Books like The Magician King by Lev Grossman
After graduating from the secret magocratic university Brakebills, Quentin Coldwater discovers that Fillory, the world of his childhood fantasy books, is real. He and his companions become its rulers, but the kingdom’s tranquility is fragile. When a hunt turns sinister, Quentin and queen‑friend Julia set sail on a magical voyage that draws them from Fillory back to suburban America. Julia’s dark, underground sorcery from Brooklyn becomes essential, revealing deeper sacrifices behind her power. Together they follow clues from Brakebills to Venice and beyond, uncovering a far more sinister force than any they’ve faced. The story expands on the series’ depiction of magic as human, fraught with fallibility and complex morality, while introducing Julia’s fierce voice to deepen the psychological tension.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Lev Grossman
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