Books similar to "The Queen of Nothing"
Discovering your next great read has never been easier! If you like "The Queen of Nothing" by Holly Black, you're in the right place. Our curated list features books that share similar themes, styles or vibes.
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A Court of Thorns and Roses
by Sarah J. Maas
In this captivating novel, Feyre Archeron discovers a world of magic and danger when she kills a wolf in the woods. Forced to live with a High Fae lord as punishment, she navigates a realm filled with political intrigue and threats. Like "The Queen of Nothing," this book blends romance, fantasy, and a strong heroine facing complex power dynamics and personal growth in a richly developed faerie world.
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Graceling
by Kristin Cashore
Katsa, a gifted warrior living in a world where people with special talents, called Gracelings, are feared, serves as the king's enforcer. When she learns of a secret that could unravel kingdoms, Katsa must decide between loyalty and justice. Both this and "The Queen of Nothing" feature strong female protagonists discovering their own identities and strengths in a fantasy landscape filled with political intrigue and moral dilemmas.
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Daughter of Smoke and Bone
by Laini Taylor
Karou is a blue-haired art student whose secret life involves collecting teeth for her adopted demon family. Her world unravels as she discovers her true identity and becomes involved in an ancient war. Like "The Queen of Nothing," this novel melds fantasy with a story of self-discovery and explores themes of family, love, and the complexities of otherworldly politics.
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Wicked Saints
by Emily A. Duncan
In a world where gods whisper secrets to saints and blood magic reigns supreme, Nadya, a cleric, teams up with a rogue prince as warring nations threaten to tear their world apart. "Wicked Saints" and "The Queen of Nothing" both weave intricate tapestries of magic and political betrayal, featuring protagonists caught between duty and desire while combating personal and external challenges.
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An Enchantment of Ravens
by Margaret Rogerson
Isobel, a talented artist, paints portraits for dangerous fair folk but accidentally reveals a secret in her art that sends her spiraling into their world. This novel, like "The Queen of Nothing," involves an enchanting faerie realm where humans and magical creatures are caught in webs of intrigue. Both stories focus on strong characters and the complexities of inter-world relationships and customs.
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The Cruel Prince
by Holly Black
As the first book in The Folk of the Air series, this novel introduces Jude Duarte, a mortal trying to find her place in the treacherous High Court of Faerie. Similar to "The Queen of Nothing," it involves political machinations, power struggles, and a strong female lead who must confront her fears and desires in a vivid, fantastical setting full of magic and menace.
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The Bone Season
by Samantha Shannon
Set in a dystopian future where clairvoyants are hunted, Paige Mahoney discovers powers she never knew she had. When she's captured and held by a mysterious race, she must learn to navigate a new world of magic and politics. Like "The Queen of Nothing," "The Bone Season" features a resilient heroine thrust into a complex world, blending elements of magic, identity, and power in an engrossing storyline.
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Serpent & Dove
by Shelby Mahurin
Louise le Blanc, a witch who has forsaken her coven, marries a witch hunter in an act of survival. As their worlds collide, they must confront their beliefs and desires. This novel shares thematic elements with "The Queen of Nothing," featuring strong character dynamics, the collision of personal and supernatural worlds, and a richly woven tale of love, betrayal, and magic within a historical fantasy setting.
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The Hazel Wood
by Melissa Albert
Alice Proserpine's life takes a dark turn when her grandmother, the reclusive author of cult folk tales, passes away, and her mother is kidnapped by figures from a world that shouldn't exist. "The Hazel Wood" shares thematic elements with "The Queen of Nothing," particularly the blend of fairy tale, mystery, and dark fantasy as a young woman confronts hidden truths and unfolds long-buried secrets in a magical realm.
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Six of Crows
by Leigh Bardugo
Kaz Brekker, a criminal prodigy, is offered wealth and a chance at power for an impossible heist. Joined by a crew of outcasts with extraordinary talents, they navigate a world of magic and betrayal. This novel mirrors "The Queen of Nothing" through its intricate plot, formidable characters, and the undercurrents of power struggles within a richly imagined world, wrapped around themes of loyalty and redemption.