Books like Red Queen

This book explores the power of beauty in the opulent world of Orleans, where only the Belles hold the power to transform the gray and damned into the beautiful. Camellia, a Belle, desires to be the favorite and tend to the royal family in the palace, but soon learns that dark secrets lurk behind those walls. As she faces an impossible decision to save herself and her sisters or risk everything to change the ways of her world, the essence of her existence is revealed to be a lie. Will she resuscitate the princess or risk her own life to alter the ways of Orleans forever?

Embark on a fantastical journey through the eerie and enchanting world of The Hazel Wood. Alice's ordinary life is turned upside down when her mother is taken to the Hinterland, a supernatural world straight out of her grandmother's dark fairy tales. Unlikely alliances form as Alice sets out to rescue her mother and confront the secrets of her own past. Melissa Albert's gripping New York Times bestseller is a must-read for fans of fantasy and fairy tales.

A mortal girl dreams of belonging in the High Court of Faerie, despite the fey's disdain for humans. But when she defies Prince Cardan, the youngest and most wicked son of the High King, she becomes embroiled in palace intrigues and discovers her own capacity for bloodshed. With civil war looming, she must risk her life to save her sisters and Faerie itself. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black comes the first book in a stunning new series about royal faerie intrigue.

Enchanting and mysterious, Le Cirque des Rêves is a magical circus that appears out of nowhere and opens only at night. But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is brewing between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who are battling for supremacy under the watchful eyes of their perilous mentors. Yet, as they begin to fall for each other, their love threatens to derail everything they've been working towards. With rich descriptions and alluring prose, this captivating tale of imagination and desire will cast a spell on your heart.

Enter a thrilling sci-fi world in this second book of the Nyxia Triad - a space trilogy likened to "The 100 meets Illuminae" by Bustle. Follow Emmett Atwater and his team of Genesis spaceship survivors as they fight to extract the most valuable material in the universe - nyxia - and navigate the dangerous tensions between Babel and the indigenous Adamite population. Packed with action, suspense and high stakes, this series has been praised by New York Times bestselling authors Marie Lu and Victoria Schwab.

In this captivating fantasy sequel, Henrietta struggles to save the one she loves, even as his dark magic threatens to undo her. With a mix of magic, passion, and teenage warriors fighting for survival, Jessica Cluess delivers a spellbinding tale that will leave you breathless. Hand to fans of Victoria Aveyard, Sarah J. Maas, and Kiersten White, A Poison Dark and Drowning is a devastatingly magical and romantically monstrous adventure that you won't want to put down.

Escape your arranged marriage and unravel ancient secrets in this page-turning tale of a princess's journey to a new life. Follow Princess Lia, who flees on her wedding day and settles in a distant village, only to be pursued by bounty hunters and caught in a web of deceptions. With unexpected twists and turns, this novel will keep you on the edge of your seat as you uncover the perilous secrets that threaten to unravel her world.

A young man's fantasies become a reality when he is unexpectedly admitted to a secret college of magic. But as he and his friends discover the real-life consequences of practicing sorcery, they also uncover a terrifying truth about their childhood dreams. Lev Grossman's The Magicians takes readers on a thrilling journey through an utterly original world where nothing is as it seems and magic comes at a terrible price.

In a world where magic has been stripped away, Zélie Adebola and her people are left without hope. They were targeted by a ruthless king who killed their loved ones and took away their powers. But Zélie is determined to bring back the magic and fight against the monarchy. Along with a rogue princess, she must outsmart the crown prince and navigate the dangerous grounds of Orïsha. However, her greatest challenge may be controlling her powers and fighting her growing attraction to her enemy. Will she succeed in her mission or will she be her own downfall?