Books like Crown Of Stars
30 fantasy books to read after Crown Of Stars, by Elliott, Kate, the closest match first.
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Crown Of Stars book 2
1. Prince Of Dogs
by Plaidy, Jean
- Same series
Sanglant, King Henry's bastard son, known as the Prince of Dogs, is held captive in the city of Gent by the Eika warlord Bloodheart. Liath, now a King's Eagle, still...
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Crown Of Stars book 3
2. The Burning Stone
by Plaidy, Jean
- Same series
Liath must decide between her love for Sanglant and her growing interest in magic.
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Crown Of Stars book 4
3. Child Of Flame
by Plaidy, Jean
- Same series
Alain becomes caught in the middle of an ancient conflict between humankind and the Cursed Ones, while Liath is kidnapped by strange alien creatures and forced into a difficult trial...
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4. In The Ruins
by Plaidy, Jean
- Same series
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant seamlessly blends the magic of Scottish and Norse tradition in the enchanting new installment of her instantly acclaimed Kindred: The...
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Crossroads book 1 Start here
5. Spirit Gate
by Elliott, Kate
- Same author
There is a distinct Asian flavor to this trilogy (called Crossroads). True to Kate Elliot form, there’s quite a bit of attention to world-building and plenty of strong characters. While...
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6. Cold Magic
by Elliott, Kate
- Same author
The first in the Spiritwalker trilogy. The industrial age is beginning, but magic still has some control. The mages oppose the industrial revolution and two cousins are caught up in its mysteries.
This fantasy-heavy steampunk is set in a world where the industrial revolution is just getting started. Science and magic (like in many steampunk books) are competing for supremecy. One woman...
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7. Boreal Moon Trilogy
by May, Julian
- On the same lists
A High fantasy series that's never gotten the love it deserves. I read this series a few years ago and was thoroughly addicted. Lots of politics, fighting, strange magic, and...
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Crossroads book 2
8. Shadow Gate
by Elliott, Kate
- Same author
The captivating, bestselling Spirit Gate swept readers into the turbulent world of the Hundred, where the peace and order of life under the protection of the immortal Guardians has given...
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Crossroads book 3
9. Traitors' Gate
by Elliott, Kate
- Same author
On the eve of world war two, a secret conflict is ignited, that could end it all before it has begun.
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Spiritwalker book 1 Start here
10. Cold Magic
by Elliott, Kate
- Same author
The Wild Hunt is stirring and the dragons are finally waking from their long sleep ... Cat Barahal was the only survivor of the flood that took her parents. Raised...
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Spiritwalker book 2
11. Cold Fire
by Elliott, Kate
- Same author
A man on a mission must come to terms with his forgotten past in this gripping thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz. In Portland, he saved...
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Spiritwalker book 3
12. Cold Steel
by Elliott, Kate
- Same author
An alternate history of the Napoleonic Wars, just when gaslamps are being introduced—gaslamps are a source of tension between the people and the magical aristocracy.
In the conclusion to the Spiritwalker Trilogy, Cat Barahal and her cousin Bee have their work cut out for them as they set out to crush their enemies, rescue Andevai,...
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The Death Gate Cycle book 1 Start here
13. Dragon Wing
by Weis, Margaret
- On the same lists
The Death Gate Cycle
The Death Gate Cycle has been praised endlessly for its world-building, so it’s no surprise that an incredible magic system backs it up. Humans are split into two races, the...
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Acacia book 1 Start here
14. Acacia: The War With The Mein
by Durham, David Anthony
- On the same lists
If you're looking to scratch the itch for an epic after finishing Game of Thrones, this series is a great place to start. It details the growth of the king's...
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The Saga Of Recluce book 1 Start here
15. 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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16. 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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17. 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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18. The Fionavar Tapestry Trilogy
by Kay, Guy Gavriel
- On the same lists
In this trilogy some University of Toronto graduates are transported from a Celtic conference to a magical world where they must against the darkness.
Gavriel Kay's Fionavar is an ode to J.R.R. Tolkien, building on his life as an editorial assistant to his son, Christopher. Kay was instrumental in the publication of the legend's...
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19. 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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20. 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
21. 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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22. 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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23. 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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24. 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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25. 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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26. 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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27. 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
28. 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
29. 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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30. 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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