Books like Sufficiently Advanced Magic
30 fantasy books to read after Sufficiently Advanced Magic, by Rowe, Andrew, the closest match first.
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The War Of Broken Mirrors book 1 Start here
1. Forging Divinity
by Rowe, Andrew
- Same author
- On the same lists
If you are hankering for a return of the more simplistic fantasy of yesteryear, found in the old Dragonlance and the Forgotten Realms books where magic and pure action are...
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2. Kingkiller Chronicle
by Rothfuss, Patrick
- On the same lists
The Kingkiller Chronicles has multiple magic systems, and the first won’t excite at first glance. As in The Wizard of Earthsea, certain magicians can create powerful magic by learning the...
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3. The Rithamatist
by Sanderson, Brandon
- On the same lists
The Rithmatist’s magic system has been likened to a real-time strategy game, if it incorporated chalk, and it was a life or death situation. Rithmastists use their magic to give...
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The War Of Broken Mirrors book 2
4. Stealing Sorcery
by Rowe, Andrew
- Same author
The immortal sorcerers - three legendary figures that toppled the empire of Xixis. Each has lived for over a hundred years, leaving a powerful legacy in their wake. But their...
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Amra Thetys Series book 1 Start here
5. The Thief Who Pulled On Trouble's Braids
by Mcclung, Michael
- On the same lists
If there is one book to read from the list, then hands down I point you to The Thief Who Pulled On Trouble's Braids - which stands out as one...
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6. Monsters Of Elsewhere
by Waldram, Matthew
- On the same lists
This is one of those books you don't realize how good it is until you are lost somewhere in the middle of the story and realize you haven't put it...
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7. The Demon Of Cliffside
by Fierro, Nathan
- On the same lists
The Demon of Cliffside is a completely different fantasy than you've ever read -- an anomaly that would not exist but for the indie publishing movement that empowers it.Indeed, one...
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Halloween Jack Books book 1 Start here
8. Halloween Jack And The Devil's Gate
by Gallowglas, M Todd
- On the same lists
If you want some delightfully creepy YA fantasy, look no further than Halloween Jack and the Devil's Gate. M Todd Gallowglas takes some of those classic fairy tales and weaves...
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9. Brood Of Bones
by Marling, A.e.
- On the same lists
Brood of Bones is another example of imaginative an inventive fantasy available if you dig into the indie marketplace.It's a twisting story the celebrates exquisitely crafted, yet flawed, characters set...
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10. The Black God's War
by Iii, Moses Siregar
- On the same lists
The Black God's War is very much that complex epic fantasy that you absolutely want to read. Though it's self published, it's a very polished work with complex many-layered characters,...
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11. Amber Magic
by Larson, B. V.
- On the same lists
B.V Larson â somewhat well known for his often weird multi-book spanning science fiction. I'm actually a big fan of B.V Larson's science fiction work, having read his 13 book...
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12. Ours Is The Storm
by Palmer, D. Thourson
- On the same lists
Palmer's indie fantasy debut manages to impress by taking many of the conventional fantasy ideas and tossing them out the window. The book starts with a sharp bang -- or...
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13. Scriber
by Dobson, Ben S
- On the same lists
Sometimes you get a fantasy book that breaks all expectations -- and Scriber by Ben S. Dobson is that book. It's not only a book that tells a great story,...
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14. Under The Empyrean Sky
by Wendig, Chuck
- On the same lists
Venturing into the world of self publishing is Chuck Wendig who's already an established writer, having authored (and been traditionally published) a number of books. Wendig was even nominated for...
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15. Construct
by Mathews, Luke
- On the same lists
If you want to venture into a fictional landscape of the weird yet wildly entertaining, give Construct by Luke Mathews a read which reads something along the lines of the...
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16. Gooseberry Bluff Community College Of Magic
by Schwartz, David J.
- On the same lists
A wacky, unusual fantasy novel that's a lot of fun to read. Bluff's book features a diverse caste of odd, yet still charming, characters â all thrown together in a...
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17. Priest
by Colville, Matthew
- On the same lists
You wants you some hard-boiled fantasy? You gotch'a some with Colville's powerfully terse Priest.Shorty, terse dialog; characters who are hard with sharp angles, laconic prose without anything extra, and a...
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18. The Duchess Of The Shallows
by Mcgarry, Neil
- On the same lists
I reviewed this one a few years ago on the blog. Overall, I was quite impressed with The Duchess of the Shallows. While it was a bit rough round the...
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Dulcie O'neil book 1 Start here
19. To Kill A Warlock
by Mallory, H.p.
- On the same lists
Those who want empowerment chick-lit paranormal romance fantasy in the vein of Charlaine Harris' The Southern Vampire Mysteries books with a sassy, strong female protagonist who kicks a lot of...
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Mageborn book 1 Start here
20. The Blacksmith's Son
by Manning, Mr. Michael G.
- On the same lists
If you are hungry from some of the better traditional fantasy in the indie pub marketplace, The Blacksmith's Son delivers. There is nothing original or necessary inventive about this book...
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A Trylle Novel book 1 Start here
21. Switched
by Hocking, Amanda
- On the same lists
Hocking is probably the most popular "indie author" on this list with millions of copies of her books sold on Amazon. She's a firm member of the "Kindle Millionaires Club."...
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22. Alchemist Theorem: Sir Duffy's Promise
by Chiavetta, Margaret
- On the same lists
Ok, this is more than 25 books, but I thought I would extend the list with a few more bonus picks.I reviewed Alchemist's Theorem: Sir Duffy's Promise a few months...
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23. The Shadow Of What Was Lost
by Islington, James
- On the same lists
Fans of the Wheel of Time, you've found your new Jordan in the form of Islington.The Shadow of What Was Lost has been the closest thing I've read to The...
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24. The Path Of Flames
by Tucker, Phil
- On the same lists
One reviewer said The Path of Flames should be up for a Gemmel award. And I wholly agree. This is one of the best examples of what indie fiction can...
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25. Contractor: The Contractors
by Ball, Andrew S.
- On the same lists
The Earth is under siege - and no one knows about it because the invaders erase those whom they consume. A handful of men and women stand on the border...
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Runelords book 1 Start here
26. 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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The Witcher book 3
27. Blood Of Elves
by Sapkowski, Andrzej
- On the same lists
The Witcher series isn’t the first that comes to mind in this genre, especially if your knowledge is limited to the games. However, this particular title features far more training...
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28. The Black Magician
by Canavan, Trudi
- On the same lists
A modern reinvention of the classic ‘rags-to-riches’ story, Trudi Canavan’s series is easily digestible and has engaging world-building and magic systems. In the city of Imardin, magicians gather each year...
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Percy Jackson And The Olympians book 1 Start here
29. Percy Jackson
by Riordan, Rick
- On the same lists
The series begins with the revelation that Percy is actually the son of Poseidon. Adventure on the scale of Greek myth ensues.
Most of our readers will have heard of this title already, so I'll keep the explanations short. Percy Jackson and the Olympians is exactly what its title suggests. A boy...
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Magic Ex Libris book 1 Start here
30. Libriomancer
by Hines, Jim C.
- On the same lists
Many feel a sense of wonder when they’re absorbed in a novel, but in Libromancerthis feelingtakes on a physical form. Mages are able to reach into works of fiction and...
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