Malice

Fans of "Malice" will appreciate "Gild" for its dark fantasy retelling of King Midas, featuring a resilient female protagonist navigating a world of power and moral ambiguity. It shares the intense atmosphere and themes of survival and forbidden romance against a backdrop of complex power dynamics.

This standalone fantasy offers a unique, dark fairy tale sensibility with a powerful magic system and a compelling, headstrong female lead. Readers who enjoyed the atmospheric magic and character-driven narrative of "Malice" will find a similar enchanting yet perilous world to explore.

For those drawn to "Malice"'s compelling exploration of a 'villain's' perspective and a strong female character defying destiny, "Circe" offers a masterful mythological retelling. It delves deep into themes of power, identity, and isolation with a rich, introspective narrative voice.

Readers who enjoyed Alyce's morally gray perspective and her struggle against a predetermined fate will find a kindred spirit in El, the protagonist of this dark academia series. It features intense magical challenges, a unique magic system, and a cynical yet compelling strong female lead fighting for survival.

This book shares "Malice"'s blend of dark fantasy, political intrigue, and a strong female lead navigating a treacherous world where power is everything. The enemies-to-lovers dynamic and the exploration of dangerous fae courts will appeal to fans of forbidden relationships and complex power struggles.

Fans of "Malice" will appreciate this sapphic fantasy for its powerful female leads, intricate political intrigue, and exploration of rebellion against oppressive forces. It mirrors the themes of forbidden connections and women seizing power in a magical, intense setting.

While not fantasy, this book offers a dark, atmospheric, and suspenseful experience with a strong female lead uncovering sinister family secrets. Readers who enjoyed the unsettling "vibe" and the unraveling of a dark mystery in "Malice" will be captivated by its gothic charm and psychological tension.

This enchanting novel, steeped in Russian folklore, offers a magical and atmospheric experience with a strong female lead who defies societal expectations. Its blend of historical fantasy, dark elements, and a protagonist with unique magical abilities will resonate with readers who enjoyed the fairy tale subversion and magical realism of "Malice."

With its forbidden romance between a witch and a witch hunter, "Serpent & Dove" offers a compelling blend of magic, intense conflict, and morally ambiguous characters. Fans of "Malice"'s dark fantasy and enemies-to-lovers dynamic will find themselves drawn into this thrilling and passionate story.

For readers who enjoyed the epic scope and intricate political machinations within a magical world in "Malice," this standalone epic fantasy delivers. It features multiple strong female leads, dragons, and a rich, complex narrative exploring power, destiny, and the fight against ancient evils.