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The Cruel Prince
Start of Folk Of The Air seriesby Holly Black
02018
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark and intoxicating tone that will resonate with The Shadows Between Us fans.
10 Best Books Like The Shadows Between Us
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The best books like The Shadows Between Us are:
- 1The Cruel Prince by Holly Black0Series starter
- 2The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins0Series starter
- 3The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski0
- 4The Sirens: A Novel by Emilia Hart4.1
- 5Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson4.0
- 6Graceling by Kristin Cashore4.1
- 7An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir4.2
- 8Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo4.5
- 9The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins4.6
- 10The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon4.5
Alessandra has a plan: seduce the Shadow King, marry him, kill him, and take his kingdom for herself, but she doesn't expect to actually fall for the darkly powerful ruler she intended to destroy
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The Hunger Games
Start of Hunger Games seriesby Suzanne Collins
02008
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal yet hopeful tone that will resonate with The Shadows Between Us fans.
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by Emilia Hart
4.12025352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark and haunting tone that will resonate with The Shadows Between Us fans.
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by Margaret Rogerson
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This fantasy shares a whimsical yet perilous tone that will resonate with The Shadows Between Us fans.
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by Kristin Cashore
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Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a empowering and hopeful tone that will resonate with The Shadows Between Us fans.
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by Sabaa Tahir
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Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal but empowering tone that will resonate with The Shadows Between Us fans.
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by Leigh Bardugo
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Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark but triumphant tone that will resonate with The Shadows Between Us fans.
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by Suzanne Collins
4.62020517 pages
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This fantasy shares a dark and calculating tone that will resonate with The Shadows Between Us fans.
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by Amy Harmon
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This fantasy shares a melancholy but hopeful tone that will resonate with The Shadows Between Us fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Shadows Between Us
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cruel Prince📚 Series starter | Holly Black | 0 | 2018 | — | Start a new series |
| The Hunger Games📚 Series starter | Suzanne Collins | 0 | 2008 | — | Start a new series |
| The Winner's Curse📚 Series starter | Marie Rutkoski | 0 | 2014 | — | Start a new series |
| The Sirens: A Novel | Emilia Hart | 4.1 | 2025 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| Sorcery of Thorns | Margaret Rogerson | 4.0 | 2019 | 456 | Similar vibes |
| Graceling | Kristin Cashore | 4.1 | 2008 | 471 | Similar vibes |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Shadows Between Us?
The most similar books to The Shadows Between Us are The Cruel Prince, The Hunger Games, The Winner's Curse.
What should I read after The Shadows Between Us?
After finishing The Shadows Between Us, readers most commonly pick up The Cruel Prince next.
Who writes books like Tricia Levenseller?
Authors similar to Tricia Levenseller include Jessica Townsend, Lisa McMann, Jasper Fforde, Erin Hunter, Andrew Peterson.
What genre is The Shadows Between Us?
The Shadows Between Us is a Fantasy novel by Tricia Levenseller, published in 2020. It features elements of Villain Romance, Enemies to Lovers, Dark Fantasy.
How long is The Shadows Between Us?
The Shadows Between Us is 326 pages long.
Does The Shadows Between Us have romance/spice?
The Shadows Between Us has a spice level of 2/5. This book has moderate romantic content.
About The Shadows Between Us
Alessandra has a plan: seduce the Shadow King, marry him, kill him, and take his kingdom for herself, but she doesn't expect to actually fall for the darkly powerful ruler she intended to destroy. Levenseller delivers dark YA fantasy romance featuring morally gray characters and a heroine whose villainous ambitions are complicated by genuine feelings. A standalone villain romance that subverts expectations about heroes and villains, this novel explores themes of power, ambition, and whether love can change someone's fundamental nature while featuring a heroine unashamed of her dark desires and a romance built on mutual recognition of each other's darkness.