Books like Secret Texts
19 fantasy books to read after Secret Texts, by Lisle, Holly, the closest match first.
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The Secret Texts book 1 Start here
1. Diplomacy Of Wolves
by Lisle, Holly
- Same series
- Same author
Following thousands of years of war, Kait, a young diplomat, uncovers a plot to destroy the House of Galweigh, and she must rely on the Mirror of the Dead and...
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The Secret Texts book 2
2. Vengeance Of Dragons
by Lisle, Holly
- Same series
- Same author
Battling over the Mirror of Souls, Kait Galweigh and Crispin Sabir don't realize that it contains the captive spirits of long-dead sorcerers who once conquered the world and are poised...
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Mordant's Need book 1 Start here
3. Mirror Of Her Dreams
by Donaldson, Stephen R.
- On the same lists
This two-part series with a man crashing through a woman's mirror in order to find a champion, a champion to save his kingdom from evil.
Most of you will probably never have heard of this series (it's taken a back seat to Donaldson’s more controversial work, The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant), which is a pity....
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4. The Last Dragonlord
by Bertin, Joanne
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These are 100% fantasy romance and make no apologies about it. Sometimes you want subtle romance with a great plot and a cast of interesting characters. And sometimes, you want...
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5. The Dragon Prince
by Rawn, Melanie
- On the same lists
This series is not for everyone, but there are enough romantic elements in this epic fantasy series to make those looking for a good romance fantasy cry with joy. Rawn...
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Tiger And Del book 1 Start here
6. Sword-dancer
by Robertson, Jennifer
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If you are looking for some classic sword and sorcery that combines action and romance in equal spades, The Sword Dancer series delivers on this. The characters evolve dramatically over...
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7. Rhapsody
by Haydon, Elizabeth
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This one’s a pure romance. If you want an emotional fantasy series with some pretty strong characterization and a well-realized world, Rhapsody is the book you're looking for. There are...
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The Sarantine Mosaic book 1 Start here
8. Sailing To Sarantium
by Kay, Guy Gavriel
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Kay writes a lot of fantasy that appeals to those who enjoy a good, well thought out romance novel. While romance is not the only point of Kayâs stories (Kay...
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9. The Sword Of Truth
by Goodkind, Terry
- On the same lists
Most would argue that this series gets worse with every addition. But Wizard's First Rule is good enough to get the series included on the list. It's probably more of...
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10. Liveship Traders Trilogy
by Hobb, Robin
- On the same lists
A nautical fantasy featuring pirates, dragons, and magic? What's not to love? To top it off, Liveship Traders is filled with fantastic women. Ronica, the widow of the liveship's former...
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11. Tamir Triad
by Flewelling, Lynn
- On the same lists
This is a series that's fallen a bit by the wayside in that many don't know about it. But it's a rare treat for those who want a well drawn...
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12. The Black Jewels Series
by Bishop, Anne
- On the same lists
A landmark step in feminist fiction, this dark fantasy series is unlike anything you've ever read. Bishop takes the physical and typical differences between men and women, highlights rather than...
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Samaria book 1 Start here
13. Archangel
by Shinn, Sharon
- On the same lists
This series does something a bit different from your usual fantasy romance. The setting of the book is a different world, a world with different legends and religions. There is...
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Graceling Realm book 1 Start here
14. Graceling
by Cashore, Kristin
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Katsa is a pragmatic graceling born with the ability to kill with her bare hands from the time she was eight years old. Graced as all gracelings are with unique...
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Outlander book 1 Start here
15. Outlander
by Gabaldon, Diana
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Claire is on her second honeymoon in 1945 when she walks through an ancient stone circle and right into 1743. This series is part portal fantasy, part historical novel, and part romance.
In the Outlander series, Diana Gabaldon reinvents the use of time-travel in fantasy and historical fiction, crafting a thrilling drama set in the 18th and 20th centuries. The series follows...
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16. The Curse Of Chalion
by Bujold, Lois Mcmaster
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Lois McMaster Bujold is famous for her very atypical characters. She demonstrated this with her Miles Vorkosigan character, and she does the same thing with the Curse of Chalion. The...
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Kushiel's Universe book 1 Start here
17. Kushiel's Dart
by Carey, Jacqueline
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The first novel in a six-part series, this is an epic tale that features a female protagonist who is both spy and courtesan. She has been chosen to experience pain and pleasure as one.
A lot of novels on this list are either children's stories or young adult. While they make for great stories, there are some great coming of age stories that feature...
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Sevenwaters book 1 Start here
18. Daughter Of The Forest
by Marillier, Juliet
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This series follows several generations of a family who have a special relationship with the Otherworld and takes place mostly in ancient Ireland.
This intricate retelling of the Celtic Swans fairy tale takes an enchanting story and embellishes it with depth, believable backstory, ancient magic, and great characters. It is painfully dark, at...
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19. The Kingkiller Chronicles
by Rothfuss, Patrick
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A world that is vast, fantastical, and strongly rooted in logical world-building—it is a trilogy and biography of a famous musician and adventurer.
If you haven't heard of The Kingkiller Chronicles by now, you'll want to pick it up as soon as possible. Rothfuss' award-winning series took the genre by storm in 2007...
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