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Caraval
Start of Caraval seriesby Stephanie Garber
4.32017416 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dreamlike and dangerous tone that will resonate with City of Ashes fans.
10 Best Books Like City of Ashes
If you loved City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like City of Ashes are:
- 1Caraval by Stephanie Garber4.3Series starter
- 2Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor4.5
- 3An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir4.2
- 4Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo4.5
- 5The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins4.6
- 6The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon4.5
- 7Kingdom of Bones by James Rollins0
- 8Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson4.0
- 9Twilight by Stephenie Meyer0
- 10Graceling by Kristin Cashore4.1
Shadowhunter Clary Fray's world spirals into chaos when her father Valentine escapes with the Mortal Cup and begins building an army to wage war against Downworlders. As the Clave turns against the Lightwoods and suspicion falls on those closest to her, Clary must navigate dangerous alliances and family secrets that threaten to tear apart everything she's come to know. With demons multiplying and Valentine's sinister plan unfolding, Clary and Jace face their most perilous challenge yet in this gripping sequel to City of Bones.
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Detailed Recommendations
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by Laini Taylor
4.52011544 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a lush and melancholy tone that will resonate with City of Ashes fans.
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by Sabaa Tahir
4.22015480 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal but empowering tone that will resonate with City of Ashes fans.
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by Leigh Bardugo
4.52015480 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark but triumphant tone that will resonate with City of Ashes fans.
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by Suzanne Collins
4.62020517 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark and calculating tone that will resonate with City of Ashes fans.
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by Amy Harmon
4.52016336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy but hopeful tone that will resonate with City of Ashes fans.
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by James Rollins
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Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a intense and cerebral tone that will resonate with City of Ashes fans.
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by Margaret Rogerson
4.02019456 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a whimsical yet perilous tone that will resonate with City of Ashes fans.
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by Stephenie Meyer
02006
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dreamy and melodramatic tone that will resonate with City of Ashes fans.
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by Kristin Cashore
4.12008471 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a empowering and hopeful tone that will resonate with City of Ashes fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like City of Ashes
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caraval📚 Series starter | Stephanie Garber | 4.3 | 2017 | 416 | Start a new series |
| Daughter of Smoke and Bone📚 Series starter | Laini Taylor | 4.5 | 2011 | 544 | Start a new series |
| An Ember in the Ashes📚 Series starter | Sabaa Tahir | 4.2 | 2015 | 480 | Start a new series |
| Six of Crows📚 Series starter | Leigh Bardugo | 4.5 | 2015 | 480 | Start a new series |
| The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes | Suzanne Collins | 4.6 | 2020 | 517 | Similar vibes |
| The Bird and the Sword | Amy Harmon | 4.5 | 2016 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| Kingdom of Bones | James Rollins | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Sorcery of Thorns | Margaret Rogerson | 4.0 | 2019 | 456 | Similar vibes |
| Twilight | Stephenie Meyer | 0 | 2006 | — | Similar vibes |
| Graceling | Kristin Cashore | 4.1 | 2008 | 471 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to City of Ashes?
The most similar books to City of Ashes are Caraval, Daughter of Smoke and Bone, An Ember in the Ashes.
What should I read after City of Ashes?
After finishing City of Ashes, readers most commonly pick up Caraval next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Cassandra Clare, such as Sword Catcher.
Who writes books like Cassandra Clare?
Authors similar to Cassandra Clare include Jessica Townsend, Lisa McMann, Jasper Fforde, Erin Hunter, Andrew Peterson.
What genre is City of Ashes?
City of Ashes is a Fantasy novel by Cassandra Clare, published in 2010.
How long is City of Ashes?
City of Ashes is 608 pages long.
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About City of Ashes
Don’t miss The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, soon to be a major motion picture in theaters August 2013.