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Red Rising

Pierce Brown

A dystopian science fiction with themes of rebellion and systemic oppression. The protagonist fights against a rigid social hierarchy, similar to the revolutionary undertones in Dark Rise. It features intense action, strategic conflict, and characters challenging established power structures.

Six of Crows

Leigh Bardugo

A dark fantasy featuring a complex group of young outcasts on an impossible heist. Like Dark Rise, it explores themes of magic, power, and young characters facing epic challenges. The story blends intricate world-building with morally complex characters and high-stakes adventure.

The Cruel Prince

Holly Black

A dark fantasy set in a treacherous faerie world with political intrigue and complex power dynamics. The protagonist navigates a dangerous magical realm, echoing the themes of survival and magical conflict in Dark Rise. It features morally ambiguous characters and intense magical confrontations.

Throne of Glass

Sarah J. Maas

An epic fantasy following a young assassin's journey through political intrigue and magical challenges. Like Dark Rise, it features a protagonist with hidden potential confronting massive systemic challenges. The narrative blends personal growth with larger magical conflicts.

An Ember in the Ashes

Sabaa Tahir

A gritty fantasy with a resistance narrative and magical elements. The book follows characters fighting against a brutal empire, similar to the dark and intense tone of Dark Rise. It features young protagonists with hidden powers confronting systemic oppression.

Shadow and Bone

Leigh Bardugo

A fantasy about a young woman discovering her magical abilities in a world of political tension. The protagonist's journey of magical awakening mirrors themes in Dark Rise. It features complex magical systems and characters challenging established power structures.

The Bone Witch

Rin Chupeco

A dark fantasy about a young witch discovering her powers in a complex magical world. Like Dark Rise, it explores themes of magical awakening and societal resistance. The narrative combines personal growth with intricate magical and political challenges.

The Winner's Curse

Marie Rutkoski

A fantasy of political intrigue and forbidden romance set in a richly imagined world. The story explores power dynamics and resistance, similar to the themes in Dark Rise. Characters must navigate complex social and magical landscapes while challenging existing power structures.

An Assassination Nation

Mikki Kendall

A dark narrative exploring power dynamics and resistance in a complex social landscape. Similar to Dark Rise, it features characters challenging systemic oppression. The story blends intense personal journeys with broader themes of social transformation.

Graceling

Kristin Cashore

A fantasy novel about individuals with extraordinary abilities navigating a complex world. The protagonist discovers and learns to control her unique powers, reminiscent of the magical awakening in Dark Rise. It combines personal growth with broader political and magical conflicts.

The Young Elites

Marie Lu

A dark fantasy about young people with magical abilities in a world that fears them. Similar to Dark Rise, it explores themes of power, persecution, and magical awakening. The narrative focuses on characters developing their abilities while confronting societal challenges.

Divergent

Veronica Roth

A dystopian novel about a society divided by factions and a protagonist who doesn't fit the system. Like Dark Rise, it features young characters challenging established social structures. The story combines personal discovery with broader themes of resistance and identity.