Books like War Of Light And Shadow
30 fantasy books to read after War Of Light And Shadow, by Wurts, Janny, the closest match first.
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1. Wars Of Light And Shadow
by Wurts, Janny
- Same series
- Same author
Another “forgotten” epic fantasy. As seems to be the case with these forgotten epic fantasies, there is a big tradeoff between action and characterization, this series opting for characterization over...
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Wars Of Light And Shadow book 3
2. Warhost Of Vastmark
by Wurts, Janny
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- Same author
The half-brothers Lysaer and Arithon are cursed to be enemies, and Lysaer has united many factions into one force to trap Arithon, the Master of Shadow. He reaches the harbour...
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Wars Of Light And Shadow book 4
3. Fugitive Prince
by Wurts, Janny
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- Same author
Two half-brothers, Lysaer and Arithon, are cursed by a Mistwraith to always be in conflict. Arithon, a trained mage, wants to prevent war and find the lost ancient peoples who...
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Wars Of Light And Shadow book 5
4. Grand Conspiracy
by Wurts, Janny
- Same series
- Same author
As the rivalry between Prince Lysaer, the Lord of Light, and his half-brother Arithon, the Master of Shadow, grows more intense, the Koriathain sorceresses plot to lure Arithon into a...
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Wars Of Light And Shadow book 6
5. Peril's Gate
by Wurts, Janny
- Same series
- Same author
Arithon, the Master of Shadow, flees through a winter gale from the walled city of Jaelot, where he was imprisoned, dragging the unwilling peasant Fionn Areth with him. Lysaer, convinced...
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Wars Of Light And Shadow book 7
6. Traitor's Knot
by Wurts, Janny
- Same series
- Same author
Arithon, Master of Shadow, has defeated Lysaer's Alliance of Light against immense odds. But the corrupted core of the Alliance's preisthood is plotting to enslave Lysaer and use the Mistwraith's...
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Wars Of Light And Shadow book 8
7. Stormed Fortress
by Wurts, Janny
- Same series
- Same author
The heartstopping conclusion to the Alliance of Light series brings Lysaer's army of Light to besiege the great citadel of Alestron.
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Wars Of Light And Shadow book 9
8. Initiate's Trial
by Wurts, Janny
- Same series
- Same author
The long-awaited beginning of the fourth story arc - Sword of the Canon - in the epic fantasy series, the Wars of Light and Shadow. Betrayed and double-crossed, Arithon s'Ffalenn...
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9. Assassin's Apprentice
by Hobb, Robin
- On the same lists
Several sets of linked trilogies and short stories of high fantasy set in the same world.
How could a story about the apprentice of an assassin not be grimdark? It couldn't, that's how. This first entry sparked off three trilogies about the one protagonist, which contain...
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10. A Tale Of The Malazan Book Of The Fallen
by Erikson, Steven
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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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11. The Nightrunners
by Lansdale, Joe R.
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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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12. Abhorsen
by Nix, Garth
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Sometimes the best – and most unique – new fantasy comes from the Young Adult section. Before Twilight reared it's sparkly head, Garth Nix created a world that explores our...
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13. Stardust
by Gaiman, Neil
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E-book extra: Neil Gaiman's "Writing and the Imagination."In the tranquil fields and meadows of long-ago England, there is a small hamlet that has stood on a jut of granite for...
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14. The Ruins Of Ambrai
by Rawn, Melanie
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Filled with the sort of political, magical, and romantic intrigue that is Melanie Rawn's trademark, this is the story of three Mageborn sisters torn apart in childhood by the maneuverings...
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15. The Golden Key
by Macdonald, George
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The adventurous wanderings of a boy and girl to find the keyhole which fits the rainbow's golden key.
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16. Low Town
by Polansky, Daniel
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Warden was a decorated soldier and a spy for the empire. Now he deals drugs in Low Town, the filthy underbelly of the city of Rigus, and keeps a close...
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17. Song For The Basilisk
by Mckillip, Patricia A.
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As a boy, Caladrius hid in a fireplace and watched his family killed in a massacre carried out by the ruler of Berylon, the Basilisk. He grew up on a...
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18. The Sun Sword
by West, Michele
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The Sun Sword is delivered to its rightful owner, and the armies of the Dominion and the Empire are about to rendezvous for their final battle. But no one knows...
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19. Swan Song
by Mccammon, Robert
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Earth is a wasteland of nuclear war. A malevolent force gathers followers to end a special child. This is the final battle between good and evil.
An ancient evil roams the desolate landscape of an America ravaged by nuclear war. He is the Man with the Scarlet Eye, a malevolent force that feeds on the dark...
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20. Cirque Du Freak
by Shan, Darren
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A boy joins a travelling freak show and is drawn into the world of vampires, the first of Darren Shan's twelve books.
From the Master of Horror comes the first gripping book in the twelve book New York Times bestselling Saga of Darren Shan. Start the tale from the beginning in the...
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21. The Macht
by Kearney, Paul
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The second book in an epic fantasy series by a critically acclaimed and highly praised author. It is twenty-three years since a Macht army fought its way home from the...
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22. The Stress Of Her Regard
by Powers, Tim
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When Michael Crawford discovers his bride brutally murdered in their wedding bed, he is forced to flee not only to prove his innocence, but to avoid the deadly embrace of...
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23. Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone
by Rowling, J. K.
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Say what you may, but on a list of fantasy books with female authors, J.K. Rowling, likely the most popular female fantasy author of all time, can hardly be left...
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24. The Queen Of The Tearling
by Johansen, Erika
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One of the more recently published novels on this list, Queen of the Tearling has elicited strong reactions; this seems to be one of those love it or hate it...
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25. The True Game Series
by Tepper, Sheri S.
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Warning: get ready to commit if you enjoy this stories; The True Game series is not just a trilogy, it's a trilogy of trilogies. This unique delivery of her story,...
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26. Alanna: The First Adventure
by Pierce, Tamora
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While Tamora Pierce's novels are mainly marketed towards younger readers, her Song of the Lioness series is still a worthwhile read, especially if you're looking for a break from some...
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27. The Privilege Of The Sword
by Kushner, Ellen
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Though The Privilege of the Sword is actually the second in a series, the witty and intelligent novel does well a highly praised stand-alone, winner of the Locus award and...
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28. The Sandman
by Gaiman, Neil
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Neil Gaiman is Neil Gaiman. Picking which of his books should be on these lists is kind of like picking the best Queen song. They're (mostly) brilliant, so it comes...
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29. The Book Of Atrix Wolfe
by Mckillip, Patricia A.
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Patricia McKillip is one of the most eloquent fantasy writers in modern fantasy. She combines great characters with epic adventures to create books imbued with mystery. Why it's on this...
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30. The Dark Elf Trilogy
by Salvatore, R.a.
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A disclaimer: If you're not a Dungeons and Dragons aficionado and have read extensively within the genre, you might be tempted to avoid The Dark Elf Trilogy. This is because...
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