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VPL -Books Just For You -For a Reader Who Likes Robin Hobb, Janice Hallett, and Kij Johnson

This Books Just For You personalized reading list was prepared by a Vancouver Public Library staff member for a reader who likes the works of Robin Hobb for their pacing, beautiful writing, and immersive world and the mysteries of Janice Hallett for their twists and the way they guide the reader to their own conclusions. The reader also likes The Fox Woman by Kij Johnson.

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  • The Book of Ile-Rien

    the Element of Fire and the Death of the Necromancer

    Wells, Martha
    Recommended by Robin Hobb.
    Book, 2024New York : Tom Doherty Associates / Tor Publishing Group, 2024.
  • Can You Solve the Murder?

    the Flowers of Elysium : An Interactive Crime Novel

    Johnston, Antony
    This interactive mystery novel is recommended by Janice Hallett.
    Book, 2025Ontario : Doubleday Canada, 2025.
  • Readers who like Robin Hobb's books may appreciate this retelling of Arthurian Legend. First in a series.
    Book, 1970New York : Morrow, c1970.
  • Readers who like Robin Hobb's focus on characterization may enjoy this novel. First in a series.
    Book, 2001New York : EOS, c2001.
  • Fantasy author RJ Barker thinks it is actually the influence of this historical mystery series that causes readers to see similarities between their writing and that of Robin Hobb.
    Book, 2003London : Macmillan, 2003.
  • "Stevenson carries off this tour de force with all the aplomb of a master magician who conducts his tricks in plain view." -Publisher's Weekly
    Book, 2023New York : Mariner Books, 2023.
  • This reimagination of the Kagaya-hime legend is part of the same setting as The Fox Woman.
    Book, 2003New York : Tor, c2003.
  • This thriller is recommended by Janice Hallett.
    Book, 2024New York : Mulholland Books, Little, Brown and Company, 2024.
  • Suggested because you like Robin Hobb. First in a trilogy.
    Book, 2019New York : Tor, 2019.
  • This mystery is told through media such as transcripts and eMails and offers clues to readers.
    Book, 2023New York : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2023]