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Best 1 Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch
Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch

Rivers of London introduces Peter Grant, a newly minted London police constable who discovers he's become an apprentice wizard. Aaronovitch masterfully blends police procedural elements with a fascina...

9.7 Brilliant
2 A Farewell to Arms
A Farewell to Arms

Set during World War I on the Italian front, *A Farewell to Arms* chronicles the tragic love story between Frederic Henry, an American ambulance driver, and Catherine Barkley, an English nurse. Heming...

9.6 Brilliant
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3 Notes from Underground
Notes from Underground

Notes from Underground, published in 1864, is a novella considered a foundational work of existentialist literature. Narrated by an unnamed, bitter, and alienated underground man, the work critiques r...

9.2 Excellent
4 The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher
The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher

The Dresden Files follows Harry Dresden, a wizard and private investigator in modern-day Chicago. Butchers series combines gritty detective work with thrilling magical battles and a complex, evolving...

9.1 Excellent
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5 Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire
Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire

Rosemary and Rue kicks off the October Daye series, introducing Toby Daye, a half-fae private investigator in San Francisco. McGuires writing excels in creating a believable and dangerous fae world hi...

9.0 Excellent
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6 The Dresden Files: Storm Front by Jim Butcher
The Dresden Files: Storm Front by Jim Butcher

Storm Front introduces Harry Dresden, a wizard and private investigator operating in modern-day Chicago. Butchers series combines elements of detective fiction, urban fantasy, and action-packed advent...

8.7 Very Good
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7 The Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne
The Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne

The Iron Druid Chronicles follows Atticus OSullivan, the last of the Druids, as he navigates the modern world while protecting the balance of nature. Hearnes series blends Celtic mythology with contem...

8.7 Very Good
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8 An Unsuitable God by Kate Griffin
An Unsuitable God by Kate Griffin

An Unsuitable God begins the Aschenputtel series, set in a hidden, magical London where ancient powers are awakening. The story follows Brenna Mallory, a young woman drawn into a dangerous world of se...

8.6 Very Good
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9 The Broken Empire by Mark Lawrence
The Broken Empire by Mark Lawrence

The Broken Empire trilogy by Mark Lawrence offers a unique and brutal take on the epic fantasy genre. The series follows Jez Lorn, a ruthless and morally ambiguous protagonist, as he navigates a post-...

8.5 Very Good
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10 Iron Druid's Curse by Kevin Hearne
Iron Druid's Curse by Kevin Hearne

Iron Druid's Curse kicks off the Atticus series, following Atticus O'Sullivan, the last of the Druids, as he navigates a world of magic and danger in modern-day Arizona. Hearnes writing is humorous an...

8.5 Very Good
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11 Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch
Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch

Midnight Riot is the third book in the Rivers of London series, continuing Peter Grant's adventures as a wizard and police officer. This installment delves deeper into the magical history of London, i...

8.4 Very Good
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12 The Catcher in the Rye
The Catcher in the Rye

J.D. Salinger's 'The Catcher in the Rye,' published in 1951, has been frequently challenged and banned in schools for its use of profanity, exploration of teenage angst, and perceived promotion of reb...

8.4 Very Good
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13 Kraken by China Miéville
Kraken by China Miéville

Kraken is a sprawling and imaginative novel set in the bizarre city of New Croydon. It follows a detective investigating a mysterious disappearance that unravels a conspiracy involving giant squid and...

8.3 Very Good
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14 The Rook by Daniel O'Malley
The Rook by Daniel O'Malley

The Rook follows Myfanwy Thomas, a woman who wakes up with amnesia surrounded by dead bodies and discovers shes a high-ranking operative for a secret organization. OMalleys writing is witty and invent...

8.2 Very Good
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Balam, Spring by Ileana Haros

Balam, Spring introduces a unique blend of Mexican folklore and urban fantasy, following a vampire detective in Mexico City. Haross writing is atmospheric and evocative, creating a vivid portrayal of...

8.1 Very Good
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16 Consider Phlebas by Iain M. Banks
Consider Phlebas by Iain M. Banks

Consider Phlebas is the first book in Iain M. Banks immensely popular Culture series. It follows a scavengers desperate journey across a war-torn galaxy, caught between a benevolent AI civilization an...

8.1 Very Good
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17 The House of Usher by Charles Stross
The House of Usher by Charles Stross

The House of Usher is a blend of Lovecraftian horror and cyberpunk, set in a near-future London. The story follows a man investigating a mysterious estate and uncovering a terrifying secret. Strosss n...

8.0 Very Good
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18 The Cartiers by Steve McHugh
The Cartiers by Steve McHugh

The Cartiers follows a family of magical crime lords in New Orleans, struggling to maintain their power and protect their secrets. McHughs novel is a gritty and atmospheric urban fantasy with a strong...

8.0 Very Good
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19 Among Thieves by M.J. Kuhn
Among Thieves by M.J. Kuhn

Among Thieves introduces a world where magic is a commodity and a skilled thief, Seraphina, is forced to work with a dangerous mage. Kuhns novel combines a thrilling heist plot with a compelling roman...

8.0 Very Good
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20 Among Thieves by M.R. Carey
Among Thieves by M.R. Carey

Among Thieves is a fast-paced urban fantasy novel following a group of criminals with magical abilities as they attempt a daring heist. Careys writing is gritty and action-packed, creating a thrilling...

7.9 Good
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21 The Man Who Folded Himself by David Gerrold
The Man Who Folded Himself by David Gerrold

David Gerrold's 'The Man Who Folded Himself' is a mind-bending science fiction novel exploring the concept of time travel and identity. The story follows a man who discovers he can travel through time...

7.8 Good
22 The Cartiers by Steve Mitchell
The Cartiers by Steve Mitchell

The Cartiers introduces a family of magical enforcers in London, tasked with keeping the supernatural world hidden from the mundane. Mitchell's writing is gritty and atmospheric, creating a dark and c...

7.8 Good
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23 Midnight Riot by Ben Avery
Midnight Riot by Ben Avery

Midnight Riot introduces a private investigator with a magical ability in New Orleans. Averys writing is fast-paced and action-packed, creating a thrilling urban fantasy experience. The novel blends m...

7.7 Good
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24 Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse

Black Sun draws inspiration from pre-Columbian cultures, creating a vibrant and unique fantasy world. The story follows multiple characters as they navigate a world on the brink of a celestial event....

7.6 Good
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25 Rosemarked by Marie Brennan
Rosemarked by Marie Brennan

Rosemarked introduces a world where a magical plague has left its mark on society, and a young woman must navigate a complex political landscape. Brennans novel is a well-crafted urban fantasy with a...

7.5 Good
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