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A clever, fast-paced love letter to reading that playfully shatters the boundary between the real world and the written word. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Story Thieves (Story Thieves #1).
- imaginative
- chaotic
- wondrous
- lighthearted
- 01
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.
- 02
Half Upon a Time (Half Upon a Time #1)
James Riley
A hilarious, fast-paced romp that turns classic fairy tales upside down with sarcastic heroes and clever meta-twists.
- 03
Museum of thieves (The Keepers #1)
Lian Tanner
A rebellious escape into a shifting, shadowy world where breaking the rules is the only way to survive.
- 04
The Secret Keepers
Trenton Lee Stewart
A thrilling, secret-laden adventure where a magical pocket watch forces a young boy to choose between his honest nature and the dangerous lure of heroism.
- 05
The forbidden library
Django Wexler
A shadowy, thrilling descent into a world where stories are literal traps and knowledge is a dangerous weapon.
- 06
Heroes of the valley
Jonathan Stroud
A boisterous, myth-infused adventure that balances the grandiosity of ancient legends with the irreverent humor of an undersized underdog.
- 07
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.
- 08
Nevermoor
Jessica Townsend
A whimsical, fast-paced plunge into a secret magical city where a doomed outcast finally finds her place.
- 09
The Blackthorn Key
Kevin Sands
A puzzle-filled, explosive romp through shadowy 17th-century London that balances dark conspiracies with the fierce loyalty of friendship.
- 10
The Mysterious Benedict Society (The Mysterious Benedict Society #1)
Trenton Lee Stewart
A cozy, puzzle-filled adventure that feels like a warm hug for the smart, lonely kid in everyone.
- 11
The Dream Thieves
Maggie Stiefvater
A brooding, electric fever dream of fast cars, dangerous secrets, and boys who love each other enough to destroy the world.
- 12
100 Cupboards
Nathan D. Wilson
A dusty, creaking portal fantasy where magic is just as dangerous as it is wondrous, hidden right behind the bedroom wall.
