Books like Throne Of Glass
30 fantasy books to read after Throne Of Glass, by Maas, Sarah J., the closest match first.
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1. Throne Of Glass
by Maas, Sarah J.
- Same series
- Same author
"Throne of Glass" is the first book in the eponymous series by Sarah J. Maas, published in August 2012. The story follows Celaena Sardothien, a deadly assassin who has been...
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Throne Of Glass book 2
2. Crown Of Midnight
by Maas, Sarah J.
- Same series
- Same author
"Crown of Midnight" is the second book in Sarah J. Maas's "Throne of Glass" series, published in August 2013. The story picks up where the first book left off, with...
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Throne Of Glass book 3
3. Heir Of Fire
by Maas, Sarah J.
- Same series
- Same author
Celaena is sent to Wendlyn by the king of Adarlan, supposedly on a mission, but her real aim is to uncover the secrets of the Wyrdkeys, which can open a...
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Throne Of Glass book 4
4. Queen Of Shadows
by Maas, Sarah J.
- Same series
- Same author
Sarah J. Maas's New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series reaches new heights in this sweeping fourth volume. Everyone Celaena Sardothien loves has been taken from her. But she's...
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Throne Of Glass book 6
5. Tower Of Dawn
by Maas, Sarah J.
- Same series
- Same author
In this companion novel to the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series, follow Chaol in his own new adventure.
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6. Vlad Taltos
by Brust, Steven
- On the same lists
If smartass characters are your thing, then Vlad Taltos by Steven Brust should be at the top of your list. The book is unoriginally named after the protagonist, but in...
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7. The Left Hand Of God
by Hoffman, Paul
- On the same lists
Paul Hoffman's The Left Hand of God caused a major buzz upon its release in 2010. It succeeded almost unheard of hype, with trailers, apps, and 'best-seller' labels right off...
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8. Tales Of The Otori
by Hearn, Lian
- On the same lists
When your focus is character and action, it's easy to just settle for generic medieval fantasy and be done with it. However, at some point, you start craving something new,...
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9. Study
by Snyder, Maria V.
- On the same lists
Poison Study is another novel that toes the line between young adult and mature. It opens with an incredible hook and drags you all the way through the story on...
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10. Shadowdance
by Dalglish, David
- On the same lists
A fantasy assassin list would not be complete without a mention of David Dalglish's Shadowdance series. Through the course of the novels, we get the viewpoint of not one, but...
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11. Shadow Saga
by Sprunk, Jon
- On the same lists
There's a tendency in fantasy to build extremely complex, D&D-like worlds, and in many cases, that's just what readers are after. However, there's also something to be said for books...
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12. The Riyria Chronicles
by Facs, Michael J Sullivan Md
- On the same lists
Michael J. Sullivan's Ryria series is one of the highest rated in fantasy, and for good reason. His books have sold over one million copies in English and thousands more...
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13. Waylander & Waylander Ii
by Gemmell, David
- On the same lists
David Gemmell's Drenai Saga burst onto the heroic fantasy scene in 1984 and bears no relation to the Draenei from World of Warcraft. His lasting impact on the fantasy world...
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14. His Fair Assassin
by Lafevers, Robin
- On the same lists
Robin LaFever's Grave Mercy drags you into the trilogy with a great hook and only gets better from there. It's set in an alternate 14th century Brittany, where fourteen-year-old Ismae...
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15. The Anvil Of The World
by Baker, Kage
- On the same lists
Sci-fi fans may know Kage Baker for her popular series, The Company. It's a blend of fictional world and humor, and her debut fantasy series is no different. The Anvil...
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16. Tales Of Pawan Kor
by Hayden, David Alastair
- On the same lists
Despite the similarity in name, there's little to connect Tales of Pawan Kor and our previous list item. This world is very clearly high fantasy, with beautifully detailed creatures, religions,...
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17. Villains By Necessity
by Forward, Eve
- On the same lists
Good has triumphed over evil, but things are not perfect. This is the story of the last assassin
The examination of morality is a common theme in assassin novels, but none do it quite like Eve Forward's Villains by Necessity. The author takes the concept and turns it...
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18. Fallen Blade
by Mccullough, Kelly
- On the same lists
The subject of McCullough's Fallen Blade series is fairly obvious from the title, yet the series has more depth than you may expect. The opening sucks the reader into the...
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19. In The Lion Of Cairo
by Oden, Scott
- On the same lists
History and fantasy nuts should find an amazing middle ground with The Lion of Cairo. It's set between the Second and Third Crusade, and it's clear Oden has done his...
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20. Six Of Crows
by Bardugo, Leigh
- On the same lists
Think Oceans 11, but the fantasy version where the characters have magical abilities and you have some idea what Leigh Bardugo's fantasy trilogy is about. A band of thieves teams...
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21. 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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22. The Fury
by Maas, Sarah J.
- Same author
The #1 New York Times bestselling sequel to Sarah J. Maas's stunning and seductive A Court of Thorns and Roses.
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23. A Court Of Thorns And Roses Series
by Maas, Sarah J.
- Same author
For romantic fantasy fans, A Court of Thorns and Roses has it all: mysterious men, tension, romance, magic, and steamy sex scenes. By the end of book one Feyre is...
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24. Kingdom of Ash - Target Exclusive (Throne of Glass)
by Maas, Sarah J.
- Same author
“With a twisting and turning plot that ultimately leads its expansive cast of characters to a long-fated collision, Kingdom of Ash is a worthy finale to one of the best...
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First Law World book 4
25. 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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26. A Tale Of The Kin
by Hulick, Douglas
- On the same lists
A gritty novel, the first in the Tales of Kin series, that centers on a relic smuggler who happens upon a very powerful ancient book.
It's not often you get a likable murderer, but in his Tales of the Kin series Douglas Hulick manages to do just that. Drothe lives in a world of snitches,...
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27. 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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Ile-rien book 2
28. The Death Of The Necromancer
by Wells, Martha
- On the same lists
Martha Wells is best known for her Books of Raksura series, but this nebula nominated book is one of her best by far. Despite its publication in the late nineties,...
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29. Farseer Trilogy
by Hobb, Robin
- On the same lists
Robin Hobb has received significant praise for her Realm of the Elderlings world, which spans four series and several other short works. However, among that epic list, The Farseer Trilogy...
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30. The Way Of Shadows
by Weeks, Brent
- On the same lists
With magically enhanced assassins, intrigue, and a conflicted protagonist, this trilogy is epic and personal.
The Night Angel trilogy is the story of a young, abused street-thief's transformation into a badass, magically-enhanced assassin. As one might expect from a story about learning to kill people...
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