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160 past books matching Coming of Age
A war orphan with godlike power.
The Poppy War
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Dark Fantasy
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A war orphan with godlike power. A military academy steeped in cruelty. A war that demands everything. The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang is a searing fantasy inspired by modern Chinese history. With 4.6 stars on Amazon and named one of Time’s 100 Best Fantasy Books, this debut blends dark magic, strategy, and vengeance into something unforgettable.
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When war orphan Rin aces the Empire’s most competitive test, she earns a place at Sinegard, Nikan’s elite military academy. No one expects a dark-skinned girl from the provinces to succeed—not her corrupt guardians, not her wealthy classmates, and certainly not Rin herself.
But Rin is hiding something deeper than ambition. She has a gift for shamanism, a near-mythical power tied to the god of vengeance. While others study warfare with swords and strategy, Rin walks among gods and confronts a rising storm no one else can see.
As whispers of a Third Poppy War grow louder, Rin faces a brutal truth. Saving her nation may cost more than her life. It may cost her soul.
Epic, violent, and unflinchingly bold, The Poppy War is modern fantasy at its fiercest.
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An assassin’s apprentice is tasked with saving, not taking, a life when the royal heir becomes a target.
Age of Assassins
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy
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An assassin’s apprentice is tasked with saving, not taking, a life when the royal heir becomes a target. Trapped in a castle of lies as civil war nears, Girton uncovers a conspiracy that could destroy the kingdom. Age of Assassins earns 4.3 stars on Amazon and thousands of Goodreads ratings for its sharp, character-driven fantasy.
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A young apprentice to an assassin becomes embroiled in a conspiracy that could destroy a kingdom in a brilliant epic fantasy debut by David Gemmell Award-nominated author RJ Barker
To catch an assassin, use an assassin...
Girton Club-foot has no family, a crippled leg, and is apprenticed to the best assassin in the land. He's learning the art of taking lives, but his latest mission tasks him with a far more difficult challenge: to save a life.
Someone is trying to kill the heir to the throne, and it is up to Girton to uncover the traitor and prevent the prince's murder.
In a kingdom on the brink of civil war and a castle thick with lies, Girton finds friends he never expected, responsibilities he never wanted, and a conspiracy that could destroy an entire kingdom.
Praise for The Wounded Kingdom:
"Dead gods, dread magic, and a lead that feels like a breath of fresh air. Great fun."―Peter Newman, author of The Vagrant
"Often poignant and always intriguing, Age of Assassins reveals its mysteries with the style of a magic show and the artful grace of a gifted storyteller."―Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wild
"The most interesting treatment of the fantasy assassin trope in a while, and an involving narrative in its own right."―RT Book Reviews
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Ideal for readers drawn to music-centered coming-of-age novels about artistic discipline, class mobility, and personal transformation.
Body & Soul
Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction · Coming of Age
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Called “hypnotically readable” by Vanity Fair, Body & Soul follows Claude Rawlings, a poor and lonely boy whose gift for piano carries him from a basement apartment through demanding training, elite social circles, marriage, and Carnegie Hall, with a 4.6-star rating from more than 2,800 Amazon reviewers. Ideal for readers drawn to music-centered coming-of-age novels about artistic discipline, class mobility, and personal transformation.
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This saga of a son of the working class who grows into a piano prodigy is "hypnotically readable . . . The best story I know of in a long, long time" (Vanity Fair).
As a boy, Claude Rawlings looks up through the grated window of his basement apartment to watch the world go by. Poor, lonely, supported by a taxi-driver mother whose eccentricities spin more and more out of control, he faces the terrible task of growing up on the margins of life, destined to be a spectator of that great world always hurrying out of reach. But there is an out-of-tune piano in the small apartment, and in unlocking the secrets of its keys, as if by magic, Claude discovers himself. He is a musical prodigy.
Body & Soul is the story of a young man whose life is transformed by a gift. The gift is not without price—the work is relentless, the teachers exacting—but the reward is a journey that takes him to the drawing rooms of the rich and powerful, private schools, a gilt-edged marriage, and Carnegie Hall. Claude moves through this life as if he were playing a difficult composition, swept up in its drama and tension, surprised by its grace notes. Music, here, becomes a character in its own right, equaled in strength only by the music of Frank Conroy's own unmistakable and true voice.
Bristling with character and invention, Body & Soul is Dickensian in its range and richness. This is a novel with all the emotional appeal and moral gravity of a classic bildungsroman, but with a tone as contemporary as a jazz riff—an unforgettable achievement by one of the great writers of our time.
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A charismatic detective.
After Her
Literary Fiction · Coming of Age
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A charismatic detective. A string of murders. A daughter determined to save him. After Her is a gripping literary thriller and moving coming-of-age story inspired by the real Trailside Killer case. Joyce Maynard weaves a tale of murder, memory, and the complex bond between a girl and her father. Suspenseful, poignant, unforgettable.
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Marin County, 1979: Young girls are turning up dead on the mountain behind Rachel’s house, and her father—the town’s charismatic, flawed detective—is on the case.
As the Sunset Strangler eludes capture and her father begins to spiral, eleven-year-old Rachel takes matters into her own hands. Her bold efforts to catch the killer will shatter her family and reshape her future.
Thirty years later, haunted by the past and convinced the wrong man was arrested, Rachel sets out to uncover the truth and restore her father's legacy.
Loosely inspired by the Trailside Killer case, After Her is a haunting blend of thriller and coming-of-age tale—a deeply human story of family, obsession, and the dangerous power of love and memory.
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It fits readers who want teen horror, supernatural dread, and an emotional core built on loyalty under pressure.
My Best Friend’s Exorcism
Horror · Teen + Young Adult · Coming of Age
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Something is wrong long before anyone can name it, and that slow unraveling turns My Best Friend’s Exorcism into a story where friendship feels as frightening as possession. When Gretchen changes after a night that goes terribly wrong, Abby must face the terror of losing her best friend to something she cannot explain. It fits readers who want teen horror, supernatural dread, and an emotional core built on loyalty under pressure.
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Soon to be a major motion picture.
This ENHANCED DIGITAL EDITION features TONS of TOTALLY AWESOME ’80s bonus materials—including Satanic Panic educational pamphlets, a do-it-yourself exorcism cheat sheet, a Spotify playlist of awesome ’80s tunes, animated cover artwork, and much more!
From the New York Times best-selling author of The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires, this unholy hybrid of Beaches and The Exorcist blends teen angst and unspeakable horrors into a pulse-pounding supernatural thriller.
The year is 1988. High school sophomores Abby and Gretchen have been best friends since fourth grade. But after an evening of skinny-dipping goes disastrously wrong, Gretchen begins to act…different. She’s moody. She’s irritable. And bizarre incidents keep happening whenever she’s nearby. Abby’s investigation leads her to some startling discoveries—and by the time their story reaches its terrifying conclusion, the fate of Abby and Gretchen will be determined by a single question: Is their friendship powerful enough to beat the devil?
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A strong match for readers drawn to literary coming-of-age stories about grief, family, unlikely friendship, and the AIDS era.
Tell the Wolves I’m Home
Literary Fiction · Teen + Young Adult · Coming of Age · Contemporary Fiction
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A New York Times bestseller called “a dazzling debut novel” by O: The Oprah Magazine, Tell the Wolves I'm Home follows fourteen-year-old June Elbus after the death of her beloved uncle Finn, when an unexpected friendship changes how she understands her grief and family, with a 4.02-star average from more than 151,000 Goodreads ratings. A strong match for readers drawn to literary coming-of-age stories about grief, family, unlikely friendship, and the AIDS era.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A heartfelt story of love, grief, and renewal about two unlikely friends who discover that sometimes you don’t know you’ve lost someone until you’ve found them
“A dazzling debut novel.”—O: The Oprah Magazine
“Tremendously moving.”—The Wall Street Journal
“Touching and ultimately hopeful.”—People
1987. The only person who has ever truly understood fourteen-year-old June Elbus is her uncle, the renowned painter Finn Weiss. Shy at school and distant from her older sister, June can be herself only in Finn’s company; he is her godfather, confidant, and best friend. So when he dies, far too young, of a mysterious illness her mother can barely speak about, June’s world is turned upside down.
But Finn’s death brings a surprise acquaintance into June’s life. At the funeral, June notices a strange man lingering just beyond the crowd. A few days later, she receives a package in the mail containing a beautiful teapot she recognizes from Finn’s apartment, and a note from Toby, the stranger, asking for an opportunity to meet. As the two begin to spend time together, June realizes she’s not the only one who misses Finn, and that this unexpected friend just might be the one she needs the most.
WINNER OF THE ALEX AWARD • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Wall Street Journal • O: The Oprah Magazine • BookPage • Kirkus Reviews • Booklist • School Library Journal
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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, The Yearling is a searing tale of boyhood, survival, and the heartbreaking bond between a child and a wild fawn.
The Yearling
Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction · Coming of Age
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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, The Yearling is a searing tale of boyhood, survival, and the heartbreaking bond between a child and a wild fawn. With praise from Lauren Groff and Michael Morpurgo, this American classic belongs on every shelf beside To Kill a Mockingbird. Breathtaking and brutal, it’s a novel that will stay with you for life.
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In the wild, untamed heart of 19th-century Florida, young Jody Baxter grows up in a world shaped by hardship, resilience, and the fragile beauty of nature.
Life in the Big Scrub is harsh—his family survives season to season, crop to crop. But when Jody rescues an orphaned fawn, his world fills with wonder, friendship, and a joy he’s never known.
As the bond between boy and deer deepens, so does the tension between wild innocence and the brutal necessities of survival. When the yearling threatens the family’s livelihood, Jody must confront a heartbreaking choice that will mark the end of childhood forever.
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, The Yearling is a timeless coming-of-age classic filled with love, loss, and unforgettable grace.
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Perfect for fans of Vampire Academy and The Mortal Instruments.
Academy Magic: The Complete Series
Fantasy · Teen + Young Adult · Coming of Age
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The complete Academy Magic series is here—five books of magic, monsters, and enemies-to-lovers sparks. With 4.6 stars on Amazon, this bundle follows underdog witch Bettina Blair from demon ambush to magical academy to a reluctant partnership with the most insufferably gorgeous guy on campus. Perfect for fans of Vampire Academy and The Mortal Instruments.
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Magic isn’t real. Or so Bettina Blair believed—until a demon shows up, and her parents finally come clean: she’s a witch.
Now she’s stuck at Eden Academy, a prestigious school for magical elites, and she’s completely out of her depth. No magic. No combat skills. No clue why the hottest guy on campus, Jackson Lancaster, loathes her so much.
He’s powerful, adored, and British—unfortunately. She’s invisible, unwanted, and now the only person who can retrieve a relic that might save the world.
With a demon army rising and her magic still missing in action, Bettina must learn fast—or die trying. But surviving this quest might mean trusting the one boy who’s made her life hell from day one.
This bundle includes all five books of the addictively magical Academy Magic series.
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Laric Mason has spent years hiding his magic, determined to live quietly, until dragons destroy everything he loves.
Fires Above, Heroes Below
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy
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Laric Mason has spent years hiding his magic, determined to live quietly, until dragons destroy everything he loves. With no one left to fight back, he must face the legacy he’s avoided and unlock a dangerous power to stand against dragonfire and war. This epic fantasy series opener holds 4.3 stars on Amazon and strong Goodreads ratings.
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When dragons return, a reluctant student becomes the realm’s last hope.
Laric Mason has spent years hiding his magic, content to scrape by with the bare minimum at his local academy. He refuses to chase the legacy left by his grandmother—or the destiny others claim waits for him. A quiet life is all he’s ever wanted.
Until the dragons come.
When a fiery assault from the war-hungry realm of Korthal shatters his village, Laric’s world burns. His school is gone. His family is gone. And the truth is undeniable: no one else is coming to save them.
To stand against the dragons, Laric must stop running from who he is—and unlock a power even he doesn’t fully understand.
Fires Above, Heroes Below begins an exciting dragon rider fantasy series by bestsellers D.K. Holmberg and Dan Michaelson.
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In a wasteland lit by twin suns, a crippled boy and a mystic girl journey toward a rumored city of refuge.
A Girl From Nowhere
Teen + Young Adult · Fantasy · Sci-Fi · Coming of Age
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In a wasteland lit by twin suns, a crippled boy and a mystic girl journey toward a rumored city of refuge. White City is a gripping post-apocalyptic fantasy about survival, vengeance, and the hope for healing. Fans of gritty worldbuilding and slow-burning companionship will find a powerful story of resilience in the ashes.
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In a scorched world ruled by twin suns and savage raiders, survival is a brutal art.
Taimin knows this better than most. Crippled since childhood and orphaned by violence, he lives with only one goal: vengeance against those who destroyed his home. But when his path crosses with Selena—a girl marked by mysterious powers and hunted for reasons she doesn’t yet understand—their journey takes a new shape.
Drawn together by grief and a shared hope, they set out toward the fabled white city, a rumored sanctuary where healing and safety might still exist. But the road is treacherous, and their pasts are never far behind.
In a land of fire and ruin, Taimin and Selena must decide whether salvation lies in revenge—or something far more powerful.
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Ideal for readers looking for college hockey romance with friends-to-lovers tension, emotional vulnerability, and forced proximity.
The Year We Fell Down
Teen + Young Adult · Coming of Age
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“Nobody writes hockey like Sarina Bowen,” says Elle Kennedy, New York Times bestselling author of The Deal. The Year We Fell Down follows Corey, a college hockey player whose life changes when she arrives at Harkness in a wheelchair, and Adam Hartley, the injured hockey player across the hall, as friendship turns into something harder to ignore, with a 4.3-star rating from more than 5,700 Amazon reviewers. Ideal for readers looking for college hockey romance with friends-to-lovers tension, emotional vulnerability, and forced proximity.
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My whole life changed in the blink of an eye.
I was supposed to start college on the Harkness Women’s hockey team. Now I’m showing up in a wheelchair instead.
There’s only one person who understands. Across the hall, in the other handicapped-accessible dorm room, lives the too-delicious-to-be real Adam Hartley. He’s a hockey player too, but his leg is broken in two places.
We bond over broken elevators and video games. We’re just friends, of course, until one night when things fall apart. Or fall together. All I know is that I’m falling. Hard.
But can Hartley love someone as broken as me? His deep brown eyes hold their own demons. While my troubles are visible for everyone to see, his are hidden deep inside…
If you love charming hockey player heroes and friends-to-lovers match-ups, download The Year We Fell Down today!
“Nobody writes hockey like Sarina Bowen.” - Elle Kennedy, New York Times bestselling author of The Deal.
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Perfect for fans of Practical Magic and literary fiction with heart.
The Collected Novels Volume Two
Literary Fiction · Coming of Age
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From ancient warriors to suburban rebels, The Alice Hoffman Collection brings together four unforgettable novels, including the New York Times bestseller Seventh Heaven. With lyrical prose and touches of magic, Hoffman explores love, loss, and the fragile threads of humanity. Perfect for fans of Practical Magic and literary fiction with heart. Click now to journey into the extraordinary.
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Step into the spellbinding world of Alice Hoffman, where the ordinary is enchanted and the unexpected pulses just beneath the surface. In this unforgettable collection, four lyrical novels traverse centuries, continents, and emotional landscapes—each one a testament to Hoffman’s gift for magic realism and raw, resonant humanity.
From the mythic strength of Rain, a young Amazon warrior in The Foretelling, to the suburban upheaval sparked by Nora Silk in the New York Times bestseller Seventh Heaven, Hoffman conjures tales of longing, love, rebellion, and redemption. In White Horses, childhood fantasy collides with dangerous desire, while Angel Landing confronts catastrophe and healing in the shadow of a nuclear disaster.
Haunting, intimate, and richly poetic, The Alice Hoffman Collection is a masterclass in emotional alchemy—and the extraordinary power of storytelling.
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