Recommendations based on Shades of Magic Vol. 1: The Steel Princeby V.E. Schwab

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  1. Fence, Vol. 2

    by C.S. Pacat
    The second volume of a graphic novel series about a high school fencing team and their struggles with identity, relationships, and competition.

    Nicholas Cox is determined to prove himself in the world of competitive fencing, and earn his place on the Kings Row fencing team, alongside sullen fencing prodigy, Seiji Katayama, to win the right ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. Kingsbane

    by Claire Legrand
    A young queen must navigate political intrigue and a magical curse to save her kingdom from destruction.

    Book two in the New York Times bestselling series called "Beautiful, brutal, heart-stopping, and epic" (Laini Taylor)! Two queens, separated by thousands of years, connected by secrets and lies, must ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. A Game of Thrones #1

    by Daniel Abraham
    Epic fantasy of power struggles in a world of knights and dragons.

    A New York Times bestselling epic. A blockbuster TV series. And now, George R. R. Martin’s breathtaking fantasy masterpiece makes its powerful graphic novel debut—with all the majesty, intrigue, ... (Goodreads)

  4. Shugo Chara!, Vol. 1: Who Do You Want to Be?

    by Peach-Pit
    Amu wishes to be her true self, but instead creates three "Shugo Chara" (guardian characters) who help her discover her true identity.

    WHO DO YOU WANT TO BE? Everybody at Seiyo Elementary thinks that stylish and super cool Amu has it all: But nobody knows the real Amu, a shy girl who wishes she had the courage to truly be herself. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. Man from Mundania

    by Piers Anthony
    A man from a magical land is transported to a mundane world and must navigate its complexities to return home.

    For a bored, young princess of Xanth, there's nothing more exciting than a Quest. Especially when all you do is sit around Castle Roogna. But when Ivy uses the Heaven Cent, it takes her not to the ... (Goodreads)

  6. Storm Rising

    by Mercedes Lackey
    A young mage must navigate political intrigue and magical threats to save her kingdom from a devastating storm.

    In Storm Rising , mysterious mage-storms are wreaking havoc on Valdemar, Karse, and all the kingdoms of the West, plaguing these lands not only with disastrous earthquakes, monsoons, and ice storms, ... (Goodreads)

  7. Hawkeye, Volume 3: L.A. Woman

    by Matt Fraction
    The adventures of a super-powered, Native American hero on a mission to save Los Angeles.

    Collects Hawkeye Annual #1, Hawkeye #14, #16, #18, #20. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. Mooncakes

    by Suzanne Walker
    A magical graphic novel about a queer Chinese-American girl who teams up with her childhood crush to fight supernatural forces.

    " This sweet, spellbinding story will appeal to fans of magic and romance." — School Library Journal (starred review) A story of love and demons, family and witchcraft. Nova Huang knows more about ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. Firelight

    by Kazu Kibuishi
    A young girl discovers a mysterious key that unlocks a world of magic and danger. She must navigate this new world to save her family.

    Emily, Trellis, and Vigo visit Algos Island, where they can access and enter lost memories. They're hoping to uncover the events of Trellis's mysterious childhood – knowledge they can use against the ... (Goodreads)

  10. Winds of Change

    by Mercedes Lackey
    A young woman discovers her magical powers and must navigate a world of political intrigue and danger to save her kingdom.

    In The Mage Winds trilogy, which began with the best-selling novel, Winds of Fate , author Mercedes Lackey continues the epic that started with her first published book, Arrows of the Queen ... (Goodreads)

  11. The Black Unicorn

    by Terry Brooks
    A young girl embarks on a perilous journey to find the Black Unicorn and save her kingdom from an evil sorcerer.

    Ben Holiday, court magician Questor Thews and the sylph Willow each have a vivid, prophetic dream. Ben dreams that Miles Bennett, his former law partner back in Chicago is in trouble. Questor dreams ... (Wikipedia)

  12. The Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel

    by Robert Venditti
    Percy Jackson discovers he's a demigod and embarks on a quest to retrieve Zeus' stolen lightning bolt.

    You've read the book. You've seen the movie. Now submerge yourself in the thrilling, stunning, and action-packed graphic novel. Mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking ... (Goodreads)

  13. Winds of Fate

    by Mercedes Lackey
    A young woman discovers her magical powers and must navigate a dangerous world of politics and war.

    Lackey, who has enchanted readers since the publication of her first novel, Arrows of the Queen in 1987, scores another hit with the paperback release of the first book in an exciting new series. ... (Goodreads)

  14. Paper Girls, Vol. 4

    by Brian K. Vaughan
    Four newspaper delivery girls travel through time to save the world from an alien invasion.

    The mind-bending, time-warping adventure from BRIAN K.,VAUGHAN and CLIFF CHIANG continues, as intrepid newspaper deliverer Tiffany is launched from the prehistoric past into the year 2000! In this ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. Monstress, Vol. 3: Haven

    by Marjorie M. Liu
    Maika Halfwolf continues her quest for answers and revenge in a world of magic and war, while navigating her own monstrous powers.

    Maika Halfwolf has begun to unlock the mysteries of her past - but the challenges of the present are only growing. In this third volume of MONSTRESS, collecting issues 13-18, Maika's journey takes ... (Goodreads)

  16. Free the Darkness

    by Kel Kade
    A skilled warrior seeks to rid his land of evil, but his journey takes unexpected turns.

    Raised and trained in complete seclusion at a secret fortress on the edge of the northern wilds of the Kingdom of Ashai, a young warrior called Rezkin is unexpectedly thrust into the outworld when a ... (Goodreads)

  17. Skim

    by Mariko Tamaki
    A teenage girl discovers her identity and sexuality through the struggles of self-discovery and acceptance.

    Skim is a "not slim" sixteen-year-old Japanese-Canadian who is a student at an all-girls Catholic school. She is known as a Goth , and practices Wicca . When popular girl Katie Matthews gets dumped ... (Wikipedia)

  18. Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Search, Part 2

    by Gene Luen Yang
    The search for Zuko's mother continues as the gang uncovers secrets about the Fire Nation's past.

    Enter the Forgetful Valley! As Fire Lord Zuko continues his quest to uncover his mother's fate, a shocking revelation causes him to question everything he knows. It's an opportunity that his sister, ... (Goodreads)

  19. On a Sunbeam

    by Tillie Walden
    A group of women travel through space to restore old buildings. A love story unfolds between two of the crew members.

    Throughout the deepest reaches of space, a crew rebuilds beautiful and broken-down structures, painstakingly putting the past together. As new member Mia gets to know her team, the story flashes back ... (Goodreads)

  20. The Stonekeeper

    by Kazu Kibuishi
    A young boy embarks on a magical journey to rescue his mother who has been kidnapped by an evil force.

    Two years after a car accident that killed her husband, Karen has difficulties as a single mother. She and her children, Emily and Navin, move to the old house of Karen's grandfather Silas near San ... (Wikipedia)

  21. Fairy Tail, Vol. 01

    by Hiro Mashima
    A young wizard named Lucy joins the Fairy Tail guild and embarks on magical adventures with her new friends.

    THE WICKED SIDE OF WIZARDRY Celestial wizard Lucy wants to join the Fairy Tail, a club for the most powerful wizards. But instead, her ambitions land her in the clutches of a gang of unsavory pirates ... (Goodreads)

  22. Fables, Vol. 11: War and Pieces

    by Bill Willingham
    A collection of fairy tales set in modern times, as animals join forces to battle a powerful tyrant.

    The final battle between the free Fables of the mundane world and the Empire occupying their former Homelands is about to begin, and the scrappy storybook heroes have already managed to even the odds ... (Goodreads)

  23. The Battlemage

    by Taran Matharu
    The epic conclusion to the Summoner series, as Fletcher and his friends fight to save Hominum from destruction.

    The epic conclusion to the New York Times–bestselling Summoner trilogy, by Taran Matharu! Fletcher and his friends fight for survival in the ether, where they pursue a mortally dangerous quest to ... (Goodreads)

  24. Furthermore

    by Tahereh Mafi
    Alice embarks on a dangerous adventure to find her missing father in a magical land where nothing is as it seems.

    This captivating and colorful adventure that reads like a modern day fairy tale, from the b,estselling author of the Shatter Me series is the perfect gift!, "Brimming with color and magic." —,New ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. Crystal Storm

    by Morgan Rhodes
    In the fifth book of the Falling Kingdoms series, magic and power collide as kingdoms fight for control of the Mytican throne.

    An epic clash between gods and mortals threatens to tear Mytica apart . . . and prove that not even the purest of love stands a chance against the strongest of magic. MAGNUS and CLEO are forced to ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. Sheets

    by Brenna Thummler
    A young girl navigates the challenges of running her family's laundromat while befriending a ghost who haunts the building.

    "For days after reading Brenna Thummler's, Sheets, I have been wandering my neighborhood, haunted, enchanted, and in need of freshly pressed clothing." — Lemony Snicket Marjorie Glatt feels like a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. Phoenix Unbound

    by Grace Draven
    A powerful sorcerer enslaves a young woman, but she fights back with the help of a gladiator. A tale of magic, love, and rebellion.

    Every year, each village is required to send a young woman to the Empire's capital - her fate: to be burned alive for the entertainment of the masses. For the last five years, one small village's ... (Goodreads)

  28. Everyone's a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too

    by Jomny Sun
    An alien visits Earth and learns about humanity, love, and friendship. A heartwarming graphic novel about finding your place in the world.

    Everyone’s a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too is the illustrated story of a lonely alien sent to observe Earth, only to meet all sorts of creatures with all sorts of perspectives on life, love, and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. The Gilded Wolves

    by Roshani Chokshi
    A group of misfits in 1889 Paris embark on a dangerous heist to retrieve a powerful artifact.

    *AN INSTANT, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER*,From, New York Times, bestselling author Roshani Chokshi comes, The Gilded Wolves, a novel set in Paris during a time of extraordinary change—one that is full ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. Ice Like Fire

    by Sara Raasch
    In a world of magic, Meira must navigate political intrigue and betrayal to save her kingdom from destruction.

    Game of Thrones meets Graceling in this thrilling fantasy filled with shocking twists and heart-pounding action, the highly anticipated sequel to Snow Like Ashes . This action-packed series is ... (Barnes & Noble)