If you enjoy reading books by Carrie Vaughn then you might also like the following authors:
Patricia Briggs writes urban fantasy novels filled with supernatural creatures, including werewolves, vampires, and fae. She creates strong female characters who face both supernatural dangers and everyday struggles that readers can relate to.
Briggs combines action, mystery, and romance in a natural, flowing style. Her widely loved novel, Moon Called, introduces mechanic Mercy Thompson, who navigates a complex supernatural world while working to solve mysteries in her community.
Ilona Andrews, the pen name for the husband-and-wife team Ilona and Gordon Andrews, crafts fast-paced and witty stories rich with magic and compelling action. Their urban fantasy books often feature complex, courageous heroines dealing with supernatural problems and battles.
The novel Magic Bites, the first in their Kate Daniels series, immerses readers in a post-magical apocalypse Atlanta, where Kate's investigations lead her into dangerous supernatural conflicts.
Kelley Armstrong offers an entertaining blend of supernatural creatures, suspense, and strong character relationships. Her stories bring out not just action and intrigue, but also deep human connections and personal growth.
Armstrong’s Bitten, the first in the Women of the Otherworld series, focuses on Elena Michaels who struggles to reconcile her human desires with her werewolf nature, all while dealing with dangers inside and outside her pack.
Seanan McGuire is known for her imaginative storytelling and rich world-building. She blends mysteries, humor, and supernatural elements with relatable characters and thoughtful exploration of emotional stakes.
Her October Daye series, starting with Rosemary and Rue, follows Toby Daye, a half-human, half-fae detective navigating dangerous alliances and mysteries within the hidden faerie society of San Francisco.
Charlaine Harris writes entertaining supernatural mysteries filled with charm, humor, and clever storytelling. Like Carrie Vaughn, Harris excels at creating relatable heroines facing extraordinary circumstances.
Her novel Dead Until Dark, the first book in the Sookie Stackhouse series, blends southern charm with vampires and werewolves, showing that small-town life can hold surprising supernatural secrets.
If you enjoy Carrie Vaughn's blend of urban fantasy and strong female characters, you'll probably like Faith Hunter. Her stories often center around Jane Yellowrock, a tough vampire hunter who struggles with her own mysterious heritage.
Hunter's style is fast-paced and vivid, bringing readers into exciting supernatural worlds. Give Skinwalker a try—it's the first book in the Jane Yellowrock series, introducing you to a heroine who's as tough, resourceful, and intriguing as Vaughn’s Kitty Norville character.
Nalini Singh is another fantastic choice if you appreciate Carrie Vaughn's focus on supernatural intrigue mixed with engaging romance. Singh's writing balances paranormal thrillers with emotional depth and relationships.
Her Psy-Changeling series, beginning with Slave to Sensation, explores a world divided between psychically gifted humans and shape-shifting beings. Singh creates vibrant characters and compelling romance along with a rich, complex fantasy world.
Fans of Carrie Vaughn's blend of humor and supernatural thrills will enjoy Kim Harrison's work. She creates smart, determined heroines like Rachel Morgan, a witch who runs a supernatural detective service in Cincinnati.
Harrison mixes action, magic, humor, and relatable characters, just as Vaughn does in her Kitty Norville series.
Try Dead Witch Walking, the first book of Harrison's popular Hollows series, where vampires, witches, and demons coexist in an urban fantasy setting that feels fun and believable.
Rachel Caine writes urban fantasy with plenty of action and compelling characters, much like Carrie Vaughn. In her Weather Warden series, starting with Ill Wind, readers follow Joanne Baldwin, who can control the weather and must navigate dangerous supernatural situations.
Like Vaughn, Caine combines supernatural elements effortlessly into everyday settings, providing entertaining and suspenseful stories.
Jeaniene Frost offers exciting urban fantasy with strong paranormal romance aspects, ideal if you're a Carrie Vaughn fan searching for a little more passion in the supernatural world.
Her Night Huntress series, starting with Halfway to the Grave, follows half-vampire Cat Crawford as she navigates romance, danger, and unexpected allies.
Frost keeps readers engaged by blending humor, supernatural thrills, and memorable characters, making her a natural pick for Carrie Vaughn enthusiasts.
If you're drawn to Carrie Vaughn's blend of paranormal mysteries and engaging humor, give Darynda Jones a try. Her series beginning with First Grave on the Right introduces Charley Davidson, a witty, sharp-tongued private investigator who also happens to be a Grim Reaper.
Jones mixes lively dialogue and supernatural adventures with a touch of romance, creating stories that are fun, addictive, and easy to enjoy.
Chloe Neill offers a smart, fast-paced urban fantasy style that Carrie Vaughn fans will appreciate.
Her novel Some Girls Bite, the first in the Chicagoland Vampires series, follows Merit, a graduate student turned vampire facing danger and intrigue in Chicago's supernatural society.
Neill's sharp humor, relatable characters, and intriguing political tensions create an enjoyable and immersive reading experience.
Fans of Carrie Vaughn's adventurous and character-driven stories will likely enjoy Devon Monk, beginning with her book Magic to the Bone. Monk crafts compelling urban fantasy set in a richly imagined world where magic use carries a cost.
Her protagonist, Allie Beckstrom, is tough, determined, and realistically flawed, giving readers a satisfying blend of suspense, mystery, and magical intrigue.
Richelle Mead creates vibrant characters and intriguing supernatural worlds that appeal to readers of Carrie Vaughn. Check out her novel Succubus Blues, the first title in the Georgina Kincaid series.
This book features a likable yet conflicted heroine balancing her supernatural abilities with ordinary life and romantic relationships. Mead's storytelling style combines humor, drama, and a strong emotional core.
Fans who enjoy the depth and emotional complexity found in Carrie Vaughn's novels might enjoy Marjorie M. Liu. A good starting point is Tiger Eye, the first book in her Dirk & Steele series.
Liu mixes elements of urban fantasy, romance, and suspense in stories rich with character development and thoughtful themes of identity and belonging. Her writing style is engaging and vivid, blending supernatural drama with heartfelt connections between characters.