Books like The obsidian blade by Pete Hautman

In Suzanne Collins’ debut dystopian novel, 16‑year‑old Katniss Everdeen of Panem faces the annual Hunger Games—a televised, death‑match competition in which one boy and one girl from each of the nation’s twelve districts are chosen by lottery.

In The Name of the Wind, a young orphan named Kvothe tells the tale of his rise from street player to legendary wizard, recounting adventures, love, and loss in a richly imagined world.

A boy with broken memory wakes in a stone‑walled maze, where he meets other children who call it the Glade. When the first girl arrives, secrets about survival, cooperation, and the maze’s mystery begin to surface.

Bod is the lone living child in a graveyard, raised by ghosts, werewolves and other spectral inhabitants. As he learns their ancient customs and the ability to Fade, he confronts the mysteries of both living and dead worlds.

The final chapter of the Hero of Olympus saga, where demigods confront ancient prophecy, ghost‑haunted memories, and the looming battle between Greek and Roman forces.

Six of Crows is a fantasy novel in the Grishaverse that follows a crew of thieves in the city of Ketterdam, a Dutch‑inspired port, told through the third‑person viewpoints of seven characters.

In New York Times‑bestselling fantasy, Magnus Chase—homeless orphan of Boston—discovers he is the heir to an ancient weapon, drawing him into a quest against Norse gods, fire giants, and his own fated destiny.

In a future Earth crowded with humans and androids, cyborg mechanic Cinder, a second‑class citizen, must uncover her hidden past to protect a planet threatened by plague and an alien threat, all while navigating a forbidden romance with Prince Kai.

Nathaniel, a magician’s apprentice, summons the mischievous djinni Bartimaeus and orders him to steal the Amulet of Samarkand from the formidable wizard Simon Lovelace.

In a world split by blood, a lowly Red named Mare Barrow discovers a hidden power that threatens the ruling Silver elite, forcing her into the palace as a fake princess while she secretly fuels a rebellion.

Bill Bryson’s debut travel book follows his 13,978‑mile journey around the United States in late 1987 and early 1988, offering humorous observations on small‑town life, local customs, and the geography of America.

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Teen Rue Silver grapples with her mother’s disappearance and her own fading sanity until she discovers the uncanny truth: she is a Faerie, one of the invisible "Good Neighbors" that protect the human world.

A shy boy meets a wild girl and a ghostly ghost, leading them on an adventure to find a mysterious place far, far away.

If you’re looking for an Epic Dark Adventure filled with magic and mystery, embark on a thrilling journey through the perilous world of Ashana. Join Bastian, a feral warrior, Xander, a gifted mage, Kumori, a stealthy rogue, and Reinhardt, a master swordsman, as they overcome personal differences and cunning foes in their quest to save themselves, and Ashana herself. At the behest of an ancient evil, agents plot for power within the Kingdom of Aestaria. Their sinister plans draw out a collection of strangers are from their daily lives through chance and turmoil. These unlikely heroes band together to save themselves, and each-other unaware that their fate, is ultimately tied to the world of Ashana herself. Their journey through the land puts them at odds with never before seen creatures, cunning foes, and even each other. To save themselves, they must unravel the mystery behind the shadow of the soul Blade. Accompany these unlikely heroes, as they engage in epic duels and wield awe inspiring magic in the face of overwhelming odds.

In suburban Swoon, Connecticut, seventeen‑year‑old Dice thinks life has settled after her crush Sinclair vanished. When her best friend’s boyfriend disappears, Dice must reluctantly tap into her psychic gift to unravel a promise tied to Sinclair.

Twelve-year-old Nat, with help from family, friends, and his "pet" Woody, a wolf that turns into a boy, must face werewolves that have been altered as part of a dastardly plan. A boy who lives with his eccentric grandparents near a strange, apparently cursed wood longs for a dog, but the strange creature finally found by his grandfather hardly fits his image of the perfect pet, and it grows stranger by the day.

Nick dies and goes to Valhalla, while his friends Zara and the gang race against time to bring him back. At the same time, evil pixies terrorize Maine, kidnapping boys, and Zara discovers a mysterious pixie kiss from Astley.

A British fantasy novel set in 1665 London, where the future and past intertwine and the young protagonist Emily must navigate a plague-ridden era and confront the supernatural.

When the world is almost wiped out, sixteen‑year‑old Green becomes the village’s storyteller and seeker of lost souls, relying on fellow women suspected of witchcraft to rescue a missing friend and uncover true love.

Suddenly able to see demons and the Shadowhunters who are dedicated to returning them to their own dimension, fifteen-year-old Clary Fray is drawn into this bizarre world when her mother disappears and Clary herself is almost killed by a monster.

Young Michael Malone teams with the UNICORNE agency to trace a dragon scale tied to his missing father, uncovering alternate realities and a secret society while questioning trust and truth.