Books like Deverry Cycle
30 fantasy books to read after Deverry Cycle, by Kerr, Katharine, the closest match first.
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1. The Lions Of Al-rassan
by Kay, Guy Gavriel
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Book Flap Description The ruling Asharites of Al-Rassan have come from the desert sands, but over centuries, seduced by the sensuous pleasures of their new land, their stern piety has...
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2. The Quickening
by Hoover, Michelle
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This series is very well written with strong female and male lead. The author's characterization is very strong and I have a feeling that some women may find this series...
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The Immortals book 1 Start here
3. Wild Magic
by Pierce, Tamora
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This is Pierce’s best piece - a fantastic and touching tale about Daine, a young girl with the magical ability to speak to animals. It’s a perfect blend of adventure,...
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Exiles book 1 Start here
4. The Ruins Of Ambrai
by Rawn, Melanie
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Amazon Book Description Fleeing persecution to build a free colony on the planet Lenfell, the magic-wielding Mageborns find their new home torn apart by civil war between the Mage Guardians...
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5. Dragon Prince Trilogy
by Rawn, Melanie
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Amazon Book Description Melanie Rawn's best-selling debut is a novel of love and war, magic and madness, and deadly dangerous dragons that hold the secret to unimaginable wealth that could...
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Dragonlord book 3
6. Dragon And The Phoenix
by Bertin, Joanne
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Amazon Book Description Once every thousand years the phoenix of Jehanglan burns to death in a magical release. For millennia the emperors of Jehanglan have tried to harness the awesome...
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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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Deverry book 5
8. A Time Of Exile
by Kerr, Katharine
- Same author
The world of Deverry: an intricate tapestry of fate, past lives, and unfathomable magic. With A Time Of Exile, Katharine Kerr opens new territory in The Deverry Saga, exploring the...
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Deverry book 6
9. A Time Of Omens
by Kerr, Katharine
- Same author
While a dashing young king journeys to his throne in disguise, fulfilling an ancient prophecy, the exiled lord Rhodry travels anonymously as a mercenary.
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Deverry book 7
10. Days Of Blood And Fire
by Kerr, Katharine
- Same author
In the peaceful land of the Rhiddaer, Jahdo the ratcatcher's son stumbles upon a secret meeting between a city council man and a dangerous, mysterious woman. Suddenly the boy is...
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Deverry book 8
11. Days Of Air And Darkness
by Kerr, Katharine
- Same author
Acclaimed author of the dazzling cycle of fantasy novels set in Deverry and the Westlands, Katharine Kerr continues her epic saga of humanity as a shift of power on the...
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Deverry book 9
12. The Red Wyvern
by Kerr, Katharine
- Same author
Katharine Kerr's richly imagined cycle of novels set in Deverry and the Westlands has earned a devoted following—and a reputation as the finest Celtic fantasy being written today. Now she...
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Deverry book 10
13. The Black Raven
by Kerr, Katharine
- Same author
For the devoted followers of the dazzling Deverry and Westlands cycle, Katharine Kerr continues the magical epic saga she began in The Red Wyvern. The Black Raven Her latest tale...
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Deverry book 11
14. The Fire Dragon
by Kerr, Katharine
- Same author
Katharine Kerr has enchanted readers with her magical Deverry and Westlands cycle, and now she brings to a breathtaking conclusion the epic saga begun with The Red Wyvern and The...
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Deverry book 12
15. The Gold Falcon
by Kerr, Katharine
- Same author
Orphaned by a cholera epidemic, Neb and his young brother are sent to the desolate farm of their last living relative. But when the savage Horsekin tribes begin raiding the...
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16. 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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World Of The Five Gods book 2
17. Paladin Of Souls
by Bujold, Lois Mcmaster
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Paladin of Souls is the only book I know of featuring a middle-aged, retired queen on a pilgrimage, who is chalked up as mad—though personally I think she's just bored...
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First Law World book 4
18. Best Served Cold
by Abercrombie, Joe
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Monza Murcatto is out for blood. Known as the Snake of Talins, the most feared and famous mercenary in Styria, she is betrayed by her employer and left for dead....
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Study book 1 Start here
19. Poison Study
by Snyder, Maria V.
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Yelena is about to be executed for murder and is offered an alternative: food taster to the king. She herself is poisoned and must appear for her daily antidote or...
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20. 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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Samaria book 1 Start here
21. 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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Graceling Realm book 1 Start here
22. 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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Ile-rien book 2
23. Death Of A Necromancer
by Wells, Martha
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A delightful blend of different genres with elements of steampunk, mystery, and Gothic tossed in. It's a unique story that really showcases Well's talents. Death of a Necromancer is Well's...
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Outlander book 1 Start here
24. 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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25. 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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26. 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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Kushiel's Universe book 1 Start here
27. 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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Mistborn book 1 Start here
28. 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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29. The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms
by Jemisin, N. K.
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First book in The Inheritance Trilogy, The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms centers on the novel's narrator, Yeine, granddaughter of the ruler of the world. Yeine suddenly is named heir to this...
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Abhorsen book 1 Start here
30. 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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