Books like Dragon Wing
30 fantasy books to read after Dragon Wing, by Weis, Margaret, the closest match first.
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The Death Gate Cycle book 2
1. Elven Star
by Weis, Margaret
- Same series
- Same author
On steamy Pryan, never-ending sunlight and plentiful rain have created a jungle so vast that humans and elves dwell high in the trees and only dwarves live anywhere near the...
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The Death Gate Cycle book 3
2. Fire Sea
by Weis, Margaret
- Same series
- Same author
Henry is generally well-behaved, but he is occasionally arrogant and vain. Henry is at heart a hard worker, but his frequent bouts of illness hinder his work.
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The Death Gate Cycle book 4
3. Serpent Mage
by Weis, Margaret
- Same series
- Same author
After the four worlds Alfred has at last found his people on Chelstra, the realm of sea. But his travels have taught him to be cautious... and Alfred soon realizes...
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The Death Gate Cycle book 5
4. The Hand Of Chaos
by Weis, Margaret
- Same series
- Same author
Chaos is everywhere as the Lord of the Nexus orders his servant Haplo and the human child known as Bane to further their master's work on Arianus, the realm of...
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The Death Gate Cycle book 6
5. Into The Labyrinth
by Weis, Margaret
- Same series
- Same author
From his army of the undead, Xar, Lord of the Nexus, learns of the existence of the mysterious Seventh Gate. It is said that this gate grants whoever enters it...
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The Death Gate Cycle book 7
6. The Seventh Gate
by Weis, Margaret
- Same series
- Same author
Henry is generally well-behaved, but he is occasionally arrogant and vain. Henry is at heart a hard worker, but his frequent bouts of illness hinder his work.
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Dragonlance Chronicles book 1 Start here
7. Dragons Of Autumn Twilight
by Weis, Margaret
- Same author
Shared universe series of novels and games with the core trilogy Chronicles. An extensive series named for a mystical weapon designed to kill evil dragons.
This Dungeons & Dragons-inspired fantasy adventure is the first installment in the beloved Dragonlance Chronicles, set in the magical world of Krynn Once merely creatures of legend, the dragons have...
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Dragonlance Chronicles book 2
8. Dragons Of Winter Night
by Weis, Margaret
- Same author
Return to the mystical world of Krynn, where the heroic Companions continue their fantastical adventures—and face their greatest challenge yet With the return of the dragon minions of Takhisis, the...
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9. The Lightbringer
by Weeks, Brent
- On the same lists
The Lightbringer series holds one of the best magic systems in fantasy, straight from the mind of Brent Weeks. It manages to be simple in concept, yet holds tons of...
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10. A Tale Of The Malazan Book Of The Fallen
by Erikson, Steven
- On the same lists
Starting this series is like being thrown into a tornado. Strapped to a cow. With a lightning rod attached to your head. It's chaotic and you'll find yourself confused but...
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11. The Nightrunners
by Lansdale, Joe R.
- On the same lists
Considering that fantasy gives authors the opportunity to create entirely new cultures, it's surprising that so few erase the negative aspects of our own society – sexism, racism, and homophobia...
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12. The Gentleman Bastards
by Lynch, Scott
- On the same lists
This starts off decidedly on a non-epic note: a band of thieves go about robbing the rich to...live lavishly and just because they can. There is not great evil to...
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13. Chronicles Of Thomas Covenant
by Donaldson, Stephen R.
- On the same lists
A fantasy tale that people love to love or love to hate -- there is very rarely any middle ground when it comes to Thomas Covenant. My recommendation is that...
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Memory, Sorrow, And Thorn book 2
14. Memory, Sorrow, And Thorn
by Williams, Tad
- On the same lists
There are writers who like to write pulp and there are some writers who like to write fiction. Williams is the latter. Memory, Sorrow, Thorn. This series has made pretty...
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Abhorsen book 3
15. Abhorsen
by Nix, Garth
- On the same lists
Sometimes the best – and most unique – new fantasy comes from the Young Adult section. Before Twilight reared it's sparkly head, Garth Nix created a world that explores our...
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16. The Dark Is Rising Sequence
by Cooper, Susan
- On the same lists
The setting is our world, but rooted in a mythological Celtic past.
One of the best YA epic fantasy series. Well-developed characters that are stereotypical but still exhibit a surprising amount of depth. A standard save-the-world plot, but one that still evokes...
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17. 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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18. Guards Guards
by Pratchett, Terry
- On the same lists
The eighth novel of the Discworld series. A noble dragon, some magic, and a bit of mayhem make for an adventurous and humorous ride.
What best list would be complete without throwing on something funny: a book that fully critiques the very archetype carrying the story forward. If you were to toss in Terry...
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19. Earthsea Cycle
by Guin, Ursula K. Le
- On the same lists
Another fantasy series that crops up near the top of many best fantasy lists. Earthsea Cycle is a classic fantasy tale well done. While it doesn't rack up a sizable...
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The Swans' War book 1 Start here
20. The Swan's War
by Russell, Sean
- On the same lists
A beautiful and deftly woven fantasy tale that rings strong with a lot of the elements that make Lord of the Rings so captivating.Why might you want to read this?...
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Shadowmarch book 1 Start here
21. Shadowmarch
by Williams, Tad
- On the same lists
Epic fantasy has become so cheap it's now at the dime-a-dozen price range. Every author and wannabe-author is trying to pour out epics faster than beer at a Irish pub...
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22. Oath Of Empires Saga
by Harlan, Thomas
- On the same lists
This is epic fantasy with a face you've never seen before. The series centers on an alternative Rome where magic works. And like the real Rome, this Rome is a...
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23. The Sandman
by Gaiman, Neil
- On the same lists
Neil Gaiman is Neil Gaiman. Picking which of his books should be on these lists is kind of like picking the best Queen song. They're (mostly) brilliant, so it comes...
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24. The Book Of Atrix Wolfe
by Mckillip, Patricia A.
- On the same lists
Patricia McKillip is one of the most eloquent fantasy writers in modern fantasy. She combines great characters with epic adventures to create books imbued with mystery. Why it's on this...
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25. The Dark Elf Trilogy
by Salvatore, R.a.
- On the same lists
A disclaimer: If you're not a Dungeons and Dragons aficionado and have read extensively within the genre, you might be tempted to avoid The Dark Elf Trilogy. This is because...
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The Saga Of Recluce book 1 Start here
26. The Saga Of Recluce
by Jr., L. E. Modesitt
- On the same lists
The Saga of Reclucedescribes a constant war between order and chaos, and its magic system is a significant part of that. Where Order is present in the molecular bonds that...
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27. The Acts Of Caine
by Stover, Matthew Woodring
- On the same lists
The Acts of Caine is another series that takes traditional fantasy and turns it upside down. The books take us away from boring clichés and blends sci-fi, dystopia, and fantasy...
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Runelords book 1 Start here
28. The Runelords
by Farland, David
- On the same lists
David Farland’s Runelords series may be divisive in some regards, but his unique magic systemsare hard to deny. The concept of Endowments is by far the most interesting of the...
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29. The Stormlight Archive
by Sanderson, Brandon
- On the same lists
Understandably, some readers prefer series more epic in their nature, and Sanderson also has that covered. Though it’s magic systemsaren’t quite as compelling as in Mistborn, The Stormlight Archive is...
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30. 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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