10 books for fans of Babel
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The Poppy War
The Poppy War • Book 1
by R. F. Kuang
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Rin escapes an arranged marriage by acing the military academy entrance exam, only to discover shamanic powers during a genocidal war. Kuang's debut pulls no punches depicting war's true horror.
★ 4.16 Goodreads (501.7K ratings) - 2
The Complete Poppy War Trilogy
The Poppy War • Book 1
by R. F. Kuang
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War orphan Rin earns her place at Nikan's premier military academy, then discovers the gods and shamanism that will reshape her world. This trilogy traces power's corrupting path through brutal historical parallels.
★ 4.38 Goodreads (2.6K ratings) - 3
The Butcher's Masquerade
Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 5
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Book five throws our dungeon crawlers into a prehistoric hunting ground where velociraptors are the least of their problems. The mysterious end-floor celebration promises answers about the aliens destroying Earth.
★ 4.69 Goodreads (108.1K ratings) - 4
A Court of Mist and Fury
A Court of Thorns and Roses • Book 2
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Post-traumatic stress meets faerie politics as Feyre discovers her bargain with Rhysand while struggling with Tamlin's controlling love. Maas explores consent and healing through lush worldbuilding and complex relationships.
★ 4.63 Goodreads (3.3M ratings) - 5
Empire of Storms
Throne of Glass • Book 5
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Aelin must unite kingdoms against Erawan's approaching army while grappling with the full cost of her fire magic and the keys needed to lock away evil forever.
★ 4.63 Goodreads (1.3M ratings) - 6
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Harry Potter • Book 7
by J.K. Rowling
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Rowling strips away Hogwarts' comfort for a road trip through wizarding Britain, building to a final battle where Harry must die to save everyone he loves.
★ 4.62 Goodreads (4.1M ratings) - 7
Queen of Shadows
Throne of Glass • Book 4
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Maas escalates the stakes as Aelin embraces her royal identity, orchestrating elaborate schemes to free her allies while preparing for magical war against tyrannical rule.
★ 4.62 Goodreads (1.4M ratings) - 8
Fourth Wing
The Empyrean • Book 1
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War college meets dragon riders in this brutal academy where failure means death and bonding with a dragon determines your fate. Yarros crafts an addictive blend of romance and high-stakes aerial combat.
★ 4.57 Goodreads (3.6M ratings) - 9
Crooked Kingdom
Six of Crows • Book 2
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Betrayed and broken after their heist, Kaz's crew faces enemies from all sides while planning their most impossible con yet. Bardugo's finale delivers emotional payoffs and explosive action sequences.
★ 4.57 Goodreads (779.9K ratings) - 10
The Gate of the Feral Gods
Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 4
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Four castles, fifteen days, and warrior gnomes in a floating fortress—what could go wrong? Dinniman amps up both danger and comedy as Carl faces his most challenging dungeon level yet.
★ 4.55 Goodreads (125.6K ratings)