Books like Daughter Of The Forest
30 fantasy books to read after Daughter Of The Forest, by Marillier, Juliet, the closest match first.
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Sevenwaters book 3
1. Child Of Prophecy
by Marillier, Juliet
- Same series
- Same author
Magic is fading... and the ways of Man are driving the Old Ones to the West, beyond the ken of humankind. The ancient groves are being destroyed, and if nothing...
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Sevenwaters book 4
2. Heir To Sevenwaters
by Marillier, Juliet
- Same series
- Same author
The chieftains of Sevenwaters have long been custodians of a vast and mysterious forest?and a new heir has been born. But the family?s joy turns to despair when the baby...
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Sevenwaters book 5
3. Seer Of Sevenwaters
by Marillier, Juliet
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- Same author
Prior to making her final pledge as a druid, the young seer Sibeal visits the island of Inis Eala, where the Sight leads her to Felix, a survivor of a...
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Sevenwaters book 6
4. Flame Of Sevenwaters
by Marillier, Juliet
- Same series
- Same author
Maeve, daughter of Lord Sean of Sevenwaters, was badly burned as a child and carries the legacy of that fire in her crippled hands. After ten years she’s returning home,...
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Sevenwaters book 2
5. Son Of The Shadows
by Marillier, Juliet
- Same series
- Same author
Beautiful Sorcha is the courageous young woman who risked all to save her family from a wicked curse and whose love shattered generations of hate and bridged two cultures. It...
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Sevenwaters book 2
6. Son Of The Shadows
by Mariller, Juliet
- Same series
Liadan, the daughter of Sorcha, must take up her mother's quest to save her brothers from the spell that has held them captive.
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Kushiel's Universe book 1 Start here
7. 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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8. Liveship Traders Trilogy
by Hobb, Robin
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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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9. The Black Jewels Series
by Bishop, Anne
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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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Abhorsen book 1 Start here
10. Sabriel
by Nix, Garth
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Garth Nix's Sabriel is marketed to the young adult audience but easily appeals to a wider readership. Fantastic world-building paints both the realm of Ancelstierre, and The Old Kingdom, where...
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The Wheel Of Time book 1 Start here
11. The Eye of the World
by Jordan, Robert
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One of the most definitive versions of classic epic fantasy -- especially the Fat Fantasy version of it.
The Wheel of Time is known for its extraordinary characterization and epic plot, but it also features some of the best elemental magic. It integrates classic and unique components, crafting...
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Graceling Realm book 1 Start here
12. 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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13. Empire Trilogy
by Wurts, Raymond E. Feist And Janny
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This collaboration proves that you don't have to wade neck-deep in magic to make a great fantasy. This series showcases the other side of Feist's Riftwar Saga, which is a...
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Damar book 1 Start here
14. The Blue Sword
by Mckinley, Robin
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The original "strong heroine" fantasy author, McKinley broke new ground with her work in the 80's. Harry Crewe feels restless, insignificant, invisible. Until kelar, a kind of magical force handed...
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15. Deverry Cycle
by Kerr, Katherine
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This series is an example of Celtic/Historical Fantasy and does a wonderful job bringing ancient Welsh culture to life.
Deverry Cycle is a twelve-book series, but don't panic, it's broken up into "cycles," so every four books or so you get a satisfying ending. The heavy Celt flavor is...
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16. 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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17. The Sword Of Truth
by Goodkind, Terry
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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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18. The Golden Compass
by Pullman, Philip
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His Dark Materials plunges you into an intriguing alternate universe that is both familiar, and strange. Imagine a world where we each have our own daemons (spirit animals) that are...
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Mistborn book 1 Start here
19. Mistborn
by Sanderson, Brandon
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Though Sanderson's main criticism is a lack of character depth, it's hard to deny the satisfying coming of age stories in Mistborn. The novel describes a classic rags-to-riches story, Vin...
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The Earthsea Cycle book 1 Start here
20. A Wizard Of Earthsea
by Guin, Ursula K. Le
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Today, Ursula K. Le Guin’s magic system may not sound exceptional. Like many, it uses the knowledge of true names to control elements, creatures, and even humans. Consider, however, that...
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Memory, Sorrow, And Thorn book 1 Start here
21. Memory, Sorrow, And Thorn
by Williams, Tad
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Epic fantasy with attention to characters and details.
Tad Williams' series was the source of inspiration for many of the titles on the listand some outside of it. Authors like R.R. Martin, Patrick Rothfuss, and more all cite...
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22. Troy Trilogy
by Gemmell, David
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This trilogy adapts the Trojan War and creates complex subplots to keep readers engaged. Like a good epic story should, this series has it all: battle, love, intrigue, tragedy, happiness.
The best of Gemmell's work -- and the last of his work too. Troy is a retelling of the Greek tale of Troy, but done told in such a refreshing...
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Samaria book 1 Start here
23. Archangel
by Shinn, Sharon
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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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The Dark Is Rising book 2
24. The Dark Is Rising
by Cooper, Susan
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Harry Potter did the English magician story very well, but it also overshadowed some incredible books with similar settings. Will is a chosen one of sorts, one of the few...
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The Mists Of Avalon book 1 Start here
25. The Mists Of Avalon
by Bradley, Marion Zimmer
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A story of King Arthur's court, through the eyes of Arthur's half-sister Morgaine Le Fay.
I can't do a list of the top 50 fantasy novels with strong female leads without including The Mists of Avalon. Considered one of the great classics of modern fantasy...
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Codex Alera book 1 Start here
26. Furies Of Calderon
by Butcher, Jim
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What happens to soldiers after the war is fought? This book tells the story of five veterans and some secrets too.
Most of theitems on this list made it thanks to their unique ideas. Instead, Codex Alera takes a system familiar to millions of children. While many authors claim inspiration from...
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27. Chronicles Of Amber
by Zelazny, Roger
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A 10 book chronicle--these stories combine other worlds, magical elements, mystery, shadow, and science.
The Amber Chronicles is a complex blend of genres and plot. It starts like a murder mystery, drawing the reader in, then it moves on to a mixture of sci-fi...
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28. Crown Of Stars
by Elliott, Kate
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If there's one thing that can be taken from our own history, it's that that watching monarchies fight for and over power is fascinating. As long as you don't get...
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29. Tyrants And Kings
by Marco, John
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Military fantasy with some great characterization, gray characters, and a lot of plot twists the whole way through. The author takes great pains to create most characters as morally ambiguous...
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Vlad Taltos book 1 Start here
30. Jhereg
by Brust, Steven
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The genius of this series lies in the exquisite character development – especially in relation to the hero, Vlad Taltos. We're accustomed to rooting for anti-heroes these days, (Hi, Dexter...
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