3 is the magic number for these wizard tales

The Harry Potter series of novels may have awoken an interest in all things magic, but there are other collections of books which also provide something of the supernatural to delight readers and these ones come in threes.

The Broken Earth Trilogy by NK Jemisin

This features magic and supernatural happenings on a grand scale. There’s not turning enemies into frogs, in the Broken Earth Trilogy, characters can move and spilt entire continental plates and bring about apocalyptic events. All this is intertwined with personal stories about loss, death and betrayal.

The Broken Empire Trilogy by Mark Lawrence

Epic war and dark magic come together in this sweeping trilogy which kicks off with the first book Prince of Thorns. The opening offering introduces readers to Jorg Ancrath, the young prince referred to in the title of the first books. The conflict as scarred him from an early age as he has to deal with the death of his parents and his sudden elevation to power. Often brutal and uncompromising, the trilogy also contains enough magic and mystique to allow readers to get lost in the sumptuous storytelling.

The Magicians Trilogy by Lev Grossman

This series has drawn comparisons with the Harry Potter series due to the fact that it is set in a school for magic, just like JK Rowling’s famous wizard. However, while Hogwarts was more like a high school/boarding school for would-be wizards, Brakebills College tends towards the teenage angsty end of the young magician. So we have the usual introspection of young adults wondering where they fit in in the world mixed with the fact that they can do magic.

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Young Adult Fantasy books with homosexual protagonists

Over the last few years, we’ve seen a wave of diversity in Young Adult fiction, especially when it comes to embracing homosexual protagonists across the spectrum of gender and sexuality. Read on to discover some of our favorite examples of this welcome trend. Representation matters across all areas of media and culture, but it’s especially true when it comes to Young Adult work.

Labyrinth Lost by Zoraida Córdova

This book is a tale of magic and identity set in a spectacular and imaginative setting that practically hums and buzzes with life. It is also a quintessential coming of age tale, featuring a young Bruja who must travel to a strange land to save her family. One balanced by an entertaining and deep cast of supporting characters and page-turning plotting.

When the Moon Was Ours by Anna-Marie McLemore

Magical Realism has been a source of wonder and depth for decades, and this beautifully written book from Anna-Marie McLemore is no exception. Buoyed by an honest, and heart-swelling, depreciation of a blossoming young homosexual romance, this is a poetic and profound work with complex and relatable characters and deftly lyrical prose.

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