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Best Books With Magic

Enchanting books where magic is woven into every page. From epic fantasy worlds with complex magic systems to stories where a touch of the supernatural transforms the ordinary, these novels spark wonder and ignite the imagination.

70 books in this collection

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The Midnight Library

by Matt Haig

★★★★ 4.0 (2,522,942)

A depressed woman explores the lives she could have lived. Heartfelt, thought-provoking, and highly bingeable.

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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

by V.E. Schwab

★★★★ 4.2 (1,548,210)

A cursed woman lives for centuries but is forgotten by everyone. A slow, atmospheric, and emotionally intense historical fantasy.

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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

by V.E. Schwab

★★★★ 4.2 (1,548,210)

A cursed woman lives centuries forgotten by everyone she meets. A slow, beautifully melancholic historical fantasy.

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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

by V.E. Schwab

★★★★ 4.2 (1,548,210)

A cursed woman is forgotten by everyone. A gorgeous, slow-burn fantasy with intense, heartbreaking emotional stakes.

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The Midnight Library

by Matt Haig

★★★★ 4.0 (2,522,942)

A woman explores alternate lives she could have lived. It is a fast, emotional journey through magical realism.

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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

by V.E. Schwab

★★★★ 4.2 (1,548,210)

An immortal woman is cursed to be forgotten by everyone. A beautifully emotional, immersive fantasy that hooks you instantly.

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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

by V.E. Schwab

★★★★ 4.2 (1,548,210)

An immortal woman is cursed to be forgotten by everyone. A beautifully written, heartbreaking, and slow-burning historical fantasy.

magicromancephilosophy
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The Midnight Library

by Matt Haig

★★★★ 4.0 (2,522,942)

A magical library lets a woman experience her alternate lives. A tender, emotional exploration of regret and hope.

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Six of Crows

by Leigh Bardugo

★★★★ 4.5 (1,171,416)

A crew of deadly outcasts attempts an impossible heist in a dark fantasy world. Gripping and fast-paced.

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Circe

by Madeline Miller

★★★★ 4.2 (1,382,966)

The mythological witch finds her own voice in exile. A slow, beautifully intimate, and empowering character study.

magichistoricalcoming-of-age
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Fourth Wing

by Rebecca Yarros

★★★★★ 4.6 (3,671,518)

A deadly dragon-rider academy where cadets either graduate or die. High-stakes fantasy that is wildly addictive.

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Circe

by Madeline Miller

★★★★ 4.2 (1,382,966)

A banished witch discovers her power. A beautifully written, slow-paced mythological world with intense emotional stakes.

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Fourth Wing

by Rebecca Yarros

★★★★★ 4.6 (3,671,518)

Dragon riders fight for survival in a brutal war college. An incredibly fast, addictive fantasy with high emotional stakes.

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Circe

by Madeline Miller

★★★★ 4.2 (1,382,966)

An exiled witch finds her power on a deserted island. A lush, slow-paced, and deeply intimate mythological retelling.

magichistoricalcoming-of-age
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The House in the Cerulean Sea

by TJ Klune

★★★★ 4.4 (1,016,201)

A strict caseworker visits an island orphanage for magical children. A heartwarming, humorous, and delightfully immersive hug.

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Caraval

by Stephanie Garber

★★★★ 4.0 (908,205)

Two sisters enter a legendary, magical game where nothing is as it seems. Enchanting, mysterious, and unputdownable.

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The House in the Cerulean Sea

by TJ Klune

★★★★ 4.4 (1,016,201)

A strict caseworker visits an island orphanage for magical youth. Deeply charming, hilarious, and beautifully slow-paced.

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The House in the Cerulean Sea

by TJ Klune

★★★★ 4.4 (1,016,201)

A caseworker visits an orphanage for magical children. It's a deeply tender, heartwarming fantasy that you cannot put down.

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The House in the Cerulean Sea

by TJ Klune

★★★★ 4.4 (1,016,201)

A caseworker visits an island of magical children. It is a warm, cozy hug of a fantasy book.

magicfamilyfriendship
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Babel

by R.F. Kuang

★★★★ 4.1 (493,777)

Students at an 1830s Oxford institute plot a dangerous rebellion. A gripping, high-stakes blend of history and magic.

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Babel

by R.F. Kuang

★★★★ 4.1 (493,777)

Students in 1830s Oxford uncover the dark magic of colonialism. A meticulously detailed, slow-burning, and fiercely intense tragedy.

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The Poppy War

by R.F. Kuang

★★★★ 4.2 (504,211)

A war orphan discovers devastating shamanic magic in a brutal military academy. Serious, intense, and deeply immersive.

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Mistborn: The Final Empire

by Brandon Sanderson

★★★★ 4.5 (1,007,693)

A crew of thieves uses metal-based magic to overthrow an immortal tyrant. Epic, immersive, and totally addictive.

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The Priory of the Orange Tree

by Samantha Shannon

★★★★ 4.2 (285,462)

A sweeping epic fantasy with dragons and queens. A slow, immersive burn featuring gripping, world-ending stakes.

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Babel

by R.F. Kuang

★★★★ 4.1 (493,777)

Scholars use magical translation in Victorian Oxford. A beautiful, slow-paced academic story that erupts into intense revolution.

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The Name of the Wind

by Patrick Rothfuss

★★★★★ 4.5 (1,094,145)

A legendary wizard recounts his tragic life. A beautifully poetic, slow-paced fantasy with gripping, dark undertones.

magiccoming-of-ageadventure
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Before the Coffee Gets Cold

by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

★★★★ 3.6 (719,026)

Customers in a Tokyo cafe travel back in time to fix regrets. A quick, deeply moving magical realism tale.

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The Way of Kings

by Brandon Sanderson

★★★★★ 4.7 (687,557)

A massive epic fantasy world. It offers a slow, deeply immersive build toward incredibly intense, high-stakes battles.

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Piranesi

by Susanna Clarke

★★★★ 4.2 (501,904)

A man lives in a surreal, endless labyrinth. A gorgeous, slow-burn mystery that becomes deeply gripping.

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Piranesi

by Susanna Clarke

★★★★ 4.2 (501,904)

A man lives in an endless, magical labyrinth of statues. A quiet, atmospheric mystery that slowly enchants you.

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Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

by Heather Fawcett

★★★★ 4.0 (220,276)

A grumpy 1900s scholar studies faeries in a snowy village. A cozy, slow-burn historical fantasy with witty banter.

magicromanceadventure
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Mexican Gothic

by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

★★★★ 3.7 (449,459)

A young woman uncovers terrifying secrets in a 1950s Mexican mansion. A dark, intense, and highly addictive thriller.

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Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

by Heather Fawcett

★★★★ 4.0 (220,276)

A grumpy scholar studies dangerous faeries alongside her impossibly charming rival. Witty banter meets captivating magical world-building.

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Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

by Heather Fawcett

★★★★ 4.0 (220,276)

A grumpy scholar studies winter faeries in a snowy village. Witty banter meets a slow, immersive fairy-tale.

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Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

by Heather Fawcett

★★★★ 4.0 (220,276)

A grumpy scholar studies faeries in a snowy village. A cozy, enchanting fantasy with a slow, delightful romance.

magicromanceadventure
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Assistant to the Villain

by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

★★★★ 3.9 (359,599)

A sunny young woman takes a corporate job working for a dark lord. Hilarious, bingeable, and wonderfully clever.

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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

by Sangu Mandanna

★★★★ 4.0 (390,127)

A lonely witch is hired to teach three young, chaotic magic users. Uplifting, funny, and wonderfully enchanting.

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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

by Sangu Mandanna

★★★★ 4.0 (390,127)

A lonely witch is hired to teach three magical orphans. A witty, relaxing, and incredibly uplifting read.

magicromancefamily
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Assistant to the Villain

by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

★★★★ 3.9 (359,599)

A sunny assistant works for a grumpy evil overlord. A hilarious, slow-burn fantasy full of delightful banter.

humorromancemagic
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Under the Whispering Door

by TJ Klune

★★★★ 4.1 (326,870)

A grumpy ghost refuses to leave a magical tea shop. A witty, slow, and beautifully uplifting afterlife tale.

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A Deadly Education

by Naomi Novik

★★★★ 3.9 (225,089)

A dark magical school where monsters lurk in every hallway. High-stakes survival fantasy that hooks you instantly.

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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

by Sangu Mandanna

★★★★ 4.0 (390,127)

A lonely witch finds a quirky, hidden magical family. A heartwarming, gentle romance that feels like a warm blanket.

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The Starless Sea

by Erin Morgenstern

★★★★ 3.8 (237,099)

A student discovers a subterranean world of magical stories. A deeply immersive, dreamlike journey meant to be savored.

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Stardust

by Neil Gaiman

★★★★ 4.1 (483,766)

A young Victorian man crosses into a magical realm to catch a falling star. A cozy, whimsical, slow-burn adventure.

magicadventureromance
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Tress of the Emerald Sea

by Brandon Sanderson

★★★★ 4.3 (301,137)

A normal girl sails across oceans of deadly spores to save her prince. Witty, whimsical, and fast-paced.

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Tress of the Emerald Sea

by Brandon Sanderson

★★★★ 4.3 (301,137)

A girl sails across oceans of magical spores to save her love. Whimsical, funny, and highly immersive.

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Fairy Tale

by Stephen King

★★★★ 4.1 (345,207)

A boy discovers a portal to a ruined kingdom. A rich, slow buildup into a gripping, dark world.

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Fairy Tale

by Stephen King

★★★★ 4.1 (345,207)

A teen and his dog discover a dark magical realm. An immersive, fast-paced fantasy with deep emotional roots.

adventuremagicfriendship
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Legends & Lattes

by Travis Baldree

★★★★ 4.0 (339,915)

An exhausted orc barbarian retires to open a magical coffee shop. Cozy, charmingly funny, and a breezy read.

magicfriendshipromance
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Legends & Lattes

by Travis Baldree

★★★★ 4.0 (339,915)

An exhausted orc retires to open a magical coffee shop. A perfectly cozy, slow-paced, and heartwarming fantasy.

magicfriendshipromance
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Legends & Lattes

by Travis Baldree

★★★★ 4.0 (339,915)

An exhausted orc retires from adventuring to open a coffee shop. A cozy, heartfelt fantasy that is instantly charming.

magicfriendshipromance
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Legends & Lattes

by Travis Baldree

★★★★ 4.0 (339,915)

An exhausted orc retires to open a coffee shop. A low-stakes, incredibly soothing fantasy about found family.

magicfriendshipromance
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The Ten Thousand Doors of January

by Alix E. Harrow

★★★★ 4.0 (172,368)

A young woman discovers magical portals hidden in books. A heartfelt, beautifully written love letter to storytelling itself.

adventuremagichistorical
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Half a Soul

by Olivia Atwater

★★★★ 4.0 (81,893)

A cursed Regency lady navigates high society with half a soul. A charming, witty, and delightfully quick historical fantasy.

magicromancehistorical
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Half a Soul

by Olivia Atwater

★★★★ 4.0 (81,893)

A cursed Regency lady with half a soul navigates high society. A charming, slow-paced, and humorous historical fairy tale.

magicromancehistorical
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Half a Soul

by Olivia Atwater

★★★★ 4.0 (81,893)

A faerie curse leaves a Regency lady with half a soul. A charming, witty, and relaxing romance.

magicromancehistorical
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The Rage of Dragons

by Evan Winter

★★★★ 4.3 (48,102)

A young warrior consumes himself with revenge in a brutal, dragon-filled society. Unrelentingly intense and fast-paced.

warmagiccoming-of-age
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My Lady Jane

by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows

★★★★ 4.0 (84,274)

A magical, laugh-out-loud retelling of Tudor history where nobody gets beheaded. Incredibly witty, fast, and purely joyful.

humorhistoricalmagic
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The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels

by India Holton

★★★★ 3.6 (54,150)

Proper Victorian ladies fly battle-houses and steal treasure. A wonderfully quirky, hilarious, and fast-paced historical fantasy adventure.

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The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels

by India Holton

★★★★ 3.6 (54,150)

Victorian gentlewomen secretly operate as polite, tea-drinking pirates. Absurdly witty, lighthearted, and perfect for a relaxing escape.

romancehumormagic
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My Lady Jane

by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows

★★★★ 4.0 (84,274)

A comical, magical retelling of Tudor history where King Edward doesn't die. Extremely witty, lighthearted, and purely fun.

humorhistoricalmagic
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My Lady Jane

by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows

★★★★ 4.0 (84,274)

A hilariously rewritten Tudor history featuring shapeshifters, romance, and chaos. A witty, magical, and totally addictive joyride.

humorhistoricalmagic
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The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy

by Megan Bannen

★★★★ 4.0 (49,886)

A grumpy marshal and a lonely undertaker accidentally fall in love via anonymous letters. Funny, magical, and swoon-worthy.

romancemagichumor
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Soulless

by Gail Carriger

★★★★ 3.9 (114,387)

A witty Victorian spinster accidentally kills a vampire with her parasol. A hilarious, fast-paced steampunk adventure full of banter.

magichumorromance
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A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking

by T. Kingfisher

★★★★ 4.0 (70,019)

A teenage baker must save her city using only sourdough and cookies. Quirky, laugh-out-loud funny, and thrilling.

magicadventurecoming-of-age
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A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking

by T. Kingfisher

★★★★ 4.0 (70,019)

A young baker uses sourdough magic to save her city. Quirky, hilarious, and wonderfully lighthearted fantasy.

magicadventurecoming-of-age
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Swordheart

by T. Kingfisher

★★★★ 4.1 (46,699)

A widow inherits a magical sword containing a snarky immortal warrior. A brilliantly funny, slow-paced fantasy adventure.

romancehumormagic
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The Goblin Emperor

by Katherine Addison

★★★★ 4.1 (55,610)

An unwanted half-goblin unexpectedly inherits the elven throne. A surprisingly tender, slow-paced political fantasy focused on kindness.

politicsmagiccoming-of-age
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Can't Spell Treason Without Tea

by Rebecca Thorne

★★★★ 3.7 (33,466)

An elite guard and a powerful mage elope to open a bookshop. The ultimate relaxing, cozy fantasy escape.

magicromanceadventure
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Beware of Chicken

by Casualfarmer

★★★★ 4.5 (13,968)

A warrior quits fighting to start a magical farm. A hilarious, slow-paced slice-of-life story with great characters.

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