Books like Pawn Of Prophecy
30 fantasy books to read after Pawn Of Prophecy, by Eddings, David, the closest match first.
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The Belgariad book 3
1. Magician's Gambit
by Eddings, David
- Same series
- Same author
Princess Ce'Nedra joins the young farm boy, Garion, in the struggle to find the magical Orb and defeat the power of an evil sorcerer
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The Belgariad book 4
2. Castle Of Wizardry
by Eddings, David
- Same series
- Same author
Garion regains the Orb and struggles to escape from the brutal Murgo soldiers and the deadly magic spells of Grolim Hierachs
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The Belgariad book 5
3. Enchanters' End Game
by Eddings, David
- Same series
- Same author
The conclusion of the Belgariad series sees Garion crowned as Overlord of the West, as in the East, the evil God Torak is about to awaken and challenge Garion's rule
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The Belgariad book 2
4. Queen Of Sorcery
by Eddings, David
- Same series
- Same author
The master Sorcerer Belgarath and his daughter are on the trail of the stolen Orb.
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The Belgariad book 3
5. Magician's Gambit
by Eddings, David
- Same series
- Same author
Garion, who was raised as a farm boy, grows into his part in a prophecy and learns to control his sorcerous power, as the quest for the stolen Orb goes...
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6. The Redemption Of Althalus
by Eddings, David
- Same author
This plot, characters, and writing was so bad in this book that, with a not-so-heavy heart, I have to rightly put in the "Terribly Written Books" category of baaaad fantasy....
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7. The Belgariad
by Eddings, David
- Same author
The protagonist was brought up on a farm and while he does not believe the old stories, he is soon led on a quest of magic, danger, and prophecy.
There are five books in this series – the first being Pawn of Prophecy. This isn't fantasy with a lesson. Nor is it fantasy with emotional depth. And it doesn't...
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8. Codex Alera
by Butcher, Jim
- On the same lists
While some of the books on this list offer a fresh take on the classics, Jim Butcher creates something entirely new. It began on a writer's workshop board during an...
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Bloodsounder's Arc book 1 Start here
9. Scourge Of The Betrayer
by Salyards, Jeff
- On the same lists
This novel is dark fantasy down to the core, bringing a refreshing tone and plenty of room for development. It's told not from the eyes of the protagonist but the...
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Shattered Sea book 2
10. Half The World
by Abercrombie, Joe
- On the same lists
Abercrombie kicked off his Shattered Sea series with the award-winning Half a King, but his second novel approaches true mastery. Half the World picks up many years after the first,...
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11. Nation
by Pratchett, Terry
- On the same lists
Pratchett's immensely successful Discworld gets the most attention of his works, but amongst those works lie unrelated novels that deserve even more praise. Nation is one of those, and may...
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Nightrunner book 2
12. Stalking Darkness
by Flewelling, Lynn
- On the same lists
Flewelling's series takes place in the medieval country of Skala and presents a near-perfect sword and sorcery experience. It details the growth of Alec, saved from prison by Seregil, a...
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13. Seventh Son
by Card, Orson Scott
- On the same lists
This series is part Fantasy and part Alternate History and takes place after the American Revolutionary War. Supernatural powers are simply a part of life. The main character has tremendous powers.
Orson Scott Card is best known for his immensely popular Ender's Game series, but he hasn't just tried his hand at the sci-fi genre. Card markets Alvin Maker as a...
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14. The Cycle Of Fire
by Wurts, Janny
- On the same lists
The Cycle of Fire is another one of those classic series. The world is in danger, and three children are its only chance of survival. It's a popular plot line,...
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15. Magician
by Feist, Raymond E.
- On the same lists
It's really hard to go wrong with a good magician's apprentice story, but Raymond Feist manages to push beyond that with an epic scale and several new elements. Magician is...
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16. Song Of The Lioness
by Pierce, Tamora
- On the same lists
Tamora Pierce's Lioness series manages to touch on difficult issues without ever preaching them. Through Alanna, she explores both feminist and gender identity issues while weaving an epic story of...
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17. The Troupe
by Bennett, Robert Jackson
- On the same lists
Vaudeville: mad, mercenary, dreamy, and absurd, a world of clashing cultures and ferocious showmanship and wickedly delightful deceptions. But sixteen-year-old pianist George Carole has joined vaudeville for one reason only:...
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18. The Black Magician
by Canavan, Trudi
- On the same lists
Amazon Description This year, like every other, the magicians of Imardin gather to purge the city of undesirables. Cloaked in the protection of their sorcery, they move with no fear...
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19. Dragonlance
by Weis, Margaret
- On the same lists
These are literally everywhere in the bookstore. These are the cheeseburgers of the fantasy world. They taste good, but you get indigestion after. If you are looking for something easy...
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20. Forgotten Realms
by Greenwood, Ed
- On the same lists
These, in my estimation, are pretty similar to Dragonlance books. There are a ton of them, they are easy to read, feature uncomplicated plots and cardboard cutout characters. But, they...
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Damar book 1 Start here
21. The Blue Sword
by Mckinley, Robin
- On the same lists
The original "strong heroine" fantasy author, McKinley broke new ground with her work in the 80's. Harry Crewe feels restless, insignificant, invisible. Until kelar, a kind of magical force handed...
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22. The Goblin Emperor
by Addison, Katherine
- On the same lists
This Hugo and Nebula nominee goes outside the realm of traditional fantasy in a blend of steampunk and dark magic. All too often, fantasy focuses on human protagonists, or half-elves/faeries....
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23. The Ice Dragon
by Martin, George R. R.
- On the same lists
Most of the world has heard of Game of Thrones by now, but R. R. Martin's book series is still overlooked in favor of the more accessible TV show. For...
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24. Harry Potter
by Rowling, J. K.
- On the same lists
Most of you will have read it already, some of you will be sick of it, but you can't do a coming of age list without mentioning it. Harry Potter...
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25. Chronicles Of The Unhewn Throne
by Staveley, Brian
- On the same lists
Staveley's Unhewn Throne series presents an intelligent mash-up of three simultaneous coming of age stories. Separated for eight years, three royal children must face the fallout of the Emperor's assassination...
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26. The Golden Compass
by Pullman, Philip
- On the same lists
His Dark Materials plunges you into an intriguing alternate universe that is both familiar, and strange. Imagine a world where we each have our own daemons (spirit animals) that are...
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27. Red Rising (not Magic, But Hunger Games Survival Meets School Setting With Some Fantasy Elements)
by Brown, Pierce
- On the same lists
Books in this sub-genre focus almost entirely on magic, but Red Rising stands in stark contrast to that. Part dystopia, part sci-fi fantasy, Red Risingfocuses on the story of a...
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28. Bartimaeus Sequence
by Stroud, Jonathan
- On the same lists
If you're fed up with books that take themselves too seriously, Jonathan Stroud's debut series is a great place to find a break. His style is of a casual, comedic...
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The Sword Of Shannara book 1 Start here
29. Sword Of Shannara
by Brooks, Terry
- On the same lists
A remake of Lord of the Rings.
Terry Brooks is one of the most popular fantasy authors. He’s been writing fantasy for decades and is a household name. His books are pretty simplistic -- boy finds special...
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30. Icewind Dale
by Salvatore, R.a.
- On the same lists
If you're a fan of RPG, Icewind Dale will appeal to you. It takes place in the Forgotten Realms – a world in the Dungeons and Dragons universe. Yes, it's...
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