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A quirky, high-stakes fantasy adventure where uptight diplomacy meets chaotic espionage. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge.

  • fantastical
  • whimsical
  • perilous
  1. 01

    Mighty Jack and the Goblin King

    Ben Hatke

    A breathless, visually stunning rescue mission through a perilous fantasy realm where courage and sibling devotion are the ultimate magic.

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    • perilous
    • adventurous
  2. 02

    Rogue

    Mark Walden

    A high-octane race against the clock through a shadowy world of rival assassins and shifting loyalties.

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    • adventurous
  3. 03

    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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    • adventurous
  4. 04

    The Last Shadow

    Orson Scott Card

    A quiet, philosophical farewell to a sprawling universe, focusing on the heavy burdens of legacy and the bittersweet nature of closure.

    Feels:
    • contemplative
    • bittersweet
    • nostalgic
  5. 05

    The emperor's blades

    Brian Staveley

    A gritty, high-stakes trial by fire where grief is forged into a weapon through grueling training and shadowy political intrigue.

    Feels:
    • tense
    • brutal
    • shadowy
  6. 06

    Spellslinger

    Sebastien de Castell

    A fast-paced, witty fantasy adventure where survival depends on sleight of hand and sharp words rather than overwhelming magical power.

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    • adventurous
    • wry
  7. 07

    Poison

    Bridget Zinn

    A breathless magical pursuit where saving the kingdom means sacrificing your closest friends.

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    • adventurous
  8. 08

    The Inquisition

    Taran Matharu

    A high-stakes blend of creature-summoning magic and desperate survival that tests the limits of loyalty.

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    • perilous
    • adventurous
  9. 09

    Dreadnought

    Mark Walden

    A high-octane thrill ride where brilliant misfits must use their villainous training to save the world.

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    • adventurous
  10. 10

    Feed

    M. T. Anderson

    A hyper-kinetic, slang-soaked plunge into a corporate-controlled future that feels terrifyingly close to our own screen-addicted reality.

    Feels:
    • claustrophobic
    • frenetic
    • chilling
  11. 11

    Feedback

    Robison Wells

    A relentless, paranoid thrill ride where every escape route only leads to a larger, deadlier cage.

    Feels:
    • claustrophobic
    • tense
    • suspenseful
  12. 12

    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.

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    • adventurous

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