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27 fantasy books to read after The Liar's Key, by Lawrence, Mark, the closest match first.

  1. Prince Of Fools

    The Red Queen's War book 1 Start here

    1. Prince Of Fools

    by Lawrence, Mark

    • Same series
    • Same author

    Mark Lawrence's newest 2014 release in his new The Red Queen's War trilogy, set in the same world as his Broken Empire trilogy. This time around he focuses his efforts...

  2. Prince Of Fools

    The Red Queen's War book 1 Start here

    2. Prince Of Fools

    by Lawrence, Mark

    • Same series
    • Same author

    This first entry into the Red Queen's War trilogy is about a layabout, womanizing, alcoholic prince. He's also just funny enough not to think he's an utter bastard. Okay, he's...

  3. Red Queen's War

    3. Red Queen's War

    by Lawrence, Mark

    • Same series
    • Same author

    Mark Lawrence's newest anti-hero fantasy, with the first book out so far (2015 as of this writing). It's not as good or genre pushing as his first trilogy The Broken...

  4. The Wheel Of Osheim

    The Red Queen's War book 3

    4. The Wheel Of Osheim

    by Lawrence, Mark

    • Same series
    • Same author

    From the international bestselling author of the Broken Empire Trilogy, the thrilling conclusion to the Red Queen’s War... All the horrors of Hell stand between Snorri ver Snagason and the...

  5. Updraft

    5. Updraft

    by Wilde, Fran

    • On the same lists

    "Welcome to a world of wind and bone, songs and silence, betrayal and courage. Kirit Densira cannot wait to pass her wingtest and begin flying as a trader by her...

  6. Vision in Silver

    6. Vision in Silver

    by Bishop, Anne

    • On the same lists

    "The New York Times bestselling author of The Black Jewels Trilogy transports readers to a world of magic and political unrest-where the only chance at peace requires a deadly price......

  7. The Invasion of the Tearling

    7. The Invasion of the Tearling

    by Johansen, Erika

    • On the same lists

    With each passing day, Kelsea Glynn is growing into her new responsibilities as Queen of the Tearling. By stopping the shipments of slaves to the neighboring kingdom of Mortmesne, she...

  8. Fool's Quest (the Fitz And The Fool)

    The Farseer book 2

    8. Fool's Quest (the Fitz And The Fool)

    by Hobb, Robin

    • On the same lists

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BUZZFEED AND THE INDEPENDENT • Ranking alongside George R. R. Martin as a groundbreaking master...

  9. The Skull Throne

    9. The Skull Throne

    by Brett, Peter V.

    • On the same lists

    "The Skull Throne of Krasia stands empty. Built from the skulls of fallen generals and demon princes, it is a seat of honor and ancient, powerful magic, keeping the demon...

  10. Shadows Of Self

    Mistborn (wax & Wayne) book 2

    10. Shadows Of Self

    by Sanderson, Brandon

    • On the same lists

    The #1 New York Times bestselling author returns to the world of Mistborn with his first novel in the series since The Alloy of Law.

  11. A Darker Shade Of Magic

    A Darker Shade Of Magic book 1 Start here

    11. A Darker Shade Of Magic

    by Schwab, Victoria

    • On the same lists

    A Darker Shade of Magic, from #1 New York Times bestselling author V.E. Schwab Kell is one of the last Antari—magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel...

  12. Magic Shifts

    Kate Daniels book 8

    12. Magic Shifts

    by Andrews, Ilona

    • On the same lists

    "After breaking from life with the Pack, mercenary Kate Daniels and her mate--former Beast Lord Curran Lennart-- are adjusting to a very different pace. While they're thrilled to escape all...

  13. Uprooted

    13. Uprooted

    by Novik, Naomi

    • On the same lists
    Nebula winner 2015

    ‘Bewitching’ – Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked **Includes the bonus short story ‘The Lake Witch’ exclusive to this 10th Anniversary Edition** A dark enchantment blights the land in the award-winning...

  14. The Aeronaut's Windlass

    14. The Aeronaut's Windlass

    by Butcher, Jim

    • On the same lists

    Since time immemorial, the Spires have sheltered humanity. Within their halls, the ruling aristocratic houses develop scientific marvels, foster trade alliances, and maintain fleets of airships to keep the peace.Captain...

  15. The Buried Giant

    15. The Buried Giant

    by Ishiguro, Kazuo

    • On the same lists

    The Buried Giant begins as a couple set off across a troubled land of mist and rain in the hope of finding a son they have not seen in years.

  16. The Chimes

    16. The Chimes

    by Smaill, Anna

    • On the same lists

    A boy stands on the roadside on his way to London, alone in the rain. No memories, beyond what he can hold in his hands at any given moment. No...

  17. The Grace of Kings

    17. The Grace of Kings

    by Liu, Ken

    • On the same lists

    Emperor Mapidere was the first to unite the island kingdoms of Dara under a single banner. But now the emperor is on his deathbed, his people are exhausted by his...

  18. Savages

    18. Savages

    by Parker, K. J.

    • On the same lists

    An unnamed man wakes to find himself facing the loss of everything that matters most to him. Against all odds, he escapes with his life and heads out into the...

  19. Trigger Warning

    19. Trigger Warning

    by Gaiman, Neil

    • On the same lists

    This third collection of short fiction by Gaiman includes previously published pieces of short fiction -- stories, verse, and a Doctor Who story written for the series' fiftieth anniversary (Nothing...

  20. Dead Heat

    20. Dead Heat

    by Briggs, Patricia

    • On the same lists

    "For once, mated werewolves Charles and Anna are not traveling because of Charles's role as his father's enforcer. This time, their trip to Arizona is purely personal-or at least it...

  21. Burned

    21. Burned

    by Moning, Karen Marie

    • On the same lists

    "MacKayla Lane and Jericho Barrons are back and hotter than ever in Burned, the latest novel in the blockbuster Fever series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Marie...

  22. The Mime Order

    22. The Mime Order

    by Shannon, Samantha

    • On the same lists

    Paige Mahoney has escaped the clandestine prison city of Oxford. Now a fugitive in London, she nurtures a new taste for revolution.Oxford may be behind her, but the Republic of...

  23. The Wheel Of Osheim

    23. The Wheel Of Osheim

    by Lawrence, Mark

    • Same author

    Felt so so about the first book, loved the second book, and I also love the final book in Lawrence's new take on an anti-hero prince. Jarl, the hero of...

  24. Grey Sister

    Book Of The Ancestor book 2

    24. Grey Sister

    by Lawrence, Mark

    • Same author

    The second novel in a brilliant fantasy trilogy from the international bestselling author of Prince of Thorns.Behind its walls, the Convent of Sweet Mercy has trained young girls to hone...

  25. Red Sister

    25. Red Sister

    by Lawrence, Mark

    • Same author

    The international bestselling author of the Broken Empire and the Red Queen’s War trilogies begins a stunning epic fantasy series about a secretive order of holy warriors...   At the Convent...

  26. Daughter of Crows

    26. Daughter of Crows

    by Lawrence, Mark

    • Same author

    Set a thief to catch a thief. Set a monster to punish monsters.The Academy of Kindness exists to create agents of retribution, cast in the image of the Furies –...

  27. The Fifth Season

    The Broken Earth book 1 Start here

    27. The Fifth Season

    by Jemisin, N. K.

    • On the same lists
    Hugo winner 2016

    Winner of the 2016 Hugo and nominated for a Nebula, The Fifth Season is a volatile combination of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Dystopian Fiction. Mythology comes alive in this hostile world...

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