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A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab — 🌶️ 1/5 spice, 398 pages
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Books similar to The Ship of the Dead by Rick Riordan include other ya fantasy and fantasy novels that share its themes and tone. Our curated list matches books by genre DNA and reading mood.
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The Ship of the Dead by Rick Riordan is primarily categorized as YA Fantasy and Fantasy. Our similar book recommendations include titles from the same and related genres.
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