Books like Sword-dancer
30 fantasy books to read after Sword-dancer, by Robertson, Jennifer, the closest match first.
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1. Tiger And Del Series
by Robertson, Jennifer
- Same series
- Same author
This series starts off with so much promise. Del, brave warrior-woman in the North has been training for five years to rescue her brother from slavers in the South and...
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Tiger And Del book 3
2. Sword-maker
by Robertson, Jennifer
- Same series
- Same author
Tiger scales a mountain to reach Dragon's Lair and to confront the force that has been wreaking havoc on the village and that, legend has it, is an evil and...
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Tiger And Del book 4
3. Sword-breaker
by Robertson, Jennifer
- Same series
- Same author
Falsely accused of murder, and with sword-dancer assassins and religious zealots in hot pursuit, Tiger and Del escape across the Punja Desert, but soon Tiger realizes that his sword has...
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Tiger And Del book 6
4. Sword-sworn
by Robertson, Jennifer
- Same series
- Same author
Dunk the Tall and Egg enter Standfast, a region beset by drought. The battle over the water from the only stream leads to animosity between Ser Eustace and Lady Rohanne,...
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Tiger And Del book 5
5. Sword-born
by Robertson, Jennifer
- Same series
- Same author
Tiger, swor -dancer from the South and Del, sword-singer from the North, journey to find Tiger's original home, possibly the island of Skandi.
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Tiger And Del book 1 Start here
6. Sword-dancer
by Roberson, Jennifer
- Same series
Del, a swordswoman of the North, travels south searching for her younger brother, who was kidnapped by slavers.
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Tiger And Del book 2
7. Sword-singer
by Roberson, Jennifer
- Same series
Outlawed for slaying her sword master, Del must return to the Place of Swords to stand in sword-dancer combat.
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Tiger And Del book 5
8. Sword-born
by Roberson, Jennifer
- Same series
In Sword Born, Del, a beautiful "sword-singer" of the North, and her guide, Tiger, a mysterious "sword-dancer" of the South, set out to find Tiger's true home.
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Tiger And Del book 5
9. Sword-born
by Roberson, Jennifer
- Same series
This second Sword omnibus edition includes the third and fourth novels in the best-selling series: Sword-Maker and Sword-Breaker.
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10. Works By Clark Ashton Smith
by Smith, Clark Ashton
- On the same lists
This author, together with Robert Howard and HP Lovecraft, helped pioneer a whole genre of "weird tales" that the public had never encountered before. Clark blends together different genres: horror,...
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11. Death Dealer
by Frazetta, Frank
- On the same lists
True to classic Sword and Sorcery, there are plenty of barbarians, wizards, and seductresses lining the pages of this classic work. The story centers on Gath of Baal, a barbarian...
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Imaro book 1 Start here
12. Imaro
by Saunders, Charles
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A classic example of the Sword and Sorcery sub-genre, features a hero who fights humans, beasts, and demons. A noteworthy example that mixes somewhat familiar histories with legend.
You don't normally read about an African hero in fantasy literature, but Saunders creates a compelling episodic Sword & Sorcery tale with Imaro.The titular hero grows up as an outcast...
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13. The Black Company
by Cook, Glen
- On the same lists
This is a different breed of fantasy fiction than its pulp fiction brethren. However, there are many elements found in the Black Company that have Sword and Sorcery qualities to...
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14. The Sword, The Ring, And The Chalice
by Chester, Deborah
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Another modern sword & sorcery tale. There’s a lot of swashbuckling swordplay, adventure, and romance present in this novel. While some might say the series is more high fantasy than...
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15. The Book Of Sword
by Saberhagen, Fred
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A great tale that doesn’t take itself too seriously and one that doesn’t get bogged down with the little details. This fantasy marks the heyday of the 60s and 70s...
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Mordant's Need book 1 Start here
16. Mirror Of Her Dreams
by Donaldson, Stephen R.
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This two-part series with a man crashing through a woman's mirror in order to find a champion, a champion to save his kingdom from evil.
Most of you will probably never have heard of this series (it's taken a back seat to Donaldson’s more controversial work, The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant), which is a pity....
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17. Secret Texts
by Lisle, Holly
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For a romantic fantasy with a mix of politics, magic, romance, and betrayal, Lisle’s Secret Texts trilogy is a must read. Lisle is not as well known as some of...
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18. The Last Dragonlord
by Bertin, Joanne
- On the same lists
These are 100% fantasy romance and make no apologies about it. Sometimes you want subtle romance with a great plot and a cast of interesting characters. And sometimes, you want...
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19. The Dragon Prince
by Rawn, Melanie
- On the same lists
This series is not for everyone, but there are enough romantic elements in this epic fantasy series to make those looking for a good romance fantasy cry with joy. Rawn...
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Drenai Tales book 1 Start here
20. Legend
by Gemmell, David
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Gemmell specializes in heroic fantasy. His best book is widely regarded as Legend. Legend doesn’t try to be anything but what it is: a heroic adventure with lots of blood,...
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21. Conan The Barbarian
by Howard, Robert E.
- On the same lists
When someone mentions Sword and Sorcery, what comes to mind is Conan the Barbarian, arguably the greatest representation of the genre. It’s true that the story of Conan has been...
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22. Rhapsody
by Haydon, Elizabeth
- On the same lists
This one’s a pure romance. If you want an emotional fantasy series with some pretty strong characterization and a well-realized world, Rhapsody is the book you're looking for. There are...
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23. Jirel Of Joiry
by Moore, C. L.
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Jirel of Joiry was a character that featured in a series of short stories in Weird Tales. Ruling her own fictional kingdom somewhere in medieval France, her stories usually revolve...
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24. A Tale Of The King's Blades
by Duncan, Dave
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Duncan’s managed to make this list with 3 series. King’s Blades are some sword-heavy fantasy for those who like fantasy full of swashbuckling, politics, and raw action. This is not...
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The Sarantine Mosaic book 1 Start here
25. Sailing To Sarantium
by Kay, Guy Gavriel
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Kay writes a lot of fantasy that appeals to those who enjoy a good, well thought out romance novel. While romance is not the only point of Kayâs stories (Kay...
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26. 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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27. Sword Of Shadows
by Jones, J. V.
- On the same lists
I can't say enough good things about this amazing fantasy series except that the author has gone completely AWOL and, as of 2015, looks like she's pretty much abandoned writing...
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28. The Broken Sword
by Anderson, Poul
- On the same lists
The Broken Sword explores what happens when a human child is exchanged at birth and taken and raised by the elves. It is a solid bit of writing and a...
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29. Liveship Traders Trilogy
by Hobb, Robin
- On the same lists
A nautical fantasy featuring pirates, dragons, and magic? What's not to love? To top it off, Liveship Traders is filled with fantastic women. Ronica, the widow of the liveship's former...
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30. Tamir Triad
by Flewelling, Lynn
- On the same lists
This is a series that's fallen a bit by the wayside in that many don't know about it. But it's a rare treat for those who want a well drawn...
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