''The Magic Thief: Lost'' reminded me a lot of [[The Well Between the Worlds (Monsters of Lyonesse) by Sam Llewellyn|The Well Between the Worlds]] by Sam Llewellyn. ''Well'' is a bit more unique, almost as enjoyable, and written in very similar, feather-light prose.
[[Sarah Prineas' Magic Thief Books in Chronological Order]]
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