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This romantasy shares a dark and atmospheric tone that will resonate with The Night Circus fans.
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The best books like The Night Circus are:
- 1Quicksilver by Callie Hart4.6
- 2Rose in Chains by Julie Soto4.2
- 3We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark4.3
- 4Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent4.3Series starter
- 5Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa4.2Series starter
- 6The Awakening by Nora Roberts4.7Series starter
- 7The Ascended by Bree Grenwich, Parker Lennox4.6
- 8A Fate Inked In Blood by Danielle L. Jensen4.3
- 9The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon4.2Series starter
- 10Alchemised by SenLinYu4.4
When a mysterious black-and-white circus appears without warning, operating only at night, it becomes the stage for a deadly magical competition between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood for this very duel. Unaware that only one of them can survive, they fall deeply in love, threatening to unravel the ancient game and endanger everyone connected to the enchanting Cirque des Rêves.
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3
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This romantasy shares a dark but empowering tone that will resonate with The Night Circus fans.
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This romantasy shares a sultry and mysterious tone that will resonate with The Night Circus fans.
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This romantasy shares a warm and escapist tone that will resonate with The Night Circus fans.
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This romantasy shares a intense and conflicted tone that will resonate with The Night Circus fans.
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This romantasy shares a epic and dramatic tone that will resonate with The Night Circus fans.
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This romantasy shares a haunting and introspective tone that will resonate with The Night Circus fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Night Circus
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quicksilver📚 Series starter | Callie Hart | 4.6 | 2024 | 622 | Start a new series |
| Rose in Chains📚 Series starter | Julie Soto | 4.2 | 2025 | 464 | Start a new series |
| We Who Will Die📚 Series starter | Stacia Stark | 4.3 | 2025 | 423 | Start a new series |
| Daughter of No Worlds📚 Series starter | Carissa Broadbent | 4.3 | 2020 | 518 | Start a new series |
| Rhapsodic 📚 Series starter | Laura Thalassa | 4.2 | 2023 | 394 | Start a new series |
| The Awakening📚 Series starter | Nora Roberts | 4.7 | 2020 | 464 | Start a new series |
| The Ascended📚 Series starter | Bree Grenwich, Parker Lennox | 4.6 | 2025 | 754 | Start a new series |
| A Fate Inked In Blood📚 Series starter | Danielle L. Jensen | 4.3 | 2024 | 414 | Start a new series |
| The Hurricane Wars📚 Series starter | Thea Guanzon | 4.2 | 2024 | — | Start a new series |
| Alchemised | SenLinYu | 4.4 | 2025 | 1030 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Night Circus?
The most similar books to The Night Circus are Quicksilver, Rose in Chains, We Who Will Die.
What should I read after The Night Circus?
After finishing The Night Circus, readers most commonly pick up Quicksilver next.
Who writes books like Erin Morgenstern?
Authors similar to Erin Morgenstern include Callie Hart, SenLinYu, Sarah J. Maas, Julie Soto, Scarlett St. Clair.
What genre is The Night Circus?
The Night Circus is a Romantasy novel by Erin Morgenstern, published in 2011. It features elements of Magic.
How long is The Night Circus?
The Night Circus varies in length depending on edition.
Does The Night Circus have romance/spice?
The Night Circus has a spice level of 1/5. This book has light romantic elements.
About The Night Circus
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Two starcrossed magicians engage in a deadly game of cunning in The Night Circus, the spellbinding bestseller that has captured the world's imagination. The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night. But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway: a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood expressly for this purpose by their mercurial instructors. Unbeknownst to them both, this is a game in which only one can be left standing. Despite the high stakes, Celia and Marco soon tumble headfirst into love, setting off a domino effect of dangerous consequences, and leaving the lives of everyone, from the performers to the patrons, hanging in the balance.Look for Erin Morgenstern's new novel, The Starless Sea, available now.