Books like Poison

A breathless magical pursuit where saving the kingdom means sacrificing your closest friends. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Poison.

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magical

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Poison Study
Maria V. Snyder
A tense, slow-burn fantasy of survival where every bite could be lethal and trust is the most dangerous indulgence of all.
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02
A Magic Steeped in Poison
Judy I. Lin
A lush, sensory fantasy where the delicate art of brewing tea becomes a deadly weapon in a treacherous imperial court.
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03
The Kiss of Deception
Mary E. Pearson
A clever, slow-burn fantasy romance built on hidden identities and the delicious tension of not knowing who to trust.
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- suspenseful
- hidden identities
04
Dragon run
Patrick Matthews
A breathless, high-stakes wilderness escape where an underdog must survive assassins, betrayal, and the terrifying secrets of a dragon-ruled world.
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- suspenseful
- urgent
- adventurous
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Magic Study
Maria V. Snyder
A fast-paced journey of magical discovery, fraught family reunions, and the dangerous thrill of claiming one's own power.
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- suspenseful
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06
Mask of Shadows
Linsey Miller
A deadly competition meets a journey of self-discovery in a high-stakes, shadow-drenched fantasy world.
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- suspenseful
- adventurous
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This Poison Heart
Kalynn Bayron
A lush, eerie exploration of deadly magic and family secrets hidden behind the gates of a poisonous garden.
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- suspenseful
08
Green rider
Kristen Britain · 1998
A breathless, forest-shadowed gallop into destiny that captures the earnest magic of classic high fantasy.
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09
The exiled queen
Cinda Williams Chima
A sweeping tale of hidden identities and slow-burn romance set against the backdrop of a magical academy.
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- suspenseful
- adventurous
- hidden identities
10
Ash Princess
Laura Sebastian
A tense, simmering tale of a captive girl learning to turn her trauma into a weapon of courtly destruction.
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11
Little Thieves
Margaret Owen
A darkly glittering, snark-fueled fairytale about a fiercely guarded girl learning she is worth more than what she can steal.
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The Heart of Betrayal
Mary E. Pearson
A tense, atmospheric captivity tale where political intrigue and a simmering love triangle collide in a harsh, unforgiving kingdom.
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