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The House in the Cerulean Sea

by TJ Klune

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While more epic in scope, it shares a focus on diverse characters finding their place and fighting for a better world, with rich world-building.

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The Ten Thousand Doors of January
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Alix E. Harrow

2019
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A magical story about discovering hidden worlds and the power of stories, with a protagonist who finds her own unique path.

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Focuses on an outsider navigating a complex political and social world, finding kindness and building relationships in unexpected ways.

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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

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The Girl Who Drank the Moon
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