1. | Furyborn / Claire Legrand - If you haven't heard of this one, you might live in a hole. It's an absolutely fabulous magical adventure about two girls on opposite ends of history, one a queen with dark secrets and one a criminal with a surprising destiny. It's got all the Tamora Pierce vibes...and a kickass cover that has vibes of medieval tarot decks.
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2. | The Hazel Wood / Melissa Albert - Stunning, stunning book with a cover just as gorgeous as the prose. Think twisted Alice in Wonderland, except more like Alice in Grimm-land but three times as dark as even the Grimms. The cover harks back to antique fairy tale books and woodcuts for a reason.
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3. | The Cruel Prince / Holly Black - So I'm cheating just a little because this is the special edition cover, but I feel justified because not only is the cover black but there's Black on the cover. Get it? :D Anyhoo, this is one of the most viciously witty fantasies I've ever read, and the cover is like the book, sharp and evocative without being overly ornate. The black is just so rich!
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4. | The Wicker King / K. Ancrum - I didn't fall as in love with the book as I wanted, but I'm definitely in love with the cover. It's a fantasy conspiracy theory Da Vinci code sort of cacophany brought together by the bold text and tempered by the dark background. The figure is striking but hidden, fitting for a book about shadowy realities and toxic friendships. A bit unsatisfying but well worth a read if you love lyrical prose and brutal plotting.
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5. | Caraval / Stephanie Garber - I mean, you know it. Breakout hit of last year with a carnival backdrop and a magical meta-game. The only thing more legendary than CARAVAL is the sequel. (Ba dum dum.) The US cover is lovely, but the UK cover is truly stunning, which is probably why I own three of them (AND I NEED MORE. I NEED THEM ALL). That burst is such a simple, elegant way to express the magic of the setting.
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