Books like The Lions Of Al-rassan
30 fantasy books to read after The Lions Of Al-rassan, by Kay, Guy Gavriel, the closest match first.
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1. Deverry Cycle
by Kerr, Katharine
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Book Flap DescriptionIn a world outside reality, a young girl's spirit hovers between incarnations, knowing neither her past nor her future. In the temporal world lives Nevyn, who long ago...
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2. The Quickening
by Hoover, Michelle
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This series is very well written with strong female and male lead. The author's characterization is very strong and I have a feeling that some women may find this series...
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Under Heaven book 1 Start here
3. Under Heaven
by Kay, Guy Gavriel
- Same author
An alternate ancient china told with the majesty of one of fantasy's best wordsmiths.
On paper, this is the perfect setup for a grand fantasy novel: Guy Gavriel Kay (Tigana, The Fionavar Tapestry, Lions of Al-Rassan) applies his considerable literary talent to crafting an...
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4. The Fionavar Tapestry Trilogy
by Kay, Guy Gavriel
- Same author
In this trilogy some University of Toronto graduates are transported from a Celtic conference to a magical world where they must against the darkness.
Gavriel Kay's Fionavar is an ode to J.R.R. Tolkien, building on his life as an editorial assistant to his son, Christopher. Kay was instrumental in the publication of the legend's...
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The Immortals book 1 Start here
5. Wild Magic
by Pierce, Tamora
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This is Pierce’s best piece - a fantastic and touching tale about Daine, a young girl with the magical ability to speak to animals. It’s a perfect blend of adventure,...
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Exiles book 1 Start here
6. The Ruins Of Ambrai
by Rawn, Melanie
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Amazon Book Description Fleeing persecution to build a free colony on the planet Lenfell, the magic-wielding Mageborns find their new home torn apart by civil war between the Mage Guardians...
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7. Dragon Prince Trilogy
by Rawn, Melanie
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Amazon Book Description Melanie Rawn's best-selling debut is a novel of love and war, magic and madness, and deadly dangerous dragons that hold the secret to unimaginable wealth that could...
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Dragonlord book 3
8. Dragon And The Phoenix
by Bertin, Joanne
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Amazon Book Description Once every thousand years the phoenix of Jehanglan burns to death in a magical release. For millennia the emperors of Jehanglan have tried to harness the awesome...
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9. Rhapsody
by Haydon, Elizabeth
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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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10. Tigana
by Kay, Guy Gavriel
- Same author
Tigana is based on Renaissance Italy. Kay uses Italian politics to make the story seem plausible.
Tigana is both a sweeping epic and a look into human nature – flaws and all. The characters and plot exist in an area of grey where good and evil...
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Under Heaven book 2
11. River Of Stars
by Kay, Guy Gavriel
- Same author
“River of Stars is a major accomplishment, the work of a master novelist in full command of his subject.”—Michael Dirda, in The Washington Post “Game of Thrones in China.”—Salon.com Ren...
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12. A Song For Arbonne
by Kay, Guy Gavriel
- Same author
An Historical Fantasy that focuses on the clash between two cultures and features intrigue, romance, mystery, revenge and redemption.
A book that's powerful in the beauty of its lyrical prose, the powerful descriptions, and the deep characters. This is a book that has more in common with pure historical...
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The Fionavar Tapestry book 2
13. The Wandering Fire
by Kay, Guy Gavriel
- Same author
In the second novel in Guy Gavriel Kay’s critically acclaimed Fionavar Tapestry, five men and women from our world must play their parts in a colossal war, as the first...
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The Fionavar Tapestry book 3
14. The Darkest Road
by Kay, Guy Gavriel
- Same author
Five men and women from our world face a battle with an evil beyond imagining in the deeply moving conclusion to Guy Gavriel Kay’s acclaimed Fionavar Tapestry. As the Unraveller’s...
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The Sarantine Mosaic book 1 Start here
15. Sailing To Sarantium
by Kay, Guy Gavriel
- Same author
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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16. 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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World Of The Five Gods book 2
17. Paladin Of Souls
by Bujold, Lois Mcmaster
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Paladin of Souls is the only book I know of featuring a middle-aged, retired queen on a pilgrimage, who is chalked up as mad—though personally I think she's just bored...
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First Law World book 4
18. Best Served Cold
by Abercrombie, Joe
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Monza Murcatto is out for blood. Known as the Snake of Talins, the most feared and famous mercenary in Styria, she is betrayed by her employer and left for dead....
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Study book 1 Start here
19. Poison Study
by Snyder, Maria V.
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Yelena is about to be executed for murder and is offered an alternative: food taster to the king. She herself is poisoned and must appear for her daily antidote or...
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20. The Black Jewels Series
by Bishop, Anne
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A landmark step in feminist fiction, this dark fantasy series is unlike anything you've ever read. Bishop takes the physical and typical differences between men and women, highlights rather than...
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Samaria book 1 Start here
21. Archangel
by Shinn, Sharon
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This series does something a bit different from your usual fantasy romance. The setting of the book is a different world, a world with different legends and religions. There is...
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Graceling Realm book 1 Start here
22. Graceling
by Cashore, Kristin
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Katsa is a pragmatic graceling born with the ability to kill with her bare hands from the time she was eight years old. Graced as all gracelings are with unique...
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Ile-rien book 2
23. Death Of A Necromancer
by Wells, Martha
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A delightful blend of different genres with elements of steampunk, mystery, and Gothic tossed in. It's a unique story that really showcases Well's talents. Death of a Necromancer is Well's...
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Outlander book 1 Start here
24. Outlander
by Gabaldon, Diana
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Claire is on her second honeymoon in 1945 when she walks through an ancient stone circle and right into 1743. This series is part portal fantasy, part historical novel, and part romance.
In the Outlander series, Diana Gabaldon reinvents the use of time-travel in fantasy and historical fiction, crafting a thrilling drama set in the 18th and 20th centuries. The series follows...
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25. Crown Of Stars
by Elliott, Kate
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If there's one thing that can be taken from our own history, it's that that watching monarchies fight for and over power is fascinating. As long as you don't get...
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26. Empire Trilogy
by Wurts, Raymond E. Feist And Janny
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This collaboration proves that you don't have to wade neck-deep in magic to make a great fantasy. This series showcases the other side of Feist's Riftwar Saga, which is a...
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Kushiel's Universe book 1 Start here
27. Kushiel's Dart
by Carey, Jacqueline
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The first novel in a six-part series, this is an epic tale that features a female protagonist who is both spy and courtesan. She has been chosen to experience pain and pleasure as one.
A lot of novels on this list are either children's stories or young adult. While they make for great stories, there are some great coming of age stories that feature...
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Mistborn book 1 Start here
28. Mistborn
by Sanderson, Brandon
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Though Sanderson's main criticism is a lack of character depth, it's hard to deny the satisfying coming of age stories in Mistborn. The novel describes a classic rags-to-riches story, Vin...
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29. The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms
by Jemisin, N. K.
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First book in The Inheritance Trilogy, The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms centers on the novel's narrator, Yeine, granddaughter of the ruler of the world. Yeine suddenly is named heir to this...
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Abhorsen book 1 Start here
30. Sabriel
by Nix, Garth
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Garth Nix's Sabriel is marketed to the young adult audience but easily appeals to a wider readership. Fantastic world-building paints both the realm of Ancelstierre, and The Old Kingdom, where...
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