His Dark Materials: #2 The Subtle Knife

The second instalment in Philip Pullman's genre-defining trilogy opens a window—or rather, cuts a doorway—between worlds. Will Parry enters the story with his own quest, his own knife, and a destiny that intertwines with Lyra's in unexpected ways. The stakes rise, the mysteries deepen, and the Magisterium's shadow grows darker. Pullman's world-building reaches brilliant new heights as parallel universes collide. Perfect for readers who crave fantasy with philosophical depth and characters who'll stay with you long after the final page.