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A tense, tactile science fiction journey where the threads of reality are manipulated at the cost of personal freedom and family. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Crewel.

  • tactile
  • oppressive
  • mystical
  1. 01

    Jenna Starborn

    Sharon Shinn

    A tender, character-driven science fiction journey about a resilient young woman finding her place and testing her heart on a distant planet.

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    • earnest
  2. 02

    The Magic in the Weaving

    Tamora Pierce · 2001

    A warm, tactile exploration of found family and the quiet, everyday magic of creation.

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    • tactile
    • earnest
  3. 03

    Claws

    Mike Grinti

    A scrappy, magical mystery where a fierce sisterly bond meets the hidden wonders of a trailer park.

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    • earnest
  4. 04

    The Unwanteds (The Unwanteds #1)

    Lisa McMann

    A dystopian magical-school adventure where creativity is a crime and art becomes the ultimate weapon.

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    • earnest
    • tense
  5. 05

    The Naming

    Alison Croggon · 2005

    A sweeping, lyrical journey that feels like unearthing a lost, ancient myth filled with perilous magic and the profound power of music.

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    • earnest
  6. 06

    Thirteenth Child

    Patricia C. Wrede · 2009

    A cozy yet perilous alternate-history frontier tale where a girl burdened by superstition slowly discovers her own unique brand of magic.

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    • earnest
  7. 07

    Trial by fire

    Josephine Angelini

    A thrilling plunge into a dark, alternate-universe Salem where physical vulnerability transforms into staggering, dangerous magical power.

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    • earnest
    • tense
  8. 08

    It begins

    Richie Tankersley Cusick · 2005

    A tense, atmospheric exploration of grief and paranoia where the supernatural bleeds into the real world.

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    • earnest
    • tense
  9. 09

    The Midnight Star

    Marie Lu

    A dark, propulsive adventure where the ultimate victory gives way to a desperate struggle against spiraling inner darkness and perilous new threats.

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    • tense
    • urgent
  10. 10

    A gift of magic

    Lois Duncan · 1971

    A quiet, nostalgic blend of family drama and psychic phenomena where the real challenge is not magic, but learning to let go.

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    • earnest
  11. 11

    Sweet evil

    Wendy Higgins

    A tenderhearted empath is drawn into an alluring, dangerous world of fallen angels and forbidden romance.

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    • earnest
    • tense
  12. 12

    The Sweet Far Thing

    Libba Bray

    A dark, enchanting collision of strict societal expectations and wild, perilous magic.

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    • earnest
    • tense
    • burden of power

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