Shares: Wizards, Magic, Adventure, Fantasy

Witch & Wizard James Patterson · 1999 · ★ 4.0 · 387p · ≈ 12h · Moderate Your books, music, and art - BANNED You are holding an urgent and vital narrative that reveals the forbidden truth about these perilous times... This is the astonishing testimonial of Wisty and Whit Allgood, a sister and brother who were torn from their family in the middle of the night, slammed into prison, and accused of being a witch and wizard. They are not alone in their terrifying… Shares: Siblings, Wizards, Brothers and sisters, Witches

House of Many Ways Diana Wynne Jones · 2008 · ★ 4.3 · 304p · ≈ 10h · Moderate The sequel to Howl's Moving CastleWhen Charmain Baker agreed to look after her great-uncle's house, she thought she was getting blissful, parent-free time to read. She didn't realize that the house bent space and time, and she did not expect to become responsible for an extremely magical stray dog and a muddled young apprentice wizard. Now, somehow, she's been targeted by a terrifying creature… Shares: Wizards, Family, Magic, Fantasy

Heart of Valor Lisa Jane Smith · 1990 · ★ 3.8 · 228p · ≈ 7h · Moderate When their friend, sorceress Morgana Shee, embarks on a mission to recover the Heart of Valor, a ruby giving the possessor almost limitless power, four children already in serious danger pursue her to offer their help. Sequel to "Night of the Solstice." Shares: Siblings, Brothers and sisters, Witches, Adventure

An Author's Odyssey Chris Colfer · 2014 · ★ 4.4 · 464p · ≈ 15h · Moderate The fifth book in Chris Colfer's #1 New York Times bestselling series The Land of Stories! The Masked Man has captured all the royal families from the Land of Stories with the help of his army of literature's greatest villains, including the Wicked Witch of the West, the Queen of Hearts, and Captain Hook. With his sinister plan finally in motion, he is eager to destroy the families and take his… Shares: Fantasy & Magic, Siblings, Family, Brothers and sisters

Toto Michael Morpurgo · 2017 · ★ 3.5 · 284p · ≈ 9h · Moderate In this retelling of the Wizard of Oz, the story is told from the perspective of Toto the dog. Shares: Wizards, Witches, Magic, Children's fiction

A Wizard Abroad Diane Duane · 1993 · ★ 4.1 · 355p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Sent on vacation to her aunt's home in Ireland, teenage wizard Nita becomes entangled in a magic battle to save the country from the ghosts of its past. Shares: Fantasy & Magic, Wizards, Fantasy, Children's fiction

Children of Blood and Bone Tomi Adeyemi · 2017 · ★ 4.1 · 544p · ≈ 18h · Moderate Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zélie's Reaper mother summoned forth souls. But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope. Shares: Resistance to Government, Siblings, Brothers and sisters, Magic

Beyond the Kindgoms Chris Colfer · 2015 · ★ 5.0 · 419p · ≈ 13h · Moderate The Masked Man is on the loose in the Land of Stories, and it's up to Alex and Conner Bailey to stop him ... except Alex has been thrown off the Fairy Council, and no one will believe they're in danger. Shares: Fantasy & Magic, Siblings, Family, Brothers and sisters

Sky in the Deep Adrienne Young · 2018 · ★ 3.9 · 352p · ≈ 11h · Moderate AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! A Most Anticipated Young Adult book from debut author Adrienne Young, Sky in the Deep is part Wonder Woman, part Vikings—and all heart.OND ELDR. BREATHE FIRE.Raised to be a warrior, seventeen-year-old Eelyn fights alongside her Aska clansmen in an ancient, rivalry against the Riki clan. Her life is brutal but simple: fight and survive. Until the day she sees… Shares: Loyalty, Brothers and sisters, Children's fiction

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: Witches, Magic, Children's fiction

Flyte [UNABRIDGED CD] (Audiobook) (Book 2, The Septimus Heap series) Angie Sage · 2006 · ★ 4.0 · 544p · ≈ 18h · Moderate It's been a year since Septimus Heap discovered his real family and true calling to be a wizard. As Apprentice to Extra Ordinary Wizard Marcia Overstrand, he is learning the fine arts of Conjurations, Charms, and other Magyk, while Jenna is adapting to life as the Princess and enjoying the freedom of the Castle.But there is something sinister at work. Marcia is constantly trailed by a menacing… Shares: Siblings, Wizards, Brothers and sisters, Magic

The Magical Monarch of Mo L. Frank Baum · 1903 · 91p · ≈ 3h · Challenging Fourteen tales about the magical land of Mo and the people and animals who live there. Shares: Wizards, Magic, Adventure, Fantasy

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