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Ideal for readers who enjoy epic fantasy with complex loyalties, magic, and high stakes.
The Heir of Night
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy
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Called “A richly told tale of strange magic, dark treachery, and conflicting loyalties” by Robin Hobb, The Heir of Night follows a young warrior woman who must defend her people against a threatening darkness. The first book in the Wall of Night series introduces a divided world of war, prophecy, and betrayal. Ideal for readers who enjoy epic fantasy with complex loyalties, magic, and high stakes.
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A darkness threatens the land, and it falls to one young warrior woman to defend her people in this high fantasy adventure.
"A richly told tale of strange magic, dark treachery, and conflicting loyalties, set in a well realized world." —New York Times–bestselling author Robin Hobb
An award-winning poet and acclaimed author of Young Adult fiction, Helen Lowe now brings us The Heir of Night—the first book in her Wall of Night series, a brilliant epic fantasy saga of war, prophecy, betrayal, history, and destiny. A thrilling excursion into a richly imagined realm of strife and sacrifice, where the fate of a dangerously divided world rests in the hands of one young woman, The Heir of Night is a fantasy classic in the making, sure to stand alongside the much beloved works of J.R.R. Tolkien, Robin McKinley, and Guy Gavriel Kay.
"The Wall of Night series has the potential to become a classic right there with the likes of George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire." —SF Site
Helen Lowe's The Wall of Night seriesThe Heir of Night (#1)The Gathering of the Lost (#2)Daughter of Blood (#3)
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A strong match for progression fantasy readers who enjoy detailed magic systems, kingdom building, and political intrigue.
Magus Reborn 2
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy · LitRPG
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After taking control of Veralt, Kai faces a summons from the potentially hostile Archine Tower while a beast wave threatens his city. With Knight Killian and Administrator Francis at his side, he must navigate capital politics, build alliances, and strengthen his magic while questioning the history he thought he knew. A strong match for progression fantasy readers who enjoy detailed magic systems, kingdom building, and political intrigue.
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Kai had survived the treacherous Mage trying to kill him in his own house. But new enemies loom over the horizon.
Having increased his personal strength and taking control over the City of Veralt, Kai had just began to learn the ropes of being a noble lord when trouble knocks on his door.
Summoned by the Archine Tower that may or may not be the one trying to kill him, he moves to the capital with his trusted subordinates to dip his toe in the muddy waters of capital politics. To make matters worse, a beast wave threatens to crush over his city.
To fend everything and come out on top, Kai not only had to increase his budding strength and gather allies, he also had to realise that the history he knew might not be correct. Together with his Knight Killian and Administrator Francis, Kai of Sorcerer's Tower would stop at nothing to realise his potential and change the world.
Book 2 of this Progression Fantasy Epic about a desperate mage sent into the past to rescue his apocalyptic world. Features a detailed magic system, kingdom building, three-dimensional characters, plenty of action, and everything you love about progression fantasy!
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A strong fit for readers drawn to epic fantasy exploring religious belief, power, and its consequences.
Shardik
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy · Historical Fantasy
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Called “the extraordinary fantasy novel by the author of Watership Down” by The Guardian, Shardik follows Kelderek, a hunter who discovers a gigantic bear he believes is a divine messenger. His devotion takes him from prophet to soldier to emperor-priest in a divided world shaped by faith, slavery, and war. A strong fit for readers drawn to epic fantasy exploring religious belief, power, and its consequences.
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In a bitterly divided world, a giant bear becomes an object of worship in "the extraordinary fantasy novel by the author of Watership Down" (The Guardian, UK).
In a burning forest, Kelderek the hunter encounters a gigantic bear unlike any he's seen before. Surely this is the reincarnation of Lord Shardik, the messenger of god whose return has been anticipated by the primitive Ortelgan people. In service to Shardik, Kelderek becomes a prophet, then a soldier, and finally an emperor-priest. Swept up by fate and his impassioned faith, Klederek will come to discover ever-deeper layers of meaning implicit in the bear's divinity.
Written after his bestselling debut novel Watership Down, Richard Adams's Shardik is an epic fantasy of tragic character. A fascinating depiction of the power of belief, it explores themes of faith, slavery, and war.
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A strong match for epic fantasy readers who enjoy magical warfare, political conflict, dragons, and battles for survival.
Stronghold
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy · High Fantasy
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In Stronghold by Melanie Rawn, High Prince Rohan, his son Pol, and Lord Andry face a seemingly unstoppable invasion threatening their homeland and the Sunrunners. As Andry turns to forbidden sorcery, Rohan and Pol summon warriors, celestial magic, and dragons to defend their world. A strong match for epic fantasy readers who enjoy magical warfare, political conflict, dragons, and battles for survival.
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Return to the spellbinding universe of Sunrunner—a place of magic and sorcerous evil, of peaceful and warring kingdoms, and of deadly dragons holding the secret to wealth beyond imagining . . .
High Prince Rohan and Lord Andry battle unstoppable threats to their homeland in this follow-up fantasy trilogy to the bestselling Dragon Prince series.
A mysterious and seemingly unstoppable invasion force challenges the power of both the High Prince Rohan and Andry, Lord of the Sunrunners at Goddess Keep. For Andry, it signals the start of a nightmare made real—the horrifying fulfillment of his long ago visions of his homeland in flames. He will draw upon even the forbidden sorcerer’s magic in an attempt to destroy this enemy which is bent on the extermination of all Sunrunners.
Rohan and his son Pol must also fight the enemy with every weapon at their command—from their valiant warriors, to conjurations with sun, moons, and stars, to the terrifying presence of the dragons, to the unforgiving wrath of the Desert itself. Yet soon, they begin to fear that this invasion may prove not only the end of their dream of an unbreakable peace but the beginning of the end of their entire world . . .
Building on her widely acclaimed fantasy trilogy, Dragon Prince, Melanie Rawn reopens the enchanted gateway to the magical world of Sunrunner in this first Dragon Star adventure.
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A strong match for readers who enjoy epic fantasy with political intrigue, powerful empires, and rebellion against overwhelming odds.
Blood for the Undying Throne
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy
Our take
Called “A must-read series for epic fantasy lovers” by Library Journal in a starred review, Blood for the Undying Throne is the sequel to Blood of the Old Kings, an epic fantasy adventure where the corpses of sorcerers power an empire and ordinary people rise up to tear it down. As Emere uncovers political conspiracies, Arienne investigates a weapon that destroyed an entire nation, and Yuma faces the consequences of trusting the Empire, their stories reveal the cost of resisting tyranny. A strong match for readers who enjoy epic fantasy with political intrigue, powerful empires, and rebellion against overwhelming odds.
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Blood for the Undying Throne, the sequel to Blood of the Old Kings, from award-winning Korean author Sung-il Kim and translated by the world-renowned Anton Hur, is an epic fantasy adventure where the corpses of sorcerers power an empire and ordinary people rise up to tear it down.
Nothing can stop the Empire’s insatiable conquest.
Not gods, not dragons, not armies.
But heroes still rise.
The Empire continues to enforce its so-called peace with massive war machines that destroy anything that opposes their might. Though the conquered are wholly at the mercy of the Empire, desperate odds such as these can be fertile soil for heroic resistance.
Last seen rallying under Loran’s banner, Emere is now a powerless politician in the Imperial Capital. But when an assassination attempt is made on his life, he discovers that he may just be at the center of sinister plots brewing in the highest levels of the Empire.
Arienne has crossed the continent on a mission to learn more about the Star of Mersia, the infamous yet mysterious weapon that decimated the country of Mersia in a single day. But when she arrives at the supposedly lifeless land, Arienne is shocked to find much more than ruins.
One hundred and seventy years ago, before the Empire laid waste to its plains and its people, Mersia suffers under the whims of the ruthless Grim King Eldred. When Yuma, the chief cattle herder, meets an emissary from the Empire, she dares to hope that this foreign nation might have the power to overthrow the Grim King and end his reign of terror. But Yuma will learn, only once it’s too late, that aligning with the Empire will have consequences that reverberate through the ages.
Sacrifices must be made in the fight against tyranny, but some sacrifices may be too great.
"A must-read series for epic fantasy lovers."—Library Journal, STARRED review
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Ideal for readers who enjoy epic fantasy with magical warfare, political conflict, and battles against demonic forces.
The Demon Apostle
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy
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Called “Salvatore’s strongest fantasy to date” by Publishers Weekly, The Demon Apostle concludes the first trilogy of the DemonWars Saga. As Elbryan battles goblin hordes in the Timberlands and Pony navigates political turmoil in Palmaris, both become entangled in a power struggle threatening all of Corona. Meanwhile, the defeated demon's spirit has found a new sanctuary. Ideal for readers who enjoy epic fantasy with magical warfare, political conflict, and battles against demonic forces.
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In book three of the DemonWars Saga, the war-weary citizens of the kingdom of Honce-the-Bear only wish to rebuild their broken lives after the demon dactyl and its foul minions are defeated yet the specter of civil war haunts the ravages land—and a specter more fearsome still.
The elf-trained ranger Elbryan Wynden presses north to reclaim the savage Timberlands from retreating goblin hordes. His companion Pony, mistress of gemstone magic, turns south to the civilized—but no less perilous—streets of Palmaris. Suddenly they find themselves caught up in a ruthless power struggle to decide the fate of all Corona—a struggle that will push their courage and love to the breaking point…and beyond. For the demon, though defeated, was not destroyed. And now its vengeful spirit has found an unholy sanctuary.
In book three of the DemonWars Saga, #1 New York Times bestselling author R. A. Salvatore concludes the first trilogy of the saga in what Publishers Weekly calls “Salvatore’s strongest fantasy to date…[His] potent mixture of detailed historical context, well-rounded characters, brisk pacing, and exciting battle scenes make for a consuming read.”
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A strong match for readers who enjoy dark epic fantasy, deadly court politics, morally complicated characters, and powerful magic.
The Poet Empress
Fantasy · Dark Fantasy · Epic Fantasy
Our take
A USA TODAY bestseller and LibraryReads pick, The Poet Empress follows Wei Yin, a desperate young woman who offers herself as a concubine to a cruel prince to save her starving family. Trapped in a palace on the brink of civil war, she must use her wits and forbidden poetry magic to survive, even if it means becoming dangerous herself. A strong match for readers who enjoy dark epic fantasy, deadly court politics, morally complicated characters, and powerful magic.
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A USA TODAY BESTSELLER!
A LIBRARY READS PICK!
Debut author Shen Tao introduces readers to the lush, deadly world of The Poet Empress, a sweeping, epic and intimate fantasy perfect for fans of The Serpent & the Wings of Night, The Song of Achilles and She Who Became the Sun.
In the waning years of the Azalea Dynasty, the emperor is dying, the land consumed by famine, and poetry magic lost to all except the powerful.
Wei Yin is desperate. After the fifth death of a sibling, with her family and village on the brink of starvation, she will do anything to save those she loves.
Even offer herself as concubine to the cruel heir of the beautiful and brutal Azalea House.
But in a twist of fate, the palace stands on the knife-edge of civil war with Wei trapped in its center…at the side of a violent prince.
To survive, Wei must harden her heart, rely on her wit, and become dangerous herself. Even if it means becoming a poet in a world where women are forbidden to read—and composing the most powerful spell of all. A ballad of death...and love.
The Poet Empress is an epic fantasy that explores darker themes, subjects, and scenes that may not be suitable for all readers. Please see the author's content note at the beginning of the book.
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A strong match for readers who like rebellious heroines, political intrigue, and action-packed science fiction.
Behind the Throne
Fantasy · Sci-Fi · Epic Fantasy · Space Colonization
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Called an “excellent SF adventure debut” by Publishers Weekly, this space opera follows Hail Bristol, a notorious gunrunner and runaway princess forced to return home as the Indranan Empire's last surviving heir. Facing assassination attempts and the mystery of her sisters' murders, Hail must navigate palace politics to survive. A strong match for readers who like rebellious heroines, political intrigue, and action-packed science fiction.
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"Taut suspense, strong characterization, and dark, rapid-fire humor are the highlights of this excellent SF adventure debut." —Publishers Weekly (starred review).
Hail Bristol has made a name for herself as one of the most fearsome gunrunners in the galaxy. But she can't escape her past forever: twenty years ago, she was a runaway princess of the Indranan Empire. Now, her mother's people have finally come to bring her home. But when Hail is dragged back to Indrana to take her rightful place as the only remaining heir, she finds that trading her ship for a palace is her most dangerous move yet.
In a world where the only safe options are fight or flight, Hail must rule.
"This debut ranks among the best political SF novels in years, largely because of the indomitable, prickly Hail . . . fast-paced, twisty space opera." —Library Journal (starred review)
"A darn good space adventure yarn. It takes the best of the smugglers' corner of the Star Wars universe and adds political intrigue and family drama." —Tor.com
"Promising science-fiction series . . . for fans of stories with plenty of action and political maneuvering." —Booklist
"Behind the Throne opens with a bang and maintains the momentum throughout the story." —RT Book Reviews
"Rich world building, great characters, and an enthralling story make for a page turner." —Pop Culture Beast
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Ideal for readers who enjoy epic fantasy with magical battles, religious intrigue, and an ongoing struggle against dark forces.
The Demon Spirit
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy · Fantasy Adventure · Sword and Sorcery
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Called “a gripping story…some of his best work” by Booklist, this second DemonWars novel follows Elbryan and Pony as goblins and powries continue attacking Corona, while the demon's surviving evil takes hold within a powerful religious leader. Ideal for readers who enjoy epic fantasy with magical battles, religious intrigue, and an ongoing struggle against dark forces.
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In book two of the DemonWars Saga, R. A. Salvatore’s epic fantasy adventure, Elbryan and Pony fervently hope that the tide of darkness is at last receding from the land of Corona—but if evil is on the retreat why are hordes of goblins and bloody-capped powries slashing their way ever deeper into civilized lands?
A sinister threat now looms over Corona for the power of the demon dactyl was not entirely vanquished by the sacrifice of the monk Avelyn Desbris. Instead, its darkness has infiltrated the most sacred of places—as a once-admired spiritual leader rededicates his life to the most vicious, most insidious revenge against the forces of good. There may be no stopping the spread of malignant evil.
#1 New York Times bestselling author R. A. Salvatore returns to the DemonWars Saga in what Booklist calls “a gripping story…some of his best work.”
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A strong match for readers who enjoy traditional epic fantasy with magical creatures, dangerous quests, and large-scale battles.
The Demon Awakens
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy
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When a powerful demon awakens in the land of Corona, its armies of goblins and giants destroy the village of Dundallis, leaving childhood friends Elbryan and Pony orphaned and separated. Years later, they reunite to confront the evil threatening their homeland in the first book of the DemonWars saga. A strong match for readers who enjoy traditional epic fantasy with magical creatures, dangerous quests, and large-scale battles.
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#1 New York Times bestselling author R. A. Salvatore brings an astonishing world to life in this high-stakes epic fantasy adventure as the intrepid hero Elbryan Wynden confronts the dark tides of destiny in his search for justice and peace.
A great evil has awakened in the land of Corona, a terrible demon determined to spread death and misery. His goblin armies and fearsome giants ravage the settlements of the frontier, and in the small village of Dundallis, their merciless attack leaves behind two shattered orphans: Pony and her lifelong friend, the youth Elbryan. Taken in by elves, Elbryan is raised to become a formidable ranger—a fateful role that will lead him into battle against an ancient evil.
Meanwhile, on a far-off island, a shower of gemstones will fall onto the black-sand shores. These heaven-sent stones carry within them an incredible power—the source of a unique form of gemstone magic and the key to all that is good in the world and all that is evil, and it is up to one young monk to liberate them from the corrupt monastery that harvests them. Pray they don’t fall into the wrong clawed hands.
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A strong match for readers who like epic fantasy built around unusual magic, political intrigue, mysteries, and dangerous secrets.
Dust and Light
Fantasy · Dark Fantasy · Epic Fantasy
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Disgraced pureblood sorcerer Lucian de Remeni-Masson is assigned to a coroner, where his magical portraiture reveals troubling truths in the souls of the dead and draws him into murder, mystery, and corruption, with a 4.1-star average from more than 1,100 Goodreads ratings. A strong match for readers who like epic fantasy built around unusual magic, political intrigue, mysteries, and dangerous secrets.
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A struggling sorcerer is caught in a web of murder, mystery, and corruption in this epic fantasy series opener set in the world of Flesh and Spirit.
Civil war robbed Lucian de Rememni-Masson of most of his family and his fortune. As a pureblood sorcerer, he has a remarkable gift for portraiture and currently supports his surviving sister through painting for the Registry. But a brief dalliance in his past has returned to haunt Lucian. It was only an hour of youthful folly, but in that time, Lucian spoke with an ordinary, a young woman not of his own kind, allowed her to see his face, and performed magic for her.
Now, the Registry has contracted Lucian out to a common coroner. Instead of painting living sorcerers, he must use his gift to help identify dead ordinaries hauled in from the streets. But having the power to capture the truth of dead men's souls brings forth troubling consequences for Lucian. Especially when the dead have secrets worth killing for . . .
"A tale of magic and politics, of intrigue and betrayal. Set in a rich world, told through the eyes of a compelling and sympathetic hero, her story twists and turns, building to a conclusion that satisfies while hinting at more adventures to come. I eagerly await the next Sanctuary novel." —D. B. Jackson, author of the Thieftaker Chronicles
"[A] captivating and satisfying fantasy epic, the first of a pair. . . . With an impressive command of language, sure-handed plotting, and perceptive characterizations, Berg traces the arc of Lucian's arduous quest to solve the murders of several illegitimate royals." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"A powerful, involving fantasy." —Locus
"With a plethora of fascinating characters and intense drama, Dust and Light is outstanding." —RT Book Reviews(Top Pick)
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A strong match for readers drawn to Chinese history, political intrigue, and the lives caught up in war.
River of Stars
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy · Historical Fantasy
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Called “a major accomplishment” by Michael Dirda in The Washington Post, this historical fantasy follows outlaw Ren Daiyan and scholar’s daughter Lin Shan as war and court politics threaten the empire of Kitai. A strong match for readers drawn to Chinese history, political intrigue, and the lives caught up in war.
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“River of Stars is a major accomplishment, the work of a master novelist in full command of his subject.”—Michael Dirda, in The Washington Post
“Game of Thrones in China.”—Salon.com
Ren Daiyan was still just a boy when he took the lives of seven men while guarding an imperial magistrate. That moment on a lonely road changed his life in entirely unexpected ways, sending him into the forests of Kitai among the outlaws. From there he emerges years later—and his life changes again, dramatically, as he circles toward the court and emperor, while war approaches Kitai from the north.
Lin Shan is the daughter of a scholar, his beloved only child. Educated by him in ways young women never are, gifted as a songwriter and calligrapher, she finds herself living a life suspended between two worlds. Her intelligence captivates an emperor—and alienates women at the court. But when her father’s life is endangered by the savage politics of the day, Shan must act in ways no woman ever has.
In an empire divided by bitter factions circling an exquisitely cultured emperor who loves his gardens and his art far more than the burdens of governing, dramatic events on the northern steppe alter the balance of power in the world, leading to events no one could have foretold, under the river of stars.
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