Legendborn

Children of Blood and Bone

Tomi Adeyemi

A powerful young adult fantasy rooted in West African mythology. Features a strong female protagonist discovering her magical heritage and fighting against oppression. Explores themes of racial identity, magic, and personal empowerment similar to Legendborn. Offers complex world-building and a compelling magical system. Combines action, adventure, and deep cultural exploration.

Six of Crows

Leigh Bardugo

A fantasy heist novel with a diverse ensemble cast of young characters. Explores themes of found family, magical abilities, and overcoming systemic challenges. Offers complex character development and intricate plot twists. Shares Legendborn's focus on young people with extraordinary abilities confronting powerful systems. Combines action, strategy, and deep character relationships.

Red Rising

Pierce Brown

A science fiction novel about a young protagonist challenging a rigid social hierarchy. Explores themes of rebellion, personal transformation, and systemic oppression. Features intense action and complex world-building. Shares Legendborn's focus on a young hero uncovering hidden truths and fighting against established power structures. Combines strategic thinking, personal growth, and high-stakes conflict.

Skyward

Brandon Sanderson

A science fiction novel about a young protagonist challenging established systems and discovering her true potential. Explores themes of personal growth, rebellion, and extraordinary abilities. Features intense action and complex world-building. Shares Legendborn's focus on a young hero uncovering hidden truths. Combines strategic thinking, personal development, and high-stakes conflict.

An Ember in the Ashes

Sabaa Tahir

A fantasy novel set in a brutal, oppressive world where young protagonists fight against systemic injustice. Features magical elements and characters discovering their hidden strengths. Explores themes of resistance, personal transformation, and challenging established power structures. Shares Legendborn's intense character development and magical world-building. Combines action, social commentary, and personal growth.

Raybearer

Jordan Ifueko

A rich fantasy novel exploring magical inheritance and challenging established power structures. Features a young protagonist navigating complex familial and political relationships. Shares Legendborn's themes of hidden magical heritage and personal discovery. Offers intricate world-building and deep cultural exploration. Combines family dynamics, magical abilities, and personal empowerment.

The Inheritance Games

Jennifer Lynn Barnes

A mystery-driven young adult novel with a clever protagonist navigating a complex family legacy. Includes intricate puzzles, hidden secrets, and unexpected alliances. Shares Legendborn's themes of uncovering hidden histories and personal discovery. Features a strong female lead solving intricate challenges. Blends suspense, family dynamics, and young adult adventure.

Graceling

Kristin Cashore

A fantasy novel about a young woman with extraordinary abilities navigating a complex world. Explores themes of personal agency, magical gifts, and challenging societal expectations. Features a strong female protagonist discovering her true potential. Shares Legendborn's focus on magical abilities and personal growth. Combines action, character development, and magical world-building.

The Gilded Ones

Namina Forna

A West African-inspired fantasy about young women with extraordinary abilities fighting against societal constraints. Explores themes of female empowerment, magical heritage, and challenging traditional systems. Features a strong female protagonist discovering her true potential. Shares Legendborn's focus on identity, magical abilities, and personal growth. Combines cultural exploration, action, and coming-of-age narrative.

The Bone Witch

Rin Chupeco

A dark fantasy exploring magical necromancy and complex social dynamics. Features a young protagonist discovering her unique magical abilities and challenging societal norms. Shares Legendborn's themes of hidden magical heritage and personal transformation. Offers intricate world-building and deep character development. Combines magical exploration, personal growth, and societal challenges.