Books like Dragon Prince Trilogy
30 fantasy books to read after Dragon Prince Trilogy, by Rawn, Melanie, the closest match first.
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Dragon Prince book 2
1. The Star Scroll
by Rawn, Melanie
- Same series
- Same author
Fourteen years after the events of Dragon Prince, Rohan and Sioned rule as High Prince and Princess, keeping both the peace and the secret of the dragons. But the influence...
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Dragon Prince book 3
2. Sunrunner's Fire
by Rawn, Melanie
- Same series
- Same author
Third in the bestselling Dragon Prince series returns to a lush epic fantasy world replete with winged beasts, power games of magical treachery, and a realm of princedoms hovering on...
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Exiles book 1 Start here
3. The Ruins Of Ambrai
by Rawn, Melanie
- Same author
- On the same lists
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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The Immortals book 1 Start here
4. Wild Magic
by Pierce, Tamora
- On the same lists
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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Dragonlord book 3
5. Dragon And The Phoenix
by Bertin, Joanne
- On the same lists
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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Study book 1 Start here
6. Poison Study
by Snyder, Maria V.
- On the same lists
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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7. The Golden Key
by Rawn, Melanie
- Same author
The Golden Key is the only book on this list with multiple authors (and three of them at that), perhaps because such works have a tendency to be disjointed, a...
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Samaria book 1 Start here
8. 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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9. The Ruins Of Ambrai
by Rawn, Melanie
- Same author
Filled with the sort of political, magical, and romantic intrigue that is Melanie Rawn's trademark, this is the story of three Mageborn sisters torn apart in childhood by the maneuverings...
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10. The Golden Key
by Rawn, Melanie
- Same author
A World Fantasy Award finalist for Best Novel in 1996, Voya's 1996 SF, Fantasy, and Horror Books of the Year; The Golden Key is a submersive experience. The authors evoke...
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Outlander book 1 Start here
11. Outlander
by Gabaldon, Diana
- On the same lists
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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12. The Lions Of Al-rassan
by Kay, Guy Gavriel
- On the same lists
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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13. Deverry Cycle
by Kerr, Katharine
- On the same lists
Book Flap DescriptionIn a world outside reality, a young girl's spirit hovers between incarnations, knowing neither her past nor her future. In the temporal world lives Nevyn, who long ago...
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14. The Quickening
by Hoover, Michelle
- On the same lists
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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Exiles book 2
15. The Mageborn Traitor
by Rawn, Melanie
- Same author
The Mage Guardians and the Malerrisi have fought a long hidden war, and the Malerrisi were forced to withdraw. Glenin, the eldest sister of the House of Ambrai, wants revenge,...
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16. The Dragon Prince
by Rawn, Melanie
- Same author
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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Kushiel's Universe book 1 Start here
17. Kushiel's Dart
by Carey, Jacqueline
- On the same lists
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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The Mists Of Avalon book 1 Start here
18. The Mists Of Avalon
by Bradley, Marion Zimmer
- On the same lists
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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Damar book 2
19. The Hero And The Crown
by Mckinley, Robin
- On the same lists
A classic book that features many recognizable Fantasy tropes: royalty, romance, enchantment, dragons, war.
Aerin is shy, clumsy, ugly, and mistrusted by the people she is supposed to rule. She is ridiculed for being the daughter of a witch with none of her witchy...
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20. Rhapsody
by Haydon, Elizabeth
- On the same lists
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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Ile-rien book 2
21. Death Of A Necromancer
by Wells, Martha
- On the same lists
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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22. 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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World Of The Five Gods book 2
23. Paladin Of Souls
by Bujold, Lois Mcmaster
- On the same lists
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
24. Best Served Cold
by Abercrombie, Joe
- On the same lists
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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25. 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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26. Crown Of Stars
by Elliott, Kate
- On the same lists
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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27. Empire Trilogy
by Wurts, Raymond E. Feist And Janny
- On the same lists
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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Mistborn book 1 Start here
28. Mistborn
by Sanderson, Brandon
- On the same lists
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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Graceling Realm book 1 Start here
29. Graceling
by Cashore, Kristin
- On the same lists
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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30. Dark Hunter
by Kenyon, Sherrilyn
- On the same lists
These books have been around for nearly a decade now and are still wooing the hearts of millions of women around the world. Her male heroes are particularly well drawn....
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