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A thrilling return to a hidden magical sanctuary where the wonders are wilder and the shadows are much, much sharper. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Rise of the Evening Star.
- wondrous
- perilous
- shadowy
- enchanting
- 01
Fablehaven
Brandon Mull
A sunlit walk through a magical forest that slowly reveals the sharp teeth hiding in the shadows.
- 02
Grip of the Shadow Plague
Brandon Mull
A thrilling plunge into a magical sanctuary where the shadows are growing teeth and the only way out is to grow up.
- 03
The Revenge of Magic
James Riley
A high-stakes, monster-battling twist on the magic school trope, fueled by grief, government secrets, and explosive action.
- 04
Spirit Animals
Shannon Hale
A frosty, fast-paced adventure where magical animal bonds are tested by deception and a ticking clock.
- 05
Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo
Obert Skye
A wildly inventive, quirky romp through the very fabric of human imagination and dreams.
- 06
Nightfall
Shannon Messenger
A high-stakes plunge into the shadows of a magical world, where shifting alliances and buried secrets test the bonds of found family.
- 07
Lodestar
Shannon Messenger
A high-stakes magical adventure where glittering worlds cast long shadows and every alliance is tested.
- 08
Rise and Fall
Eliot Schrefer
A desperate, high-stakes fantasy adventure where fractured bonds and animal companions are the only hope against a crumbling world.
- 09
Neverseen
R. L. Stine
A high-stakes, emotionally charged magical rebellion where found family is the only anchor in a world of shifting loyalties.
- 10
Morgan the Midnight Fairy
Daisy Meadows
A gentle, twinkly nighttime adventure where teamwork and friendship keep the shadows friendly and the magic alive.
- 11
On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness
Andrew Peterson
A whimsical, warm-hearted adventure where quirky humor slowly gives way to epic, shadow-battling stakes.
- 12
The Spiderwick Chronicles
Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black
A spooky, atmospheric adventure where siblings uncover the hidden, mischievous magic lurking within the walls of an old Victorian house.











